From the very end of the article:

> When will Little Snitch be updated to the new APIs?

> The replacements APIs that are currently available (NetworkExtension framework on macOS 10.15.4) are not yet completely sufficient to implement the full functionality of Little Snitch. But we are working closely with Apple to fill the remaining gaps and we expect that a beta version of macOS 10.16 (most likely available at the next WWDC) or even an upcoming version of 10.15 will provide what is missing. As soon as the APIs allow us, we will complete the transition of Little Snitch to the new NetworkExtension API. It’s our goal to provide a public beta in June 2020 and a stable version in October.

If they can (and Apple) can keep to that timeline, I expect they will.

"we are working closely with Apple to fill the remaining gaps" - definitely sounds like it. I think Apple has made the right call tightening security around kernel extensions but I'm glad they're working with 3rd party developers (even if it's only big ones) to ensure the functionality is still there. They also mentioned the existing version will still work, it will just need to be explicitly enabled.

> Yes. We are going to release an update of Little Snitch that will be compatible with macOS 10.16.

At least a future version of LS will work with 10.16.

I hope this goes over better than the Sign in with Apple deadline that was attempted. That seemed like a pretty big flop.

Sign in with Apple can't be a flop; it's required to pass app review.