Draft:macOS 28
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| macOS 28 | |
|---|---|
| Version of the macOS operating system | |
| Developer | Apple |
| OS family | |
| Source model | Closed, with open source components |
| Initial release | September 2027 |
| Update method | Apple Software Update |
| Supported platforms | ARM64 (Apple silicon) |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (XNU) |
| License | Proprietary software with open-source components and content licensed with APSL |
| Preceded by | macOS Golden Gate |
macOS 28 is the upcoming twenty-fourth major release of Apple's macOS operating system. It is the successor to macOS Golden Gate, and it will be announced in 2027.
Development
[edit]The development of macOS 28 was confirmed by Apple at WWDC 2025 during its Platforms State of the Union event, when it outlined the conclusion of the Mac transition to Apple silicon. Apple stated that it would remove most Rosetta 2 functionality in macOS 28.[1]
Features
[edit]Removed features
[edit]- Most Rosetta 2 features will be removed, with support limited to unmaintained games.
- macOS 28 drops support for reading encrypted Mac OS Extended drives.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Cunningham, Andrew (2025-06-09). "Apple details the end of Intel Mac support and a phaseout for Rosetta 2". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ Charlton, Hartley (2026-07-08). "Apple to Drop Support for Encrypted Mac OS Extended Drives Next Year". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-07-08.