Apple’s latest macOS 27 Golden Gate beta brings tangible upgrades to iPhone Mirroring that go beyond a new icon. Developers can test the changes now, while a public beta arrives next month and the retail release targets fall. The update focuses on flexibility, control access, and media playback.

Window resizing now supports multiple aspect ratios, letting the mirrored screen show either a tweaked iPhone layout or an iPad‑style view for compatible apps. macOS 27 limits the feature to iOS 27‑compatible releases, but developers can expand it when they update. The tweak fuels speculation about a foldable iPhone slated for September in late 2026.

Control Center access arrives through a simple Command‑4 shortcut or the View menu, a first for mirrored sessions. Users can now toggle brightness, volume, and other settings directly from the Mac without lifting their phone. This small addition streamlines workflow for multitaskers who rely on the iPhone’s controls while working on the desktop in 2026.

DRM‑protected video playback finally works in mirrored windows, fixing a long‑standing black‑screen problem that frustrated users trying to watch streaming content on a larger display. The fix applies to services like rented movies and subscription streams, ensuring that macOS 27 delivers a complete media experience when the iPhone is used as an external monitor today.