macOS 27 Finally Brings Direct Touch Control to Sidecar
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has introduced direct touch input to Sidecar with macOS 27 Golden Gate and iPadOS 27, enabling users to tap and interact with macOS interface elements on their iPad using a finger for the first time.
- Previously, Sidecar supported multi-touch gestures but did not allow direct tapping to click or open apps, which required a Mac mouse, trackpad, or Apple Pencil; the new feature closes this gap while maintaining Apple Pencil support.
- The updated Sidecar functionality requires an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 27 Golden Gate and a compatible iPad with iPadOS 27, both signed into the same Apple ID, connected via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and within 10 meters of each other.
- This enhancement signals Apple's potential move toward touch support on Macs, alongside other features like pull-to-refresh, and aligns with rumors of a "MacBook Ultra" featuring a touchscreen OLED display and M6-series chip expected in early 2027.