New Liquid Glass interface adds translucency and customization to core macOS elements.
Phone app arrives on Mac with Call Screening, Hold Assist, and synced iPhone call data.
Spotlight and Shortcuts now leverage Apple Intelligence for smarter actions and automation.
Along with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and tvOS 26, Apple announced macOS Tahoe 26, the most recent iteration of its desktop operating system. Like iOS 26, Apple has made major redesigns and added new features to improve the user experience and productivity. The new macOS Tahoe 26 features a Liquid Glass design, which gives core interface elements like the desktop, Dock, sidebars, and toolbars a translucent, refined appearance.
Users will be able to personalise their experience. They can personalise their Macs with new options for folder and app icon colours, symbols, and emojis, as well as customisable Control Centre layouts.
The company has also improved the continuity between Mac and iPhone with the release of the Phone app for Mac. It will provide users with call history, contacts, and voicemails, as well as new features such as Call Screening, which automatically answers calls from unknown numbers, and Hold Assist, which keeps users connected while on hold. Additionally, Live Activities from iPhone now appear in the Mac’s menu bar, allowing for real-time tracking of events such as flights and rides.
Apple has also made major modifications to Spotlight, combining search results across files, apps, messages, and more while allowing users to perform tasks such as sending emails or creating notes directly from the search interface.
Speaking of AI features, the company has announced Live Translation, which automatically translates messages, FaceTime captions, and phone calls on-device to protect privacy. The Shortcuts app now has more powerful automation tools, including integration with Apple’s AI models and ChatGPT. Genmoji and Image Playground, for example, now have new customisation options and artistic styles available.
The company unveiled a brand-new Apple Games app that streamlines Mac gaming and provides new multiplayer capabilities and simpler access to favourite games. Additionally, the update supports Metal 4 graphics technology, which enhances game performance and visuals.
The company has also introduced a redesigned Safari with floating tabs and promised enhanced privacy, updates to Messages featuring typing indicators, and group polls. The Journal app is also here. Accessibility enhancements such as the new Magnifier tool and systemwide reading mode aim to support users with different needs will also be there.
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