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Universal 2 apps are fat binaries with support for both 64-bit Intel and Apple processors.
Background
Universal 2 was announced at the 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference.[1] Xcode 12 allows developers to compile application binaries for both processor types.[2] The first operating from Apple to be compiled as a Universal 2 binary is macOS Big Sur.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 WWDC Special Event — June 22 by Apple, YouTube. 2020-06-22.
- ↑ Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon, Apple Inc. 2020-06-23.
See also
- Universal binary, used during Apple's transition from PowerPC to Intel processors.
- Rosetta 2, an emulator that allows Intel software to run on Apple processors,
External links
- Universal App Quick Start Program at Apple
- Universal binary: Universal 2 at Wikipedia
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