macOS 27 public beta 2 arrives with Siri AI and search fixes
Apple’s latest macOS 27 Golden Gate beta adds Apple Intelligence tweaks, Liquid Glass fixes and a new way to build Safari tools.
By Bianca Rossi · Entertainment Editor
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Apple has released macOS 27 public beta 2, giving Mac users another early look at Golden Gate and its headline act: a far more capable version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence.
The first public beta introduced new Mac features, including Siri as what Apple is positioning as a fuller AI assistant. According to Mashable, Siri AI can respond using information from a user’s inbox, documents and camera roll, and it can also take actions inside email, messages and other apps.
Mashable has also reported that the public beta includes a hidden Siri AI interface. That interface is still in a testing stage, so anyone poking around should expect rough edges rather than a finished product.
What is in macOS 27 public beta 2?
The second public beta adds fixes and refinements across several visible parts of the Mac experience. Apple has made changes to Liquid Glass, the company’s new design style, and has addressed issues with system search, which Mashable described as a frequent complaint in macOS 26.
Apple Intelligence gets attention in this beta as well. The update includes design changes, a fresh set of writing tools and improvements to Visual Intelligence, according to Mashable.
There is also a new AI-assisted creation tool for people who want to build their own Safari extensions and Shortcuts. The feature lets users create those custom tools using natural language, which means users can describe what they want instead of building every step manually.
9to5Mac also noted a new aspect ratio option in Phone Mirroring. The site said that change appears to point toward support for Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone, though Apple has not announced such a device in the details cited.
What is Siri AI on macOS 27?
Siri AI is Apple’s upgraded assistant for the Mac, built to answer more personal questions by drawing on a user’s own information, including mail, files and photos. It is also meant to do things inside apps, such as email and messages, rather than only answer basic commands.
That makes this beta especially notable for users who have been waiting to test Apple’s more ambitious AI plans on the Mac. As with any public beta, the features are still being tested and may change before the final macOS 27 release.
How do you install macOS 27 public beta 2?
Users who want to try the update need to enroll their Mac in Apple’s public beta program through Apple’s beta website.
After enrollment, open System Settings, go to General, then choose Software Update. From there, select the information icon next to Beta Updates and pick the latest macOS 27 Golden Gate Public Beta from the menu.
The beta gives early access to Siri AI features, system search changes and the latest Liquid Glass adjustments. It is still pre-release software, so users should expect a test build rather than the polished final version.
This story draws on original reporting from Mashable.