Apple has unveiled macOS Tahoe 26, the latest version of macOS arriving this fall. With a bold new design and deep integration of Apple Intelligence, it’s a fresh take on the classic Mac experience — full of personalization, productivity, and continuity.

A New Design That Shines

o Liquid Glass UI

macOS Tahoe introduces the Liquid Glass aesthetic, giving your Mac a real-time, refractive look that adds clarity and liveliness to navigation and controls.

o Revamped Icons and Appearance Options

Users can now choose between updated light and dark modes, new color-tinted icons, or a stunning clear look — adding more personality to their Mac.

o Customizable Menu Bar and Controls

The transparent menu bar makes your display feel larger, and now offers even more customization, including third-party controls.

o Refreshed App Interfaces

App sidebars and toolbars reflect workspace depth and subtly hint at nearby content, making interactions smoother and more intuitive.

Apple Intelligence Everywhere

o Live Translation

Translate messages in real time, display captions in FaceTime, or get spoken translations for calls directly from the Phone app.

o Smarter Shortcuts

Summarize text, create images, or use AI-powered responses in Shortcuts — all hands-free and contextually aware.

o Image Playground & Genmoji

Generate custom images using emoji + text prompts. Add personal flair with Genmoji and ChatGPT-style creations.

Continuity: Better Together

o Live Activities on Mac

The menu bar now supports Live Activities from your iPhone, with one-click access via iPhone Mirroring.

o New Phone App for Mac

Make and receive calls directly from your Mac. Access recent calls, contacts, voicemail, and more.

o Call Screening and Hold Assist

Screen unknown callers before answering. Hold Assist will wait in line for you and notify when a live agent is ready.

Enhanced Productivity Tools

o Spotlight Gets a Major Boost

Take hundreds of actions via keyboard alone. New quick keys speed things up further.

o Smarter Browsing and File Access

Keep frequently used apps and files close, with intelligent suggestions based on your routine.

o Automated Shortcuts

Run shortcuts based on specific triggers — like time of day or file actions — for true automation.

Even More Features

o Accessibility Improvements

• Magnifier: Zoom in using a connected camera.
• Accessibility Reader: Custom reading/listening interface.
• Braille Access: Revamped braille display support.
• Vehicle Motion Cues: Reduces motion sickness while in transit.

o Family & Parental Controls

Improved tools for parents with updates to Communication Limits, App Store safety, and more.

o New Journal App for Mac

Capture thoughts using text, audio, photos, and video — now with full Mac support.

o Photos App Enhancements

New design for Collections with sorting, filtering, and pinned favorites.

o FaceTime Upgrades

Celebrate contacts with Contact Posters and a new tiled call layout.

o Smarter Reminders

Apple Intelligence suggests tasks, grocery items, and auto-categorizes lists.

o Game Centralization

The new Games app keeps all your Mac games in one place. Game Overlay lets you tweak settings and chat without leaving gameplay. Metal 4 adds support for advanced graphics.

o Messages Revamp

Add polls, backgrounds, and view detailed conversation info. Typing indicators, spam detection, and smart contact management make chats smoother.

o Passwords & Notes

Track password history and export Notes to Markdown. Record phone conversations and generate transcripts.

Compatibility: Is Your Mac Supported?

macOS 26 is compatible with:

• MacBook Air with Apple Silicon (2020 and later)
• MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon (2020 and later)
• MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
• iMac (2020 and later)
• Mac mini (2020 and later)
• Mac Studio (2022 and later)
• Mac Pro (2019 and later)

Stay tuned for more coverage as we approach the release of macOS Tahoe 26. It's shaping up to be one of the most refined and powerful updates Mac users have seen in years.