macOS 27 requires Apple Silicon, as Apple draws down the Intel Mac era You'll need an M1 or better to run the next release of macOS. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/06/macos-27-requires-apple-silicon-as-apple-draws-down-the-intel-mac-era/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social