Apple is retiring Rosetta, the compatibility layer that allowed older Intel‑only apps to run on Apple‑silicon Macs. If your Mac detects an app that still depends on Rosetta, you may receive a notification warning that the app will stop working in a future macOS update.
Rosetta Timeline
Rosetta is currently available for any Mac with Apple silicon, and it will remain available through the forthcoming macOS 27 in 2027— the next major macOS release. Starting with computers using macOS 28 in 2028, Rosetta functionality will be available only for certain older, unmaintained games that rely on Intel-based frameworks.
Checking if You Have Intel‑Only Apps
You can review all installed apps on your Mac to see which ones require Rosetta.
- Open the Apple menu, then About This Mac
- Select More Info…
- Scroll down and choose System Report
- In the sidebar, select Software, then Applications
- Sort the Kind column
- Intel, then Requires Rosetta
- Universal / Apple Silicon, then Does not require Rosetta
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