Apple has updated its official website to suggest that Apple Intelligence now requires a Mac with an M2 chip or newer. The change replaces the previous requirement of “M1 or later,” raising concern among users of older Apple Silicon machines.
However, this update almost certainly looks like an internal mistake rather than an actual shift in compatibility. The change first appeared on the U.S. version of Apple’s site, where all supported Macs suddenly read “M2 and later” instead of “M1 and later.”
Reader Jason on MacRumors first noticed the update, which seems to stem from Apple’s recent need to modify the entry for Vision Pro. The headset originally launched with the M2 chip, but with the new M5 model, Apple had to adjust the text to say “M2 or later.” It appears someone accidentally applied that same update across all Mac listings.
Regional listings remain unchanged
The error currently affects only the U.S. website. On the UK and Canada versions, the Apple Intelligence page still correctly lists “M1 or later” under compatible Macs. Meanwhile, Apple’s official support page titled “How to get Apple Intelligence,” last updated on November 10, continues to show the original requirement.
Comparing the live page to the archived version from November 6, the only deliberate change seems to be the Vision Pro entry. That update, however, seems to have caused an unintended edit across other product lines. Apple will likely fix the U.S. listing once the issue is flagged internally.
Apple Intelligence rollout continues
Apple Intelligence began rolling out in October 2024 and brings generative and contextual AI tools to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Its features include:
- Smart text and email composition
- Image generation and editing
- Automatic document and message summaries
- Contextual writing suggestions
Apple is also developing an advanced version of Siri with deeper contextual understanding. The update is expected to arrive around March or April 2026.
In short, M1 Mac users have no reason to worry. The evidence suggests Apple’s “M2 or later” listing was a simple editorial oversight, not a sudden change in hardware support.
