Apple has officially introduced macOS Tahoe 26, the new generation of the operating system for Mac, arriving this fall with a deep aesthetic overhaul and numerous AI-driven features. The new macOS modernizes the visual experience while enhancing integration among Apple devices and streamlining daily productivity and automation.
Liquid Glass: A New Design Era for Mac
The first impression of macOS Tahoe 26 is its “Liquid Glass” aesthetic, which adds transparency, reflections, and a translucent look never before seen in macOS. The Dock, sidebars, and windows have been redesigned to give more prominence to content, while the transparent menu bar maximizes workspace. Users will be able to customize folders, icons, and widgets by choosing colors and symbols to adapt their Mac to their personal style.
More Integration with iPhone and iPad
Apple enhances the “ecosystem” experience by bringing new features to the Mac, such as the Phone app, which allows users to answer and manage calls directly from their computer, as well as receive Live Activities from the iPhone on the desktop. Synchronization between devices is more seamless than ever, including Messages, Photos, Reminders, and more.
Spotlight: A More Powerful and Proactive Search
Spotlight, the integrated search tool in macOS, becomes smarter: it not only finds files and apps but also allows users to perform actions like sending emails, creating notes, or managing events. It now filters results more accurately and presents the most relevant documents and applications according to usage habits. Moreover, Spotlight integrates with third-party cloud services.
Apple Intelligence, Apple’s Personal and Private AI
macOS Tahoe 26 introduces a new generation of artificial intelligence tools under the brand Apple Intelligence. The system translates messages and calls in real-time, summarizes texts, generates custom images, and allows the creation of much more sophisticated Shortcuts, with automatic actions based on user context. All core AI runs on the device itself or in Apple’s private cloud, reinforcing privacy.
Productivity and Leisure: Updates in Apps and Games
The new system features a dedicated Apple Games app to centralize games, organize tournaments, and chat without interrupting gameplay. The Metal 4 graphics engine adds cutting-edge technologies for AAA games, such as ray tracing and upscaling, leveraging the power of Apple Silicon chips.
In terms of productivity, notable enhancements include Reminders, which now automatically detects important tasks in emails and notes; the ability to export notes in Markdown; and a revamped Photos app with better collection management and customization.
Accessibility and Privacy: Taken to the Next Level
Apple has not overlooked accessibility: macOS Tahoe introduces a new magnifier mode that uses the iPhone camera, an accessible reading mode for the entire system, and improved Braille support. In terms of security, Safari establishes itself as the fastest and most private browser, with fingerprinting protection by default, alongside battery improvements for laptops.
Availability and Requirements
macOS Tahoe 26 will be available this fall as a free update for all Macs with M1 chips or later. The new Apple Intelligence features will be accessible on the latest models, and language compatibility will be expanded in the coming months.
macOS Tahoe 26 marks the most significant leap in design and intelligence for the Mac in the past decade, bringing Apple’s computer closer to a complete, customizable, and secure experience within the Apple ecosystem.