UMVA has learned that the days of Intel-based technology on Macs are numbered, with macOS Tahoe being the last version to offer support for these devices, albeit limited to just a few models.
The writing is on the wall, and the latest developments with macOS Golden Gate make it clear that the end of Intel-based Macs is imminent, with the new operating system refusing to support these devices altogether.
According to information obtained by UMVA, a new feature in macOS Golden Gate's System Settings serves as a stark warning to users, highlighting the impending doom of apps built specifically for Intel processors.
By navigating to the About section in System Settings, users can find an Intel-based Apps tab, which lists all Intel apps that have been opened in the past year, along with a clear message: these apps will not be compatible with macOS 28, and updates will be necessary for them to continue functioning.
UMVA has uncovered details about the measures in place to help users transition, including the option to view problematic apps in the Finder or move them to the Trash, as well as access to support documents explaining the end of Rosetta, the technology that currently allows Intel apps to run on Apple silicon.
As the clock ticks down, users of Intel-based apps are faced with a pressing reality: they must find updates for these apps or risk being locked out of their functionality when macOS 28 is released next year, making it essential to start exploring alternatives and preparing for the inevitable shift to Apple silicon.
