New Delhi: Apple has announced macOS 26, called Tahoe, at its annual WWDC 2025. The latest macOS version introduces a new Solarium design and advances the version number to macOS26, aligning it with the following year. There are also plenty of new features, including Continuity and Apple Intelligence improvements. Here’s everything users need to know about the latest version of macOS 26 Tahoe.
Liquid Glass Design and Rounded Corners
Besides the change in numbering, macOS 26 brings a translucent liquid glass design. Elements like the Menu Bar and Control Center are completely translucent. Users can also choose between dark or light icons or give them a tint. macOS 26 lets you change the folder icons or add a symbol or emoji for a unique look.
Everything from the dock and sidebar to the toolbars is entirely transparent. Given the vast number of combinations, users can easily personalize their Mac. Users can even customize the Controls in the menu bar and control center to make their Mac truly their own.
New Apple Intelligence Features
Apple Intelligence is once again at the forefront of innovation, or so users were hoping. With tools like Live Translation, users can translate messages and voice calls in real time. There’s also a redesigned Shortcuts app with Writing Tools and Playground. Additionally, users can generate personalised Genmojis or create new styles with ChatGPT, such as oil painting styles. Apple Intelligence can also review websites, notes, and other content on a Mac to prioritize essential reminders.
Spotlight Search
Apple macOS 26 brings overhauled Spotlight Search that makes it smarter. Users can find files, folders, events, apps, and messages all within this new search. There are also filtering options to find PDFs or Mail. Users get quick Keys that let them see anything they want, such as an email or save a podcast, directly from Spotlight Search. The newly redesigned Spotlight reminds users of the popular Paycast app. It offers nearly all the features of the new Spotlight, plus more, in the free version, along with many useful add-ons for premium users.
Continuity with Live Activities and Phone Applications
Apple is tapping into the ecosystem play with new Continuity features. Users can now make or reject incoming calls on their iPhones using the Mac. Additionally, new features like Call Screening and Home Assist will also be available. Users can also keep track of food deliveries and Uber rides with live updates. These live activities will function similarly to their iPhone counterparts.
New Games App and Game Overlay
The new Apple Games app in macOS Tahoe lets users track their games and jump back into them. Users can compete with their friends via the leaderboard and even invite them to play. Thanks to the new game Overlay, users can do all of these things without even leaving the game. For casual games, users can enable Low Power Mode to extend their playtime. Games like Crimson Desert and inZOI are also coming to macOS later this year.
