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macOS Tahoe Might Support One Fewer Mac Than Previously Rumored

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macOS 26 will drop support for several older Intel-based Mac models currently compatible with macOS Sequoia, according to a private account on X with a proven track record of leaking information about Apple's software platforms.

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macOS 26 will be compatible with the following Mac models, the account said:

  • MacBook Air (M1 and later)
  • MacBook Pro (2019 and later)
  • iMac (2020 and later)
  • Mac mini (M1 and later)
  • Mac Studio (all models)
  • Mac Pro (2019 and later)

That is the exact same list that was previously reported by AppleInsider, but there could be one slight difference, the leaker said with uncertainty.

According to the private account on X, it is said that macOS 26 will also drop support for the MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports). However, the account said they "don't quite believe" that, so do not put too much stock into that particular claim. Just know that this particular model is potentially on the chopping block too.

We do not link to the account due to its private nature, but we consider it to be a reliable source.

macOS 26 is rumored to be named macOS Tahoe. Apple will announce the software update during its WWDC 2025 keynote, which begins on Monday.

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xyz01
15 months ago

I’m curious to understand how my M1 iMac performs when running code optimized for Apple Silicon chips.
To that extent, I hope this is the last Intel-compatible macOS.
It will run just as it does now. The code is already optimized for M1.

You don't think Apple has been shipping unoptimized code all this time?
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GioGiusi
15 months ago
Pretty soon this list is going to be basically “M1 and later” across the board for a long, long time.
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VivienM
15 months ago

Why would they support very few Intel Macs as that makes no sense. Even M1 is on shaky ground.
Because a lot of expensive Intel Macs were for sale less than four years ago? The real pro MBPs with M1 Pro/Max shipped in October 2021, the Mac studio didn't replace the 27" iMac until early 2022. If you needed a higher-end Mac throughout most of 2021, you didn't have a choice but to cringe and buy an Intel.

It would be a real real dick move to dump those last Intel machines now. (Of course, that's exactly what they did to the G5 machines in 2009)
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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ksec
15 months ago

Pretty soon this list is going to be basically “M1 and later” across the board for a long, long time.
I think that will be next year. M1 or Later. Until 2029 / 2030 when they drop the M1.

Although honestly I think dropping future M series has far more to do with NPU and GPU than CPU itself.
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tomtad
15 months ago
Time to go all in on Mac silicon
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cjsuk
15 months ago

Pretty soon this list is going to be basically “M1 and later” across the board for a long, long time.
Yep. That’s the first silicon they control so they aren’t limited by intel’s microcode obsolescence cycle. I suspect they will be supported for 7-9 years easily and then still get software updates for a bit after that.
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