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macOS Tahoe
Everything we've published about macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) — the Liquid Glass redesign, which Macs support it, and whether you should update yet.
Apple's 2025 Mac operating system, macOS Tahoe (macOS 26). It brought the Liquid Glass interface redesign, expanded Apple Intelligence, and an improved Spotlight. Apple confirmed at WWDC 2025 that Tahoe is the final macOS release to support Intel Macs.
In short.
macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) is the current shipping release. Headline changes: the Liquid Glass visual redesign, expanded Apple Intelligence, and a faster Spotlight. It is the last macOS version that runs on Intel Macs.
Most update friction is the Intel cutoff and the Apple Intelligence requirement (Apple silicon only). Four 2019-2020 Intel models can install Tahoe but won't get Apple Intelligence.
Apple silicon Macs (M1, 2020 or later): update. Intel Mac owners: back up first and wait a few weeks for early bugs to clear.
Should you update?
Our verdict, by Mac type.
- Apple silicon (M1 / 2020 or later) ✓ Update Full feature set including Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass, and the new Spotlight. This is the target hardware for Tahoe.
- Supported Intel Macs (four 2019-2020 models) … Wait Tahoe installs, but no Apple Intelligence and this is the final release your Mac will get. Back up first and wait a few weeks for early bugs to settle.
- Older Intel Macs (pre-2019/2020) × Skip Not on Tahoe's compatibility list. Stay on your current macOS; check Apple's official supported-Mac list before downloading.
Supported Macs
macOS Tahoe requires a Mac from 2019-2020 at the earliest. Apple Intelligence requires Apple silicon. Always check Apple's official list before updating.
| Mac line | Tahoe support | Apple Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air | 2020 (M1) and later | Yes (Apple silicon) |
| MacBook Pro | 2020 (M1)+, plus 2019 16-inch & 2020 13-inch 4-port | Apple silicon only |
| Mac mini / iMac / Studio | 2020 (M1) and later | Yes (Apple silicon) |
Quick answers
The questions about macOS Tahoe we get asked most.
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Is macOS Tahoe really the last version to support Intel?
Yes. Apple confirmed at WWDC 2025 that macOS Tahoe is the final release to support Intel processors. The four qualifying Intel models keep getting security updates for a while, but macOS 27 will require Apple silicon.
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Which Macs can run macOS Tahoe?
Apple silicon Macs (M1, 2020 or later), plus four 2019-2020 Intel models including the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with four Thunderbolt 3 ports. Check Apple's official compatibility list before downloading.
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Should I update to macOS Tahoe now?
Apple silicon users: yes, the feature set is worth it. Intel users: back up first and wait a few weeks for early bugs to clear, since this is the last release your Mac will receive.