Apple will unveil macOS 27 at WWDC in just a few weeks, but the company has already confirmed an important change that affects Intel Mac users. The upcoming macOS release will no longer support Intel-based Macs, which means Apple’s transition to Apple silicon is finally reaching its final stage.
Last year, Apple confirmed that macOS Tahoe would be the final macOS version compatible with Intel Macs. As a result, macOS 27 will only run on Macs powered by Apple silicon chips like M1, M2, M3, and newer models. This change marks the first time a major macOS release completely drops Intel support.
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The decision does not come as a surprise because Apple has spent the last few years moving its Mac lineup away from Intel processors. The company introduced its first Apple silicon Macs in 2020, and since then, nearly every new Mac has shipped with Apple-designed chips.
These Macs Will Not Support macOS 27
Apple has effectively confirmed that the following Intel Mac models will lose support when macOS 27 launches later this year:
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- iMac (2020)
- Mac Pro (2019)
These are currently the final Intel Macs supported by macOS Tahoe, so users with these machines will stay on the older software version once macOS 27 arrives.
At this stage, there are no strong signs that Apple plans to remove support for any Apple silicon Macs with macOS 27. M1 Macs still appear to have several years of software support ahead, which should reassure users who bought Apple silicon systems early in the transition period.
Apple will reveal the official macOS 27 compatibility list during WWDC. Until then, these four Intel Mac models are the only systems confirmed to lose support.
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