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Apple allows Mac App Store developers to drop Intel support for macOS 13+ apps
Key points
- Developers can now remove Intel support for macOS 13+ apps.
- This simplifies development and reduces app size.
- Intel users retain access to the last compatible app version.
- macOS 27 will fully drop Intel support and Rosetta 2 will be discontinued.
New Policy for Mac App Store
Apple has notified developers that applications submitted to the Mac App Store that are universal macOS apps and require macOS 13 or newer can now be built without support for Intel-based Mac computers. This marks a shift from previous requirements where Intel compatibility was mandatory for universal apps.
Developer Benefits
The primary benefits for developers include simplified development workflows and optimized app download and on-device sizes. Developers can achieve this by updating their app build settings to "arm64" only, then rebuilding and resubmitting their applications to the Mac App Store.
Impact on Intel Users
While developers can drop Intel support for new versions, Intel users will still be able to use the last version of an app that was compatible with their machine. This ensures continued functionality for users who have not yet transitioned to Apple Silicon Macs.
Context of Apple's Transition
This policy change is part of Apple's broader transition away from Intel processors. macOS 27, codenamed Golden Gate, is set to completely drop support for Intel-powered Macs. Additionally, Apple previously announced that Rosetta 2, the translation layer for running Intel apps on Apple Silicon, will be discontinued after macOS 27, with limited exceptions for certain games.
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Apple informed developers that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store requiring macOS 13 or later can now remove support for Intel-based Macs. This change simplifies development and optimizes app size for Apple Silicon, aligning with Apple's transition away from Intel processors.