End of Intel Mac Support on the Mac App Store

A new policy for the Mac App Store

Apple recently announced that universal applications available on the Mac App Store and requiring macOS 13 or later can now do without support for Intel-based Macs. This decision marks a significant turning point in Apple's strategy regarding software development for its platform.

Impact for Intel Mac users

Developers who choose to remove support for Intel Macs will no longer provide updates for these machines. However, users still with an Intel Mac will be able to continue using the last compatible version of the affected applications. This means that even though these applications will no longer be updated, they will remain functional for existing users.

The macOS versions at play

The latest version of macOS compatible with Intel Macs is macOS Tahoe. Users who wish to benefit from the latest features will need to upgrade to a Mac with Apple Silicon, as the next version, macOS Golden Gate, will only run on these devices.

Phasing out Rosetta 2

Meanwhile, Apple plans to remove support for Rosetta 2. This technology allows Intel-based applications to run on Apple Silicon Macs. After the release of macOS Golden Gate, Rosetta will no longer work for most applications. However, an exception will be made for certain older game titles that still depend on these Intel frameworks.

Conclusion and implications for users

This move by Apple towards the removal of Intel support is part of a desire to optimize application development and simplify the user experience. For those considering purchasing a new device, now is the ideal time to switch to Macs equipped with Apple Silicon.

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