Several Intel-based Mac models currently supported by macOS Sequoia may not be compatible with the upcoming macOS 26 update, according to sources familiar with Apple's software engineering.
Rumors suggest that MacBook Pro (2018), iMac Pro (2017), Mac mini (2018), and MacBook Air (2020) may not be supported by macOS 26, while devices like 2019 MacBook Pro models and 2020 5K iMac models are expected to be compatible.
This potential change follows the pattern of Apple dropping support for Intel-based Macs, as seen in last year's macOS Sequoia, hinting at future releases being limited to Apple silicon-powered computers.
The expected macOS 26 compatibility list may include devices such as MacBook Pro (2019 and later), iMac (2020 and later), Mac Pro (2019 and later), Mac mini (M1 and later), Mac Studio (all models), and MacBook Air (M1 and later). Apple will provide more information and preview macOS 26 at the Worldwide Developers Conference next month.