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Apple Unveils macOS Golden Gate at WWDC 26
8 Jun
Summary
- macOS 27 has been officially named Golden Gate.
- The announcement was made by Craig Federighi at WWDC 2026.
- The naming follows Apple's tradition of California-themed OS names.

At the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple officially revealed the name for its upcoming Mac operating system. Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, announced that macOS 27 will be called Golden Gate.
The reveal was delivered with a characteristic lighthearted approach, featuring quirky visuals and a Volkswagen van. This announcement continues Apple's long-standing tradition of naming macOS versions after locations in California.
Further details regarding macOS 27 are expected as Apple continues its WWDC 2026 presentations. The company is providing live updates on all announcements from the annual developer conference.