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Apple Says macOS 26 Will Be the Last to Support Intel Chips
- Apple announced at its Worldwide Developer Conference on June 9, 2025, that macOS 26 Tahoe will be the final version to support Intel-based Macs.
- This decision follows Apple’s 2020 launch of Apple Silicon, marking a planned transition from Intel’s x86 processors to ARM-based chips for improved performance and efficiency.
- MacOS Tahoe will support a select range of Intel Macs, including the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro and 2020 27-inch iMac, providing full features and security updates for three years after launch.
- At WWDC, Matthew Firlik, Apple’s Senior Director of Developer Relations, highlighted that Apple Silicon opens up new possibilities that were not achievable before and encouraged developers to concentrate their efforts on transitioning beyond Intel-based Macs.
- Apple’s ending of Intel support signals a completed shift to its own ARM-based processors, encouraging users and developers to fully adopt Apple Silicon for future software and hardware innovation.
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Apple has detailed that its new OS update for Mac, MacOS Tahoe 26, will be the latest version compatible with Mac devices equipped with Intel processors, although they will continue to receive security updates for three years.
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