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Apple completes its transition to Apple Silicon by dropping support for Intel-based Macs

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Apr 22, 2026

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Apple is finalizing its transition to Apple Silicon by discontinuing support for Intel-based Macs in the upcoming macOS release. The last macOS version to support Intel-based Macs will be macOS 26 "Tahoe." Products like the 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019 and 27-inch iMac 2020 will not receive support for macOS 27 but will continue to get security updates for the next 3 years. Apple's move away from Intel marks a significant shift in its hardware strategy, with the M-series SoCs now powering its Mac lineup. Rosetta, a program aiding the transition to Apple Silicon, will be available for the next two major macOS releases to assist developers.

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