In preparation for the debut of macOS Sequoia, which is set to launch in September with advanced Apple intelligence features , Apple has asked developers to optimise their applications for the new operating system.
This new update will significantly alter how users interact with software and how developers distribute their applications, Apple says.
Historically, macOS developers enjoyed flexibility in running software, including the ability to override security checks, otherwise known as Apple’s Gatekeeper which “helps protect users from downloading and installing malicious software by checking for a Developer ID certificate from apps distributed outside the Mac App Store.” However, Sequoia will eliminate this option. Apple says that users must now navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information before granting permission to run.
“If you distribute software outside of the Mac App Store, we recommend that you submit your software to be notarized,” Apple says. “The Apple notary service automatically scans your Developer ID-signed software and performs security checks. When your software is ready for distribution, it’s assigned a ticket to let Gatekeeper know it’s been notarized so customers can run it with confidence.”
Apple Developer is a platform offering tools, resources, and programs for software developers creating applications for Apple’s ecosystem. The notarization process is part of this platform’s suite of services.
macOS Sequoia, the upcoming macOS version, incorporates the new security measures that will affect software distribution and user interactions.
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