Apple's next macOS release will be named macOS 26 Tahoe, signaling the first redesign since Big Sur in 2020.Future macOS version numbers will align with the calendar year, jumping from macOS 16 to macOS 26 for the upcoming update.Starting from OS X Mavericks in 2013, Apple has used California-themed codenames for macOS updates, with macOS Tahoe being the latest choice.macOS 26 Tahoe is expected to feature a visionOS-inspired visual overhaul, integrating new UI motifs across various Apple operating systems.