Apple has confirmed that macOS 27 Golden Gate will arrive on September 14 with iOS 27, bringing a sizable collection of new features and improvements to the Mac.
As with Apple's other operating system updates, macOS 27 introduces Siri AI, with conversational responses, personal context, and the ability to complete complex actions across apps. A new, dedicated Siri app stores previous conversations, while Spotlight adds Siri AI as a search option.
Visual Intelligence lets users ask Siri about onscreen content by taking a screenshot. Siri can also generate text, provide writing feedback, and work with content across supported apps.
Safari automatically organizes tabs by topic and monitor webpages for changes. The Passwords app can identify weak or compromised passwords and update supported credentials on a user's behalf.
Parental controls add website permission requests, updated Screen Time controls, and scheduling options. Communication Safety expands its protections to include graphic images and videos.
Liquid Glass receives readability and customization changes across macOS. Apple also says AirDrop, network file browsing, Safari loading, and Mail search receive performance improvements.
macOS 27 also adds support for higher-resolution ultrawide displays, including up to 5K at 120Hz. Accessibility updates include richer VoiceOver image descriptions and automatic video captions.
The new Mac mini lineup, and the M5 Mac Studio refresh will be shipping to users eight days after the operating system releases.
