How to See Which Mac Apps Will Stop Working After macOS Golden Gate
The impending demise of Rosetta 2 support on macOS Golden Gate highlights Apple's unwavering commitment to its Apple silicon strategy. This shift underscores the company's efforts to create a seamless ecosystem, where both hardware and software converge to deliver optimal performance. As a result, users and developers must adapt to the changing landscape, either by updating their software or migrating to Apple's native architectures.
The implications of this move are multifaceted, with users facing potential compatibility issues and developers requiring timely updates to ensure their apps remain functional. As Apple continues to expand its Apple silicon offerings, we can expect to see more apps and utilities transition away from Rosetta 2. The pace and extent of this transition will be crucial in determining the long-term success of Apple's strategy.
Key Takeaways
Apple silicon Macs will no longer support Intel-based apps that rely on Rosetta 2 after macOS 28.
Users can identify non-compatible apps in macOS Golden Gate by checking the "Intel-Based apps" list.
Developers must update their apps to ensure compatibility with Apple silicon hardware.
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Apple is phasing out support for Rosetta 2, which is a feature that allows Intel-based apps to run on Apple silicon Macs. Rosetta is going to stop working for most apps in macOS 28, and when that happens, apps that use it will stop working. Apple began warning customers and companies about the upcoming sunsetting of Rosetta with macOS Tahoe, and the warnings go even further in macOS Golden Gate. If you have apps that still use Rosetta, you'll get a warning every time you restart your Mac or open an Intel app. macOS Golden Gate also adds a new list where you can check which apps are going to stop working in the future. General > About > Intel-Based apps and clicking on the "Details" option. The interface lists all of the apps that are going to stop working, giving Mac users plenty of time to contact app developers or find alternative apps. macOS Golden Gate does not install Rosetta automatically, so if you still have these outdated Intel apps, there will be a short installation when you try to open one for the first time after upgrading to Golden Gate. Authentication plugins and other pre-login utilities that require Rosetta fail to load in macOS Golden Gate because of the limitation. Apple designed Rosetta to help users and developers transition from Intel to Apple silicon, but Apple phased out the last Intel-based Mac years ago. Apple only sells Apple silicon Macs, and it is slowly ending support for Intel-based models. Related Roundup: macOS Golden Gate This article, "How to See Which Mac Apps Will Stop Working After macOS Golden Gate" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forumsRead the original at MAC Rumors
