78 OS releases, 177 features in database
macOS macOS 27 Golden GateBeta
27 Features
| AI & Intelligence | ||
| Advanced Dictation | Needs 12 GB unified memory: an M3-or-later Mac with 12 GB or more | New in macOS 27 |
| 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 | Requires Apple Intelligence (A17 Pro/M1 or later, 8GB RAM); 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 |
| Photo Keywords | 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 |
| UI & Design | ||
| Adjustable Liquid Glass | New in macOS 27 | |
Related Take Control Books
 | Take Control of Golden Gate | All about macOS 27 Golden Gate, including how to upgrade from an older operating system and how to use the major new features. |
 | Take Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence | How to use the new Siri AI and both existing and new Apple Intelligence features on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, including the new Siri app, Apple Intelligence in more apps, and Private Cloud Compute. |
 | Take Control of FaceTime and Messages | Master FaceTime, Messages, and Phone across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS—from screen sharing and group calls to live translation and call screening. |
 | Take Control of Photos | Learn to import, organize, edit, and share in Apple Photos on Mac, iPad, and iPhone—plus iCloud syncing and creating printed photo books. |
33 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 Neo (2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro/Max, 2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro/Max, 2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 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) |
| Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4, Nov 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 (16-inch, M4 Pro/Max, Nov 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 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) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 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) |
| Mac Pro (2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac Studio (M2 Max/M2 Ultra, 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) |
| Mac Studio (M1 Max/M1 Ultra, 2022) | Mar 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) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 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 |