June 12, 2025

Hands-On Apple 186: macOS Tahoe 26

12 minutes

Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a quick first look at macOS Tahoe, Apple's upcoming operating system that introduces a stunning "Liquid Glass" design language and powerful new features that blur the lines between Mac and iPhone. Get ready to see the future of Mac as Mikah explores the redesigned interface, enhanced integration features, and AI-powered tools coming to your desktop.

Liquid Glass Design Language - Deep dive into the new "Liquid Glass" aesthetic with rounded corners, glassy background effects, and softer visual elements throughout the system

Enhanced Appearance Customization - Comprehensive look at new theming options including light/dark modes, multicolor themes, icon styles (default, dark, clear, tinted), and customizable folder colors

Native Phone App for Mac - Major addition of a dedicated Phone app to macOS with Wi-Fi calling support and notification management, separate from FaceTime

Supercharged Spotlight Search - Revolutionary updates allowing quick message sending, in-app searches across Books and Shortcuts, and intelligent system settings access

Clipboard History Feature - Long-awaited clipboard management finally arrives on Mac, accessible through Spotlight

Apple Intelligence Integration - AI-powered shortcuts and features utilizing Apple's private cloud compute model for enhanced productivity

Redesigned Control Center - Updated interface with new slider designs and glossy aesthetics

Safari Content-First Design - Enhanced browsing experience with full-screen content display and adaptive color bars that match webpage content

Live Translation Everywhere - System-wide translation capabilities extending to Messages and other applications across the platform

Image Playground & ChatGPT - Creative AI tools for generating custom images, including ChatGPT integration for advanced image creation

iPhone Live Activities on Mac - Cross-device integration bringing iPhone live activities (Uber, Instacart) directly to the Mac desktop

Hold Assist Feature - Smart phone call management that notifies users when they're no longer on hold during calls

Advanced Spotlight Intelligence - AI-powered suggestions for automatic playlist creation and intelligent split-screen app arrangements

New Parental Controls - Enhanced family safety features with updated control options for parents

Journal App for Mac - Popular iOS journaling application finally makes its debut on macOS platform

Redesigned Games App - Comprehensive gaming hub for continuing saved games, accessing Apple Arcade, and coordinating multiplayer sessions with friends

Host: Mikah Sargent

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