What's Gone in macOS Golden Gate and What's Next in macOS 28
With macOS Golden Gate , Apple phased out several legacy features and services, cutting support for older devices and accessories. More cuts are coming in macOS 28 as Apple continues to root out lingering Intel features. Here's everything that's been dropped. Support for Intel Macs - ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ is the first version of macOS that runs only on Apple silicon Macs. Intel Macs can't…
With the introduction of macOS Golden Gate, Apple eliminated several legacy features and services, cutting support for older devices and accessories. Further reductions are anticipated in macOS 28 as Apple continues to eliminate remaining Intel features. Here's a rundown of what has been discontinued. Intel Macs no longer run macOS Golden Gate, which is the first macOS version compatible exclusively with Apple silicon.
These Intel Macs are restricted to using macOS Tahoe. Apple intends to provide security updates through fall 2028. With macOS Golden Gate, Boot Camp Assistant is no longer available, as it lacks support for Boot Camp on Intel Macs. Apple silicon Macs require virtualization software like Parallels or VMware Fusion for running Windows.
Rosetta 2 (for a limited time) - Upgrading to macOS Golden Gate removes Rosetta 2, but if an app necessitates it, reinstalling is an option. macOS Golden Gate is the last macOS release featuring complete Rosetta support. Apple File Protocol (AFP) was deprecated in macOS Sequoia 15.5 and has no client in macOS Golden Gate. Time Capsule backups are no longer feasible with Time Capsule, as it no longer supports AFP or SMBv1.
Time Machine backups now employ SMBv2 or SMBv3 protocol. AirPort Utility, a tool for managing AirPort base stations, is absent in macOS Golden Gate. If installed prior to the update, the application can still be utilized, but Apple does not guarantee its continued functionality. macOS 28, slated for release in fall 2027, will largely eliminate support for Rosetta 2.
Most Rosetta-dependent applications will not function on macOS 28, although Apple is making an exception for certain legacy games that are no longer maintained. A warning will appear when using any app relying on Rosetta in macOS Golden Gate, informing users that the app will not continue working in the future without a developer update.
Additionally, users can identify affected apps by navigating to Settings General About Intel-Based Apps and clicking Details.
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