Your Intel Mac Might Not Get Any More Updates: Here's How to Check
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Summary
More older devices will be left behind when Apple releases its next operating system, macOS 26, with the cuts including 2017 iMac Pro, 2018 Mac mini, 2018 MacBook Pro and 2020 MacBook Air
This seems to be part of a strategy to phase out devices using Intel chips and move towards its own Apple silicon and entirely Apple-made software and hardware
The new macOS 26 is expected to create a unified operating system for iPhones, iPads and Macs
This will enable a more streamlined experience and enhanced AI features, but these will come at a cost in terms of storage, with the developer beta expected to be 17GB
This compares to around 15GB for macOS Sequoia and a 2GB increase is a significant amount
The cost of the enhanced features, the need to upgrade to newer Apple products to ensure continued support and security updates, as well as enhanced features now available on competing systems such as Windows 11, may mean users opt for alternatives to macOS.
