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Microsoft OneDrive Gains Native Support for Apple Silicon Macs
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I agree with this, my guess it's that some kind of switch in the code that changes the property in activity monitor. They might have missed that.OMG. Who lied? So since the version doesn't show "Apple Silicon" they lied? Like intentionally? Or perhaps something went wrong? I can't believe I'm defending Microsoft, but this is just silly.Mistakes happen. It's just a computer software.
And one other thing, the OneDrive version is not even available on Appstore yet so...
It has nothing to do with switches or whatever. If the bundle contains Intel and M1, select the OneDrive app in Applications folder, right click and if it says "Application (Universal)" it is for M1 (and Intel), if it says "Application (Intel)" it is Intel only via Rosetta 2. And Activity monitor cannot be cheated as well.
This issue was fixed earlier this year when OneDrive migrated over to using Apple’s Files Provider frameworks and APIs. If your OneDrive shows up under “Locations” instead of as a folder favorite in your Finder Sidebar then your version is good to go with 12.3.
For those of you impatient users who are wondering why you haven't got the Apple Silcon version yet. Microsoft does releases in rings. When a new version of their software is released, not all users get access immediately. Microsoft typically rolls out the update over a week or two. That way, if a critical bug was not caught in beta testing, the update can be paused and quickly corrected.
Remember Microsoft primary customers are enterprises. Imaging if a bug caused OneDrive to stop syncing a very large company? It could cripple a company.
Remember Microsoft primary customers are enterprises. Imaging if a bug caused OneDrive to stop syncing a very large company? It could cripple a company.
True, but for AppleStore it's not true. But I'm guessing that Apple will approve it today or tomorrow.
Did OneDrive (Intel) not meet your fundamental needs somehow? While I've wanted an AS version of OneDrive, the Intel version works. Curious how you were inconvenienced by not having the AS version?
A mistake is not a lie, by definition. But you're refusing to upgrade because MS forgot to set a flag in their code or something?
It's absolutely true for the App Store version. We use JAMF at our work (12 hospitals) and when machines get built or restored, they're going to pull down the App Store version of all the Office apps. So, yeah.
No, of course not. I'm tired of high CPU usage, programs lockdowns trying to open a file stored in OneDrive and so on. I removed yesterday, just before the announcement.
What causes a lot of grief to me is that they've testing the M1 for months and suddenly they "forgot" to "flag" something? I'm sorry, but I don't believe that.
The problems with OneDrive under macOS, and more with the "new" File API, are related to dramatic slowdowns opening files stored in OneDrive folders, high CPU usage and so on. Or this, from last 22.022 version when trying to open the Recycle Bin.
WTF have they tested? They've tested absolutely nothing!!!!!
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I only want it for better battery life on my MBA, but for the most part, I've not had any issues with OneDrive.
Teams, however, is a battery hog.
I doubt Apple will approve it today/tomorrow. I imagine it'll be a week. Microsoft may not submit to the App Store for a week, or it may take Apple a week, but if I'm not mistaken it's always been 5-7 days after Microsoft releases something before it shows up on the App Store for updates.
Rosetta has nothing to do with continuing to support Intel-based Macs, it is in fact a tool to support new ASi Macs. Once, a majority of apps become ASi native (universal), then there would be no reason to continue offering Rosetta. In fact it is in Apple’s best interest to get rid of it ASAP as it enables developers to hold off on creating native versions of their apps. And, as Apple has demonstrated, they like to move fast when it comes to chopping off legacy tech.
Universal binaries is the tool that Apple wants developers to use to support both platforms and only when that is eventually dropped, will support for Intel based Macs end and that won’t happen for at least another five years or so.
For those having battery issues with Teams, try disabling GPU accelerations. Helps loads on mine.
Yes Teams is an abomination at this point. I mean, it's better than on PC, but for the power that I know my M1 has, it's atrocious.
If I turn it into an app in Edge, it's day and night, but then again it lacks the key features.
Thanks for the tip. I don't normally leave Teams open on battery (partly since the pandemic means I rarely need to work outside the home now, and partly because I know it's a battery hog) but I'm always looking for ways to maximize battery life when I'm away from a wall socket.