Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate 27.2
Apple today released macOS Golden Gate 27.2, the first major update to the macOS 27 operating system that launched in September.
Mac users can download macOS Golden Gate 27.2 by opening up the System Settings app and using the Software Update option.
macOS Golden Gate 27.2 overhauls the brightness and volume sliders, plus it expands Siri AI to new languages including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Apple's release notes for the update are below.
This update provides enhancements to Siri AI with the ability to retain useful context from previous Siri interactions as well as draw from a wider range of personal context. It also introduces Suggestions in Messages that help you take quick actions in apps like Calendar and Reminders based on context from your conversation. This release includes additional features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
More on the features in macOS 27 can be found in our macOS 27 roundup.
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