Apple to Introduce macOS 27 at WWDC 2026 with Enhanced Siri and Touch Interface

Apple is scheduled to unveil macOS 27 during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on June 8, 2026. The first developer beta is expected to be available immediately following the keynote, with a public beta likely in July. The official release to all users is anticipated in September.

macOS 27 is set to introduce a dedicated Siri application featuring conversation history, aligning it more closely with AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. This update will also incorporate personalized Siri features, enabling users to inquire about specific information, such as a family member's flight details or lunch reservations, by retrieving data from the Mail and Messages apps.

Apple has announced a partnership with Google to integrate Google's Gemini into future Apple Intelligence features, extending beyond the enhanced Siri. Specific features resulting from this collaboration have yet to be detailed.

Reports suggest that Apple is developing a touch-optimized version of macOS for a forthcoming MacBook Pro or "MacBook Ultra" equipped with a touchscreen. This interface is expected to provide context-sensitive commands and enlarged controls for touch inputs. The touch-optimized macOS is anticipated to debut with the release of the touchscreen MacBook by early 2027.

macOS 27 is expected to focus on enhancing system stability and performance, reminiscent of the Mac OS X Snow Leopard update. Users can anticipate numerous bug fixes and refinements to the Liquid Glass design introduced in macOS Tahoe.

Notably, macOS 27 will discontinue support for Intel-based Macs, making it compatible exclusively with Apple silicon Macs featuring the M1 chip and newer. Additionally, support for AirPort Time Capsule and other storage devices utilizing the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) will be discontinued. Future Time Capsule backups will require storage devices supporting more current file-sharing protocols like SMBv2 and SMBv3.