Apple recently unveiled macOS Tahoe 26 at WWDC 2025, showcasing an impressive visual redesign alongside enhanced Apple Intelligence features and improved Continuity capabilities that seamlessly connect Mac and iPhone workflows. The update boasts what Apple describes as a “gorgeous new design” featuring Liquid Glass, a translucent material that reflects the surrounding environment. The Dock, sidebars, and toolbars have been streamlined to emphasize content, while a fully transparent menu bar creates an illusion of a larger display.
Users will enjoy extensive personalization options, including vibrant app icon tints, customizable folder colors with emoji, and upgraded Control Center layouts. Significant improvements have been made to Continuity, with the Phone app debuting on Mac. This app brings many familiar iPhone functionalities, including Recents, Contacts, and Voicemails.
New features such as Call Screening help identify unknown callers, while Hold Assist allows users to stay in phone queues without interrupting their work on a Mac. Live Activities from the iPhone will now appear in the Mac menu bar, providing real-time updates for flights, ride-sharing, and sports scores. Users can click on these activities to open iPhone Mirroring for additional details and actions.
The Spotlight feature has received its most comprehensive update to date, now intelligently ranking all search results and enabling filtering by specific file types. Users can perform a variety of actions directly from Spotlight, such as sending emails or creating notes, without switching apps. The feature adapts to user habits, offering personalized shortcuts for frequently used tasks.
Apple Intelligence has expanded to include Live Translation across Messages, FaceTime, and phone calls, translating conversations in real-time while preserving user privacy. Other enhancements include the Genmoji and Image Playground features, which allow customization of emojis and access to various creative styles. The new Apple Games app provides centralized gaming experiences with tailored recommendations and social features.
Additional updates enhance Safari’s performance, introduce the Journal app for Mac, improve Messages with new backgrounds, and offer significant accessibility improvements. macOS Tahoe 26 is now available for developer beta, with a public beta set for next month and a general release anticipated for fall 2025.
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