macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review
Summary
Apple has released macOS 27 Golden Gate, a major update that focuses on built-in generative AI features called Apple Intelligence, which cannot be turned off. This version no longer supports Intel Macs and requires Apple Silicon chips, starting with the M1 processor or newer, and offers enhanced AI capabilities on the latest M3 and future chips.Key Facts
- macOS 27 Golden Gate includes significant upgrades to Apple’s generative AI, called Apple Intelligence, integrated throughout the system.
- The AI features are always on and cannot be disabled, unlike in previous versions.
- This macOS version drops support for all Intel-based Macs and only works on Apple Silicon chips (M1 or later).
- Apple Intelligence uses the AFM 3 Core AI model, developed with Google collaboration.
- A more advanced AI model called AFM 3 Core Advanced requires an M3 or later chip and at least 12GB of RAM.
- Macs with M1 or M2 chips and 16GB RAM, or M3 Macs with 8GB RAM, cannot use the advanced AI features.
- Advanced AI enables better Siri voice functions and improved dictation.
- The update also improves basic system performance and fixes design issues from the previous macOS release.
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