2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor.It didn’t get new processors, but in practice, it’s still a worthwhile upgrade for those who need the might and screen real estate of a larger laptop. Like previous major macOS updates, expect a full release this fall.Apple released a brand new version of the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display just a few weeks prior to its big annual Worldwide Developers Conference, and we took it for a spin. The updated machine gets super fast flash storage, as well as the new Force Touch trackpad, an improved dedicated GPU and an extra hour of battery life.

MacOS Ventura is currently only available as a beta update for developers, but is due to launch as a public beta next month. With its Ventura update, Apple is no longer offering updates for any pre-2017 Macs, which means it’s offering up to five years of major macOS updates for these machines. But given the age of the machine, not to mention its much derided design, I can’t imagine as many will be mourning its passing. Screenshot: Īnother notable change compared to the compatibility list for macOS Monterey is the end of major OS updates for Apple’s 2013 Mac Pro (aka the “Trashcan”). Here’s the complete list of Macs that Ventura is compatible with:Īpple’s list of Macs that officially support macOS Ventura. Thankfully, Apple has since brought back this traditional keyboard design, meaning there are some very good Apple Silicon-powered replacements available for anyone still holding on to the 2015 machine. This laptop quickly became a fan-favorite model because it was one of the last to come with a traditional scissor switch keyboard before Apple ditched it in favor of its much derided butterfly keyboard.

Perhaps most notably, the new macOS Ventura update won’t be available for the 2015 MacBook Pro. A new version of macOS means a new collection of Macs can no longer run Apple’s latest desktop operating system.

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