Apple’s macOS 27 Drops Intel Mac Support Entirely

Apple Unveils macOS 27

According to НВ — Техно: On June 9, Apple announced the latest version of its operating system-macOS 27-which no longer supports Intel-based Macs. This marks the first macOS release to exclude all Intel Mac models, signaling the company’s steady transition toward its own Apple Silicon chips.

Devices running the previous macOS 26 Tahoe will continue to receive security updates and Safari support for roughly two more years. Meanwhile, machines on macOS 15 Sequoia will be supported for an additional year. macOS 27 will still allow Intel-based apps to run via Rosetta 2, but Apple plans to gradually phase out this compatibility in future system updates.

Compatible Devices and New Features

The list of devices compatible with macOS 27 includes no Intel-based Macs. Basic Apple Intelligence features will be available on all Apple Silicon computers, including M1 models and devices with 8 GB of RAM. However, running advanced local Apple Intelligence models requires an M3 chip or later and at least 12 GB of RAM.

A developer beta for macOS 27 is already available, with a public beta rolling out in July. The final release is expected in the fall of this year. This information was reported by Ars Technica.

Apple is thus advancing its shift to proprietary technology, focusing on the performance and capabilities offered by Apple Silicon chips.

Ending Intel Mac support also marks a new phase in Apple’s strategy to optimize software for its own architectures, which could reshape the Mac software ecosystem in the years ahead.

As Apple moves forward with macOS 27, it is also addressing critical issues in its other devices. Recently, the company released an urgent update for iPhone 17 to resolve a significant charging problem. This quick action highlights Apple's commitment to enhancing user experience across its product line. For more details on this important update, check out the full story on the iOS update for iPhone 17.