Potential Mac Models Unsupported by macOS 26: Check If Your Device Makes the Cut
Headline: Say Goodbye to Some Old Macs: Apple's New macOS 26 Drops Support for Several Intel-based Mac Models
Get ready for an upgrade if you're hanging onto a 2018 MacBook Pro, 2020 Intel MacBook Air, 2017 iMac Pro, or 2018 Mac mini. Apple's latest software update, macOS 26, reports suggest, will ditch support for these older Intel-based Mac models.
Upcoming macOS 26:
- Known as codename "Cheer," macOS 26 is set to debut at Apple's much-anticipated WWDC 2025 on June 9.
- The software update is rumored to bring visual changes inspired by visionOS and enhancements to Apple Intelligence. However, only newer Macs will be able to fully enjoy these features.
- Allegedly, the first developer beta of macOS 26 will be over 17GB in size, emphasizing the need for potential updates if you're using an older Mac.
Compatible macOS 26 Models:
- MacBook Pro 2019 or later
- MacBook Air M1 or later
- iMac 2020 or later
- Mac Pro 2019 or later
- Mac mini M1 or later
- Mac Studio - All models
Unsupported macOS 26 Models:
- 2018 MacBook Pro
- 2020 Intel MacBook Air
- 2017 iMac Pro
- 2018 Mac mini
Pro Tip: If you're using an older Mac on the unsupported list, consider giving your computer a speed boost with an upgrade. Don't miss out on the latest software experience Apple has in store.
Enrichment Data: While the base article provides a general list of the Mac models expected to support macOS 26, the enrichment data delves deeper into the supported and unsupported Mac models, breaking them down by Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. The data also confirms that most Intel-based Macs are not compatible with macOS 26, save for select models.
If you're holding onto a 2018 MacBook Pro, 2020 Intel MacBook Air, 2017 iMac Pro, or 2018 Mac mini, you might need to consider an upgrade, as rumors suggest that Apple's upcoming software update, macOS 26, will drop support for these older Intel-based Mac models. desktop computers on the unsupported list may benefit from an upgrade to fully enjoy the latest software experience Apple has in store, such as the speed boost promised by the macOS 26's enhancements to Apple Intelligence.
