Apple to Fuse iOS, Mac Apps Making Developer Work Go Further
- iPhone apps including Home, Stocks, will work on Mac computers
- This year’s macOS update adds security, privacy features
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Apple Inc. said it will combine the different software systems underpinning iPhone and Mac apps, creating a larger, more-attractive ecosystem for millions of developers.
During its annual developer conference, the Cupertino, California-based company said the two app platforms will merge next year, allowing apps built for its iOS mobile operating system to also run on Mac computers. Bloomberg reported the planned change in December, but Apple hasn’t talked about it publicly until Monday, when it gave a preview.