Apple to kill app support for Intel-based Macs next year

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-08T09:15:36+00:00

Apple's announcement that macOS 26 will be the final version supporting Intel Macs, with Rosetta support ending in 2027, urges users to prepare for upgrades to maintain business continuity, despite continued security updates for older models.

NodeGuardian

2026-03-08 09:15:36

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Apple has announced that macOS 26 will be the last operating system version to support Intel-based Macs, and Rosetta support for Intel-based apps will end with macOS 28 in 2027. This means companies and users relying on Intel apps or Macs need to prepare for upgrades or replacements to ensure business continuity and security. While security updates will continue for some older Mac models for two years post-support, and Rosetta will remain for certain unmaintained games, most developers have already transitioned to Apple Silicon, and Apple sees this move as a benefit for performance and productivity.

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