macOS 27 Will Mark the End of an Era
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple announced at WWDC 2025 that macOS 26 Tahoe will be the last major macOS version supporting Intel-based Macs.
- macOS 27 will only be compatible with Apple silicon Macs, requiring devices with M-series chips or the new MacBook Neo featuring an A18 Pro chip.
- The macOS 27 beta is expected to launch in June 2025, with a full release likely in September 2025.
- macOS 26 Tahoe supports a range of Macs including some Intel models like the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019) and 27-inch iMac (2020), but these will not be eligible for macOS 27.
- While exact compatibility details for macOS 27 are pending, it is anticipated to support all Macs with M1 chips or newer Apple silicon processors.
