


It’s important to understand that apps are built to run on specific processors. For reference, Universal apps carry code for both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs. For example, Microsoft was ready one day before the launch of the M1 chip with a bundle of apps named “Microsoft 365 for Mac Apps.” Please note that the M1 and M2-based MacBooks can run native apps, Universal apps, and apps specially designed for Intel Macs. However, some developers were quick to make the transition and updated their apps to run natively on M1 Mac. While all the Apple apps work out of the box, many third-party developers didn’t update their apps initially to run natively on the newer Silicon Macs. Leaving behind the Intel processor architecture, the macOS apps were set to run on a different system. The macOS app ecosystem saw a significant change after Apple announced that it was integrating the company’s processors into its Macs – starting with the M1 chip, followed by M2.
