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Apple is ending support for all Intel-based Macs next year — here’s what’s getting cut

Intel-based Macs’ days

MacBook Air 13-inch M4 shown on tabletop

Apple revealedmacOS Tahoe 26during its big keynote atWWDC 2025, and it will now be the final major update for Intel-based Macs.

DuringApple’s Platforms State of the Unionevent, it announced that macOS Tahoe will be the final release for Intel Macs. When macOS 27 arrives next year, only Macs with Apple Silicon, its M-series chips, will get the update.

This was inevitable, as every annual macOS update has older Macs drop off, and they’re all packed with Intel chips. This is across all of Apple’s PCs, including MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro and Mac Studio.

“If you’ve not done so already, now is a great time to help your users migrate to the Apple Silicon versions of your apps,” Apple’s Senior Director of Developer Relations, Matthew Firlik, told developers.

Many Intel Macs are already getting left behind with macOS Tahoe, such as the2020 MacBook Airand2020 MacBook Prowith two Thunderbolt 3 ports. But there are still a few that are getting support (more on this later).

However, these Macs don’t get the full breadth of features as those with Apple Silicon. As the Cupertino tech giant states in the small print, only Macs with M1 or later get access to all the latestApple Intelligence features.

It’s important to note that just because Intel Macs will stop getting support for macOS updates doesn’t mean they’ll be useless, as they will still get security updates.

Macs ending support in 2027Screenshot of Apple WWDC 25 Platforms State of the Union stating "Final release of Intel Macs"

(Image credit: Apple)

Apple is dropping 7 Macs in the move to macOS Tahoe, meaning they’ll be stuck inmacOS Sequoialimbo. If you’ve got these PCs and want to get further updates, you’ll want to think about grabbing one of thebest MacBooksor others as an upgrade.

  • 2020 MacBook Air
  • 2020 MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • 2018 MacBook Pro (15-inch)
  • 2019 iMac (4K 21.5-inch)
  • 2019 iMac (5K 27-inch)
  • 2017 iMac Pro (5K 27-inch
  • 2018 Mac mini

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The rest of the Intel-based Macs won’t see next year’s macOS 27 update. This includes the following:

  • 2019 MacBook Pro (16-inch)
  • 2020 MacBook Pro (13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
  • 2020 iMac
  • 2019 Mac Pro

From 2027, Apple will transition away from its Intel offerings and focus on providing major updates to its suite of Apple Silicon-based Macs.

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And, well, judging from the power that these chips deliver, and how MacBooks are some of thebest laptopsaround, it isn’t surprising for Apple to leave Intel behind.

Apple now selling spare parts for iPad, iPad Pro and iPad mini

Apple iPad users will soon be able to purchase original spare parts and tools for repairing their tablet directly from Apple, as the tech giant has now just added the first iPad models to its self-service repair program.

Apple will soon sell iPad replacement parts directly to consumers. (Image source: iFixit)

Apple will soon sell iPad replacement parts directly to consumers. (Image source: iFixit)

Apple has been offering spare parts for the iPhone and Mac since 2022, which end users can order directly from theApple Self Service Repair Store. The online shop also provides access to the tools required to carry out repairs, which can be purchased or rented depending on the tool. Repair manuals and diagnostic tools are designed to further simplify repairs.

The repair program is finally being expanded to include the Apple iPad, starting with the iPad Air with Apple M2 and newer, the current iPad Pro with Apple M4, the iPad mini with A17 Pro, and the iPad with Apple A16. Some of the most important components, such as the battery, display, cameras, and USB-C ports, are expected to be available at launch. These iPad replacement parts are not currently available in the Self Service Repair Store, but it shouldn’t be long before the range is expanded as announced.

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As the iFixit teardown video (embedded below) reveals, Apple has made improvements to newer models such as the iPad Pro with Apple M4 that make repairs a little easier. However, it is still necessary to separate the display, which is glued to the housing, from the frame, which can easily damage the panel. Aside from the effort and the risk of damaging components, Apple’s Self Service Repair Store has one major drawback: high costs. While the prices for the new iPad replacement parts are not yet known, Apple sometimes charges more for a spare part for the iPhone than the repair would cost in the Apple Store.

iPad Pro 13" Teardown and Apple Pencil Pro Destruction