Apple has not yet made an official announcement for macOS 27, but previous confirmations have already given us information about the devices that will support the new software. At the launch of macOS Tahoe, Apple indicated that this would be the last major update for Intel-based Macs. This means that this year there are many ‘old’ Macs that are no longer supported.
This means that some Mac models that currently run macOS Tahoe cannot be updated to macOS 27. On average, Apple devices receive major updates for 5 to 6 years. In recent years, more and more older versions have also been provided with security updates.
End for Intel Macs
Last year at the Platforms State of the Union event, Apple announced that Intel Macs this year no will get macOS 27. Software updates for these Macs will be limited to security updates from 2026 onwards.
Support for Intel Macs is being phased out because Apple wants to put all its focus and innovation on Macs with Apple Silicon. In 2020, Apple began its transition to Apple Silicon with the launch of the M1 Mac machines. Three years ago, the company completed the transition to Apple Silicon for all Macs and stopped making new Intel Macs.
macOS 27 support
macOS Tahoe you can this fall download and install. The Macs below are suitable for macOS 27, do you have an older Mac? Then it is unfortunately no longer possible to update this. Don’t know exactly which Mac you have? Please check this via  â–¸ About this Mac â–¸ More info â–¸ Overview.
macOS 27 can only be installed to a limited extent on Mac computers with an Intel processor. As a result, several old models are no longer available. Do you have a Mac with an M1 chip or newer? Then it is no problem to be able to install the latest macOS. You can find a complete list of Apple Silicon computers here.
- MacBook Pro with M1 chip from 2020 or newer
- MacBook Air with M1 chip from 2020 or newer
- Mac mini with M1 chip from 2020 or newer
- iMac with M1 chip from 2021 or newer
- Mac Studio with M1 Max or Ultra from 2022 or newer
- Mac Pro with M2 Ultra from 2023
- MacBook Neo A18 Pro from 2026 with or newer
In practice, this means that you cannot install macOS 27 on the 13-inch MacBook Pro with 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports from 2020, the 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2019 and the Mac Pro from 2019.
If you are looking for a new Mac, it is advisable to choose a device that is still being updated. Consider a recent model or a model that was introduced about two years ago. Please note, some models do not support all new features.
macOS 27 only for Apple Silicon
During WWDC25, Apple officially announced that macOS Tahoe will be the last major software update for its Intel computers. This means that macOS 27 can only be installed on Macs with an Apple Silicon processor. Mac computers with an Intel chip will continue to receive security updates.