ScanNotification
ScanNotification is a system utility from Dell that monitors for available firmware, driver and software updates for Dell hardware devices connected to or installed on a Mac. It sits in the background and periodically checks Dell's update servers, notifying users when new versions are available for Dell printers, scanners, monitors, docking stations or other peripherals. The app is typically installed as part of Dell's device support software bundle and is intended to keep Dell-branded hardware current without requiring manual checking.
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1 suggestionNo public information is readily available about whether Dell has released a native Apple Silicon build of ScanNotification. Given that this is a background utility tied to Dell hardware support, your best course of action is to contact Dell support directly and ask whether a native Apple Silicon version exists, or whether one is planned before macOS 28 ships in September 2028. You can also check Dell's support downloads page for your specific device model and see if a newer version of the driver or support software bundle is available — sometimes vendor updates ship without prominent announcements. If ScanNotification remains Intel-only and no native replacement is released, the app will stop working when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in September 2028, though in many cases users can manage firmware and driver updates through alternative methods (vendor download pages, manual installation, or the device's own built-in update mechanism).
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