i4Tools
i4Tools is an iOS device management utility for macOS that allows users to manage content on their iPhones and iPads, including photos, videos, apps, and files. It serves as an alternative to iTunes and functions as an assistant for iOS users who want to sideload apps, manage firmware, perform backups, and access advanced diagnostics. The app is primarily used by iPhone and iPad users seeking alternative app installation methods and device management capabilities outside of standard Apple tools.
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1 suggestionThe search results show that i4Tools version 1.20 is built as a 64-bit Intel (x86) executable only — there is no indication of a native Apple Silicon build. The app is actively developed (version history confirms ongoing releases) but no macOS 28 or native Apple Silicon support has been announced or discovered. Given that Apple will remove Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28 in September 2028 — less than 28 months away — the Intel-only architecture means this app will stop launching entirely on that release. Contact the developer directly through their official channels to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned before the macOS 28 deadline. In the meantime, if you rely on i4Tools for iOS device management, consider whether alternative tools like 3uTools (which has broader platform support) or Apple's own Finder and Music apps for device syncing might serve your needs, or monitor the developer's site regularly for a native build announcement.
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