Apple today seeded macOS Golden Gate Beta 2 for developers, following a June 1 rollout. The update introduces redesigned interfaces with Liquid Glass opacity adjustments, edge-to-edge sidebars, and a new Siri AI chatbot with personalized voice options on newer Macs. Developers access the build via System Settings > Software Update after enabling beta channels.

Siri’s transformation enables screen-aware responses through Visual Intelligence, while the Photos app gains AI editing tools and Safari introduces AI-driven tab organization. The Passwords app now auto-updates weak credentials, and Image Playground generates photorealistic visuals. These updates signal Apple’s push to integrate generative AI across macOS.

macOS Golden Gate remains developer-exclusive ahead of a planned public beta launch in July. Apple’s shift to Apple silicon-only compatibility for macOS 27, announced at WWDC 2025, underscores its commitment to phasing out Intel Mac support. These changes may accelerate upgrades to M-series hardware, reshaping Mac ecosystem dynamics.