Apple no longer lists Intel Macs as compatible devices for the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad. Both input devices should still work on older computers. This change is part of a series of steps Apple is taking to end the Intel era.
Macs with Intel processors no longer appear in the compatibility lists on the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad product pages. MacRumors noticed the change: Apple apparently updated the pages around August 25th and also revised the technical specifications for the Magic Mouse with USB-C and the Magic Trackpad with USB-C this week.
Only Macs with Apple chips are considered compatible since then. However, both devices still work on Intel Macs.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Apple no longer lists Intel Macs as compatible with Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad.
- The product pages were changed around August 25th, the technical data sheets this week.
- According to MacRumors, both devices still work on Intel Macs.
- Since macOS 27 Golden Gate, the current Mac operating system only runs on Macs with an Apple chip.
Compatibility and function are two different things.
A compatibility list describes which combinations Apple officially supports. It doesn't necessarily indicate whether a device will still technically function. The Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad connect via Bluetooth and can be connected for pairing and charging via USB-C cable.
For owners of Intel Macs, nothing will change in their daily use initially. Anyone currently using a Magic Mouse with an Intel Mac can continue to use it.
Another step out of the Intel era
The change comes in the first year that the current Mac operating system no longer supports Intel computers. Apple announced in June 2025 that macOS Tahoe would be the last version for Intel Macs. According to Apple, Intel Macs that still support Tahoe will receive security updates for three years.
Just at the beginning of September, Apple also allowed developers in the Mac App Store to remove Intel support from their apps. Affected apps then no longer deliver updates to Intel Macs, but the last compatible version remains usable. On the other hand, there's Rosetta: According to Apple, the translation tool for Intel apps on Macs with Apple chips will remain generally available up to and including macOS 27.
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Announcement: macOS Tahoe will be the last version for Intel Macs | June 2025 |
| Mac App Store apps are allowed to remove Intel support | September 2026 |
| Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad without Intel Macs in the lists | August to October 2026 |
| Latest version with general Rosetta support | macOS 27 |
What Intel users should plan for now
I see this change as a signal, not a major disruption. Apple is streamlining its documentation for the current macOS 27 generation, and Intel Macs are gradually being removed from the official specifications. This doesn't change the mouse's functionality, but it does change the perspective on the computer.
Anyone still using an Intel Mac should therefore no longer buy accessories with their current computer in mind, but rather with the next generation in mind. The Mac buying guide, featuring all current models, shows which Macs with Apple chips are suitable.
Are you still using an Intel Mac – and if so, how long do you plan to keep it now that Apple has stopped listing it for mice and trackpads? Tell us in the comments how you feel.
