Apple's macOS 27 finalizes the move to Apple Silicon, leaving Intel Macs further behind.
The software update was announced at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, as part of the company's annual developer conference. Apple said macOS 27 will be available as a developer beta immediately, with a public beta arriving later in the summer and a full release planned for the fall.
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.
macOS 27 compatibility list
If you have any Apple Silicon Mac, you're good to go with macOS 27. As expected, no Intel Macs made the list.
Users can verify their Mac model by selecting "About This Mac" from the Apple menu. The window displays both the model name and processor information needed to determine compatibility.
The continued focus on Apple Silicon reflects Apple's long-term platform strategy. The company completed its Mac processor transition in 2023 and 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.
Apple is expected to release additional details about macOS 27 features, system requirements, and supported hardware during WWDC developer sessions throughout the week.
