Google is dropping support for older Mac computers, and yours could be on the list.
The California-based firm will release Google Chrome version 150 later this year, which will be the final iteration of the popular Chrome browser to support macOS 12 Monterey. This was the eighteenth major desktop operating system from Apple, originally released on October 25, 2021.
Software companies regularly review the list of devices supported. Older hardware might struggle to run the latest features, stymying the development of new functionality for everyone else. Dropping support for older devices frees up resources to focus on other hardware.
After the release of Google Chrome version 150, laptops and desktop computers powered by macOS Monterey will no longer be able to upgrade to newer versions of Chrome. As a result, you'll miss out on the latest Chrome features such as its recent dose of new AI capabilities and, more importantly, future security updates designed to protect against hackers, bugs, and other vulnerabilities. It's the latter that makes using unsupported devices such a risk.
To protect your device, Google suggests updating your device to a newer version of macOS.
In a statement from a Chrome Support Manager: "If you are currently on macOS 12 (Monterey), we encourage you to move to a supported macOS version (macOS 13 Ventura or newer) to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome feature."
However, not every Apple laptop is eligible to upgrade to one of the newer desktop operating systems. Scroll down to see which laptops won't be supported once Chrome version 150 is released.
Google Chrome is one of the world's most popular web browsers, with an estimated 3.45 billion to 3.48 billion users globally as of 2024-2025
| GETTY IMAGESSoftware updates don’t just add new features — they fix bugs, improve performance, and patch security gaps that hackers often target. When you skip updates, your system becomes more vulnerable to cyberattacks, data breaches, and unexpected crashes.
Hackers actively look to exploit devices that are running older versions of these operating systems for this very reason. This is similar to what we recently saw when Microsoft pulled the plug on support for Windows 10 last October.
Outdated software can also limit compatibility, causing apps, websites, and even hardware accessories to stop working properly — which is exactly what we're seeing with Google's upcoming updates.
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Any iMacs that are older than the 2017 model, MacBook Airs released before 2018, and MacBook Pro models older than the 2017 update can't be updated to macOS Ventura — so you'll be left at your own risk against security vulnerabilities.
Models include the following:
| Mac Model Line | Specific Models NOT Supported by macOS Ventura |
|---|---|
| iMac | • iMac (21.5-inch, 2015) • iMac (21.5-inch, 2016) • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2015–2016) • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2015–2016) |
| MacBook Air | • MacBook Air (Early 2015) • MacBook Air (2017) |
| MacBook Pro | • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2015) • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2015) • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016) • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) |
| MacBook | • MacBook (12-inch, Early 2015) • MacBook (12-inch, 2016) |
| Mac mini | • Mac mini (Late 2014) |
Any iMacs that are older than the 2017 model, MacBook Airs released before 2018, and MacBook Pro models older than the 2017 update can't be updated to macOS Ventura
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However, there's no need to panic quite yet.
Google has not yet announced the release date for Chrome 150. The tech firm typically releases a new Chrome version about every four weeks.
Currently, Chrome is running a stable version of 143, so this puts the 150 rollout to be projected around mid-summer this year. Chrome 151 won't release until roughly four weeks later, which will be the first version where the above laptops won't be able to upgrade.
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