First macOS Golden Gate Public Beta Now Available
Apple has launched the first public beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, introducing new Liquid Glass tweaks and revised system builds.
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Apple has released the first public beta of macOS 27, codenamed Golden Gate. Along with this release, updated version 2 builds for beta 3 of both macOS 27 and iPadOS 27 have been rolled out.
Coverage from PCMag describes this as one of Apple's most complete desktop releases in years. The Verge highlights the inclusion of Liquid Glass tweaks, while MacRumors, AppleInsider, and 9to5Mac report on the broader availability of the public beta and revised builds.
Future updates will likely follow the current beta cycle as the public tests the new Golden Gate features and Liquid Glass adjustments.
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Quick answers
What is the codename for macOS 27?
The codename for macOS 27 is Golden Gate.
Which other operating system received a revised beta update?
iPadOS 27 also received a version 2 update for its beta 3 build.
What specific feature is highlighted by The Verge?
The Verge specifically mentions the Liquid Glass tweaks.
Coverage (7)
- Apple’s public betas for iOS 27 and more are out now The Verge · 4h ago
- The Long-Delayed New Siri Makes Its Public Debut Gizmodo · 4h ago
- Apple macOS Golden Gate Preview: The Company's Most Complete Desktop Release in Years PCMag · 4h ago
- iPadOS 27 & macOS 27 beta 3 get a version 2 update as public betas drop AppleInsider · 4h ago
- Apple rolls out revised beta 3 builds for iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate 9to5Mac · 4h ago
- The macOS 27 public beta is worth it just for the Liquid Glass tweaks The Verge · 4h ago
- First macOS Golden Gate Public Beta Now Available MacRumors · 4h ago broke it first
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