Apple Leaves Intel! macOS 27 Only for M Chip Macs
JAKARTA - Technology company Apple is preparing to close an important chapter in the history of the Mac. Through its latest operating system update, macOS 27, June 2026, Apple will officially stop supporting all Intel-based devices.
This move marks the end of Apple's long-standing partnership with Intel, as well as confirming a full transition to Apple's own Silicon chips.
macOS 27 Only for Apple Silicon
Starting with macOS 27, only Mac devices with M series chips - such as M1 to the latest generation - will be able to run the operating system. In addition, new devices such as the Neo MacBook with the A18 Pro chip are also said to be compatible.
This means that Intel-based Mac users no longer get major system updates after the previous version, macOS Tahoe.
Apple is expected to release a beta version of macOS 27 in June, coinciding with the WWDC 2026 event, before the public launch in September.
Affected Device List
A number of Intel devices still get support in macOS Tahoe, but won't be able to upgrade to macOS 27. Among them:
MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019) iMac 27-inch (2020) MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, four Thunderbolt 3 ports) Mac Pro (2019)These devices are practically entering the "sunset" phase, where software support will be increasingly limited in the future.
The Transition Has Been Predicted
This decision is actually not a surprise. Since Apple introduced the Apple Silicon chip in 2020, the company has gradually shifted the entire Mac line from Intel processors to its own ARM-based chips.
This transition brings significant improvements in performance and power efficiency, while giving Apple full control over hardware and software integration.
With the discontinuation of Intel support in macOS 27, Apple has now completely completed the migration.
Implications for Users
For older Mac users, this decision means considering an upgrade if you want to keep getting the latest features and long-term security updates.
On the other hand, this step also allows Apple to develop more optimal features without having to consider the limitations of the old architecture.
The end of Intel's support on the Mac is not just a technical change, but a symbolic moment in Apple's evolution. From dependence on external chip vendors, Apple now fully controls its own ecosystem - from silicon to software.
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