Actions: M2 Pro Powered macOS runners (GA)

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Summary

GitHub is excited to announce the GA of M2 pro powered macOS runners. Our larger macOS runners have been upgraded to include M2 Pro Mac Minis, which will provide Apple developers with improved performance to build and test iOS apps. With these new runner options, developers can be confident that their apps will be compatible with past, present, and future software requirements, while also increasing their development velocity.

Intended Outcome

GitHub Actions makes it easy for developers to build and deploy their applications using the latest Apple technologies. With GitHub Actions, developers can seamlessly integrate their workflows and take advantage of the latest Apple technologies to build and deploy their applications with ease

How will it work?

To start using M2 Pro powered macOS runners, simply update the runs-on: key in your Actions workflow file to macos-15-xlarge. This will ensure that your jobs target the new runner.