#Apple macOS

Apple just named its next Mac operating system macOS Golden Gate. Golden Gate refers to the strait near San Francisco, keeping Apple's tradition of naming macOS after California landmarks. The new release brings all iOS 27 features to the Mac, including the refined Liquid Glass design, the new Siri AI with Spotlight integration, Visual Intelligence via keyboard shortcut, full Safari AI features, and the complete Apple Intelligence update. The Mac also gets macOS-specific design fixes: sidebars now expand to the window edges with colored icons returning, a more uniform toolbar keeps text legible, and all windows get a consistent tighter corner radius. Apple has released the first public beta versions of its upcoming software updates, allowing users to try iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and watchOS 27 ahead of their official release later this year. One of the biggest additions is the new Siri AI, which is available on Apple Intelligence-supported devices. Apple said the feature currently works only in English and may require users to join a waitlist before gaining access. Apple says apps can launch faster, AirDrop transfers have been improved, and newly captured photos can appear more quickly in the Photos app. Read more in our articles including "macOS Golden Gate Is Apple's New Desktop OS" and "Apple releases Public Betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27".