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Apple will unveil its latest software platforms during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8 , and one of them will be macOS 27 for the Mac. The first developer beta of macOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users in September. macOS 26 is known as macOS Tahoe, but the name of macOS 27 has yet to leak. Below, we recap what to expect from macOS 27. Siri Upgrades macOS 27 will reportedly include a dedicated Siri app with conversation history. This would make Siri more like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. macOS 27 should also include the personalized Siri features that Apple previewed all the way back at WWDC 2024. For example, Apple showed a user asking Siri about their mother's flight and lunch reservation based on info retrieved from the Mail and Messages apps. This functionality was previewed on an iPhone, but it will extend to the iPad and Mac. "We look forward to bringing a more personalized Siri to users coming this year," said Apple's CEO Tim Cook, on an earnings call this week. More Apple Intelligence Features Earlier this year, Apple and Google announced that Google Gemini will help power future Apple Intelligence features , and that will extend beyond the more personalized version of Siri. However, exactly which features arrive remains to be seen. Touch Interface Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reported that Apple is preparing a touch-optimized version of macOS for the rumored MacBook Pro or "MacBook Ultra" with a touchscreen. For example, if a user touches a button or control on the screen, the report said a relevant set of commands will instantly appear in a menu surrounding their finger. And if a user taps on an item in the menu bar at the top of the screen, the report said the controls will enlarge so they are easier to select with a finger. Gurman expects a MacBook Pro or MacBook Ultra with a touchscreen to be released by early 2027, so these touch optimizations will presumably arrive in macOS 27. However, the changes might be hidden until the laptop launches. Improved Stability macOS 27 will reportedly be similar to 2009's Mac OS X Snow Leopard , in the sense that Apple is apparently very focused on improving "quality and underlying performance." Apple is expected to implement many bug fixes and stability improvements, and there may also be some much-needed Liquid Glass design enhancements. No Intel Macs Last year, Apple announced that macOS Tahoe would be the final major macOS release for Intel-based Macs , meaning that macOS 27 will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs with the M1 chip and newer only. However, Apple will likely continue to release security fixes for some Intel-based Macs for at least a few more years. No AirPort Time Capsule Support Starting with macOS 27, Macs will not support the AirPort Time Capsule or any other storage drives that use the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), according to a warning shown by Apple on macOS Tahoe. Time Capsule backups will require a storage drive that supports more current file-sharing protocols like SMBv2 and SMBv3. Related Roundup: macOS 27 This article, " Apple to Unveil macOS 27 Next Month With These New Features " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple's most affordable MacBook ever appears to be a resounding hit with customers, based on comments shared by CEO Tim Cook this week. On an earnings call on Thursday, Cook said that customer response to the MacBook Neo has been "off the charts" since the laptop was unveiled in March . "We could not be happier with how things are going at the moment," he said. Apple was very optimistic about the MacBook Neo before announcing it, but the company still "undercalled" the level of enthusiasm that the laptop would generate, according to Cook. He said that MacBook Neo demand has exceeded Apple's expectations and helped to drive a record number of first-time Mac buyers last quarter. "We're very focused on customers new to the Mac and customers that have been holding on to their Mac a very long period of time," said Cook. As a result of high demand, Cook added that the MacBook Neo is currently "supply constrained." For orders placed today, Apple's online store in the U.S. currently shows a 2-3 week delivery estimate for all configurations of the laptop. Apple released the MacBook Neo on March 11, following a week of pre-orders. In the U.S., pricing starts at just $599 for the general public and an even lower $499 for college students and qualifying educational staff. Powered by a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip, the laptop is available in Citrus, Blush, Indigo, and Silver finishes. Related Roundup: MacBook Neo Tag: Tim Cook Buyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now) Related Forum: MacBook Neo This article, " Apple Was Caught Off Guard by MacBook Neo's 'Off the Charts' Demand " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple delivered a strong March quarter on April 30 driven by iPhone demand, a rebound in China, and resilient margins, but analysts say the results still don't answer what will drive the company's next phase of growth. Apple posts quarterly results The company's fiscal second-quarter results, reported April 30 , beat Wall Street expectations on revenue, profit, and guidance, with strong iPhone demand driving the upside. The quarter confirms solid execution but doesn't change Apple's long-term growth story. Revenue reached about $111.2 billion with earnings per share of $2.01, beating estimates and continuing a pattern of outperformance. Upside came from iPhone demand, stronger performance in China, and resilient margins supported by Services. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's earnings call revealed a few things that make it easy to see what products we can and can't expect between now and September. The "not coming" list is much longer than the "is probably coming" one. Apple's base iPad won't get an upgrade until later in 2026 The Mac is supply-constrained, the iPad isn't being updated, and iPhones don't release again until the fall. So, there's not much left that could arrive in the intervening months. The Mac mini , Mac Studio , and iMac are all awaiting their M5 upgrades, but Apple's supply chain is already backed up quite a bit. You can't purchase an M4 Mac mini if you wanted to. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
