macOS 27 Public Beta Adds Siri AI and Visual Intelligence for M1 Macs
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Updated · MacRumors · Jul 14
macOS 27 Public Beta Adds Siri AI and Visual Intelligence for M1 Macs
3 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Jul 14
Summary
Apple opened macOS 27 Golden Gate to public beta testers this week, letting users try the update ahead of its fall release on M1-and-newer Macs.
Siri AI is the centerpiece: Spotlight now doubles as a “Search or Ask” bar, Siri can act more like a chatbot, see on-screen content, use personal data and complete app tasks.
Visual Intelligence extends that shift by analyzing the full screen or a selected area to summarize, translate, identify objects and send details into apps like Calendar or Reminders.
Golden Gate also adds system-wide “Write with Siri,” AI-built Shortcuts and Safari extensions, plus intelligent tab grouping, webpage change alerts and a resizable iPhone Mirroring window.
Apple says the beta is relatively stable but still recommends backups and secondary devices; Siri AI will remain unavailable in the EU and China when the software launches this fall.