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| Apple Confirms macOS Tahoe Will Be the Last Big Update for Intel Macs. |
Big news from WWDC 2025! Apple has officially announced that macOS Tahoe will be the final major update for Mac and MacBook devices that still use Intel processors. This confirmation came directly from Matthew Firlik, Apple’s Senior Director of Developer Relations, during a keynote that also introduced the all-new “glass-style” iOS 26.
Apple Goes All-In on Apple Silicon
Apple’s transition away from Intel chips began in 2020 and was completed in 2023 with the release of the Mac Pro powered by Apple’s own silicon. Since then, all new Macs have been equipped with M-series chips—starting with M1, followed by M2, and now the latest M4.
With this move, Apple is fully committing to its own chip architecture, focusing on delivering the best possible performance and integration within its ecosystem.
What Does This Mean for Intel Mac Users?
Don’t worry just yet. If you’re still using an Intel-powered Mac—like the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro—you can still install macOS Tahoe. Apple has confirmed that these devices will continue to receive security updates for the next three years, even if they won’t be eligible for future feature updates.
Lauren Klug, an Apple representative, reassured users that this transition will still keep existing devices safe and secure during the support period.
Devices Compatible with macOS Tahoe
Here’s the full list of Mac models that support macOS Tahoe:
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MacBook Air (Apple silicon, from 2020)
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MacBook Pro (Apple silicon, from 2020)
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MacBook Pro 16-inch (Intel, 2019)
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MacBook Pro 13-inch (Intel, 2020 – with 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports)
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iMac (Apple silicon, from 2020)
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Mac mini (Apple silicon, from 2020)
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Mac Studio (from 2022)
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Mac Pro (from 2019)
What’s New in macOS Tahoe?
macOS Tahoe introduces several exciting new features:
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Liquid Glass Design: A sleek, modern UI that’s semi-transparent and reflects light—giving your Mac a fresh, futuristic look.
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Improved Spotlight: Faster and smarter search capabilities to help you find anything instantly.
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Live Activities from iPhone: Track real-time updates—like food delivery or flight info—directly from your Mac.
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Phone App: Make and receive phone calls directly from your Mac, just like on iPhone.
macOS Tahoe isn’t just another system update—it’s a historic milestone for Apple as it officially ends full feature support for Intel-based Macs. If you're still using an older Intel Mac, now might be the perfect time to consider upgrading to an Apple silicon model to take advantage of all the upcoming innovations.
This change may feel like the end of an era, but it also marks a bold step forward into a faster, more unified Mac experience.
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