User level: Level 1 (5 points)I have a MacBook Pro 13" the current version is OS 26.6.2 is this the latest version. I am asking because my iPhone has been updated with OS 27.0 but my MacBook is not updating to version 27.0
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Original Title: Software Update
Posted on Sep 17, 2026 7:58 AM
User level: Level 10 (123,805 points)Sep 17, 2026 8:14 AM in response to SoftwareU
macOS 27 Golden Gate is the latest major version of macOS, released on September 14, 2026. However, the fact that your iPhone has been updated to iOS 27 does not mean that your Mac should automatically be offered macOS 27; Mac and iPhone have separate hardware-compatibility requirements. (Apple Support)
Because you have a 13-inch MacBook Pro, the first thing to establish is the exact model and chip. Apple states that macOS 27 is compatible with Macs using Apple silicon, including MacBook Pro models with an M-series chip from 2020 onward. Therefore, an Apple-silicon 13-inch MacBook Pro should be compatible, whereas an Intel-based 13-inch MacBook Pro is not compatible with macOS 27. (Apple Support)
Choose Apple menu > About This Mac and check whether it identifies your Mac as having an Apple M1 or M2 chipor an Intel processor. This should be established before troubleshooting why macOS 27 is not being offered.
If your Mac has Apple silicon, make a current backup and then go to System Settings > General > Software Update. Apple states that Software Update automatically checks for updates and offers only versions compatible with your Mac. If macOS 27 is available for your Mac, it should be offered there. (Apple Support)
If your Mac is Intel-based, macOS 27 is not an available upgrade. In that situation, the relevant question is which version of macOS is the latest one supported by your particular Mac. Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.7 on September 14, 2026, so a Mac that is already running macOS 26.6.2 should also be checked for that update. (Apple Support)
If your Mac is compatible with macOS 27 but Software Update does not offer it, first allow Software Update to check again. Also make sure you have sufficient available storage and a reliable Internet connection. If the normal Software Update process still does not offer the update, Terminal can then be used to determine which installers are available for your particular Mac with softwareupdate --list-full-installers. Apple documents this as an alternative method; if Terminal reports that a requested version is “update not found,” that version is not available for that Mac. (Apple Support)
I would therefore not begin by assuming that your Mac has an update problem. The first step is to identify the exact Mac model and chip. If you tell me exactly what About This Mac shows under Chip or Processor, I can determine whether your Mac should be receiving macOS 27 or whether macOS 26.7 is the appropriate update.
Apple — How to upgrade to macOS 27 Golden Gate
User level: Level 9 (72,871 points)Sep 17, 2026 9:01 AM in response to SoftwareU
Apple manages iPhone (iOS) and Mac (macOS) updates independently, and your specific 13" MacBook Pro may be on a different update track or processing server delays compared to your iPhone.
Why Your Devices Differ
How to Check for macOS 27
If you post the exact year and model of your 13" MacBook Pro, we can check if your specific computer is compatible with macOS 27. a 13" MacBook Pro with the M1 or M2 processor can run Golden Gate, an Intel Mac cannot.
Worth noting that if your Mac is not compatible with macOS 27 but your iPhone is running iOS 27, that is not an issue. I have two Macs, one on Golden Gate and one still on Tahoe, both can transfer files and use handoff/continuity with my iPhone running iOS 27.
Also, even if you have the option to run Golden Gate you do not need to. If your Mac is compatible but you want to stay on Tahoe, the latest version is 26.7. To remain on Tahoe, choose that option in Software Update. Click the (i) next to Other Updates then make sure the ones you want are selected.
User level: Level 9 (55,707 points)Sep 27, 2026 10:57 PM in response to SoftwareU
SoftwareU wrote:
I have a MacBook Pro 13" the current version is OS 26.6.2 is this the latest version. I am asking because my iPhone has been updated with OS 27.0 but my MacBook is not updating to version 27.0
Is that an Intel-based MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)? That MacBook Pro can run macOS 26 (Tahoe). It cannot run, and will not be offered, macOS 27 (Golden Gate). (No Intel-based Mac received Golden Gate.)
Use Software Update to check whether you are running the latest version of macOS available for your Mac.
User level: Level 10 (208,430 points)Sep 17, 2026 9:21 AM in response to SoftwareU
SoftwareU wrote:
I have a MacBook Pro 13" the current version is OS 26.6.2 is this the latest version. I am asking because my iPhone has been updated with OS 27.0 but my MacBook is not updating to version 27.0
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You do not say what exact mac 13" (?)
only the apple silicon macs are eligible for the new macOS 27...
macOS 27 Golden Gate is compatible with these computers
macOS 27 Golden Gate is compatible with these computers - Apple Support
The current stable release of Tahoe including bug fixes, security updates is macOS 26.7
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
User level: Level 1 (12 points)Sep 27, 2026 10:01 PM in response to leroydouglas
My Apple TV and Mac are both compatible for the update, yet, the update will not work. Perhaps it is because I am UK based?
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359024