Apple recently released a number of new beta updates, including macOS Big Sur 11.2. Now, references have been discovered in the code that refer to iOS apps that can run on M1 Macs.
Apple recently released the second beta of iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, macOS Big Sur 11.2 and watchOS 7.3 for developers released. So far, it seems that Apple has only fixed bugs and not added any new features. However, there is a change in the code of macOS and iOS, as 9to5mac reported. As most of you know, M1 Mac devices can run iOS or iPadOS applications. These can be downloaded from the Mac App Store if developers actively consent. But there is a way to allow downloads without active developer consent. Now it seems that Apple wants to prevent this from happening in the future. The source code shows:
macOS Big Sur 11.2 & iOS 14.4: The code is related to DRM protection
This application cannot be installed because the developer did not intend it to run on this platform.
Specifically, the implementation is supposed to be related to the APIs that manage the DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection of the operating system. It cannot currently be verified whether the function is already ready. At the moment, downloading iOS apps is still possible via detours. The block may have to be extended via an update. However, it cannot be ruled out that Apple can also control the whole thing remotely. Apple itself has not yet commented on this. However, it can be assumed that the company will inform developers about this change as soon as it takes effect. On offer: MagSafe Duo charger 18 percent cheaper (Photo by New Africa / Bigstockphoto)
