macOS 27 Golden Gate Drops Intel Support, Adds AI Siri
Apple's macOS 27 Golden Gate is the first Apple silicon-only macOS release, ending Intel Mac support. It brings an AI-centric Siri overhaul and new Safari features.
Apple has announced macOS 27, named Golden Gate, and it marks a major shift: the first macOS release that does not support Macs with Intel chips. The move completes a transition away from Intel hardware that began in 2020.
Golden Gate will run on M1 versions of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, as well as Macs released in 2021 or later. Intel-based Macs are left behind, though macOS 26 Tahoe is expected to receive two more years of security updates, covering Intel Mac users through September 2028.
The update also brings an AI-centric Siri overhaul, AI photo editing tools, and automatic tab organization in Safari. According to Engadget, macOS 27 takes up more space than macOS 26 Tahoe.
What it means for Mac users
If you own an Intel Mac, you can keep using it with security updates until 2028, but you won't be able to upgrade to Golden Gate. For Apple silicon users, the new AI features and Siri improvements are the headline additions.
Quick answers
Which Macs can run macOS 27 Golden Gate?
Macs with Apple silicon, including M1 versions of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, and Macs released in 2021 or later. Intel-based Macs are not supported.
Will Intel Macs still get security updates?
Yes. macOS 26 Tahoe is expected to receive two more years of security updates, covering Intel Mac users through September 2028.
What new features are in macOS 27?
Golden Gate includes an AI-centric Siri overhaul, AI photo editing tools, and automatic tab organization in Safari.