The latest Mac software update is here: macOS 27. And don’t worry, there’s still a California-based moniker alongside the number: Golden Gate. Yes, after the bridge – there’s a very nice-looking golden sunset screensaver included with it too.
A whole bunch of Mac desktops and MacBooks will get the free software update, stretching back a good few years. But will your current Mac laptop or desktop get it? Check out below our guide to the macOS 27 system requirements.
Note that Apple’s software versions are now named after the year ahead – iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and so on. So if you download something something 27, that’s not because you’ve just accidentally time travelled. (Phew.)
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Will my Mac get macOS 27?
The time has come for Apple to ditch new software support for any remaining Intel Macs. macOS 26 was the last update to support Intel. Given Apple started switching to its own silicon chips in late 2020, this is still half a decade of software updates, though it’s fair to say that some early 2020 Intel Macs are losing support a little earlier than they otherwise would.
Of course, macOS 27 update is compatible with every Apple Silicon Mac ever launched. But expect M1 compatibility to be dropped over the next couple of years.
Here’s a full list of the Macs compatible with macOS 27 Golden Gate:
- MacBook Neo
- MacBook Air with Apple Silicon (2020 M1 or later)
- MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon (2020 M1 or later)
- Mac mini with Apple Silicon (2020 M1 or later)
- iMac with Apple Silicon (2021 M1 or later)
- Mac Studio (2022 and later)
- Mac Pro with Apple Silicon (2023 or later)
Related: Got an Intel-based Mac? Here’s why you’ll want to replace it over the next couple of years
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