Universal or Mac Silicon update

[HarleyRhino]

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Issue abstract: Etic on a universal or Mac Silicon version of Norton 360

Detailed description: When will a mac silicon or Universal version of Norton 360 be released?

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OS details: MacOS

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[bjm]

@HarleyRhino

When will a mac silicon or Universal version of Norton 360 be released?

Hello @HarleyRhino

Leo AI: Norton 360 fully supports Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips).

According to official system requirements and recent reviews, Norton 360 is optimized for Apple Silicon, meaning it runs natively on these processors without requiring emulation. This ensures efficient performance with minimal impact on battery life or system speed.

Key points regarding compatibility:

• Native Support: Unlike early reports suggesting reliance on Rosetta 2, current versions of Norton 360 have been updated to support M1 through M4 chipsets natively.
• OS Requirements: It supports macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and later, including the latest versions like macOS Sequoia (15.x) and Tahoe (26.x).
• Features: While the core antivirus and security features work fully, some specific features like Norton Family Parental Controls, SafeCam, and Cloud Backup are not supported on macOS.

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A native Apple Silicon version of Norton 360 has already been released and is currently available. You do not need to wait for a future update.

• Native Support Released : Native support for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips) was introduced in version 8.8.0 (late 2022) and has been refined in subsequent updates.
• Current Status : As of the latest releases (e.g., v26.7 in July 2026), Norton 360 runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs. It is no longer dependent on Rosetta 2 translation for its core components, ensuring optimal performance and battery efficiency.
• Universal Binary : The installer now functions as a Universal Binary , containing code for both Intel and Apple Silicon architectures, automatically selecting the correct version for your hardware.

To ensure you are running the native version, simply open Norton 360 on your Mac and run LiveUpdate to install the latest patches.

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The Universal version of Norton 360 (supporting both Intel and Apple Silicon natively) was released in late 2022 with version 8.8.0 .

• Release Date : Native Apple Silicon support arrived in November 2022 (v8.8.0), effectively making the installer a Universal Binary .
• Current Status : As of July 2026 , all current downloads of Norton 360 for Mac are Universal . They automatically detect your processor (Intel or M1/M2/M3/M4) and install the correct native code.
• No Action Needed : You do not need to look for a specific “Universal” download link. Simply downloading the standard installer from the Norton website and running LiveUpdate will ensure you have the latest Universal binary.

Norton 360 for Mac v26.7 has been released!
System requirements to install and set up Norton protection

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[shellcoder]

Yes Bjm is right, Norton already supports universal builds–support for both Intel and Apple silicon of Norton 360 for Mac