Apple confirms macOS 27 ends Intel support, issues final Rosetta
Apple just announced that macOS 27, expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2026, will officially drop support for Intel-based Macs.
This wraps up their move to Apple silicon hardware, so if you're still using an Intel Mac, macOS Tahoe will be your last big update.
Plus, Rosetta (the tool that lets older apps run on new Macs) gets its final full release here.
Apple promises 3-year Intel security updates
Older Intel models like the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019) and 27-inch iMac (2020) won't get new features after Tahoe, but Apple promises security updates for three more years.
The new macOS is expected to support M-series Macs starting with the M1 and the recently introduced MacBook Neo, which runs on the A18 Pro chipset, is also expected to be supported.
Developers are being nudged to update their apps for Apple silicon since Rosetta's days are numbered.
Expect more details at the WWDC keynote on June 8!