We've been testing the first beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate for a few days now, and the truth is, the impressions are quite curious. Although at first glance it seems like an update that polishes what we already had, as soon as you start tinkering with the system's inner workings, you realize that Apple is laying the groundwork for something much bigger related to touch control. It's not just that the system moves with astonishing fluidity, but there are design decisions that only make sense if we have in mind hardware that can be touched.
This year's developers conference didn't bring any new physical gadgets, but the code doesn't lie and has given us some juicy clues about what's to come in the next few months. Apple seems to have finally abandoned its old stubborn notion that fingers aren't meant for operating a computer, and with Golden Gate The foundations of a hybrid interface are being laid which promises to change the way we work. In Europe, we also have reason to celebrate because many of the artificial intelligence features that were previously unavailable on other devices are finally coming to our Macs.
Gestures inherited from the iPhone and improvements to Sidecar
One of the most striking surprises has been finding gestures that were previously exclusive to iOS. Apps like Safari, Mail, and Calendar have incorporated the famous swipe-down gesture to refresh content, something that is completely unnecessary with a mouse but which It feels natural on a touchscreen. Integrated. It's one of those small signs that tell us the operating system is evolving to adapt to a new type of panel that could arrive in stores sooner than we think.
But it doesn't stop there, as the Sidecar feature, which allows us to use the iPad as a secondary display, has received an impressive technical overhaul. Now we're no longer limited to using the Apple Pencil or the keyboard cursor; the system It allows you to interact with macOS elements directly with your finger on the iPad screen. It is, essentially, a dress rehearsal for the future MacBook touch which, according to rumors coming from the supply chains, will feature state-of-the-art OLED panels manufactured by Samsung.
The end of the Intel era and the arrival of Siri AI in Spain
With macOS 27 Golden Gate, an important chapter in the history of Apple's personal computing comes to a close. This system is the first that It completely abandons compatibility with Intel processorsThis excludes iconic models that were still holding their own. From now on, only devices with Apple Silicon chips, from the M1 onwards, will be able to enjoy the new features, allowing engineers to optimize the software to the fullest without having to look back.
Customization with Liquid Glass and extreme performance
Visually, Apple has backtracked on some controversial decisions to improve readability, returning to sharper edges while maintaining the essence of the Liquid Glass design. Now We have a transparency selector The system settings allow us to choose the level of translucency we want in our windows. This is a very welcome feature, especially for those of us who work long hours in front of the monitor and need the interface to avoid being overly distracting with garish backgrounds.
In terms of speed, the improvement to AirDrop is noticeable in everyday use, allowing you to transfer large files almost instantly between devices. Furthermore, the new Spotlight search engine has adopted an aesthetic very reminiscent of the Dynamic Island interface on phones, which It visually unifies the entire brand ecosystem.All of this, combined with the power offered by the upcoming M6 chips manufactured using a 2-nanometer process, places us at one of the most powerful stages in terms of raw performance for the professional sector in our country.
This new version of the operating system for computers is a statement of intent that prioritizes stability and future-proofing for touch support without neglecting the performance demanded by advanced users. While the farewell to floating windows may evoke some nostalgia, the arrival of Siri AI without the legal constraints of the European Union and the optimization of productivity tools are welcome additions. They make the Golden Gate Bridge a fundamental pillar for the transition Apple plans to complete by the end of the year. We're looking at software that flies, that feels solid from the first beta, and above all, leaves us eager to see what hardware will finally accompany all these touch features that are already ready to be used.
