BridgeOS

Embedded operating system by Apple Inc.

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Unix-like, iOS
Working stateCurrentSource modelClosed, with open-source componentsInitial releaseOctober 27, 2016; 7 years ago (2016-10-27)Update methodFOTA (via Mac running macOS)Platforms
LicenseProprietary software except for open-source componentsSupport statusSupported

bridgeOS is an embedded operating system created and developed by Apple Inc. for use exclusively with its hardware. bridgeOS runs on the T series Apple silicon processors[1][2][3] and operates the OLED touchscreen strip called the "Touch Bar"[4] as well as multiple other functions, including managing the encrypted data in their Secure Enclave and acting as a gatekeeper and video codec to the device's cameras.[5] bridgeOS is a heavily modified version of Apple's watchOS.

References

  1. ^ "10.15.4 Supplemental Update Bricking Small Number of T2 Macs". Mr. Macintosh. April 17, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  2. ^ Davidov, Mikhail; Erickson, Jeremy (2019). "Inside The Apple T2" (PDF). blackhat.com.
  3. ^ Frazelle, Jessie (February 4, 2020). "Securing the Boot Process: The hardware root of trust". Queue. 17 (6): –60:5–Pages 60:21. doi:10.1145/3380774.3382016. ISSN 1542-7730. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Snell, Jason; Macworld | (July 8, 2020). "The switch to Apple silicon: Will the Touch Bar survive?". Macworld. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  5. ^ "TinkerTool System 7, Reference Manual" (PDF). Marcel Bresink Software-Systeme (MBS). August 22, 2023.
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