Apple has announced plans to phase out Rosetta 2, a significant tool that enables Macs with Apple silicon to run applications designed for Intel processors. This transition was highlighted during the company’s recent WWDC keynote.
According to an updated developer document, Rosetta 2 will continue to be available until macOS 27, after which only a limited version will be accessible for older gaming titles reliant on Intel-based frameworks. Rosetta 2 was initially designed to assist developers in transitioning their applications from Intel to Apple silicon architecture.
Apple has clearly stated that this capability would be maintained throughout the next two major macOS releases, allowing developers more time to adapt their applications. However, as Apple moves forward, it plans to retain a subset of Rosetta functionality specifically for aging, unmaintained games that depend on Intel frameworks.
Further announcements indicated that macOS Tahoe will be the final version of macOS to support Intel-based Macs. Even after this, Apple assures that Intel Macs will continue to receive essential security updates for three more years.
However, it should be noted that macOS Tahoe will only be compatible with a select few Intel-based models, such as the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019) and the 27-inch iMac (2020). Looking ahead, macOS 28 is expected to be released in 2027, marking a clear end to the usage of Intel processors in new updates.
This shift signifies a turning point as Apple completes its transition from Intel architecture to its own Apple silicon, paving the way for future advancements in performance and efficiency.
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