Macos Tahoe 26, the next major MACOS update, was previewed by Apple in the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2025. Cupertino-based tech veteran started the company’s new design language, dubbed liquid glass for Macos 26. The new design also updates icography, sidebars, toolbar and other aspects. In addition, the new update is also adding more continuity features including phone apps and live activity. A major focus has been focused on the spotlight, which now supports hundreds of new tasks.
Macos Taho 26 Compatibility
According Apple, Macos 26, also known as Taho, will be introduced as a free over-day-air (OTA) software update for MacBook Air and Pro later this year, including Apple Silicon (2020 and Neur), MacBook Pro 2019 and 2020, IMAC (2020 and new), Mac Mini (2020 and Newor), McMac Mini (2020 and new), New), neur) and new). Meanwhile, Macos Tahoe 26 Developer Beta is now available for Sangat Mac equipment.
Macos 26 liquid glass design
Is apple Add Its new design language for all its operating systems. Liquid glass is called a translucent new material that behaves like glass in the real world. The toolbar and sidebar will be covered in this new design and whatever the show will be reflected on the screen. The menu bar is now completely transparent, and the users will find more ways to customize it. Liquid glass UI will be applied to both light and deep mode. The color of folders can still be changed, and users can add a symbol or emoji for more privatization.
MacoS 26 Liquid Glass UI
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New continuity features with Macos 26
Tech giants are expanding the continuity of McOS with two new experiences. The phone app will be added to Macos Taho and users will be allowed to relay cellular calls from their nearby iPhones. The users will be able to check the recipes, favorite and sound mail directly on their Mac device, as well as use new call screening and hold assist features.
Macos 26 phone app
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Live activities are also being added to Macos through continuity. When a user holds an iPhone nearby, live activities from their phone will appear in the menu bar on their Mac. Additionally, the users will also be able to click on a live activity, and the iPhone Mirror will allow them to take action directly from their Mac device.
Spotlight Macos 26 Gets Major Upgrade
The company’s in-built search feature spotlight for Macos is also getting a major upgrade. While users can use some first-sided apps through search facility MacoS 26They will be able to reach all the apps and their iPhone apps (through the iPhone Mirroring). Additionally, files, folders, events, apps, messages, etc. will be listed simultaneously to make the appearance more organized. But WWDC 2025, Apple said that these items will also be ranked Wisely depending on the relevance to the user.
The feature is also getting new filtering options, and the third-party can display the documents stored on the cloud drive. Additionally, a new browse scene has been added that will allow users to scroll through their device content.
In addition to adding more goods to the spotlight, its functionality has also been improved. Apple says that users can take action, such as sending emails, making a note, or playing music or podcast, within the interface. Spotlight will also allow users to run shortcuts and take action in the app from menu bar that they are currently working. In addition, with Mcos Taho, it will come with a quick key, which are small wires of users that let users quickly find their desired action.
Macos 26 Spotlight features
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New Apple Intelligence features in Macos
Like iOS 16, new Macos also get many new apple intelligence features. The biggest introduction is live translation, which is integrated with message apps, facetime and phone apps, real -time text (in messages and facetime), and to offer translation of conversations in audio (in phone apps).
Shortcuts are also getting AI capabilities, and users can now automate more functions using on-device and private cloud compute-based AI models. It is also integrating Chatgpt, allowing users to respond to chatbott that feeds into their shortcuts. Shortcuts on Macos can now run automatically based on time or file activities.
Additionally, users can avail Apple Intelligence on MAC to review materials such as emails, websites and notes to find relevant action items for reminder. With AI, the reminder can be automatically classified into squares to make it easier to scan.
New Apple Games App
Macos Tahoe 26 Apple Games, will also introduce a new app, which serves as a central hub for all games on the Mac device. Users can not only find their games and quick them, they can also find new games that are relevant to them. A new game overlay feature will allow users to take additional action such as adjusting the system settings, chatting with a friend, or inviting them to play the game to leave the game.
The app also has a low power mode that optimizes gaming experience to maximize platte on the battery. Some of the upcoming titles can find users on Apple Games, including Crimson Desert, Inzoi, Cyberpank 2077, Chronos: The New Don, Architect: Land of Exhibitions, Lies of P: Overcher, Hitman World of Ass, and more.