BridgeOS
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Closed, with open-source components |
| Initial release | October 27, 2016 |
| Update method | FOTA (via Mac running macOS) |
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| License | Proprietary software except for open-source components |
| Support status | |
| Supported | |
bridgeOS is an embedded 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 devices such as the OLED touchscreen strip called the "Touch Bar", TouchID fingerprint sensor, SSD encryption, and cooling fans.
At boot time, the bootloader executes the bridgeOS kernel, then the bridgeOS kernel passes off to the UEFI firmware.
bridgeOS is based on Apple's watchOS.