How long does Apple updates on MacBook Air

[Davycrocket825]

My Macbook Air is 2017 I was just wondering how long does Apple continue updates ? I just had the latest update

 

[bodonnell202]

On average Macs can usually update to the latest version of MacOS/OSX for 7-8 years from their release. After that Apple also provides security updates to the previous 2 versions of MacOS/OSX (which basically means another 2 years of security updates). That said the 2017 Macbook Air is a minor refresh of the 2015 Macbook Air and it may only receive updates for the same period as the 2015 model.

 

[Davycrocket825]

Which is how many years ?

 

[twintin]

My 2012 Air can be updated to Catalina, so at least 8 years they get updates.

 

[bodonnell202]

Worst case your are probably looking at 2022 for software updates, 2024 for security patches, but there's a good chance it'll be a year or two longer than that.