![Apple Releases macOS 27.2 Golden Gate Beta 2 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/102327/483954/483954-64.png "Apple Releases macOS 27.2 Golden Gate Beta 2 to Developers [Download]")
Apple Releases macOS 27.2 Golden Gate Beta 2 to Developers [Download]
Posted September 21, 2026 at 6:01pm by
Shalom Levytam
Apple has released the second developer beta of macOS 27.2 Golden Gate for testing. The update carries build number 26B5091g.
![Apple Releases macOS 27.2 Golden Gate Beta 2 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/102327/483957/483957-640.jpg)
Today's build arrives five days after the first macOS 27.2 beta.
Apple has not detailed any major user-facing changes in the second beta. We are installing the update now and will report back if we discover anything notable.
Developers can download the macOS restore image from the Apple Developer Center. The update is also available via System Settings > General > Software Update when macOS Developer Beta is enabled under Beta Updates.
![Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Score 4/10 in iFixit Teardown [Video]](/images/news/102633/102633/102633-160.jpg "Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Score 4/10 in iFixit Teardown [Video]")
![How To Force Restart iPhone [Video]](/images/tutorials/95012/95012/95012-160.jpg "How To Force Restart iPhone [Video]")
![How To Turn Off iPhone [Video]](/images/tutorials/94999/94999/94999-160.jpg "How To Turn Off iPhone [Video]")
![How To Back Up Your iPhone to an External Drive on Mac [Video]](/images/tutorials/72786/72786/72786-160.jpg "How To Back Up Your iPhone to an External Drive on Mac [Video]")
![Mac mini Drops to $779.99 for Prime Big Deal Days [Deal]](/images/news/102624/102624/102624-160.jpg "Mac mini Drops to $779.99 for Prime Big Deal Days [Deal]")
