Apple Allows Mac App Store Developers to Drop Intel Support

Apple Inc. informed Mac App Store developers that applications requiring macOS 13 or later are no longer required to support Intel-based Mac computers. Developers can now submit apps built exclusively for the arm64 architecture, a move the company says allows them to simplify development and optimize both download and on-device sizes.

To implement the change, developers must update their build settings to arm64 only. While developers may still choose to support Intel hardware, the company is encouraging a shift toward Apple silicon optimization. Users of Intel Macs will retain access to the last compatible version of their apps but will stop receiving updates if developers opt to drop Intel support.

This policy change is part of a broader transition away from Intel chips that began in 2020. Apple has previously announced that macOS 26 Tahoe will be the last major release to run on Intel Macs. Additionally, macOS 27 Golden Gate will be the final version to provide general-purpose Rosetta support, the translation tool that enables Apple silicon Macs to run Intel-only software.