Twitter for iPhone, for example, will appear as a portrait window, just as it does on an iPhone screen. They run in windows that match the aspect ratio of the original platform. This means an estimated two million App Store apps will be natively compatible with macOS in the near future.
The company demonstrated this at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) using apps like Monument Valley 2, Calm, and Fender Play. This means that iPhone and iPad apps will be natively compatible with the new models, as they’re designed to run on the same type of processor.Īccording to Apple, apps written for the iPhone and iPad won’t require any modifications to work on a new ARM-based Mac.
The company is now moving ahead and transitioning the Mac lineup to ARM-based custom-designed processors.
These platforms run on ARM-based chips, commonly chosen for their superior battery life and thermals compared to the Intel chips in the Mac. IPhone and iPad Apps Are Coming to the MacĪpple is already producing its own processors for the iPhone, iPad, and most of its non-Mac lineup (including the Apple TV, HomePod, and Apple Watch).
