Apple previews macOS Tahoe 26 with a new design, Continuity enhancements, and productivity features, aiming to make Mac and iPhone use seamless.
The new design of macOS Tahoe 26 includes Liquid Glass material, transparent menu bar, personalized app icons, and customizable Control Center.
Continuity features like Phone app integration and Live Activities from iPhone offer improved communication and real-time updates on Mac.
Spotlight receives significant upgrades, enabling direct actions, enhanced browsing experiences, and personalized suggestions based on user routines.
Apple Intelligence expands with Live Translation, intelligent Shortcuts, Genmoji, and Image Playground features, prioritizing privacy in delivering capabilities.
Additional features include the Apple Games app, Safari enhancements, Messages improvements, Journal app, Photos redesign, and accessibility upgrades.
macOS Tahoe 26 also introduces advanced gaming technologies for developers and upcoming game titles like Crimson Desert and Cyberpunk 2077.
Development features like Apple Intelligence require supported devices and languages, with availability for testing through the Apple Developer Program.
Public beta testing will be available next month, and the macOS Tahoe 26 release will be a free software update in the fall.
The new software design aims to enhance the expressiveness and personalization of apps and system experiences across Apple devices.