78 OS releases, 166 features in database
macOS macOS 27 Golden GateBeta
24 Features
| AI & Intelligence | ||
| Message & Mail Smart Suggestions | Context-aware quick actions (events, photo search) | New in macOS 27 |
| Natural-Language Calendar Events | Add/edit events by describing them | New in macOS 27 |
| Siri AI | Beta; English first, later in 2026 | New in macOS 27 |
| Siri Writing Assistance | Drafts & feedback in any text field | New in macOS 27 |
| Visual Intelligence | On-screen visual queries, now on this platform | New in macOS 27 |
| Communication | ||
| Dual Capture in FaceTime | Front and back cameras at once | New in macOS 27 |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Enhanced Flyover | More detailed aerial imagery | New in macOS 27 |
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Notes Markdown & Section Links | Copy/paste as Markdown, plus section links and divider lines | New in macOS 27 |
| Photos & Camera | ||
| Identity Documents in Photos | Auto-grouped collection of ID documents | New in macOS 27 |
| Photo Extend | Expand a shot beyond its original frame | New in macOS 27 |
| Spatial Reframing | Reframe a photo's composition after capture | New in macOS 27 |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Ask to Browse | Kids request approval for new sites | New in macOS 27 |
| Communication Safety (Video) | Intervenes before gore/violence in shared media | New in macOS 27 |
| Password Security Alerts | Weak/compromised alerts + auto-update | New in macOS 27 |
| Safari & Web | ||
| Safari Automatic Tab Groups | Auto-organize tabs by topic | New in macOS 27 |
| Safari Notify Me | Alerts for price drops / restocks | New in macOS 27 |
| System & Continuity | ||
| Call Context | Coming in English; surfaces info during business calls | New in macOS 27 |
| Describe a Shortcut | Build a shortcut from a natural-language description | New in macOS 27 |
| iCloud Shared Albums (Cross-Platform) | Android/Windows access, full-resolution | New in macOS 27 |
| Screen Time Schedules | Control app availability by time & day | New in macOS 27 |
| Shortcuts Power-Ups | "Else if" logic, store data between runs, screenshot & notification automations | New in macOS 27 |
| Siri App | New in macOS 27 | |
| Time Allowances | Category screen-time limits (Entertainment, Games, Social) | New in macOS 27 |
| Ultrawide Display Support | 5K at 120Hz on ultrawide displays | New in macOS 27 |
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31 Supported Devices
Devices that can run macOS 27 Golden Gate. Final compatibility for this beta isn't confirmed—these are expected based on current support.
| Device | Released | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Neo (2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro/Max, 2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro/Max, 2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025) | Oct 2025 | 26 (still supported) |
| Mac Studio (M4 Max/M3 Ultra, 2025) | Mar 2025 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025) | Mar 2025 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) | Mar 2025 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4 Pro/Max, Nov 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M4, 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (24-inch, M4, 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro/Max, Nov 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4, Nov 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024) | Mar 2024 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) | Mar 2024 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (24-inch, M3, 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac Pro (2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M2, 2023) | Jan 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Jul 2022 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) | Oct 2021 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) | Oct 2021 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) | May 2021 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M1, 2020) | Nov 2020 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Nov 2020 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run macOS 27 Golden Gate—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| iMac (Intel) | iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) | Aug 2020 | macOS 26 |
| MacBook Pro 13" (Intel) | MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3) | May 2020 | macOS 26 |
| MacBook Air 13" (Intel) | MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) | Mar 2020 | macOS 15 |
| Mac Pro (Intel) | Mac Pro (2019) | Dec 2019 | macOS 26 |
| MacBook Pro 16" (Intel) | MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) | Nov 2019 | macOS 26 |
| MacBook Pro 15" (Intel) | MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) | May 2019 | macOS 15 |
| Mac mini (Intel) | Mac mini (2018) | Nov 2018 | macOS 15 |
| iMac Pro (Intel) | iMac Pro (2017) | Dec 2017 | macOS 15 |