WWDC: Apple confirms that macOS Golden Gate 27 will only run on Apple Silicon hardware – O’Grady’s PowerPage
Publish Date: 2026-06-09 05:15:00
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It was bound to happen sometime.
Following the release of the macOS 27/”Golden Gate” developer beta which was released following the WWDC keynote on Monday, the compatibility list includes every Apple Silicon Mac currently supported by Apple. Owners of recent MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro models can upgrade to the latest version of macOS.
Apple’s compatibility strategy has become increasingly predictable since completing its transition from Intel processors. The company has continued to support older Apple Silicon systems while reserving some advanced features for newer chips.
As such, Intel-based Macs won’t be able to run macOS 27 when the operating system is released this fall.
Users can verify their Mac by clicking the Apple menu, then selecting “About This Mac” to see the machine’s model name and processor information needed to determine compatibility.
Following Apple’s transition to its own processor hardware in 2023, the company has since optimized macOS features around the performance, efficiency, and machine learning capabilities of its custom chips.
While the operating system supports a wide range of hardware, some features may require newer processors. Apple has increasingly limited certain artificial intelligence and machine learning features to more recent devices, particularly those that depend on on-device processing.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and developer.apple.com
