A recent analysis disclosed that Apple intends to transition from macOS Sequoia 15 to macOS 26 in order to preserve uniformity across the company’s operating system upgrades. This alteration may also highlight which Macs will not be compatible with macOS 26.
According to AppleInsider, Apple is discontinuing support for several older Intel-based Macs in macOS 26. A pre-release version of macOS 26 was found to be compatible with the following Mac models:
– **MacBook Pro:** 2019 model or newer
– **MacBook Air:** M1 or newer
– **Mac Pro:** 2019 or newer
– **Mac mini:** M1 or newer
– **Mac Studio:** All variants
Consequently, Apple is ceasing support for the 2018 MacBook Pro, the 2020 Intel MacBook Air, the 2017 iMac Pro, and the 2018 Mac mini. A noteworthy aspect of this report is that Apple is finally discontinuing support for some newer Intel Macs, including certain MacBook Air models. More unexpectedly, high-performance systems like the iMac Pro are also set to be retired for the first time.
It is probable that Apple will withdraw support for all Intel Macs by the upcoming year and concentrate entirely on the M-series lineup.
Current speculations regarding macOS 26
Aside from the name change, here are some of the anticipated features for macOS 26:
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicates that macOS 26 “will significantly modify the appearance of the operating systems and enhance the consistency of Apple’s diverse software platforms.” As per the report, Apple aims to harmonize the aesthetic of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to provide a more cohesive experience across platforms.
Apple will refresh the design of icons, menus, applications, windows, and system buttons. This is projected to be the most extensive redesign for the iPhone since iOS 7 and for the Mac since Big Sur. The objective is to achieve greater uniformity among Apple’s various operating systems.
Gurman also mentions that Apple’s upcoming iteration of Siri will utilize more sophisticated large language models (LLMs), enabling users to engage in longer back-and-forth discussions with the assistant. Sources suggest that this “LLM Siri,” as referred to by Apple employees, will manage more intricate requests with increased speed. Nonetheless, it is not anticipated to be released this September.
