Software Development For Mac Os X

How to get updates for macOS Mojave or later

If you've upgraded to macOS Mojave or later, follow these steps to keep it up to date:

Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Software Update to check for updates.
If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click ”More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install.
When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are also up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.

To find updates for iMovie, Garageband, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and other apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, open the App Store on your Mac, then click the Updates tab.

Create even more powerful Mac versions of your iPad apps. Apps built with Mac Catalyst now take on the new look of macOS Big Sur and help you better define the look and behavior of your apps. You can choose to turn off automatic scaling of iPad controls and layout, allowing you to precisely place every pixel on the screen.

To automatically install macOS updates in the future, including apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, select ”Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.

How to get updates for earlier macOS versions

With rich experience providing macOS application development services, Apriorit’s dedicated macOS specialists know how to overcome significant challenges when building reliable solutions. We develop advanced applications for current and previous macOS versions, including for Mac OS X.
Feb 22, 2017 Getting Started. To become a macOS developer, you will need two things: A Mac running macOS Catalina: The macOS operating system only runs on Apple computers, so you need a Mac both to develop and run macOS apps.

If you're using an earlier macOS, such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,* follow these steps to keep it up to date:

Open the App Store app on your Mac.
Click Updates in the App Store toolbar.
Use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed.
When the App Store shows no more updates, the installed version of macOS and all of its apps are up to date. That includes Safari, iTunes, iBooks, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime. Later versions may be available by upgrading your macOS.

To automatically download updates in the future, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click App Store, then select ”Download newly available updates in the background.” Your Mac will notify you when updates are ready to install.

* If you're using OS X Lion or Snow Leopard, get OS X updates by choosing Apple menu  > Software Update.

How to get updates for iOS

Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS.

Learn more

Learn how to upgrade to the latest version of macOS.
Find out which macOS your Mac is using.
You can redownload apps that you previously downloaded from the App Store.
Your Mac doesn't automatically download large updates when it's using a Personal Hotspot.

BENEFIT WITH macOS SOLUTIONS

Security, privacy, efficiency – that’s what the macOS operating system is recognized for. Apple's macOS platform empowers developers with comprehensive tools and sophisticated technologies for creating innovative and reliable solutions. But developing macOS software is challenging.

As a closed platform, macOS has unobvious peculiarities that often make it complicated to achieve perfect usability. And while regular updates help macOS meet high security and quality standards, they also bring new software development challenges.

To succeed, your macOS software has to:

be compatible with different versions of the platform
support various Apple devices
comply with official platform requirements
be flawlessly upgraded when needed.

With rich experience providing macOS application development services, Apriorit’s dedicated macOS specialists know how to overcome significant challenges when building reliable solutions. We develop advanced applications for current and previous macOS versions, including for Mac OS X.

PLATFORM VERSIONS WE DEVELOP FOR

Catalina

Mojave

High Sierra

Sierra

Mac OS X

MOVE BEYOND PLAIN DEVELOPMENT

Seasoned Apriorit developers provide high-grade custom macOS software development services with a special focus on:

establishing a thorough development process
cutting resource waste
meeting strict deadlines
ensuring a flawless user experience
keeping your solution secure and compliant with all macOS requirements.

APRIORIT macOS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Research

Development

Testing and quality assurance

Notarization

Maintenance

Apriorit’s dedicated teams are comprised of expert developers, persistent researchers, experienced business analysts, and qualified QA specialists. We offer a full range of macOS development services:

Research. Ensure platform compatibility and advanced functionality with thorough research of undocumented macOS features.
Custom macOS development. Implement your ideas in robust and secure macOS solutions of any type and complexity including applications, drivers, and all-level monitoring systems.
Testing and quality assurance. Entrust your product’s quality to a team of QA professionals equipped with extensive knowledge and a cutting-edge testing lab filled with all imaginable kinds of devices and software.
Assistance with the notarization process. Entrust the challenging process of notarizing your macOS apps, kernel extensions, and other solutions to our experts who know how to guide your software through the Apple notary service.
Maintenance. Rely on professional maintenance and support from Apriorit experts to keep your solution reliable and efficient.

LANGUAGES WE WRITE IN

Objective-C

Swift

C++

TECHNOLOGIES WE WORK WITH

Cocoa

Cocoa Touch

Xcode

EMPOWERED WITH STRONG EXPERTISE

While working on various projects, Apriorit has gained extensive experience in macOS software and driver development. This helps us predict possible pitfalls, carefully plan the entire development process, and create high-quality macOS applications for our customers.

Our researchers and developers constantly watch new trends and master innovative technologies to help you create top-notch solutions.

Our recent projects:

Mac Os Updates

Development:

Filesystem filter and process monitoring drivers
macOS device and virtual device drivers (virtual display, I/O Kit device driver, and virtual file system)
All-level system monitoring systems
GUI implementation for a macOS app
Syscall injection
Runtime code patching
Native and cross-platform interfaces and libraries
Audio and video device drivers
Data parsing for file system formatting
Converting kernel extensions to new DriverKit-based macOS extensions
Porting drivers to the ARM architecture

Research:

Handling the OS X rootless feature (OS X 10.11)
Rootkit technologies for cybersecurity monitoring projects (hiding process/kernel _modules, files/directories, and network activity)

At Apriorit, we practice continuous learning and knowledge sharing to boost our team’s performance and adapt quickly to changing market requirements.