9to5Mac says Apple is ending support for sixteen devices across macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS platforms
According to 9to5Mac, Apple's upcoming software cycle for 2026 will drop compatibility for 16 older products, including specific 2019-2020 Macs and several older Apple Watch models.
Reporting from 9to5Mac indicates that while iOS 27 maintains current iPhone compatibility, other platforms like macOS Golden Gate and iPadOS 27 will phase out older hardware support.
Users owning older iPad Pro or Intel-based Mac models may need to consider hardware upgrades to access the latest software features and security updates arriving in the next release cycle.
The reporter lists specific hardware models and matching OS version names based on current reporting trends.
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"watchOS 27 iPadOS 27 tvOS 27 macOS Golden Gate Apple’s new software drops support for these 16 products Ryan Christoffel | Jun 17 2026 - 10:44 am PT 9 Comments iOS 27 is compatible"
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