I’ve used macOS Golden Gate for 3 months — and here’s what I think
Tom's Guide Verdict macOS Golden Gate brings the new Siri AI and other Apple Intelligence features to the forefront. Folks in the Apple ecosystem who frequently use AI will get a lot of value from the OS update. I ranked the 5 best Apple laptops for every need Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and reviewing products, services, and apps to help find what's best for you.
- ▪Tom's Guide Verdict macOS Golden Gate brings the new Siri AI and other Apple Intelligence features to the forefront.
- ▪Folks in the Apple ecosystem who frequently use AI will get a lot of value from the OS update.
- ▪I ranked the 5 best Apple laptops for every need Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and reviewing products, services, and apps to help find what's best for you.
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| Publication time | Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:59:10 +0000 |
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Tom's Guide Verdict macOS Golden Gate brings the new Siri AI and other Apple Intelligence features to the forefront. Folks in the Apple ecosystem who frequently use AI will get a lot of value from the OS update. But even if you're not, other features like the Liquid Glass slider make Macs more enjoyable to use. $1,199 at Amazon(512GB SSD) $1,499 at Amazon(15-inch 512GB) $1,499 at Amazon(15-inch 512GB) Check Best Buy Pros +A truly smarter Siri AI +Liquid Glass slider +Deeper integrations with other Apple devices Cons -Not a major update, especially if you don't use AI Best picks for you I test laptops year-round and these are the best laptops you can buy in 2026 The best tech of 2026 (so far): 26 products we've actually tested, rated and loved Which MacBook should you buy in 2026? I ranked…
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