The newer computers with Apple M1 are certainly capable, but many software developers have yet to offer native support to take full advantage of the silicon chipset.
Dropbox plans to release Mac app beta with full support for macOS Monterey in Q4
Dropbox used to be one such developer, but times have changed as the company has finally updated its popular macOS cloud storage app to run natively on the Apple Silicon platform. This update is fully compatible with the ARM architecture of the M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max chips, though it is still in beta.
Prior to this release, Dropbox could still run on M1 Macs, but the software would be run through a translation application called Rosetta 2. That software allowed Intel apps to run over ARM, but came with some performance penalty.
This update to Dropbox takes full advantage of the M1 architecture, meaning faster load times, more efficient runtimes, and lower power consumption, making it easier for MacBook users who like to work offline.
