Macs equipped with an Intel chip will no longer receive major software updates after the release of macOS Tahoe this fall.
During the WWDC Platforms State of the Union keynote, Matthew Firlik, Apple’s senior director of developer relations, announced that macOS Tahoe “will be the final release for Intel Macs.” After launching its first in-house processor in 2020, Apple completed its transition away from Intel with the launch of the Mac Pro in 2023.
Intel-based Macs compatible with macOS Tahoe, such as the 16-inch MacBook Pro released in 2019, will continue to receive security updates for three years, according to Apple spokesperson Lauren Klug.
“Apple silicon enables us all to achieve things that were previously unimaginable, and it’s time to put all of our focus and innovation there,” Firlik said.
“If you’ve not done so already, now is a great time to help your users migrate to the Apple silicon versions of your apps.” Here’s a full list of devices compatible with macOS Tahoe, as shown on Apple’s website: MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later) MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later) MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2019) MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports) iMac (2020 and later) Mac mini (2020 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac Pro (2019 and later) Apple is carrying over its new Liquid Glass design language to macOS Tahoe, as well as several new features, such as a more powerful version of Spotlight, support for the iPhone’s Live Activities, and the Phone app.
The release of macOS Tahoe this fall will mark the end of major software updates for Macs with an Intel chip. MacOS Tahoe “will be the final release for Intel Macs,” according to CEO Matthew Firlik during the WWDC Platforms State of the Union keynote. “”.
The introduction of the Mac Pro in 2023 marked the end of Apple’s shift away from Intel, following the release of its first in-house processor in 2020. According to Apple spokesperson Lauren Klug, security updates for Intel-based Macs running macOS Tahoe, like the 16-inch MacBook Pro that was introduced in 2019, will be available for three years.
“It’s time to focus all of our attention and innovation on Apple silicon, which allows us all to accomplish things that were previously unthinkable,” Firlik stated. “This is a great time to assist your users in switching to the Apple silicon versions of your apps, if you haven’t already. “”.
This is a complete list of macOS Tahoe compatible devices, as displayed on Apple’s website:.
Apple-silicon MacBook Air (2020 and later).
Apple-silicon MacBook Pro (2020 and later).
16-inch MacBook Pro, 2019.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) has four Thunderbolt 3 ports.
(2020 and beyond) iMac.
(2020 and later) Mac mini.
Mac Studio (updated in 2022).
2019 and later Mac Pro models.
Apple is bringing a number of new features to macOS Tahoe, including the Phone app, support for the iPhone’s Live Activities, and a more robust version of Spotlight, along with its new Liquid Glass design language.
