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The macOS 27 public beta is worth it just for the Liquid Glass tweaks
The macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta rolls out for M-series Mac users, highlighting a more restrained Liquid Glass design alongside several quality-of-life improvements and performance optimizations. While some features enhance usability, such as customizable Siri expressiveness, challenges remain, including the reliability of AI responses. The overall reception aims to engage users with a balance between design aesthetics and practicality.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 21:05 UTC5 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- New Liquid Glass design is more subdued and less distracting.
- Siri now offers customizable pacing and expressiveness.
- Performance optimizations and bug fixes are included.
- New Photos features include Clean Up, Reframe, and Extend.
- The public beta proves stable for everyday use on M-series Macs.
Interesting facts
- The beta allows testing of features aimed at improving overall user experience.
- Enhanced Siri features could change user interaction with the system.
- New Photos tools are reminiscent of Google's Magic Eraser.