Apple Ends Support for Intel Macs with macOS 27: How to Access the Public Beta

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Apple has officially ended support for Intel-based Macs with the release of the first public beta of macOS 27, codenamed "Golden Gate," making Apple Silicon a mandatory requirement for all future major macOS releases. This milestone marks the final phase in Apple's multi-year transition to its own custom silicon, leaving legacy Intel-powered devices behind in terms of new platform features.

Why Apple Dropped Intel Mac Support

Ending support for Intel hardware signals that Apple’s latest advancements—including next-generation Siri AI, deep Apple Intelligence integration, and advanced security protocols—are now exclusive to the M-series architecture. Future platform features will target Apple's custom chips exclusively to ensure optimal performance and power efficiency.

Which Macs Support macOS 27?

Apple has restricted macOS 27 "Golden Gate" exclusively to Apple Silicon Macs. Supported models include:

• MacBook Air: All M-series models.

• MacBook Pro: All M-series models.

• iMac: M1 and later models.

• Mac mini: M1 and later models.

• Mac Studio: All models.

• Mac Pro: M2 Ultra model.

How to Install the macOS 27 Public Beta

Because this is a public beta, Apple recommends installing it on a secondary Mac rather than a primary work device, as bugs and app compatibility issues may still be present.

1. Enroll: Visit the Apple Beta Software Program website and sign in with your Apple ID.

2. Settings: On your compatible Mac, open System Settings > General > Software Update.

3. Beta Updates: Click the info icon next to Beta Updates and select the macOS 27 Public Beta.

4. Install: Once selected, your Mac will check for the update. Click Download and Install to begin.

What Happens to Intel Macs?

Intel-powered Macs will not receive macOS 27; however, they will continue to receive security updates for supported versions of macOS for a period determined by Apple. While these devices remain functional, they will miss out on the new Siri AI assistant, refined Liquid Glass customization, and enhanced child safety tools introduced in this version.

FAQ

• Can Intel Macs install macOS 27? No. macOS 27 requires Apple Silicon and does not support Intel-based Macs.

• Is the macOS 27 public beta stable? Apple considers the public beta suitable for testing, but recommends installing it on a secondary Mac because bugs may still exist.

• When will macOS 27 be released? Apple expects the final version later this year.

What's Next for macOS 27?

Apple is expected to continue refining macOS 27 throughout the beta cycle before the official release later this year. Additional features, performance stability, and compatibility adjustments may arrive in future beta updates.

This article is based on Apple's WWDC 2026 announcements, the macOS 27 public beta release, and official Apple documentation.

Source: Mashable - "Every MacBook getting macOS 27: How to try the public beta" by Haley Henschel (July 13, 2026)

https://mashable.com/tech/apple-wwdc-2026-macos-27-macbook-compatibility-list-public-beta

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