macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review
Summary
Ars Technica's macOS 27 Golden Gate review frames the update as both a refinement of the user experience and a bold AI-centric shift, with Apple Intelligence now a core, inescapable part of the OS. The piece covers hardware requirements (no Intel Macs), new UI tweaks (Liquid Glass), and features across Siri, Image Playground, Safari 27, Notes, Shortcuts, iPhone Mirroring, and virtualization, while noting the tradeoffs of increased disk space for AI models and limited opt-out control. The review also discusses deprecations (AFP, Rosetta, DVD playback) and the broader implications for developers and users.