Virtual Mac Project Enables Running macOS and Xcode on iPad
tom_doerr · x · 2026-08-22
The Virtual Mac on iPad project allows users to run macOS on their iPad, enabling the use of pro apps like Xcode and Terminal directly on the device. It requires an iPad Pro (M1, M2) or iPad Air (M1) running iPadOS 14 up to 16.3.1. Installation involves jailbreaking the device and adding a specific Cydia repository.
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