Apple ends the Intel era: macOS 27 will run only on Apple chips

Apple is officially ending support for computers powered by Intel processors in the next version of its operating system. macOS 27, scheduled for release in the autumn of 2026, will be available exclusively for devices based on Apple Silicon chips.

The End of Intel Support

According to MacRumors, macOS 27 will be available only for computers equipped with M-series processors (starting with M1) as well as the new compact MacBook Neo, which is expected to feature the A18 Pro chip. As a result, macOS 26 Tahoe will become the final version of the operating system to support older Intel-based Macs.

The devices that will no longer receive the update include:

• MacBook Pro 16" (2019)
• iMac 27" (2020)
• MacBook Pro 13" (2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• Mac Pro (2019)

What Will Change

The transition to exclusively in-house chips will allow Apple to integrate hardware and software more deeply, improving energy efficiency, security, and system performance. It will also simplify development and accelerate the release of updates.

Public beta testing of macOS 27 is scheduled to begin in June 2026, immediately after its presentation at WWDC 2026, which will take place from June 8 to June 12. The full release is traditionally expected in September, alongside new iPhone models.

What Users Will Get

All current Macs equipped with M1 chips or newer, as well as the upcoming MacBook Neo, will be able to install macOS 27. For owners of older Intel-based computers, this means that macOS 26 Tahoe will be the final version to receive security updates and new features.

In Brief

Apple is ending support for Intel-based computers starting with macOS 27. The new operating system will run only on devices with Apple Silicon chips (M1 and newer) and on the MacBook Neo powered by the A18 Pro processor. macOS 26 Tahoe will become the final version available for Intel-based Macs. The public beta of macOS 27 will be released in June after WWDC 2026, with the full release expected in the autumn. This marks an important step in Apple’s strategy of fully transitioning to its own processors and further deepening the integration of hardware and software.