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systemUptime

The amount of time the system has been awake since the last time it was restarted.

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var systemUptime: TimeInterval { get }

Discussion

important:

This API has the potential of being misused to access device signals to try to identify the device or user, also known as fingerprinting. Regardless of whether a user gives your app permission to track, fingerprinting is not allowed. When you use this API in your app or third-party SDK (an SDK not provided by Apple), declare your usage and the reason for using the API in your app or third-party SDK’s PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy file. For more information, including the list of valid reasons for using the API, see Describing use of required reason API.

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Getting Computer Information

processorCount
activeProcessorCount
physicalMemory
isDeviceCertified(for:)
hasPerformanceProfile(_:)

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FoundationInstance Property

iOS 4.0+iPadOS 4.0+Mac Catalyst 13.1+macOS 10.6+tvOS 9.0+visionOS 1.0+watchOS 2.0+

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