macOS Tahoe (MacOS 26) was released on 15th September 2025 and is the successor to macOS Sequoia (macOS 15). In line with Apple’s practice of naming macOS releases after locations in California, it is named after Lake Tahoe, a lake straddling the border between California and Nevada.
Tahoe is the last version of macOS to support Macs with Intel processors, with support further limited to selected iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Pro models; all future versions will support only Apple silicon, that is, the M-series of chips.
The following paragraph provides an overview of the changes. It was written by Apple, so you would expect it to be very complimentary, and it is!
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 colour 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 Screening and Hold Assist. 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.