Apple Now Allows You to Run iOS Apps on Silicon MacBooks, Important Things to Do Before Accessing Them

Apple's New Silicon MacBooks can now run your iPhone and iPad apps. This means that even if iOS developer hasn't released a Mac-compatible version of their mobile apps, the new laptops are still capable of running a more comprehensive range of applications than before.

According to Techcrunch's latest report, the new MacBook's macOS Big Sur now supports universal apps. These include the native binary version built for Intel Macs and the Apple Silicon.

Even the apps that hadn't upgraded to universal modes are included. This innovation was made possible by Apple's new technology called Rosetta 2, which would help M1, Apple Silicon family's first member, to manage apps built for Intel-based Macs, and those from iPhones and iPads.

Apps that need higher graphics would run smoother

The tech giant manufacturer explained that Rosetta 2 would help the graphically demanding apps to work better compared to how they run on Intel-based MacBooks.

Apple's latest event also revealed that iPad and iPhone apps, such as "Among Us," and HBO Max, already work on the new Silicon Macs. The company also confirmed that several developers plan to support the new MacBooks with their apps, including "Baldur's Gate 3," mmhmm, Shapr3D, Panic, Cinema 4D, and more.

However, there are also some developers that are not offering their apps on the new laptop's Mac App Store. These include Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Google Drive, Google Maps, Gmail, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Snapchat.

Important things to remember before running the iOS apps

According to Apple Developer's blog, there are several things to remember before running iOS apps on the new Silicon MacBooks. Before you access them on the new laptop, you need to adopt features that will offer you a better experience.

These include installing AutoLayout and iPad Multitasking. These software will support resizable windows on your macOS. If you don't adopt iPad Multitasking, your device will run your iOS apps in a fixed-size window.

Also, consider adding an iOS keyboard. This will allow you to access the app shortcuts on any macOS or iOS device using a connected keyboard.

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Written by Giuliano J. de Leon