Apple has officially announced macOS 26titled macOS Tahoeat WWDC 2025. This new version brings a refined Liquid Glass designenhanced customization options, and deeper intelligence integration — making it one of the most visually striking and functionally powerful updates for Mac users to date.
Refined design with Liquid Glass
macOS Tahoe introduces a “stunning new design” inspired by Apple’s broader Liquid Glass interface. Key UI elements like the dock, widgets, app icons, sidebars, and toolbars have been updated to reflect depth and translucency.
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The men’s menu is now fully transparent, giving the desktop a more expansive, edge-to-edge feel
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Toolbars adapt subtly as you scroll, giving real-time visual feedback
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Sidebars and windows now reflect workspace depthhelping users focus on what matters
Customize your Mac like never before
With macOS Tahoe, users can now customize the menu bar and Control Center layout — a long-requested feature. You can:
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Choose which controls and shortcuts appear
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Add controls for your favorite Mac and iPhone apps
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Rearrange layout elements to match your workflow
This update allows a highly personal Mac experienceadapting your workspace to your style.
Shortcuts get smarter with Apple Intelligence
The Shortcuts app now supports automations based on time of day or user actions. Whether launching an app every morning or sending a document after logging in — these workflows can run automatically.
Even more powerful: Apple Intelligence is now integrated into Shortcuts. You can:
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Access Apple’s on-device AI models
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Tap into ChatGPT directly from a Shortcut
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Create smart, context-aware workflows based on current tasks, screens, or user input
This makes macOS automation not just responsive — but intelligent.
