Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
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macOS 26 is now available in public beta, and after a month of testing, I’m ready to share my early review of macOS 26. From a complete redesign of Spotlight Search to the new Liquid Glass UI, this update feels like a big leap forward for Mac users.
✅ Liquid Glass Design – Translucent UI, customizable icons, and widgets
✅ Spotlight Search Revamped – New clipboard manager, file search, and macOS actions
✅ Control Center Overhaul – More like iOS/iPadOS, fully customizable
✅ Phone App on Mac – Make calls, screen calls, and manage voicemail
✅ Reminders with Apple Intelligence – Auto-categorize your tasks
✅ Notes Markdown Export, Messages polls & typing indicators, Photos app updates
✅ New Apps – Games app, Journal app, and more
✅ macOS 26 Stability – Surprisingly solid for a beta
Apple’s making macOS feel more intelligent, integrated, and fluid than ever before. If you’re on the fence about installing the beta, I’ll walk you through what works, what’s promising, and whether it’s stable enough for daily use.
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 - Liquid Glass on Mac
01:34 - Sponsor: Surfshark
03:14 - Spotlight
05:44 - Control Center
06:20 - Phone App
07:02 - Reminders, Messages, Notes
07:46 - Photos App
08:01 - New Journal and Games App
09:01 - Overall thoughts
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macOS 26 is now available in public beta, and after a month of testing, I’m ready to share my early review of macOS 26. From a complete redesign of Spotlight Search to the new Liquid Glass UI, this update feels like a big leap forward for Mac users.
✅ Liquid Glass Design – Translucent UI, customizable icons, and widgets
✅ Spotlight Search Revamped – New clipboard manager, file search, and macOS actions
✅ Control Center Overhaul – More like iOS/iPadOS, fully customizable
✅ Phone App on Mac – Make calls, screen calls, and manage voicemail
✅ Reminders with Apple Intelligence – Auto-categorize your tasks
✅ Notes Markdown Export, Messages polls & typing indicators, Photos app updates
✅ New Apps – Games app, Journal app, and more
✅ macOS 26 Stability – Surprisingly solid for a beta
Apple’s making macOS feel more intelligent, integrated, and fluid than ever before. If you’re on the fence about installing the beta, I’ll walk you through what works, what’s promising, and whether it’s stable enough for daily use.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for more Apple beta coverage, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Sequoia, and more.
#macOS26 #macOSTahoe #macOS26Features
🌐 Connect with Dan:
𝕏: twitter.com/danbarbera
Instagram: instagram.com/danbarbera1
TikTok: tiktok.com/@macrumors
Dan's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/danbarbera1
🎙️ Follow The MacRumors Show Podcast: youtube.com/@TheMacRumorsShow
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 - Liquid Glass on Mac
01:34 - Sponsor: Surfshark
03:14 - Spotlight
05:44 - Control Center
06:20 - Phone App
07:02 - Reminders, Messages, Notes
07:46 - Photos App
08:01 - New Journal and Games App
09:01 - Overall thoughts
The most popular Apple News & Rumors site on the Internet.
Welcome to MacRumors, your ultimate destination for in-depth and insightful Mac reviews, where we go beyond the surface to bring you a comprehensive look at everything Apple & Mac! 🍎✨
🖥️💻Thorough Reviews: We meticulously test and evaluate each product, exploring the features, performance, and understanding its capabilities.
🔍 In-Depth Analysis: Dive deep into the intricacies of Apple's latest technologies and innovations.
🌐 Mac News & Rumors: Stay up-to-date with our coverage of the latest tech news, and be the first to know about upcoming new Apple product releases, updates, and developments.
🔧 Apple Accessories: Enhance your Mac experience with our reviews and recommendations for must-have accessories.
💡 Tips & Tricks: Unlock the full potential of your Mac with our tips and tricks that make your user experience easy.
Subscribe now and join our community of Mac enthusiasts!
