macOS Tahoe stands out as one of the most significant updates for the Mac to date. Following a couple of weeks after introducing beta 2 to developers, Apple is now releasing the third testing build.
In the previous beta, Cupertino addressed bugs and battery problems, though some users continue to report overheating issues with their Macs. Additionally, the earlier testing version presented a quirk where Safari tabs seemed inverted, making the active tab appear as the inactive one and vice versa. Apple is likely to resolve this issue in macOS Tahoe beta 3.
Moreover, macOS Tahoe beta signifies the final major update for Intel Macs. The company indicated this will be the last update, five years subsequent to launching its initial Macs featuring proprietary chips. With this, Apple is providing Intel Mac users a preview of the future of its computer lineup.
One of the key enhancements in macOS Tahoe beta is the introduction of the new Liquid Glass design, further streamlining the usage experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. As the company advances Continuity features, Mac users gain access to Live Activities support, a Phone app, the Journal app, tools for managing unwanted calls, and additional features.
macOS Tahoe is also laying the groundwork for a more advanced Siri. For instance, the revamped Spotlight now indexes everything on the Mac, including a clipboard with everything you’ve copied and pasted throughout the day. Users can leverage Spotlight to perform actions such as summarizing documents or creating images, all powered by Apple’s AI-driven Shortcuts app.
In terms of Apple Intelligence capabilities, advancements in Genmoji and Image Playground are evident. Additionally, the company is introducing Live Translation and enhanced integration with ChatGPT in macOS Tahoe beta.
Alongside macOS Tahoe beta 3, Apple is also releasing the third testing versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.
