New reports suggest macOS 26 Tahoe could end support for more Intel Macs, including the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with 2 Thunderbolt ports. Check if your Mac is on the list.

macOS 26 Rumored to Cut Support for More Intel Macs

If you’re still holding on to an older Intel Mac, now might be the time to double-check your upgrade options. A new report suggests that macOS 26, expected to be announced at WWDC 2025 and likely named “macOS Tahoe,” could drop support for more Intel-powered Macs, including the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with just two Thunderbolt ports.

Picked up by 9to5Mac, according to a reliable (but private) source on X who’s been accurate in the past, this particular MacBook Pro model may not make the cut, even though it was released just a few years ago.

Why the 2020 13-Inch MacBook Pro May Be Left Behind

At first glance, dropping support for a 2020 MacBook Pro sounds odd—but there’s a technical reason behind it. That 2-port version used 8th-generation Intel chips, which were already aging tech in 2020. The more premium 4-port version had 10th-gen chips, which are more in line with modern standards.

Apple is reportedly planning to end support for Macs using these older processors, just as it’s done for some 2018 and earlier models.

Which Macs Will Still Be Supported?

Based on the latest rumors, macOS 26 will likely support:

  • MacBook Air (M1 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (2020 4-port or later)
  • iMac (2020 or later)
  • Mac mini (M1 or later)
  • Mac Pro (2019 or later)
  • Mac Studio (all models)

Macs that won’t get the update could include:

  • 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro (2-port Intel model)
  • 2020 Intel MacBook Air
  • 2018 Mac mini
  • 2017 iMac Pro

What This Means for Intel Mac Users

The writing’s been on the wall for Intel Macs since Apple transitioned to Apple Silicon. But if this report is true, even some relatively recent models won’t be able to run macOS 26 Tahoe. That said, this doesn’t mean your Mac will stop working, it just won’t get the latest features or security updates.

So if you’re using one of these Intel machines, now’s a good time to start thinking about upgrading to an M-series Mac to stay future-proof.

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Last Update: June 7, 2025

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