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At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced macOS Tahoe, a new version of macOS that builds on the features users love. Some of the highlights include:
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Design Enhancements: macOS Tahoe features a stunning new design with refined widgets, dock, and app icons using liquid glass. The menu bar is now completely transparent, offering a larger display feel and more customization options for controls in the menu bar and control center.
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New Control Sizes: A new "Extra Large" size for macOS controls has been introduced, ideal for emphasizing important actions in applications.
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Continuity Features: New continuity features allow for seamless work across Apple devices, including updates to the phone app on Mac with features like hold assist, call screening, and live translation.
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Gaming Improvements: macOS Tahoe introduces Metal 4, bringing next-generation rendering technologies to games, enhancing visuals and dynamic effects.
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Privacy Enhancements: System settings now consolidate extensions for easier management, and app group data container protection brings sandboxing protections to groups of apps.
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Productivity Features: New productivity features include easier window tiling and iPhone mirroring, along with intelligent actions for creating powerful shortcuts.
For more detailed insights into macOS updates, you can refer to the Platforms State of the Union (52:11) session.
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