Apple has released developer betas for macOS 27 Golden Gate, which add expanded touch functionality to Sidecar. Users can now test macOS navigation via touch on a compatible iPad. This comes ahead of any potential touchscreen MacBook.
The update allows tapping on controls, one-finger scrolling, system gestures and Markup when using an iPad as a second display. A new swipe-to-refresh gesture is also included.
To use the features, a Mac must run macOS 27 and pair with an iPad on iPadOS 27. Both devices need the same Apple ID, Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth, and must stay within 30 feet.
Developer betas are available now, with public betas planned for July and final releases set for September. A touchscreen MacBook with OLED display is not expected until late this year or early next year.