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Older M-series MacBooks remain viable buys as macOS 27 drops Intel support

Apple's coming macOS 27 (Golden Gate) update will support MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with Apple silicon going back to 2020, but it will not run on any Intel-based Mac. Since Apple stopped selling Intel MacBooks in 2021, those machines will only get limited security patches on their last compatible macOS version going forward.

Homebrew 7.0.0 ships with faster installs, sandboxing and a native macOS app

Homebrew has released version 7.0.0, its first major update since 6.0.0, adding faster installations and upgrades, stronger sandboxing for casks, a native macOS app, built-in vulnerability checks with an advisory database, and greater concurrency for downloads and installs. The release also drops support for macOS 10.15 Catalina and downgrades Intel Macs to Tier 3 support status.

Apple refreshes Mac mini and MacBook Pro-adjacent lineup with two compact new models

The Verge's Installer newsletter highlights two newly introduced small-form Macs alongside other gadget picks, including a Nokia phone with reverse charging and a Wyze camera featuring an added privacy control. The roundup also previews Apple's upcoming September 9th launch event through a homescreen feature with Daring Fireball's John Gruber.