Apple could be planning to allow developers to release ‘universal’ apps that work across its iOS and macOS operating system, according to new reports from Bloomberg.
“Starting as early as next year, software developers will be able to design a single application that works with a touchscreen or mouse and trackpad depending on whether it’s running on the iPhone and iPad operating system or on Mac hardware,” said Bloomberg.
According to the report, Apple will begin rolling out the changes in the next versions of its operating systems, which will be iOS 12 and macOS 10.14. An announcement could be made as soon as WWDC 2018 in June, giving developers time to create apps.
The new app project has reportedly been given the codename “Marzipan”, and will undoubtedly be one of the biggest changes to its operating systems in recent years.
Should its plan come to fruition, Apple will join the likes of Microsoft’s Universal Windows Platform and Google Chromebook’s compatibility with the Play Store.
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