macOS Tahoe Overview Introduction macOS Tahoe features a fresh-faced, timeless design with the "Liquid Glass" aesthetic. It offers personalization like never before and smooth transitions across apps and features. Devices showcased: 16-inch MacBook Pro (Silver), 24-inch iMac (Blue), 13-inch MacBook Air (Midnight). Highlights Liquid Glass Design New translucent interface elements enhance clarity and vibrancy. Apps emphasize content with subtle depth and reflections. Phone App & Live Activities Mac now includes the Phone app for calls, contacts, voicemail. Live Activities appear in the menu bar showing real-time updates from iPhone. Spotlight Improvements Major update: Perform hundreds of actions without leaving keyboard. New quick keys speed up workflows. Apple Intelligence Integrated across apps for smarter workflows and communication. Live Translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone app. Shortcuts get new intelligent actions, including text summarization and image creation. Features like Genmoji and Image Playground allow creative expression. Design Features Liquid Glass refracts and reflects content in real time. New app icons support light/dark modes, color tints, and clear looks. Personalized controls and transparent menu bars expand customization. Refreshed apps feature sidebars and toolbars reflecting workspace depth. Continuity Enhancements Phone app for Mac enables call making and answering. Live Activities from iPhone show in Mac's menu bar, opening apps via iPhone Mirroring. Call Screening identifies unknown callers before the call rings. Hold Assist lets you keep your place when on hold and alerts when agents are ready. Productivity Boosts Biggest Spotlight update lets you take actions completely with keyboard. Improved browsing keeps apps and files within easy reach with intelligent suggestions. Automation through shortcuts runs based on time or specific triggers (e.g., saving a file or connecting a display). Additional Features Accessibility: Magnifier for zoom with external cameras, Accessibility Reader for systemwide reading, Braille Access, and Vehicle Motion Cues. Family: Enhanced parental controls covering communication limits, safety, and App Store management. Journal: Mac app for capturing moments with multimedia and location support. Photos: Updated design with filtering, sorting, and pinned collections. FaceTime: Newly tiled design with personalized Contact Posters. Reminders: Apple Intelligence suggests tasks and organizes lists automatically. Games: New Games app aggregates Mac games; Game Overlay for settings and social features; Metal 4 brings advanced graphics. Messages: Poll creation, personalized backgrounds, redesigned details, typing indicators, spam screening, and quick contact adding. Passwords: View previous password versions and track changes. Notes: Record and transcribe Phone app conversations; export notes as Markdown. Compatibility macOS Tahoe supports: MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later) MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later) MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019) MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) iMac (2020 and later) Mac mini (2020 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac Pro (2019 and later) Developer Resources Developers can learn more and access resources at Apple Developer macOS page. Footnotes & Additional Info Various features require compatible hardware and software, sign-in with the same Apple Account, and network proximity. Some Apple Intelligence features are in beta and region/language dependent. See the downloadable PDF for a full list of new features: All New Features (PDF) Footer Navigation Highlights Links to