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macOS Golden Gate Drops Intel Support and Legacy Tools Ahead of macOS 28
technology14 days ago

macOS Golden Gate Drops Intel Support and Legacy Tools Ahead of macOS 28

macOS 27 Golden Gate, released September 14, 2026, is the first macOS version exclusive to Apple Silicon Macs, ending support for Intel hardware, Boot Camp, and AFP. While it retains Rosetta 2 for legacy apps, macOS 28 in fall 2027 will likely remove it entirely. The update also introduces significant design changes, including Liquid Glass refinements, HDR support, and improved iPhone Mirroring, though it removes AirPort Utility and Time Capsule compatibility.

via MacRumors|
#apple-silicon#apple-updates#boot-camp
Apple nudges developers to drop Intel, push arm64-only Mac App Store builds
technology1 month ago

Apple nudges developers to drop Intel, push arm64-only Mac App Store builds

Apple has informed Mac App Store developers with universal macOS apps requiring macOS 13+ that they can drop Intel-based Mac support by building for arm64 only and resubmitting; Intel users can continue using the last compatible version. This aligns with macOS 27 Golden Gate removing Intel support and the plan to discontinue Rosetta 2 after macOS 27 (with some exceptions for certain games), reducing download sizes and simplifying development.

via 9to5mac.com|
#apple#arm64#intel
Mac App Store Lets Apps Drop Intel Mac Support for macOS 13+
technology1 month ago

Mac App Store Lets Apps Drop Intel Mac Support for macOS 13+

Apple says universal Mac App Store apps that require macOS 13+ can drop support for Intel-based Macs, simplifying development and reducing download and on-device sizes. Intel users will still be able to run the last compatible version of an app. macOS Tahoe remains the last OS that runs on Intel Macs, while macOS Golden Gate targets Apple Silicon and Rosetta 2 will be phased out for most apps after Golden Gate (with exceptions for some older unmaintained games).

via MacRumors|
#apple-silicon#intel-macs#mac-app-store
Rosetta Sunset: How to See Which Mac Apps Will Stop Working After macOS Golden Gate
technology3 months ago

Rosetta Sunset: How to See Which Mac Apps Will Stop Working After macOS Golden Gate

Apple is phasing out Rosetta 2, with most Intel-based apps relying on it likely to stop working on macOS 28. macOS Golden Gate adds a new Intel-Based apps list in Settings (General > About > Intel-Based apps > Details) showing which apps will fail in the future, giving users time to contact developers or find alternatives. Rosetta will not install automatically, but you may see a brief prompt the first time you open an Intel app after upgrading. Some authentication plugins that require Rosetta may fail to load, and macOS Tahoe was the last Intel-era macOS; Golden Gate runs on Macs with Apple silicon.

via MacRumors|
#app-compatibility#apple-silicon#intel-based-apps
macOS 27 Signals AI Upgrades, Siri on Mac, and an Intel-Free Era
technology4 months ago

macOS 27 Signals AI Upgrades, Siri on Mac, and an Intel-Free Era

MacRumors outlines rumored macOS 27 changes: a minor Liquid Glass redesign, a redesigned Siri interface and possible standalone Mac app, and AI-powered updates across Photos (Extend, Reframe, natural edits), Image Playground, wallpaper generation, Shortcuts via natural language, and enhanced writing tools; Safari gains tab-grouping, with a focus on bug fixes and performance (a Snow Leopard–style update). It also notes a touchscreen consideration for future MacBooks, the end of support for Intel Macs after macOS 27 (macOS Tahoe remains the last Intel macOS), and Rosetta 2 sunset after macOS 27. Release cadence includes developer beta after WWDC 2026 (June 8), public beta in July, and fall public launch, with possible code names like macOS Big Bear or Emerald.”

via MacRumors|
#ai-features#intel-macs#macos-27
Tahoe 26.4 Brings Safari Slim Tabs, Battery Charge Limits and Rosetta 2 Updates
technology6 months ago

Tahoe 26.4 Brings Safari Slim Tabs, Battery Charge Limits and Rosetta 2 Updates

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.4, the fourth major Tahoe update, adding a compact Safari tab bar, a new Battery Charge Limits feature (set max charge from 80% to 100%), eight emoji, and warnings for apps that will stop working in the future. It notes Rosetta 2 support will end after macOS 27, introduces Apple Creator Studio for Freeform, and updates Family Sharing so adult members can use their own payment methods. Users can download via System Settings > Software Update.

via MacRumors|
#battery-charge-limits#family-sharing#macos-tahoe
Tahoe 26.4 Flags Rosetta 2 Dead-End for Intel Apps as Intel Macs Phase Out
technology7 months ago

Tahoe 26.4 Flags Rosetta 2 Dead-End for Intel Apps as Intel Macs Phase Out

macOS Tahoe 26.4 now shows a warning when launching apps that use Rosetta 2, indicating they will stop working after Rosetta 2 support ends with macOS 27. Apple reiterates that Tahoe will be the last macOS version to support Intel Macs, with full end-of-life for Intel-based machines expected in September 2026; some older or unmaintained titles may still run in Linux VMs beyond macOS 27, and there could be limited security fixes.

via MacRumors|
#apple-silicon#end-of-intel-support#intel-macs
macOS Tahoe 26 to End Intel Support as Apple Fully Transitions to Apple Silicon
technology1 year ago

macOS Tahoe 26 to End Intel Support as Apple Fully Transitions to Apple Silicon

Apple announced that macOS Tahoe 26 will be the last update supporting Intel-based Macs, as support for these devices will end with macOS 28, with only limited Rosetta 2 functionality remaining for older apps. Full support for Intel Macs will cease next year, but security updates will continue for three more years, marking the end of an era as Apple fully transitions to its custom silicon.

via Wccftech|
#apple-silicon#intel-macs#macos