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No longer relies on the tool lipo, but inspects Universal Binary information, which is quicker. A Universal App.
How easy is it to read the start of a Universal Binary and work out whether it supports Apple Silicon?
Apple gave us a big clue in the command tool lipo, which underwent complete overhaul in Mojave – a clear signpost of where it is heading.
How testing Mach-O files to see if they’re Universal Binaries gets complicated – and probably isn’t as reliable before macOS 10.14.
New version for Mojave and later improves accuracy of detection of Universal binaries which can run on Apple Silicon.
How can you tell whether an app on your Mac is a Universal App, or only support Intel processors?
Apple warns that “Rosetta translation applies to an entire process, including all code modules that the process loads dynamically” – here are some implications.
Nine more free apps available as Universal binaries, from Cirrus to xattred.
Running native on both Intel and Apple Silicon hardware, some useful tools to help you work and develop on new hardware and macOS.
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