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Apple Announces macOS Golden Gate Release Date
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Key Points:
- Apple announced that macOS 27, named macOS Golden Gate, will be officially released on Monday, September 14, alongside iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27.
- macOS Golden Gate introduces features such as Siri AI integration, design enhancements, and performance improvements, with developer and public betas available since June and July respectively.
- The update is compatible exclusively with Macs featuring Apple silicon (M1 chip or newer), including models from 2020 onward like MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro.
- macOS 26 (Tahoe) will be the last macOS version supporting Intel-based Macs, which will still receive security updates for three years despite losing compatibility with macOS Golden Gate.
- macOS 27 will be the final major macOS release to support Intel apps via Apple's Rosetta translation layer on Apple silicon Macs.
