Apple technology has impressed us since the beginning, and now we have the new operating system: macOS Tahoe 26. let’s dive into the deep ocean of apple technology that was first introduced at Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote event on June 9, 2025.
- A Fresh New Look
The macOS Tahoe 26 will be seen in a new design with liquid glass, that will fit your aesthetics and will shine through every glance.
The menus, windows, and icons have a subtle glass-like shine that makes the screen feel more spacious. You can also personalise things like folder colours, menu bar layout, and even add little touches like emojis to folder icons small details that make your Mac feel more “yours.”
- Smarter Ways to Stay Connected
For the first time, there’s a Phone app on the Mac. You can check recent calls, voicemails, and contacts without reaching for your iPhone. Live Activities from your iPhone also appear on your Mac, so whether it’s tracking a food order or checking a timer, you get updates right on your desktop.
- Spotlight Gets Supercharged
Spotlight isn’t just for searching anymore. With Tahoe 26, you can perform actions directly like starting a note, sending a message, or running quick commands without ever opening an app. It even keeps a clipboard history, so you can go back and grab something you copied earlier.
- Apple Intelligence Arrives
Tahoe 26 brings Apple’s new AI features right into macOS. Imagine writing help that can summarise or rewrite text, live translation in conversations, or tools like Genmoji and Image Playground that let you create fun visuals on the fly. It feels like having a creative assistant built into your Mac.
- Apps Get an Upgrade
A new Games app makes finding and playing games on Mac simpler. For those who tinker with repairs, the new Repair Assistant helps verify and calibrate some fixes at home or with independent technicians. Apple’s built-in apps like Safari, Photos, and Notes also see small but handy improvements for organising and managing your stuff.
- Built for Everyone
Apple continues to push accessibility forward. Features like Magnifier that use your Mac’s camera, better Braille support, and tools to reduce motion sickness while using a Mac on the move make Tahoe 26 more inclusive than ever.
- One Last Update for Intel Macs
It’s worth noting that Tahoe 26 will be the final big update for Intel Macs. From here on, future macOS versions will focus solely on Apple Silicon, which means faster, more efficient features but also a gentle nudge for older Intel Mac users to consider upgrading.
- Compatible Macs
| MacBook Air (Apple Silicon) | 2020 and later |
| MacBook Pro (Apple Silicon) | 2020 and later |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, Intel) | 2019 |
| MacBook Pro |
2020 (13-inch, Intel, 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports) |
| iMac | 2020 and later |
| Mac mini | 2020 and later |
| Mac Studio | 2022 and later |
| Mac Pro | 2019 and later |
- The Future, Unfolded
macOS Tahoe 26 is more than a list of features it’s Apple’s vision of how the Mac should work in harmony with your iPhone, your apps, and even your creativity. Sleeker, smarter, and more connected, it’s a clear step toward the future of personal computing.