FireWire may finally be dead in macOS 26 & Apple isn't looking back

FireWire's final curtain call may be upon us. In the first developer beta of macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple has removed all FireWire support.FireWire is gone from macOS 26While the removal comes in a beta release and technically could be reversed, that isn't likely. The FireWire section has been removed from the System Information app entirely.Developers have noticed that FireWire devices no longer appear in Disk Utility or Finder. There's no sign that Apple plans to bring it back. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Jun 19, 2025 - 20:10
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FireWire may finally be dead in macOS 26 & Apple isn't looking back
FireWire's final curtain call may be upon us. In the first developer beta of macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple has removed all FireWire support.

Two USB cables with different connectors against a vibrant gradient background of pink, blue, and green hues.
FireWire is gone from macOS 26

While the removal comes in a beta release and technically could be reversed, that isn't likely. The FireWire section has been removed from the System Information app entirely.

Developers have noticed that FireWire devices no longer appear in Disk Utility or Finder. There's no sign that Apple plans to bring it back.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums