At WWDC 2025, Apple officially introduced macOS 26 Tahoe, the latest version of its desktop OS. With a bold new design, smarter automation tools, and deeper integration across devices, macOS 26 sets a new standard for how we work and play on the Mac.
📅 macOS 26 Release Date
Apple announced macOS 26 Tahoe on June 10, 2025, at WWDC. The developer beta is already available, while the public beta is expected to roll out in mid-July 2025. Based on previous cycles, the final version of macOS 26 should arrive in September or October, alongside new Mac hardware.
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1. A Fresh Look with Liquid Glass
macOS 26 Tahoe debuts a beautiful Liquid Glass design — translucent, layered, and dynamic. The Dock, sidebars, and toolbars have been redesigned to better emphasize your content, while the menu bar is now fully transparent, creating an immersive, airy feel throughout the system.
Even better, Apple now allows users to customize system folders with unique colors and visual stamps — a smart way to personalize your workflow and organize projects with style.
2.🔄 Seamless Continuity Across Devices
macOS 26 Tahoe enhances Continuity, Apple’s cross-device experience, with two major new features:
📲 Live Activities on Mac
Now, actions on your iPhone — such as booking a ride, tracking a flight, or ordering food — automatically appear in your Mac’s menu bar. A simple click opens a mirrored iPhone window, letting you interact with the app without leaving your Mac.
📞 Phone App Comes to macOS
The iPhone Phone App arrives on Mac for the first time, bringing:
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Recent Calls, Voicemails, Favorites, and Caller ID
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Call Screening – Auto answers unknown calls and gathers info
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Hold Assist, Live Voicemail, Call Recording, and Contact Posters
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Full keypad access and SharePlay support
These features make macOS 26 Tahoe more connected and efficient for everyday communication and productivity.
3.🔍 Spotlight Gets Its Biggest Upgrade in macOS 26 Tahoe
One of the most powerful updates in macOS 26 Tahoe is the massive overhaul of Spotlight, turning it into a true intelligent command center for your Mac.
No longer just a search tool, Spotlight now allows users to execute hundreds of system actions — like sending emails, creating notes, playing podcasts, or setting reminders — all without leaving the current app or opening a new one. It’s fast, seamless, and deeply integrated. ⚙️
Let’s break down what’s new:
💡 System-Wide Intelligent Control
Spotlight now acts like a smart command hub — you can directly perform actions such as: send an email, create a new note, play a specific podcast episode, open apps or settings
—all without switching apps or digging through folders.
🗣️ Natural Language & Smart Phrases
You can now use simple phrases or abbreviations to trigger specific tasks.
For example:
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Type
"sm+John+On my way!"to instantly send a message to John -
Use
"ar+Finish blog post"to create a new reminder
Spotlight understands your intent — just type like you speak.
🔌 Deep Third-Party App Integration
Spotlight is now compatible with select third-party apps, allowing direct access to their features.
You can, for instance: Remove an image background directly using an integrated editing tool
📋 Clipboard History with Context Awareness
Spotlight now remembers what you've copied — including text, links, and images — from the past few days.
Using context-aware technology, it surfaces the most relevant item based on what you're currently working on.
No more digging through your notes or folders — just open Spotlight and paste.
🎯 Personalized Suggestions Based on Your Habits
macOS 26 brings machine learning into the mix.
Spotlight now studies your usage patterns to intelligently recommend:
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Frequent contacts
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Recently used files
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Common workflows or actions you take regularly
This makes it easier to jump back into tasks with minimal input.
4.⚡ Shortcuts Get a Smart Upgrade
The Shortcuts app now fully integrates with Apple Intelligence, transforming how users automate daily tasks.
🧠 Intelligent Actions & Apple Intelligence Integration
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AI-Powered Actions: Shortcuts can now directly tap into Apple Intelligence—handling tasks such as text summarization, rewriting, tone adjustments, and image creation with the Image Playground. You can even choose whether to process locally (on-device), in private cloud, or via ChatGPT 🔁
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Writing Tools: Enhance, proofread, or rephrase text using LLMs—ideal for refining emails, notes, or articles
- Cross-Device Consistency: Unified Ecosystem Integration: Your Shortcuts, along with their AI-driven actions, can run seamlessly across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, syncing via iCloud.
5.🎮 Game APP
Apple is finally giving Mac gaming the spotlight it deserves. The new Apple Games app on macOS 26 introduces:
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A unified platform to launch, manage, and discover games — similar to Steam
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A Game Overlay with real-time FPS, recording tools, display settings, and chat — all without leaving your game
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Support for Metal 4 and MetalFX, with improved rendering and frame interpolation
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Seamless cross-device syncing with iPhone and iPad
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Personalized recommendations based on your gameplay history
For gamers and developers alike, macOS 26 Tahoe builds a solid foundation for the Mac gaming ecosystem. 🕹️
💻 macOS 26 Compatible Devices
According to Apple, macOS 26 Tahoe supports the following Macs:
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iMac (2019 and later)
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iMac Pro (2017)
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MacBook Air (2020 and later)
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MacBook Pro (2018 and later)
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Mac mini (2018 and later)
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Mac Studio (all models)
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Mac Pro (2019 and later)
Tip: Devices with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) will benefit the most from features like AI integration and Live Activities.
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✅ Conclusion
With macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple delivers a rich update that blends aesthetic refinement with powerful productivity tools. Whether you're a creative pro, a developer, or a multitasker juggling across devices, this new macOS feels faster, smarter, and more personal than ever. 💼✨
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