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Apple Ushers in a Post-Intel Era: Rosetta 2 Support Set to End After macOS 27

By Robert DeLuca in Apple Silicon on

Rosetta 2’s Role Comes to a Close as Apple Finalizes the Intel-to-Silicon Transition

Following announcements at WWDC and an updated developer document, Apple has outlined a definitive end for Rosetta 2, its translation layer enabling Apple silicon Macs to run legacy Intel-based macOS applications. According to Apple’s documentation, Rosetta 2 will remain fully available through macOS 27, after which its functionality will be significantly curtailed starting with macOS 28.

Significance for Enthusiasts and Developers

For the Apple community, this marks a major milestone. Rosetta 2 was introduced alongside the first Apple silicon Macs (M1) in 2020, serving as a critical bridge between Intel’s x86 software ecosystem and Apple’s ARM-based architecture. The translation layer allowed Apple’s rapid chip transition without leaving long-tail desktop and pro applications behind. As reported by MacRumors and AppleInsider, Rosetta 2 provides translation mostly at install time, reducing runtime overhead compared to

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WWDC25 Day 2: Deep Dive into Apple's Developer Tools and Platform Redesigns

By Robert DeLuca in WWDC25 on

Day 2 at WWDC25: Amplifying Apple's Unified Vision for Developers

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2025 continues to set the tone for its future ecosystem, with Day 2 spotlighting its commitment to developer empowerment and cross-platform harmony. According to Apple's official schedule (developer.apple.com), the day’s agenda pivots toward hands-on lab sessions and in-depth technical rundowns following the high-profile keynote and design unveilings of Day 1.

Platforms State of the Union: A Unified Software Era

The Platforms State of the Union, recapped on Apple's portal, delved into the implications of Apple’s year-aligned OS strategy—iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more—first announced during the keynote (MacRumors). This fresh approach, anchored by the cross-platform 'Liquid Glass' design language and bolstered by the capabilities of Apple Silicon, reflects an overhaul comparable in scale to the iOS 7 redesign.

Developers are now seeing the transitional impact, as a

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iPhone 18 Pro’s Rumored A20 Chip: 2nm Technology and a New Packaging Era

By Robert DeLuca in iPhone 18 Pro on

Apple’s chip development roadmap has long dictated the performance trajectory of its flagship product lines, and if current industry reports hold, the iPhone 18 Pro line—and potentially Apple’s first folding iPhone—could mark a new era in mobile silicon.

The 2nm Transition: What’s Changing?

Multiple analyst reports, including recent commentary from Jeff Pu (GF Securities) and Ming-Chi Kuo (TF International Securities), point to Apple equipping the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and projected iPhone Fold with a newly designed A20 processor. The most discussed upgrade is the use of TSMC’s 2nm fabrication technology, representing a generational leap from the 3nm nodes used in current A-series chips.

Advancements in Fabrication

TSMC’s 2nm process is expected to enable higher transistor densities, leading to improvements in performance and efficiency. According to industry sources, the 2nm node could allow for:

  • Increased processing performance with comparable or reduced power
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