The Asahi Linux project has officially extended support to Apple M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips. Users of Mac computers equipped with these processors can now install and run the Linux distribution.
Developers confirmed that the M3 series currently supports most features available on M1 and M2 versions, including the camera, built-in microphone, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and hardware-accelerated video encoding. USB ports are also functional, supporting speeds up to 10 Gbps.
Several limitations remain in the current release. The system does not yet support the M3 Ultra chip, meaning Mac Studio users cannot use the platform. Additionally, the software lacks full DCP and GPU support, though developers expect to add these features in the coming months.
The current version of Asahi Linux also faces hardware compatibility issues. Users may encounter problems with the sleep function due to firmware frame buffer restrictions. Furthermore, the HDMI port on MacBook laptops is not currently operational under this system.