During WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS 26 Tahoe would be the final major macOS version for Intel-based Macs . macOS 27 will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, meaning that you will need a Mac with an M-series chip or a MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip in order to install the software update. Apple will unveil macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday, June 8 , and the update should be widely released in September. Intel-based Macs that can run macOS Tahoe but will not be compatible with macOS 27: 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019) 27-inch iMac (2020) Mac Pro (2019) Apple said Intel-based Macs will continue to receive security updates for three years. macOS 27's exact compatibility with Apple silicon Macs remains to be seen, but presumably the update will support all Macs with an M1 chip or newer. macOS 27 will still be able to run Intel apps, as it will be the final major macOS release to include Apple's full Rosetta translation layer. "Rosetta was designed to make the transition to Apple silicon easier, and we plan to make it available for the next two major macOS releases – through macOS 27 – as a general-purpose tool for Intel apps to help developers complete the migration of their apps," said Apple. "Beyond this timeframe, we will keep a subset of Rosetta functionality aimed at supporting older unmaintained gaming titles, that rely on Intel-based frameworks." Related Roundup: macOS 27 This article, " Apple Says macOS 27 Won't Be Compatible With These Macs " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
As noted by Kazuto Kusakari , new job listings suggest that Apple is preparing to open its first store in Yokohama. Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city by population, after Tokyo. Apple has 11 stores in Japan already. Thanks, @hamu_3nd ! This article, " Apple Store Seemingly Opening in Japan's Second-Largest City " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
UK's Wigmore Hall is partnering in a new concert program that will see live recordings premiere exclusively on Apple Music Classical . Three years after its debut , Apple Music Classical has been adding listening guides and a dedicated app for CarPlay . But now it is following the mainstream Apple Music's lead in producing brand-new recordings, this time to mark the 125th anniversary of the renowned Wigmore Hall concert venue. "Wigmore Hall Live has always sought to capture something unique — the intimacy and spontaneity of live performance in the Hall, so we are delighted to partner with Apple Music Classical," said John Gilhooly, Director of Wigmore Hall, in a statement to Gramophone magazine. "Its advanced sound quality will allow listeners everywhere to experience Wigmore Hall concerts as close to the live event as possible." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The global memory shortage that has already squeezed Mac mini and Mac Studio supply is now set to weigh heavily on the broader PC market, with IDC forecasting an 11.3% decline in global shipments for 2026. According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker , conditions are expected to worsen progressively through the fourth quarter, when shipments are forecast to fall 20% year-over-year, with no meaningful relief expected before the end of 2027. Average selling prices are rising and PC manufacturers are struggling to maintain full product portfolios. The first quarter of 2026 offered a deceptively encouraging signal, with shipments growing 3% versus the same period last year, but that strength was largely artificial; both consumer and commercial buyers pulled purchases forward ahead of anticipated price increases and availability constraints. Some of that first quarter momentum is carrying into the second quarter, but the remaining quarters are expected to deteriorate. IDC forecasts average selling price growth of 17% in 2026, and even as memory capacity expands over the next two years, pricing is unlikely to return to 2025 levels. TrendForce previously warned that surging memory and CPU costs could push mainstream laptop prices up by nearly 40% this year. Against that backdrop, Apple's MacBook Neo has driven stronger-than-expected notebook demand and prompted IDC to revise its notebook forecast upward. Launched in March at $599, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ pairs the A18 Pro chip with 8GB of memory and targets the sub-$700 notebook segment. This market accounts for approximately 75 million units annually, nearly 40% of total notebook volume, which is a tier historically dominated by Windows and ChromeOS devices. The ‌MacBook Neo‌'s competitive ripple effects cut both ways. IDC said the device is "putting real pressure on the entire PC ecosystem," and expects rivals to respond with new silicon, a more efficient OS from Microsoft, and aggressive promotional pricing. The competitive pressure from the ‌MacBook Neo‌ is providing a partial offset to broader price increases, keeping some low-cost notebook options alive, though the overall average selling price trajectory remains firmly upward. While rising memory costs are pushing many PC vendors toward higher-priced systems or forcing specification cuts to defend lower price points, Apple has moved in the opposite direction. The memory shortage has had a more direct impact on Apple's higher-end Mac models, with ‌Mac mini‌ and ‌Mac Studio‌ models seeing configuration cuts and significant shipping delays as the company struggles to secure supply. Related Roundup: MacBook Neo Tag: IDC Buyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now) Related Forum: MacBook Neo This article, " MacBook Neo Disrupts a PC Market in Decline, IDC Says " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
