Apple just gave developers the green light to leave Intel Macs behind
Apple just told Mac App Store developers they can drop Intel support entirely, meaning smaller downloads for you and one more sign Intel Macs are on their way out.
Apple has informed developers that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store, which require macOS 13 or later, can now remove support for Intel-based Macs. This change allows developers to simplify their development process and optimize the size of their apps. To comply with this change, developers should update their app build settings to "arm64 only" and rebuild and submit their app to the Mac App Store.
Although Intel Mac users will not lose access to their apps immediately, they will not receive new updates once developers switch to arm64 only versions. This move aligns with Apple's plan to eventually phase out Intel Macs entirely, with macOS 27 Golden Gate set to drop support for Intel-powered Macs. Developers are advised to focus on Apple Silicon for their apps, while those still using Intel Macs may consider upgrading their machines.
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