macOS 26 "Tahoe": What's New in Apple's Latest Mac Update

At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed macOS 26, called "Tahoe", a major update packed with design changes, smart features, and tighter integration with the Apple ecosystem.

Apple's Latest Mac Update

✨ A Fresh Look: Liquid Glass

macOS Tahoe debuts a new visual style called Liquid Glass. It brings more depth and motion to the interface, with soft transparency, rounded corners, and a sleeker, more modern feel that better matches iOS and iPadOS.

📞 The Phone App Comes to Mac

For the first time, Mac users get a built-in Phone app. Now you can make and receive calls directly from your Mac, with support for live translations and call management features—perfect for people who switch between devices often.

🔍 Smarter Spotlight

Spotlight search is now faster and more helpful. It can launch apps, complete tasks, and show richer, more personalized results. This update turns Spotlight into more of a quick command tool than just a search bar.

🎮 New Gaming Features

Apple introduced a new Games app for macOS, making it easier to manage and launch your games. There’s also a Game Overlay that lets you tweak settings while you play—Apple is clearly investing more in gaming on Mac.

🤖 Built-In AI: Apple Intelligence

Tahoe includes the first wave of Apple Intelligence tools: live message translations, improved app suggestions, and smarter Siri responses. Developers also get access to new AI tools for building features into their own apps.

✅ Supported Devices & Release Date

macOS 26 supports all Apple Silicon Macs and some Intel models. A public beta is expected soon, with the full release coming in fall 2025.