Apple has officially announced that the upcoming macOS 27 will cease support for Intel-based Mac computers, marking a significant milestone in the company's hardware evolution. The current version, macOS Tahoe (version 26), will be the final operating system to receive updates on machines with Intel processors, concluding a partnership that began in 2006. This move completes Apple's full transition to its custom Apple Silicon, a process that started in 2020 with the introduction of the M1 chip. For users with Intel-based Macs, macOS Tahoe will be the last major upgrade available, although security patches are expected to continue for a few years. Developers are being encouraged to migrate their applications to ensure compatibility with the exclusive Apple Silicon architecture moving forward.