Apple has confirmed the list of Macs that will support macOS Golden Gate 27. This new update is another major step in the company’s transition away from Intel processors. Unlike previous years, macOS 27 will only support Macs powered by Apple silicon. This means Intel-based Macs have officially reached the end of the road for major macOS updates.
The announcement comes alongside the unveiling of macOS Golden Gate 27 at WWDC 2026. The new operating system introduces Siri AI, improved search, refined Liquid Glass design, Apple Intelligence features, and several performance improvements across the Mac experience.
macOS 27 Supported Devices
Apple says macOS Golden Gate 27 will be available on the following Macs:
- MacBook Neo (2026)
- MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
- MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
- iMac with Apple silicon (2021 and later)
- Mac mini with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
- Mac Studio (2022 and later)
- Mac Pro with Apple silicon (2023 and later)
The biggest takeaway from Apple’s compatibility list is the complete removal of Intel-based Macs. Apple began its transition to Apple silicon in 2020 with the launch of the M1 chip. Since then, the company has gradually shifted its focus toward its own processors, which offer better performance and power efficiency than Intel chips.
While Intel Macs continued to receive software updates for several years after the transition began, macOS Golden Gate 27 finally drew a clear line. Users with Intel-powered MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, or Mac Pro models will not be able to install the latest version of macOS.
The move was expected because Apple is expanding Apple Intelligence features that rely heavily on the Neural Engine and other hardware capabilities built into Apple silicon chips.
