Apple Says macOS 27 Won't Be Compatible With These Macs
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Key Points:
- Apple announced at WWDC 2025 that macOS 26 Tahoe will be the last major macOS version supporting Intel-based Macs, with macOS 27 being exclusive to Apple silicon devices.
- macOS 27, set to be unveiled at WWDC 2026 on June 8 and released in September, will require Macs with M-series chips or the new MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip.
- Intel-based Macs capable of running macOS Tahoe, such as the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro and 2019 Mac Pro, will not support macOS 27 but will receive security updates for three more years.
- macOS 27 will continue to support Intel apps via the full Rosetta translation layer, marking the final major macOS release to include this feature, with limited Rosetta functionality maintained afterward for older gaming titles.
- While exact compatibility details for macOS 27 on Apple silicon Macs are pending, it is expected to support all Macs with M1 chips or newer.