macOS Tahoe signals that the end is near for Intel Macs, dumping all but four models
- Apple announced at WWDC 2025 that macOS 26 Tahoe will be the last version supporting Intel Macs, compatible with only four models from 2019 and 2020.
- This decision follows Apple's Apple Silicon transition starting in 2020, with Intel Macs receiving reduced support and many devices dropped earlier.
- MacOS 26 Tahoe will drop support for all Intel MacBook Airs, Mac minis, and other older Intel models, while Intel Macs will still get security updates after release.
- Apple stated that Intel Macs will no longer receive feature updates in macOS 27 set for 2026, which will run exclusively on Apple Silicon devices.
- This shift marks the near end of Intel Mac support, suggesting users should upgrade to Apple Silicon Macs to access future macOS improvements and extended support.
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Macs equipped with an Intel chip will no longer receive major software updates after the release of macOS Tahoe this fall. During the WWDC Platforms State of the Union keynote, Matthew Firlik, Apple’s senior director of developer relations, announced that macOS Tahoe “will be the final release for Intel Macs.” After launching its first in-house processor in 2020, Apple completed its transition away from Intel with the launch of the Mac Pro in 20…
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