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Apple Shifts Focus to Apple Silicon

Updated 2026-06-08 21:45 UTC 1 source Neutral

Apple is transitioning its macOS and iOS platforms to support only Apple Silicon chips, ending the era of Intel-based Macs. The move affects both new releases and existing devices.

Coverage timeline — 2 articles

Ars Technica

iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 don't drop support for any iPhones—and just a few iPads

This promises to be a solid release for aging iPhones.

2026-06-08 20:55 UTC

Ars Technica

macOS 27 requires Apple Silicon, as Apple draws down the Intel Mac era

You'll need an M1 or better to run the next release of macOS.

2026-06-08 21:03 UTC