On September 1 (local time), Apple sent out a notification to developers, announcing that universal macOS applications available in the Mac App Store, which necessitate macOS 13 or a subsequent version, will no longer be compatible with Macs equipped with Intel processors. Developers are required to modify their app build configurations to exclusively target the 'arm64' architecture and then resubmit their apps. Once the support for Intel processors is eliminated, the affected applications will cease to deliver updates to Intel-based Macs. However, users will still have the ability to continue using the last compatible version of the app. The rationale behind this change stems from the fact that macOS 27, codenamed Golden Gate, will entirely discontinue support for Macs powered by Intel processors. Consequently, macOS 26, known as Tahoe, will mark the final system iteration to offer support for Intel-based Macs. Additionally, macOS 27 will also be the concluding version to provide comprehensive support for Rosetta 2. From macOS 28 onwards, Rosetta 2 will only maintain support for a selection of legacy games.
