{"id":1473,"date":"2025-06-07T01:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T01:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2025-06-07T01:48:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T01:48:02","slug":"macos-16-tahoe-is-imminent-heres-what-to-expect-from-apples-next-desktop-os","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2025\/06\/07\/macos-16-tahoe-is-imminent-heres-what-to-expect-from-apples-next-desktop-os\/","title":{"rendered":"macOS 16 Tahoe is imminent \u2013 here\u2019s what to expect from Apple\u2019s next desktop OS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Including a whole new look for macOS 16 (or should that be macOS 26)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KYJjw3tckSYA9hjSBK7sRD.jpg\" alt=\"MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative&#039;s desk with screen open\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019sWWDC 25is almost upon us and a new version of the desktop operating system for Macs is expected to be revealed at the event,rumoredto be called macOS Tahoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this should be macOS 16 Tahoe going by logical progression, there\u2019s another theory that Apple may hit fast-forward, and itcould be macOS 26. We shall find out soon enough, as the big reveal is on Monday June 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the next incarnation of macOS ends up being called, you may well have questions about it. When will the OS be out? What features can you expect? And which Macs will be compatible with macOS Tahoe? Let\u2019s dive into all those details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1747445-A1953\">A1953 Battery for Apple MacBook Pro 15 A1990 (Mid 2018)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-macos-16-release-date\">macOS 16: release date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4fV7BLapRbyugqkzf9fVa.jpg\" alt=\"Apple's Craig Federighi opens a MacBook Air laptop at an Apple launch event.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(Image credit: Apple)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>macOS Tahoe hasn\u2019t been officially revealed or talked about yet, but as mentioned, we\u2019re expecting to see it announced atWWDC2025, with the keynote happening on June 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A potential release date also hasn\u2019t been aired. However, Apple typically deploys its new version of macOS in September or October, so we can likely expect the refreshed desktop OS to roll out to Macs around that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before that, we will see the release of a developer beta (which should be imminent), and later, a public beta, for testing macOS Tahoe as the year rolls onwards. Remember, though, that pre-release software is often a rollercoaster ride of glitches and potentially show-stopping bugs, so it\u2019s not for the faint-hearted. Most folks will want to wait for the full release of macOS Tahoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1747444-A1406\">A1406 Battery for Apple MacBook Air 11 inch A1370(Mid 2011) A1465(Mid 2013)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-macos-16-compatibility\">macOS 16: Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/im58NJWNFjo2VuvPMegveV.jpg\" alt=\"Apple's 24-inch iMac M4 in Purple.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were wondering whether your Mac will be eligible for macOS Tahoe, there are already rumors about which hardware will be compatible with the new&nbsp;operating system. Heavily season this information, but if it\u2019s correct, here\u2019s a list of the Macs that\u2019ll be able to run macOS Tahoe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook Air M1 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro 2019 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac 2020 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini M1 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro 2019 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Studio all models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1747443-A1493\">A1493 Battery for Apple MacBook Pro 13 inch A1502 Retina Early 2015<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-macos-16-rumored-new-features\">macOS 16: Rumored new features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fU66US4xtumBmUjg6eM8jg.jpg\" alt=\"Fashionable Girl with Gucci Handbag Working on Apple Laptop Macbook Air\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-an-all-new-look-3\">1. An all-new look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been getting a bit bored with the look of macOS, which hasn\u2019t changed much as this decade has progressed, here\u2019s some potentially good news \u2013 one of the major changes rumored for Tahoe is a revamped look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not much in the way of detail has been provided, the rumor that theinterface is due for a big overhaulcomes from Mark Gurman (again). In theory, this is part of a plan to align the design language and appearance of Apple\u2019s software across iOS, macOS, and iPadOS (as well as other platforms). So, it\u2019ll be of even greater benefit to those with multiple Apple devices to have similar-looking icons or menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rumor is that this revamp of the macOS interface will include translucent elements, and with theWWDC2025 invite sporting a frosted glass effect, this is what we might get with Tahoe. If Gurman is correct, we can also expect floating menus and more rounded parts of the interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uWAQ6nPRGTBrzNVAmAj7a6.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Accessibility Updates 2025\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(Image credit: Apple)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-accessibility-features-in-spades-3\">2. Accessibility features in spades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple recently announced araft of new accessibility functionalityacross its various devices including Macs, and some of these will surely debut in macOS Tahoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That includes Personal Voice, which can capture the voice of someone who is losing their ability to talk, and Magnifier for Mac. The latter leverages youriPhone(or a USB camera) to be able to zoom in to, say, a distant whiteboard, and present the writing on the board to the user on their Mac\u2019s screen \u2013 seriously nifty stuff for those who are vision-impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a similar vein, Accessibility Reader can take images of book pages and show them on the Mac display, allowing for zooming, or changing fonts or colors to make things clearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rcs4wZLsMD3sfDJD28g7RD.jpg\" alt=\"MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip on a creative's desk with screen open\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-wi-fi-timesaver-3\">3. Wi-Fi timesaver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a feature that\u2019s coming to iOS 19, according to Gurman, but logically it must also apply to macOS Tahoe (and other Apple platforms besides), because it\u2019s all aboutunifying public Wi-Fi logins across multiple Apple devicesfor convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it stands, when you\u2019re in a hotel, gym, or other place with public Wi-Fi, you may have to fill out a form before you can connect to the network and go online. Doing this on multiple devices is even more of a pain, but with this new feature, you\u2019ll only have to complete said form once, and all your other Apple devices will automatically use those details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, for example, tackle the form on yourMacBook, and you\u2019ll also be good to go on your iPhone or iPad \u2013 neat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ubQjpQTUbUBCRQCR47iJqa.jpg\" alt=\"an image of a MacBook Air M2 running Death Stranding\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-gaming-app-3\">4. Gaming app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple seemingly has plans for a new gaming app which spans across all its platforms, including macOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details are thin on this, as it\u2019s a very recentrumorto surface. What we do know is that it\u2019ll theoretically be built to tie together Apple\u2019s gaming properties as you might imagine, including Apple Arcade, and games downloaded from the App Store. However, on Macs, it\u2019s expected to incorporate games grabbed from other third-party sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH3smbuYpQXFiyQdnv6Gfi.jpg\" alt=\"An iPhone, iPad and MacBook on a blue and green background\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(Image credit: Apple)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-elephant-in-the-room-what-about-ai-3\">5. Elephant in the room: what about AI?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We couldn\u2019t have a new flavor of macOS without seeing some fresh AI functionality injected into the mix. But what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, that\u2019s a very good question, and this is something of an odd one, because rumors abound that Apple has put the brakes on with its grand AI plans,putting back the grand vision of an AI-powered Sirito a later date. We won\u2019t see this at WWDC 25 on Mac, iOS, or anywhere else, we\u2019re firmly told via the rumor mill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have, however,heardthat there\u2019s a possibility that Apple is going to give AI powers to the Shortcuts app with macOS Tahoe. This would allow Mac users to give AI voice commands to concoct shortcuts, making these timesavers more easily usable by the less tech-savvy folks out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, we\u2019re expecting AI to be drafted in toextend battery life on iPhones, and if that\u2019s the case, that\u2019d surely mean MacBooks, too? It\u2019d seem silly not to leverage the tech for laptops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, there have been hints regardingGoogle Gemini integration for iOS, and how it might be built right into Apple Intelligence by the middle of 2025. That aligns with a WWDC announcement, of course, and if it\u2019s happening with the iPhone, again, it seems likely that this will go ahead with macOS Tahoe as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Including a whole new look for macOS 16 (or should that be macOS 26)? Apple\u2019sWWDC 25is almost upon us and a new version of the desktop operating system for Macs is expected to be revealed at the event,rumoredto be called macOS Tahoe. While this should be macOS 16 Tahoe going by logical progression, there\u2019s another &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2025\/06\/07\/macos-16-tahoe-is-imminent-heres-what-to-expect-from-apples-next-desktop-os\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">macOS 16 Tahoe is imminent \u2013 here\u2019s what to expect from Apple\u2019s next desktop OS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-apple-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1473"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1474,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1473\/revisions\/1474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}