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Apple's macOS Tahoe to be final operating system to work on Intel Macs
APPLE Inc.'s new macOS Tahoe 26 will be the final Mac operating system software that will work on Macs running Intel Corp. processors, the company said Monday following its developer conference. The announcement marks the beginning of the end of support for the legacy systems based on Intel's chips, which Apple first shipped about 20 years ago. The Cupertino, California-based company started replacing Intel-based Mac PCs with computers running its own Apple Silicon semiconductors at the end of 2020. Apple said it will still provide smaller software updates for supported Intel Macs for two years. The Tahoe 26 OS unveiled Monday supports Intel Macs as old as the Mac Pro and some high-end MacBook Pros released in 2019. The company made the disclosure during its developer keynote following the consumer announcements at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, as well as in briefings with reporters from its headquarters. –BLOOMBERG
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Apple's macOS Tahoe to be final operating system to work on Intel Macs
Apple has officially confirmed that macOS Tahoe 26, will be the last version of its desktop operating system to support Intel-based Macs. The news was shared during the company's WWDC 2025 keynote and in follow-up briefings with decision marks the final step in Apple's transition away from Intel chips, which the company began in 2020 with the launch of its own Apple Silicon processors. While macOS Tahoe will still run on select Intel Macs — such as the 2019 Mac Pro and some high-end MacBook Pro models — future versions of macOS will be exclusive to Apple says that supported Intel Macs will continue to receive minor software updates for at least two more years. These updates are expected to include security patches and bug fixes, but not new features. For many users still using Intel machines, this means their computers are officially entering the final stage of support. Apple is aiming for a more cohesive design across all its products. | Image credit — Apple Looking back, the writing has been on the wall for a while. Apple's recent focus on AI, machine learning, and battery optimization has centered almost entirely around its own silicon. New features on macOS, including Apple Intelligence, are only compatible with M-series Macs. As a result, Intel models have increasingly been left out of the latest innovations. As of mid-2025, Apple no longer sells any Intel-based Macs through its official channels. The last Intel Mac to remain in Apple's lineup was the high-end 2019 Mac Pro, which was discontinued earlier this year when its Apple Silicon replacement launched. Previously, Intel versions of the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the Intel Mac mini were available for a limited time, but these models have since been phased out in favor of Apple's M-series chips. Any remaining Intel Macs can now only be found through third-party resellers or the refurbished the upside, this move allows Apple to optimize its software even further for Apple Silicon, which should benefit users with newer devices. But on the flip side, it also raises concerns about how long expensive machines will stay current and useful. At some point, Apple had to make the call. With macOS Tahoe, that moment has arrived. Intel Mac users still have some time before full support ends, but it's now clear that the future of macOS belongs entirely to Apple Silicon.
The Verge
8 hours ago
- The Verge
Apple's big updates for Intel-based Macs will end with Tahoe
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 2023. Intel-based Macs compatible with macOS Tahoe, such as the 16-inch MacBook Pro released in 2019, will continue to receive security updates for three years, according to Apple spokesperson Lauren Klug. 'Apple silicon enables us all to achieve things that were previously unimaginable, and it's time to put all of our focus and innovation there,' Firlik said. 'If you've not done so already, now is a great time to help your users migrate to the Apple silicon versions of your apps.' Here's a full list of devices compatible with macOS Tahoe, as shown on Apple's website: MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later) MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later) MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2019) MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports) iMac (2020 and later) Mac mini (2020 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac Pro (2019 and later) Apple is carrying over its new Liquid Glass design language to macOS Tahoe, as well as several new features, such as a more powerful version of Spotlight, support for the iPhone's Live Activities, and the Phone app.
