Apple has seeded the second beta of macOS Golden Gate to developers, arriving two weeks after the first beta. This update focuses on design refinements and a major AI overhaul. Developers can download the beta via System Settings > General > Software Update, with beta updates enabled and a free developer account.
Liquid Glass interface improvements for better readability
Liquid Glass transparency has been enhanced for improved readability, including a new slider to control opacity levels. Shadow adjustments make it easier to identify active windows. Apps now feature uniform toolbars, edge-to-edge sidebars, and less rounded corners, while menu bars have fewer icons for a cleaner look.
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Siri AI becomes a conversational intelligent assistant
Siri transforms into Siri AI, a chatbot-style assistant combining general knowledge, personal data, and on-screen awareness. It lives in Spotlight with a new Search or Ask interface. A dedicated Siri app allows chatting and reviewing past conversations. On newer Macs, users can set a custom voice with adjustable pace and expressivity. Visual Intelligence on Mac lets Siri answer questions about screen content, and Write with Siri generates text or provides writing feedback.
AI tools in Photos, Safari, and Passwords automate tasks
The Photos app includes AI photo editing tools like automatic retouching. Safari gains AI tab organization that groups open pages by content. The Passwords app now offers an option to automatically update weak passwords using AI. The revamped Image Playground app can generate photorealistic images.
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These updates align with broader AI infrastructure trends, such as Microsoft and Chevron building a gas-fired power plant for AI (related article). macOS Golden Gate beta 2 is limited to developers, with a public beta expected in July. For more on macOS, see the Wikipedia entry on macOS.
Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/22/apple-seeds-macos-golden-gate-beta-2
