Latest Gossip Suggests macOS 26 Might Exclude Most Intel MacBook Pros; Could Apple-made Silicon Be the Future for All Updates?
Headlines:1. Rumors swirl about macOS 26 compatibility for MacBook Pro 20202. Possible exceptions and compatibility wrinkles emerge3. MacBook Pro 2019 still might have its day
Let's spill the tea on the latest macOS 26 (or Tahoe, if you're feeling fancy) gossip, shall we? The interwebz is abuzz with chatter about which Macs will and won't be getting a dance with the latest macOS version.
The latest finger-on-the-pulse intelligence comes from our favorite anonymous insider, who's drop-dead accurate more often than not, and famously tips off 9to5Mac. This time, it looks like the MacBook Pro from 2020 might be the odd one out in the compatibility party.
When it comes to macOS 26, it's the lower-end 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2020 that's raising eyebrows – and not in a flattering way. If the rumors hold water, this entry-level MacBook Pro, known for its paltry two Thunderbolt ports, might be left out in the cold.
However, it's worth noting that this new intel makes the normally cautious source a tad suspicious. But hey, ain't nobody perfect!
If we play along and assume the rumors are on point, here's what we can expect with macOS 26 compatibility:
- MacBook Air M1 or later
- MacBook Pro (4-port model from 2020 or later)
- iMac 2020 or later
- Mac mini M1 or later
- Mac Pro 2019 or later
- Mac Studio all models
On the other hand, if the 2020 MacBook Pro flakes out, it's worth questioning why any 2019 MacBook Pro models would get the nod (except for the 16-inch model with the 9th-gen chip). After all, it's equipped with the extraordinarily last-gen 8th-gen CPU.
Buckle up and stay tuned, folks! Apple promises to pull back the curtain on macOS 26 (or macOS Tahoe) at WWDC 25, happening later today.
Additional Info:- The MacBook Pro 2019 sports the 8th-gen CPU, while the 2020 model comes in two versions – an entry-level one with the older Intel 8th-gen CPU and a more powerful one with the 10th-gen CPU.- The MacBook Pro 2019 16-inch is the exception in the 2019 MacBook Pro line-up, as it packs a 9th-gen CPU.- Compatibility with older Macs is limited to the MacBook Pro 2019 and MacBook Pro 2018 models.
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- Despite the uncertainty surrounding macOS 26 compatibility for the MacBook Pro 2020, it appears that desktops such as the Mac mini M1, iMac 2020, and Mac Pro 2019, along with laptops like the MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Pro (4-port model from 2020 or later), are likely to be compatible.
- Conversely, the 2019 MacBook Pro models, including the high-end 16-inch model equipped with a 9th-gen CPU, may not be supported by macOS 26, raising questions about the compatibility of the lower-end 2020 MacBook Pro with the newer operating system.
