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macOS 27 will drop support for these four Mac models

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Why This Matters

The release of macOS 27 marks a significant shift in Apple's ecosystem, as it will exclusively support Apple silicon Macs, phasing out Intel-based models. This transition underscores Apple's move towards more unified hardware and software integration, impacting both consumers and developers by encouraging hardware upgrades and software optimization for newer chips.

Key Takeaways

macOS 27 will be unveiled in just a few weeks at WWDC, but Apple has already confirmed that the latest Mac software version will lack compatibility with at least four Mac models.

macOS 27 won’t support Intel Macs, compatibility limited to Apple silicon models

When macOS 27 ships to all users this fall, it will represent a pivotal transition point for Apple.

That’s because it will be the first macOS release that’s exclusive to Apple silicon Macs.

Last year at WWDC, Apple warned that this transition was coming. It said macOS Tahoe would be the last software version that supports Intel Macs.

That means the company already told us, a year in advance, that macOS 27 will drop support for the following Macs:

MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2019)

MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)

iMac (2020)

Mac Pro (2019)

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