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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
macOS 26 Tahoe: Everything we know so far
Get ready to meet the newest edition of macOS, because I expect it's about to be unveiled. I say that because I've been covering Macs for decades, and Apple reliably introduces us to the next iteration of its operating systems at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. With WWDC 2025 kicking off June 9, I'm confident we're about to meet the sequel to macOS Sequoia. Of course, we won't know for sure what this year's edition of macOS will be called or what features it will offer until we get it straight from Apple. But in the meantime we've seen some compelling reports and rumors about what the next version of macOS will be called and how it will work. For starters, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will reveal macOS Tahoe as the name of this year's Mac operating system. Gurman has also reported that Apple is planning to start branding its operating systems by the year in which they're launched, so what was iOS 19 will potentially be iOS 26 — and macOS Tahoe might also be thought of as macOS 26. Whatever it ends up being called, here's everything we know so far about macOS Tahoe. We won't know for sure when the next version of macOS is coming until Apple tells us at WWDC 2025, but since I've been doing this for awhile I feel pretty confident I can make an educated guess. For the last few years Apple has consistently announced a new version of macOS at WWDC in June, then shipped a developer beta the same month followed by a public beta in July. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. So if you're willing to try the beta version and risk the accompanying bugs and crashes, you might be able to get your hands on macOS Tahoe this summer. If not, I expect we'll have to wait until September 2025 for the full release of macOS Tahoe. Every year Apple releases a new version of macOS, and every year a few more Macs fall off the list of supported devices as time marches on. Personally I've been a little amazed that macOS Sequoia supported Macs made as far back as 2018, when they were still shipping with Intel chips inside instead of Apple silicon. But that looks likely to change, as we've heard reports that macOS Tahoe will no longer support Intel-based Macs. Now we won't know for sure until Apple tells us at WWDC 2025, but right now Apple Insider is reporting that the list of macOS 26 supported devices does not include the following Macs: 2017 iMac Pro, 2018 Mac mini, all 2018 MacBook Pro models and all Intel-based 2020 MacBook Air models. If that proves true, I predict these Macs will support macOS Tahoe: Here's where I'm really making educated guesses, because the feature set of macOS changes significantly nearly every year in response to Apple's priorities. New Apple Intelligence features: This year, for example, I expect new Apple Intelligence features to be a cornerstone of macOS Tahoe. After making a big show of launching "AI" at WWDC last year, Apple has delayed or slowed the rollout of its key features, so WWDC 2025 is make-or-break for Apple Intelligence on iPhones, iPads and Macs. Apple AI models open up to developers: Plus, I've read reports from Gurman that macOS Tahoe will open up Apple's AI models to third-party developers so they can build Mac apps which integrate Apple Intelligence more effectively and use Apple's AI models to power their own AI features. So even if Apple Intelligence on macOS doesn't blow us away in the next year or two, we may soon see more impressive AI apps hitting the Mac App Store. New gaming app: I've seen credible reports that Apple will be launching a new gaming app across its various devices that will sort of function like a revamped Game Center, serving as a one-stop shop for launching games, tracking friends and time played, achievements and more. The macOS version will almost certainly promote Apple Arcade and the games in the Games section of Apple's Mac App Store, but I bet it will also be capable of tracking games downloaded through platforms like Steam. New visual design: Many reports have surfaced that Apple plans to roll out a macOS visual redesign with Tahoe, and I find that pretty easy to believe. We usually get at least a small visual makeover with every new version of macOS, and reports are that macOS Tahoe is getting a larger-than-usual visual makeover that will make it look very similar to the VisionOS-inspired 'Solarium' UI makeover coming in iOS 19. Those are the most credible rumored new features I've heard of so far, but I'll keep my ear to the ground and update this post as soon as we learn anything else about macOS Tahoe.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Apple tipped to reveal 'macOS Tahoe' at WWDC next week — what we know
Apple is expected to switch the naming convention of its various product operating systems this year to have them reflect the year of release. However, macOS will surely still retain a moniker inspired by a Californian location and this year's release is believed to be centred on Lake Tahoe. The famous resort in northern California will lend its name to macOS Tahoe, which Apple seems all but certain to reveal at next week's WWDC. The rich blue of Lake Tahoe's water may serve as inspiration for an overhauled UI. The tip comes from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg who wrote in his latest Power On newsletter that Tahoe is "a famous resort area and a vacation destination (and second-home site) for many Apple employees.' Apple's California-themed naming convention for its desktop OS started back in 2013 with macOS Mavericks, taking over from the big cat theme of previous versions. The last time the company overhauled the UI was over a decade ago with 2014's macOS Yosemite. Tahoe looks like it could be one of the most significant macOS releases in recent history. According to reports, we may see the first developer beta macOS Tahoe on or around WWDC taking place next week from June 9. It's tipped to arrive with a file size of around 17 GB — about 2 GB larger than Sequoia. There will also, of course, be those Apple machines incapable of running the new OS. Apple Insider is reporting that Intel-based Macs won't support the update. These are the specific models that may not get macOS Tahoe. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The switch to a year-based naming convention (so, iOS 26, iPad OS 26, tvOS 26, macOS 26) to denote a 2026 release date — similar to how car manufacturers operate — is likely to simplify things a great deal for Apple's users. But there's still something nice about having a bona fide name each year. Tahoe seems like a very good bet but, based on some recently filed trademarks, Redwood, Skyline and Diablo could also be in the running. Of course, we won't have long to find out. Here's our full preview on what to expect at this year's WWDC.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe name leaked ahead of Apple's first biggest event of 2025
Apple is all set to host its annual developer conference — WWDC 2025 next week. At the event the company is expected to unveil the latest versions of its iOS, iPadOS and macOS operating systems. Now a new report suggests that Apple may name the upcoming version of macOS as macOS Tahoe . As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's upcoming macOS 26 is said to be named macOS Tahoe. The name follows Apple's tradition of using California landmarks for macOS branding, with Lake Tahoe chosen to represent the new design overhaul expected in this release. Here's why Apple is naming macOS 26 as macOS Tahoe Apple traditionally names its macOS operating systems after iconic California landmarks, a practice that has led to names like macOS Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, and Catalina in recent years. Lake Tahoe, known for its clear waters and mountain reflections, aligns with Apple's rumoured glass-like, translucent UI redesign. The update is expected to bring more fluid animations, redesigned icons, and a refreshed interface across Apple's ecosystem. Lake Tahoe, a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains, fits this naming convention perfectly. Alongside macOS Tahoe, Apple is reportedly rebranding all its operating systems to match the calendar year. Instead of iOS 19, macOS 15, or watchOS 12, Apple will introduce iOS 26 , macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26, simplifying version numbers for users and developers. What to expect at WWDC 2025 Despite the scaled-down nature of the event, Apple will likely introduce: Swift Assist Updates – Enhancements to Apple's developer tools. Rich Text Editor for SwiftUI – A new feature aimed at improving app development workflows. On-Device AI Models for Developers – Apple may allow third-party developers to embed its AI models into apps, though these models are smaller and less powerful than OpenAI's or Google's offerings.
