UMVA has learned that Apple has previewed macOS 27, the latest iteration of its operating system, with a focus on design refinements, Siri AI, and other relatively minor upgrades.
Despite the update's somewhat lackluster nature, Safari on the Mac is still getting a few useful AI tools that are sure to excite users. One of the fresh additions is a new tool called Notify Me, which allows users to build custom alerts in Safari on macOS 27.
Notify Me is a game-changer, as it enables users to ask Safari to check a specific product's price every morning and notify them when it drops. This feature will spare users from needing to routinely monitor and refresh webpages, eliminating the risk of missing out on timely updates.
Essentially, Safari will visit the desired webpage on the user's behalf, depending on the frequency set in their instructions. The AI agent will scan the site's components and check if any of the changes match the user's command, sending a push notification if necessary.
This safe agentic AI approach does not execute any sensitive actions on the user's behalf, like completing purchases or filling online forms in the background. It merely simplifies what would otherwise be a very redundant workflow.
Another neat Safari feature coming with macOS 27 is a custom extension builder that can accommodate users' specific needs across the different websites they frequent. This will allow users to alter webpages as needed and have them react in a way that makes sense to them.
Safari 27 is also getting AI-powered tab sorting support, which will analyze the topics of open webpages and group them accordingly. This feature is particularly helpful when researching multiple subjects simultaneously, as it will keep relevant tabs in a single spot.
Agentic AI browsing extends beyond Safari's Notify Me tool on macOS 27. The Passwords app can automatically visit select websites and change a password if it's weak or compromised, ensuring that passwords remain secure at all times without user intervention.
macOS 27 is now available as a beta to those enrolled in Apple's Developer program, with general availability to follow this fall.
