bridgeOS
bridgeOS is an operating system created and developed by Apple Inc. for use exclusively with its hardware. bridgeOS runs on the T series Apple silicon processors and operates the OLED touchscreen strip called the "Touch Bar" as well as multiple other functions, including managing the encrypted data in their Secure Enclave[broken anchor] and acting as a gatekeeper and video codec to the device's cameras. bridgeOS is a heavily modified version of Apple's watchOS.
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Closed, with open-source components |
| Initial release | October 27, 2016 |
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| Update method | FOTA (via Mac running macOS) |
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| License | Proprietary software except for open-source components |
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| Supported with vulnerabilities (checkra1n) | |