As the tech world eagerly awaits the unveiling of iOS 27 at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple has more in store than just updates for the iPhone. Alongside iOS, we can expect to see updates for iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, all now aligned under the number 27 thanks to Apple’s recent decision to follow a model-year naming convention.
MacOS 27 is anticipated to bring significant AI enhancements similar to those coming to iOS, such as Grammarly-style Writing Tools, improved Image Playground results, and a more intelligent Siri. However, details about specific Mac features are scarce, with only vague hints at a refined Liquid Glass interface. The name for the new macOS version also remains a mystery, as Apple has moved away from its previous naming conventions based on feline names and California landmarks.
One thing we do know about macOS 27 is that it will mark the end of support for Intel-based Macs, as Apple announced last year that macOS 26 would be the final release for these systems. The limited list of Intel-supported Macs for macOS 26 includes models like the 2020 MacBook Pro and iMac, as well as the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro and Mac Pro.
Farewell, Intel
Apple’s transition to Apple silicon saw the discontinuation of several Intel-based Mac models, with only a few surviving into the new era. The upcoming macOS 27 will exclusively support Apple silicon, signaling the end of legacy Intel chip compatibility. While Intel apps will still run on Apple silicon Macs for now, Apple plans to phase them out by macOS 28, marking a significant shift in the tech landscape.
