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macOS 26 Likely to Drop Support for Older Intel Mac Models

Leaked details indicate the upcoming Tahoe update could leave behind legacy devices such as the 2020 two-port 13-inch MacBook Pro as Apple accelerates its transition to its own silicon.

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Overview

  • A reliable private source on X reports macOS 26—rumored to be named Tahoe—will support MacBook Air models with M1 chips or later, MacBook Pro models from 2019 onward, iMacs from 2020, Mac mini with M1 or later, all Mac Studio units, and Mac Pro models from 2019 onward.
  • Models expected to lose compatibility include the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, the 2018 Mac mini, the 2017 iMac Pro and early Intel-based MacBook Air machines.
  • The pared-down compatibility list would narrow support for Intel-based Macs currently on macOS Sequoia and highlight Apple’s focus on its M-series processors.
  • Apple plans to unveil macOS 26 at its WWDC 2025 keynote on June 9, where it may also confirm a switch to year-based version numbers and unveil a new ‘Solarium’ design language.
  • May reports suggest Apple will standardize year-based naming across its operating systems, including iOS 26 and macOS 26, to unify software branding and improve cross-device integration.