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9to5Mac reports Apple is preparing to retire the AirPort Utility app

Release notes for upcoming software versions indicate that Apple will soon pull AirPort Utility from the App Store and stop bundling it with macOS.

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9to5Mac noted that developer beta documentation for iOS 27 and macOS 27 marks the AirPort Utility as deprecated, warning that the app may lose functionality in future updates.

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This move signals the final end of support for vintage AirPort routers and Time Capsule hardware as Apple streamlines its modern networking ecosystem.

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The report is based on official developer release notes for beta software.

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    Apple confirms AirPort Utility app is going away soon - 9to5Mac
    Marcus Mendes
    "AirPort iOS 27 macOS 27 Apple confirms AirPort Utility app is going away soon Marcus Mendes | Jun 22 2026 - 2:10 pm PT 1 Comment Apple’s release notes for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and ma"
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