New features may include:
A complete refresh of icons, menus, and system buttons to create a more consistent feel with iOS and visionOS. mac os 16.0
(reportedly known by the internal codename "Cheer" and rumored to be publicly named macOS Tahoe ) is expected to be the most significant overhaul of Apple's desktop operating system since the transition to macOS Big Sur in 2020. Scheduled for a preview at WWDC 2026 (based on Apple's annual release cycle), this version aims to unify the design language across Mac, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro. The Great Rebranding: macOS 16 or macOS 26? New features may include: A complete refresh of
Apple typically supports devices for roughly 5–7 years. With the shift to Apple Silicon (M-series chips), support for older Intel machines is slowly being phased out. The Great Rebranding: macOS 16 or macOS 26
Note: This may be the last major update to support the 2018 Intel MacBook Pro and 2017 iMac Pro.
Historically, Apple follows a strict seasonal schedule for its software releases:
