Apple users were briefly puzzled when the company’s website appeared to remove M1 Mac support for Apple Intelligence, its new AI-powered software suite. The U.S. version of the product page listed only “M2 and later” Macs as compatible, clashing with Apple’s earlier announcements.
The update implied that MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models using M1 chips were no longer supported. However, international Apple sites such as those in the UK, Canada, and France continued to list “M1 and later” as compatible. This inconsistency led users to believe the change was simply an error rather than a real compatibility update.
Editing Mistake Behind the Change
The mix-up likely happened during a routine website content update. Apple recently added new compatibility information for the Vision Pro headset, which may have caused the M1 reference to be overwritten.
Although Apple has not released an official statement, M1 Macs and iPads still support Apple Intelligence. Users have confirmed that the software continues to run normally on macOS Sequoia and iPadOS 18. This confirms that Apple’s first-generation silicon devices remain fully compatible.
M1 Macs Still Fully Supported
Some users speculated that the error hinted at Apple dropping support for M1 chips. However, that theory doesn’t fit Apple’s product lifecycle policy. The company usually classifies devices as vintage after five to seven years and obsolete after seven or more years.
Since the M1 series launched in 2020, these Macs are still early in their support window. Apple continues to provide full software and feature updates. While the temporary website glitch caused confusion, it did not signal any real change. M1 Mac users can safely continue using Apple Intelligence and expect full functionality in upcoming updates.
