macOS 27 Golden Gate Will Require Apple Silicon, Ending Intel Mac Support
Apple announced macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC 2026, which will only run on Apple Silicon Macs and will not support Intel-based machines. This follows Apple's previous announcement that macOS 26 Tahoe would be the last version to support Intel Macs, marking the end of a six-year transition period since the M1 chip's 2020 debut. Intel Mac users will continue receiving security updates through 2028, but will need to upgrade hardware to access new features like enhanced Siri and Apple Intelligence.
Apple has confirmed that macOS 27 Golden Gate, announced at WWDC 2026, will exclusively support Apple Silicon Macs and will not run on any remaining Intel-powered machines. This decision follows Apple's prior commitment that macOS 26 Tahoe would serve as the final version supporting Intel hardware. The transition away from Intel chips began with the M1 announcement in 2020, giving users approximately six years to upgrade their systems. While Intel Mac owners will lose access to new macOS versions and features like the latest Siri improvements and Apple Intelligence capabilities, Apple will continue providing security updates for Intel machines through 2028. The move represents the completion of Apple's shift to its own custom silicon architecture across its Mac lineup.
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