Mac App Store Apps Can Now Drop Support for Intel Macs - MacRumors
Apple has updated its Mac App Store policy to allow developers to drop support for Intel-based Macs for apps requiring macOS 13 or later. This change aims to simplify development and reduce app sizes as Apple transitions fully to its own silicon.
Why it matters
This signals the final stages of Apple's transition away from Intel hardware, effectively shortening the software lifespan of older Mac computers.
Apple today informed developers that universal Mac App Store apps that require macOS 13 or later can remove support for Intel-based Mac computers.
We're reaching out to let you know that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store that require macOS 13 or later can now remove support for Intel-based Mac computers.
By removing support for Intel-based Mac computers, you can simplify your development and optimize your download and on-device size.
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