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The macOS Tahoe Beta 2 introduces several updates including a restored Finder icon, a new menu bar background option, AirPods beta firmware support, and other system enhancements like Recovery Assistant and app independence from Rosetta 2, with a public release expected in September.
Apple faced significant backlash over the redesign of the Finder icon in macOS 26 Tahoe, which was part of the new Liquid Glass visual update. Due to strong user reactions, Apple quietly reverted the icon to its original design without formal announcement, demonstrating the company's responsiveness to user sentiment and emphasizing the importance of familiarity and emotional connection in branding.
Apple initially changed the Finder icon in macOS Tahoe 26's first developer beta, flipping its colors, but has reversed this change in the second beta, restoring the original look. The update also includes improvements like a background option for the menu bar and better legibility features in iOS 26.
Apple has reverted the Finder icon in macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 to its traditional color balance after criticism of the previous version, restoring the familiar look while maintaining some outline effects.