How does Apple manage apps in Downloads and Applications differently?

11 votes

1 answer

2058 views

macos applications security visual-studio-code

                          I'm using MacBook M1 Air, I tried updating the VS Code editor but it didn't do it. VS Code says I have to drag VS Code from **Downloads** into **Applications** on macOS. After completing this drag-and-drop process, VS Code starts running the update.

The question is: Why can apps in the **Applications** section take actions to update but not apps in the **Downloads** section?
Is Apple going to prevent any updates for apps that are in the **Downloads** section?
                        

Asked by trongtoannguyen (125 rep)

Jul 25, 2023, 03:21 PM
Last activity: Jul 26, 2023, 03:37 AM

How does Apple manage apps in Downloads and Applications differently?

Related Questions