Apple to Unveil macOS 27 Next Month With These New Features
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- Apple will unveil macOS 27 at WWDC 2026 on June 8, with the first developer beta available immediately after and a public beta expected in July, followed by a full release in September.
- macOS 27 will feature a dedicated Siri app with conversation history and personalized Siri capabilities, extending functionality previewed on iPhone to Mac and iPad.
- The update is expected to include touch interface optimizations for a rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro or "MacBook Ultra," with enhanced menus and controls designed for finger input.
- Apple is focusing on improving stability and performance in macOS 27, similar to the approach taken with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, alongside potential Liquid Glass design enhancements.
- macOS 27 will drop support for Intel-based Macs, requiring Apple silicon (M1 or newer), and will no longer support AirPort Time Capsule or AFP-based storage, moving to SMBv2/SMBv3 protocols for backups.
