Apple has announced that macOS Tahoe, its latest operating system update, will be the last major release to support Intel-based Macs. The company confirmed the news shortly after unveiling the new software at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday.
Apple began transitioning from Intel processors to its own Apple Silicon chips in 2020, completing the shift by 2023. As a result, Intel-based Macs, including some models released as recently as 2020—such as the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Pro—will no longer receive major macOS updates after this year.
Users of Intel Macs that are eligible for macOS Tahoe will continue to receive security updates for three years, ensuring protection against new threats despite missing out on new features. However, Apple also plans to phase out Rosetta, the technology that allows Intel-based apps to run on Apple Silicon, with support ending in the macOS version expected in 2027.
The move marks the final step in Apple's transition away from Intel processors, ensuring all future macOS software is built exclusively for its own chips. macOS Tahoe also drops support for several older models, including many 2019 MacBook Pros.
