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macOS Tahoe 26 expands Apple's Journal app to Mac, making it a versatile, cross-platform tool that enhances note-taking, idea capture, and daily journaling across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with improved features and synchronization, transforming its utility for users.
Apple announced that iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS 26, and visionOS 26 will be released on September 15, featuring a new Liquid Glass design language and updated version numbering aligned with release years. Compatibility varies by device, with the latest models and select older devices able to upgrade. The release coincides with the launch of the new iPhone 17 lineup and other hardware, while tvOS 26's release date is still pending.
macOS 26 Tahoe introduces a major update with a new Liquid Design language, enhanced Spotlight search capabilities, a new Phone app for calls, Live Activities on Mac, AI-powered Shortcuts, and a dedicated Games app, marking a significant shift in Apple's desktop OS with a focus on uniformity, usability, and gaming.
There are rumors that Apple is developing a budget-friendly 12.9-inch MacBook, potentially priced between $600 and $700, using A-series mobile chips instead of M-series silicon, to fill a gap in its product lineup and appeal to consumers seeking affordable laptops. This device would likely feature basic specifications and serve users who primarily need a device for browsing, messaging, and light tasks, aligning with the trend of phones being the main computing device for many households.
Apple has released public betas for macOS 26 and iPadOS 26, introducing significant updates such as a redesigned Launchpad, enhanced multitasking on iPad with resizable windows, and improvements to Apple Intelligence features. Users are advised to back up their data before testing these beta versions, which offer new features but may also contain bugs.
macOS 26 beta 3 introduces a new 'Tahoe Day' aerial screen saver featuring Lake Tahoe, which becomes the default wallpaper, along with bug fixes and improvements. The update is available for developers, with public betas expected soon.
Apple announced MacOS 26 'Tahoe' with major updates including a new Phone app for Mac, a visual overhaul with Liquid Glass design, smarter Spotlight and Shortcuts, enhanced AI features, and a dedicated Games app, with compatibility limited to Macs with M1 processors or later.
Apple has introduced an open-source containerization framework called Container, optimized for Apple Silicon Macs and integrated into MacOS 26, enabling lightweight, secure Linux containers with native performance, primarily aimed at developers working on Linux projects. The framework uses lightweight VMs based on Kata Containers, with improvements expected in network handling in future MacOS updates.
Apple has released updated design resources for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, including templates and UI assets to assist designers and developers in creating accurate app designs, reflecting the new Liquid Glass visual overhaul. These resources are available on the Apple Design Resources website and include libraries for Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, covering various UI components and system elements.
At WWDC 2025, Apple unveiled Liquid Glass, a new design system across all platforms, along with major updates to MacOS 26, Spotlight, iPad multitasking, and other software features, while continuing to develop AI and Siri, emphasizing making technology work seamlessly for users.
Apple announced that macOS Tahoe will be the final update for Intel-based Macs, which will no longer receive major updates beyond security patches as Apple shifts focus to Apple silicon devices, starting with the M1 Macs launched in 2020.
Apple's Journal app is finally coming to Mac and iPad with macOS 26 and iPadOS 26, offering features like handwriting, multiple journals, and location-based entries, after being exclusive to iPhone since its release with iOS 17.2.
Apple announced at WWDC 2025 that it will rename its operating systems to include the year, such as iOS 26 and macOS 26, to improve clarity and consistency across platforms, alongside a major design overhaul featuring a transparent 'Liquid Glass' interface.
Apple is rebranding its operating systems with a new numbering system, now all bearing the number 26 to signify the year 2026, and has removed placeholder names like macOS 16 from developer betas ahead of WWDC 2025, with iOS 26 and macOS 26 set to introduce new features and support changes.
Apple's WWDC 2025 event is expected to showcase major updates including iOS 26 with a new design based on visionOS, deeper iPadOS and macOS integration, a gaming-focused macOS, potential enhancements for Apple Watch, tvOS redesign, and possible teasers for the iPhone 17 Air, amidst ongoing AI development efforts.