MacOS Tahoe seems poised to be the final Intel-supported release.
MacOS Tahoe seems poised to be the final Intel-supported release.
The 2019 and 2020 Intel MacBook Pros, the final 27” iMacs, and the 2019 Mac Pro will receive this update. Earlier models like the 2018 mini won’t get any more fixes. For those using OpenCore Patcher, this might signal the end of support.
It was supposed to be here two years back. Intel Macs have struggled with software support ever since Apple announced the shift to Silicon, even if things are now officially recognized. Still, it’s frustrating that hardware backing has stopped (especially without Bootcamp).
I still possess some Intel Macs, though the ones I rely on daily are equipped with Apple Silicon processors. I’m running OpenCore on a 2012 mini and a 2015 Air, really enjoying the project but curious about whether OpenCore can circumvent T2 security restrictions for Tahoe.
Surprise me if it can. Many core encryption tools on macOS depend on the T2 chip for devices that support it. Removing those machines would likely eliminate all encryption routes that didn’t need a T2. OpenCore would essentially have to recreate the T2 in software, which could work technically but might not meet performance or security standards.