{"id":55628,"date":"2025-06-10T14:24:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T12:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=55628"},"modified":"2025-06-10T14:24:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T12:24:21","slug":"macos-27-latest-update-with-full-rosetta-2-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/news\/macos-27-letztes-update-mit-voller-rosetta-2-unterstuetzung","title":{"rendered":"macOS 27: Final update with full Rosetta 2 support"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple announced major changes to macOS at WWDC 2025. Compatibility with older software is particularly affected: macOS 27 will be the last operating system to fully support Rosetta 2. If you use or develop apps that aren't yet native to Apple Silicon, you should start thinking about it now.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Apple initiated the transition to Apple Silicon in 2020, it was clear that the Intel era on the Mac was nearing its end. To make the transition as smooth as possible, Apple introduced Rosetta 2 \u2013 a translation technology that allowed Intel-based apps to continue running on Apple Silicon. This was useful, especially for developers who weren't yet able or willing to switch to native ARM architecture. But Rosetta 2 was never intended as a permanent solution. macOS 27 now takes the next big step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosetta 2 runs unrestrictedly under macOS 27 for the last time<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to Apple, Rosetta 2 will only be available in a limited form under macOS 28. Only certain older applications\u2014for example, games or software that is no longer being developed\u2014will then still be supported. The complete Rosetta 2 layer, as it has functioned so far, will no longer be available starting with macOS 28. macOS 27 will therefore be the last system on which Rosetta 2 will be fully available. If you currently use apps that are still Intel-based, they will likely continue to run smoothly under macOS 27. This can no longer be guaranteed with macOS 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple sets developers a clear deadline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In the Platforms State of the Union, one of the developer sessions at WWDC 2025, Apple made it clear that developers have until the launch of macOS 28 to migrate their applications to Apple Silicon. This leaves a good window of opportunity to adapt existing software or develop alternatives. Apple is clearly signaling here: The future belongs to native apps. Those who don't switch risk massive compatibility issues starting in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

macOS 26 is the last system for Intel Macs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another important change concerns support for Intel hardware in general. macOS 26 will be the last operating system to run on Intel-based Macs. Feature updates will then only be available for Apple Silicon. Apple will likely continue to provide security updates for a few more years, but anyone who wants to continue using all the new features will need an up-to-date device. If you still have an Intel Mac, now is a good time to consider upgrading to a new model with Apple Silicon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n