After three rounds of developer betas, Apple is now rolling out the first public beta of macOS 27. Here’s how to install it.
Installing macOS 27 public beta
As most 9to5Mac readers know, running test versions of Apple’s operating systems means having to live with the possibility of running into bugs that range from mild inconveniences to completely device-breaking issues.
That said, macOS 27 betas have been mostly solid, with occasional performance and memory issues with Safari, and some under-the-hood work that has been affecting the reliability of the Spaces feature.
Additionally, as the beta cycle progresses, something that works in one release may stop working in the next, as Apple continues to make significant under-the-hood changes. Stability and reliability can vary considerably from beta to beta, so install with extreme caution.
Here’s how to install the macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta 1:
Enroll your Mac on the public beta program on https://beta.apple.com Go to System Settings ⇾ General Software ⇾ Update Click the ‘i’ button next to Beta Updates From the dropdown menu in the top-right, select the macOS 27 Golden Gate Public Beta Hit ‘Done’
What’s new with macOS 27 Golden Gate
The headlining feature on this year’s updates across all of Apple’s operating systems is the new Siri app, and the new Siri AI experience. After indexing your content from Messages, Mail, and other apps, Siri can answer questions, act on requests and more.
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