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Tahawul Tech
10-06-2025
- Tahawul Tech
macOS Tahoe 26 makes Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent
Introducing a stunning new design, more Continuity experiences with the Phone app and Live Activities, the biggest update to Spotlight ever, and expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple previewed the next major macOS release — macOS Tahoe 26 introduces a beautiful new design, additional Continuity experiences, along with even more features to turbocharge productivity. — which introduces a stunning new design and powerful capabilities that enable users to get even more done. With the new design, iconic elements of macOS will feel more expressive, delightful, and personal while remaining instantly familiar, including the desktop, Dock, in-app navigation, and toolbars. Users can further personalize the experience with an updated Control Center and new color options for folders, app icons, and widgets. Continuity gets even better with the Phone app arriving on Mac, so users can access familiar features from iPhone — including Recents, Contacts, and Voicemails — and new ones like Call Screening1 and Hold Assist.2 And with Live Activities from iPhone, users can stay on top of things happening in real time, like an upcoming flight, right on their Mac. Spotlight gets its biggest update ever, allowing users to now directly execute hundreds of actions — like sending an email or creating a note — and take advantage of all-new browsing experiences to get to content faster. Apple Intelligence expands with powerful new features that elevate the Mac experience further, while protecting privacy at every step. Live Translation helps users easily communicate across languages, translating text and audio. Genmoji and Image Playground offer new options for creativity.3 Shortcuts get even more powerful with intelligent actions and the ability to now tap directly into Apple Intelligence models to automate complex tasks. 'macOS is the heart and soul of the Mac, and with Tahoe, we're building on what users love most. Whether you're a power user or just getting started on Mac, there's something for everyone, with even more features to turbocharge productivity and make working across Mac and iPhone more seamlessly than ever before,' said Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering. 'With its gorgeous new design, amazing Continuity experiences, powerful enhancements to Spotlight, more intelligent shortcuts, and updates to Apple Intelligence, the Mac experience is better than ever.' A Gorgeous New Design The gorgeous new design enhances the Mac experience in new ways, while maintaining the familiarity of macOS. It is crafted with Liquid Glass, a translucent new material that reflects and refracts its surroundings. The Dock, sidebars, and toolbars have been refined, bringing greater focus to a user's content. The menu bar is now completely transparent, making the display feel even larger. There are more ways to customize what controls appear in the menu bar and Control Center, along with how they're laid out. The new design also unlocks more personalization on the Mac. App icons come to life in light or dark appearances, colorful new light and dark tints, as well as an elegant new clear look. Users can also change the colors of folders and add a symbol or emoji to give them a unique identity. And when combined with personalized wallpapers and theme colors, it's easier than ever to make Mac a seamless extension of a user's style. New Continuity Experiences with the Phone App and Live Activities The Phone app arrives on Mac thanks to Continuity, which lets users relay cellular calls from their nearby iPhone. The Phone app on Mac has the familiar features of the Phone app on iPhone — including Recents, Favorites, and Voicemails — and the latest updates like Call Screening and Hold Assist. Call Screening automatically answers calls from unknown numbers and asks the caller for information so a user can decide whether or not to answer. And when a user is stuck on hold, Hold Assist allows them to keep their spot in line while they wait for a live agent, so users can continue working on their Mac. Live Activities from a user's nearby iPhone will now appear in the menu bar on their Mac so they can stay on top of things happening in real time, like an upcoming Uber ride, flight, or live sports score. When clicking on a Live Activity, the app opens in iPhone Mirroring to show more information so users can take action right from their Mac. The Biggest Update Ever to Spotlight Spotlight, the central place to search for things on Mac, makes finding what users are looking for easier than ever, and provides users with all-new ways to take action. During a search, all results — including files, folders, events, apps, messages, and more — are now listed together and ranked intelligently based on relevance to the user. New filtering options rapidly narrow searches to exactly what a user is looking for, like PDFs or Mail messages. Spotlight can also surface results for documents stored on third-party cloud drives. And when a user doesn't know exactly what they're searching for, Spotlight's new browse views make it easy to scan through their apps, files, clipboard history, and more. Users can now take hundreds of actions directly from Spotlight — like sending an email, creating a note, or playing a podcast — without jumping between apps. Users can take actions from both Apple apps and apps built by developers, because any app can provide actions to Spotlight using the App Intents API. Users can also run shortcuts and perform actions from the menu bar in the app they're currently working in, all without lifting their hands off the keyboard. Spotlight learns from users' routines across the system and surfaces personalized actions, such as sending a message to a colleague a user regularly talks to. Additionally, Spotlight introduces quick keys, which are short strings of characters that get users right to the action they're looking for. Brand-New Capabilities Powered by Apple Intelligence Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant intelligence, gets even more capable while protecting users' privacy at every step. Seamless communication across language barriers with Live Translation : In Messages, Live Translation can automatically translate messages, so if a user is making plans with new friends while traveling abroad, their message can be translated as they type and delivered in the recipient's preferred language. And when the user receives a response, each text can be instantly translated. 4 On FaceTime, a user can follow along with translated live captions while still hearing the speaker's voice. And when a user is on a call in the Phone app, their words are translated for the recipient as they speak. 5 This is enabled by Apple-built models that run entirely on device, so conversations stay private. Shortcuts get more intelligent : A whole new class of intelligent actions lets users create shortcuts that are more powerful than ever, including summarizing text with Writing Tools and creating images with Image Playground. And now users will be able to tap directly into Apple Intelligence models, either on-device or with Private Cloud Compute, to generate responses that feed into the rest of their shortcut, maintaining the privacy of information used. For example, a student can build a shortcut that uses Apple Intelligence models to compare an audio transcription of a class lecture to the notes they took, and add any key points they may have missed. Users can also choose to tap into ChatGPT for its broad world knowledge and expertise. Additionally, users can now run shortcuts automatically on macOS, such as at a specific time of day, or when taking a specific action like saving a file to a folder or connecting a display. Updates to Genmoji and Image Playground : macOS Tahoe brings new ways to create Genmoji, giving users the ability to start with existing emoji and descriptions, modify personal attributes like hair length or accessories, and select expressions based on the moment. Users will also have more control of personal attributes and expressions in Image Playground, and can tap into brand-new styles with ChatGPT, like an oil painting style or vector art. For moments when users have a specific idea in mind, they can tap Any Style and describe exactly what they want. Increased productivity with Reminders : Apple Intelligence can review an email, website, note, or other content on Mac to find the most relevant action items. And users can also choose to use Apple Intelligence to automatically categorize Reminders into sections to make them more manageable. New Apple Games App, Game Overlay, and More Titles macOS Tahoe introduces Apple Games, a dedicated app that gives players a home for all their games, making it easier to jump back into favorites, discover new games tailored just for them, and play with friends in whole new ways. With the new Game Overlay, players can conveniently adjust their system settings, chat with friends, or invite them to play, all without having to leave their game. Players can also turn on Low Power Mode, which extends gaming sessions and maximizes playtime on battery. For developers, macOS Tahoe introduces Metal 4, which brings even more advanced graphics and next-generation rendering technologies to games, like MetalFX Frame Interpolation and MetalFX Denoising, for smoother visuals and faster frame rates. Alongside these improvements, developers continue to deliver exciting new games on Mac, including upcoming titles like Crimson Desert and InZOI. Both games leverage powerful software technologies like MetalFX Upscaling to accelerate performance and deliver high-quality visuals, as well as take advantage of the M3 and M4 family of chips with ray tracing for a breathtaking experience. Additional titles on the way include Cyberpunk 2077, Cronos: The New Dawn, Architect: Land of Exiles, Lies of P: Overture, HITMAN World of Assassination, EVE Frontier, Where Winds Meet, and more. Additional features in macOS Tahoe include: Safari , the world's fastest browser, 6 offers a fresh but familiar experience, featuring a rounded tab design that floats in the toolbar, along with a refreshed sidebar with new sections to help users more easily find saved content like iCloud Tabs and Saved. When compared to Chrome, Safari is 50 percent faster at loading frequently visited websites 7 and offers up to four more hours of battery life when streaming video. 8 And for even greater protection from trackers when browsing, Safari now offers advanced fingerprinting protection in all browsing by default. The Messages app brings Backgrounds, Polls, and a redesigned details view that helps users easily navigate what has been shared in a conversation. Plus, it features typing indicators in groups to let participants know exactly who is going to chime in, as well as the ability to add new contacts easily right from the group chat and search with more natural language. Journal comes to Mac, making it easy to capture and write about everyday moments and special events when inspiration strikes. On Mac, it's easy to type long, thoughtful entries and view them on a map. Users can keep multiple journals for various aspects of life, which are all synced across Apple devices. Photos has an updated design that includes beautiful Liquid Glass elements, enhancements for customization, easier workflows, and sidebar consistency with iPadOS. Pinned Collections now come to Mac, so users can access the collections they use most with a click on the sidebar. Users will also find new buttons to quickly access filtering and sorting options in all views, and the ability to customize the size of Collections tiles, so they can view their library just how they like. On FaceTime , the reimagined landing page features beautiful Contact Posters of recent callers, Liquid Glass controls now float in the bottom right and recede to create more space, and a new More button lets users quickly access features like SharePlay and Live Translation. Notes adds the ability to import and export a note into a markdown file, and support for capturing conversations in the Phone app as audio recordings with transcriptions. Accessibility features include Magnifier on Mac , which enables users with low vision to zoom in on their surroundings using Continuity Camera on iPhone or attached USB cameras, apply image filters so items are easier to see or read, and even change perspective when viewing presentations or books from an angle. Additional features include Accessibility Reader , a new systemwide reading mode designed with accessibility in mind; an all-new Braille Access experience that offers a user-friendly interface for those with a connected braille display; and Vehicle Motion Cues , which helps reduce motion sickness in a moving vehicle. With Passwords , users can easily reference changes they make to their accounts, including checking previous versions of passwords they save, along with details on when they were changed. Availability All of these features are available for testing starting today through the Apple Developer Program at and a public beta will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month at The release will be available as a free software update this fall. The Apple Intelligence features detailed require supported devices, which include all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad and Mac models with M1 and later that have Apple Intelligence enabled and Siri and device language set to the same supported language: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, or Chinese (simplified). More languages will be coming by the end of this year: Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (traditional), and Vietnamese. For more information, visit and Features are subject to change. Some features may not be available in all languages or regions, and availability may vary due to local laws and regulations. For more information about availability, visit
Geeky Gadgets
10-06-2025
- Geeky Gadgets
Apple macOS Tahoe 26: The Game-Changing Features You Need to Know (WWDC 2025)
Apple has introduced macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a redesigned interface, enhanced Continuity features, expanded Spotlight capabilities, and advanced Apple Intelligence tools. The update focuses on personalization, productivity, and seamless integration across Apple devices, while maintaining user privacy. One of the most striking features of macOS Tahoe 26 is its 'Liquid Glass' design, a visually dynamic interface that combines translucency, depth, and fluidity. This aesthetic overhaul not only modernizes the operating system but also enhances usability by offering extensive customization options. Users can now personalize app icons, folders, widgets, and wallpapers, allowing for a desktop environment that reflects individual preferences and workflows. Apple macOS Tahoe 26 Key interface elements have been streamlined for improved efficiency. The menu bar now features a transparent design, blending seamlessly with the desktop background, while the Dock has been refined to appear sleeker and more compact. Sidebars and toolbars across native apps have been redesigned to be more intuitive, reducing visual clutter and allowing users to focus on their tasks with greater ease. Strengthened Continuity Across Devices macOS Tahoe 26 builds on Apple's ecosystem integration with enhanced Continuity features, further bridging the gap between Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices. For the first time, the Phone app is available on Mac, allowing users to manage calls, access voicemail, and use features like Call Screening and Hold Assist directly from their desktop. Another notable addition is the integration of Live Activities, a feature previously exclusive to iPhone. Live Activities now appear in the Mac's menu bar, providing real-time updates on events such as sports scores, delivery tracking, or calendar reminders. This functionality allows users to stay informed without interrupting their workflow, enhancing multitasking capabilities. Spotlight: Smarter and More Unified Spotlight, Apple's built-in search tool, receives a significant upgrade in macOS Tahoe 26. A unified search results system prioritizes relevance, making it easier to locate files, apps, and web content. This improvement streamlines the search process, catering to both casual users and professionals who rely on efficient navigation. New features include: Personalized quick keys for faster access to frequently used files and apps. for faster access to frequently used files and apps. Advanced filtering options that allow users to refine search results based on specific criteria. that allow users to refine search results based on specific criteria. Direct task execution, such as sending emails, setting reminders, or creating notes, directly from the Spotlight interface. These enhancements position Spotlight as a more versatile and powerful tool for managing daily workflows. AI-Powered Features Take Center Stage Artificial intelligence plays a central role in macOS Tahoe 26, with Apple Intelligence driving several innovative features. Real-time translation is now integrated into Messages, FaceTime, and the Phone app, allowing seamless communication across languages. The Shortcuts app uses AI to create smarter, automated workflows tailored to user habits. Whether powered by on-device processing or cloud-based models, these workflows simplify repetitive tasks and improve efficiency. Creative tools like Genmoji and Image Playground further showcase the potential of AI in macOS. Genmoji allows users to design custom emojis, while Image Playground provides tools for creating and editing images with ease. These features blend technology with creativity, offering new ways for users to express themselves. Gaming and Graphics: A New Era Gaming on macOS sees significant advancements with the introduction of the Apple Games app, a centralized hub for discovering, managing, and playing games. The app includes features like curated recommendations, game updates, and cloud save synchronization, making it easier for users to access their gaming library. The new Game Overlay feature enhances the gaming experience by providing in-game controls for quick adjustments, such as toggling settings or managing communication tools. These updates are powered by Metal 4, Apple's latest graphics technology. Metal 4 introduces ray tracing, allowing more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games and creative applications. Together, these improvements position macOS as a more competitive platform for gamers and developers. Privacy and Accessibility: Core Principles Apple continues to prioritize privacy and accessibility in macOS Tahoe 26. The updated Safari browser offers faster browsing speeds, improved battery efficiency, and enhanced privacy protections. New password management tools include version history and change tracking, providing users with greater control over their online security. Accessibility features receive a comprehensive update, with tools like: Magnifier , which provides enhanced zoom capabilities for users with visual impairments. , which provides enhanced zoom capabilities for users with visual impairments. Accessibility Reader , designed to simplify web content for easier reading. , designed to simplify web content for easier reading. Braille Access, making sure compatibility with a wider range of braille displays. These updates reflect Apple's commitment to creating technology that is inclusive and accessible to all users. Productivity Apps Get a Boost Several core apps in macOS Tahoe 26 have been redesigned to enhance productivity and collaboration. Messages introduces features like Backgrounds, Polls, and improved group chat navigation, making communication more dynamic. FaceTime gains Contact Posters and Live Translation, further enriching video call experiences. The new Journal app allows users to document personal moments, organize thoughts, and reflect on daily activities. Photos now includes pinned collections and advanced customization options for better organization. Notes adds Markdown support and audio transcription, catering to users who require detailed documentation tools. macOS Tahoe 26: A Comprehensive Update macOS Tahoe 26 represents a significant evolution in Apple's desktop operating system. By combining a visually stunning interface with advanced tools for productivity, creativity, and communication, this update delivers a more personalized and integrated experience. With its focus on privacy, accessibility, and seamless device integration, macOS Tahoe 26 underscores Apple's dedication to innovation and user-centric design. Here are more detailed guides and articles that you may find helpful on Translucent design. Filed Under: Apple, Top News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
Techday NZ
10-06-2025
- Techday NZ
Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features
Apple has previewed macOS Tahoe 26, the next major update to its desktop operating system, bringing a new design, enhanced Continuity features, significant Spotlight updates, and expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities. Design updates The new design introduces the Liquid Glass material, offering translucent effects that reflect and refract the surroundings. Key elements such as the Dock, sidebars, and toolbars have been refined to focus on user content, and the menu bar is now completely transparent to maximise display space. Customisation options have been expanded, allowing users to arrange controls in the menu bar and Control Centre, and apply different colours or emojis to folders and app icons. New light and dark appearances for app icons, as well as updated wallpapers and theme colours, are also included. Continuity improvements macOS Tahoe introduces the Phone app to the Mac via Continuity, allowing users to relay cellular calls from their iPhone, access Recents, Favourites, and Voicemails, and use features such as Call Screening and Hold Assist. Call Screening answers calls from unknown numbers and gathers information for the user, while Hold Assist enables users to keep their place in a queue and continue working. Live Activities from iPhone are now integrated into the Mac menu bar, displaying real-time events such as flights, rides, or sports scores. Clicking a Live Activity opens iPhone Mirroring for further details and interaction. Spotlight enhancements Spotlight receives an update with the ability to execute hundreds of actions, such as sending emails or creating notes, directly from the search interface. Search results are grouped and prioritised by relevance, with new filtering and browsing options for faster content discovery, and improved support for documents in third-party cloud drives. Spotlight now supports actions from both Apple and third-party apps via the App Intents API. Users can also run shortcuts and perform personalised actions based on routines, as well as use quick keys for rapid commands. Apple Intelligence features Apple Intelligence expands with features focused on productivity, communication, and creativity. Live Translation provides text and audio translation in real time across Messages, FaceTime, and phone calls, using on-device models to maintain privacy. Shortcuts can now leverage Apple Intelligence models for tasks such as text summarisation and automatic image creation. Shortcuts can run at designated times or upon specific actions. Users may also access ChatGPT for broader world knowledge within shortcuts. Genmoji and Image Playground receive updates allowing users to customise emoji attributes and apply various artistic styles, including those powered by ChatGPT. Reminders can now be automatically categorised and action items identified through Apple Intelligence. Gaming and developer tools The release introduces the Apple Games app, centralising games, recommendations, and social features. Game Overlay provides fast access to system settings and social actions during gameplay. The new Metal 4 framework offers advanced graphics and rendering technologies for developers. Upcoming games for Mac include titles such as Crimson Desert, InZOI, Cyberpunk 2077, and several others, utilising features like MetalFX Upscaling and support for Apple's M3 and M4 chips with ray tracing. Additional features Other updates in macOS Tahoe include refreshed Safari design and faster performance, new features in Messages such as Backgrounds, Polls, and improved group chat navigation, as well as the launch of the Journal app for Mac. Photos receives a design update with personalisation improvements, FaceTime introduces a redesigned landing page and floating controls, and Notes gains markdown compatibility and support for audio transcription from Phone app calls. Accessibility developments include Magnifier support, Accessibility Reader, enhanced Braille Access, and Vehicle Motion Cues to help reduce motion sickness. The Passwords app tracks changes and version history for users' credentials. "macOS is the heart and soul of the Mac, and with Tahoe, we're building on what users love most. Whether you're a power user or just getting started on Mac, there's something for everyone, with even more features to turbocharge productivity and make working across Mac and iPhone more seamlessly than ever before," said Craig Federighi, Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering. "With its gorgeous new design, amazing Continuity experiences, powerful enhancements to Spotlight, more intelligent shortcuts, and updates to Apple Intelligence, the Mac experience is better than ever."
GSM Arena
09-06-2025
- GSM Arena
macOS Tahoe 26 brings overhauled Spotlight, Shortcuts and Live Activities
While its name might sound like a full-sized American SUV, macOS Tahoe 26 is actually named after Lake Tahoe, which sits right at the edge between California and Nevada. The update brings the new Liquid Glass design language we saw across the rest of Apple's new software portfolio. Some key features introduced with iOS 26, like Call Screening, Hold Assist, and Live Translation, are coming to macOS. Liquid Glass brings added depth, a transparent menu bar and Control Center as the most notable visual changes. Apple expanded the Control Center toggles and also added theme colors so you can make your desktop more unified. You can also select new folder colors and add emojis to them. Apple is bringing the Phone app to Macs, though it requires an active iPhone to work. You can take and receive calls and access your favorite contacts. Live Activities will now reside in the menu bar so you can check on food orders or ride-hailing requests, though like the Phone app, this feature works via Continuity from an iPhone. Spotlight gets one of its biggest updates ever. Users can now complete any tasks like sending emails, creating notes or launching Shortcuts all without opening any other apps. You can even use Spotlight to perform actions that are available inside its menu bar. Spotlight results are now listed and ranked based on relevance to the user. Shortcuts are also getting overhauled and can now be executed at predetermined times or from specific actions. Safari gets a visual overhaul in line with the new Liquid Glass design alongside improvements to loading speeds and battery life. Apple's Journal app is now available on Mac. The new Apple Games app is also here and brings a game overlay with controls for sound, brightness, paired controller and battery level. Apple is also bringing Metal 4 with Frame MetalFX, Frame Interpolation, and MetalFX Denoising. Users will also see a growing catalogue of games with more big titles coming soon. macOS Tahoe 26 is available in developer beta today. The public beta is coming next month, while the official release will drop this fall. Compatible with all of Apple Silicon Macs and Intel models with the T2 security chip (MacBook Pro, Air from 2018 onwards).
CNET
09-06-2025
- CNET
Apple Is Finally Bringing the Phone App to Mac. Here's What That Means for You
For the first time ever, you'll be able to make and take phone calls directly on your Mac computer. No iPhone pickup required. During its WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple announced that the Phone app is officially coming to Mac as part of a broader push to deepen Continuity between its devices. The new desktop version of the Phone app will debut alongside iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe later this year, giving Mac users full access to calling features previously limited to the iPhone. With the new Phone app for Mac, users will be able to make and receive calls, access their iPhone contacts and even take advantage of new iOS 26 features, including Hold Assist (which waits on hold for you) and Live Translations (which provides real-time subtitles during a conversation). Read also: iPhone's Phone App Is Getting a Major Upgrade, Including a Smarter Way to Wait on Hold Incoming calls will appear right on your Mac screen, complete with full-size contact photos, so you'll know exactly who's reaching out. This addition is part of Apple's larger goal to make the boundaries between devices feel invisible. The Phone app on Mac strengthens the Continuity experience, which already lets users hand off emails, messages and browsing between Apple devices. Now, the phone in your pocket becomes accessible on your desktop. And the integration doesn't stop there. Apple is also adding support for Live Activities on Mac. If you start something like a food delivery or ride-share on your iPhone, you'll now be able to track it from your Mac's menu bar, too. Click to expand, and your entire iPhone screen can be mirrored and controlled from the desktop. Altogether, these updates underscore Apple's ambition to unify its ecosystem even further and make the Mac a more powerful companion to the iPhone than ever before.
