{
  "id": 9617305,
  "title": "macOS 27 Top Features: much more than just Siri AI [Video]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/macos-27-top-features-much-more-than-just-siri-ai-video",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T19:13:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/24/macos-27-top-features-much-more-than-just-siri-ai-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's macOS 27 Golden Gate introduces a host of new features beyond its revamped AI-powered personal assistant, Siri. The update sees a significant redesign of numerous built-in app icons, primarily emphasizing the Liquid Glass design language. From Finder and Photos to Siri and Chess, the icons have been altered in various ways. Some changes are subtle, while others, like the Photos app redesign, are more pronounced.\n\nAnother notable improvement in macOS 27 is its broad HDR support across the OS, enhancing visual experiences for users of HDR-capable displays. To identify elements with additional dynamic range, users can utilize macOS' Digital Color Meter utility. The HDR effect is particularly striking on third-party HDR displays, such as Asus' ProArt QD-OLED 32-inch 4K display.\n\nmacOS Golden Gate also addresses several user complaints from the previous version, macOS Tahoe. One major issue was the mismatched corner radii between windows, which has been fixed. Additionally, floating side bars have been restored to their edge-to-edge design, toolbars have been revamped, and the Liquid Glass effect has been improved. A new slider allows users to adjust the transparency vs. tint ratio throughout the OS.\n\niPhone Mirroring received three significant upgrades in macOS 27, making it a more valuable feature. While Siri AI is the most prominent feature in the headlines, macOS Golden Gate offers numerous other enhancements worth exploring. Watch the full video for a comprehensive rundown of all the new additions, and share your favorite features in the comments. Don't forget to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news.",
  "summary": "Although Apple’s revamped personal assistant is no doubt the headlining feature in macOS 27 Golden Gate , there are many other new features and refinements in this year’s update that don’t involve Siri AI. Read our post as I cherry-pick a few of my favorite new macOS 27 updates, and be sure to watch our video as I walk through them all. more…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}