macOS 16 Tahoe is imminent – here’s what to expect from Apple’s next desktop OS
Including a whole new look for macOS 16 (or should that be macOS 26)?
· TechRadarNews By Darren Allan last updated 6 June 2025
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Apple’s WWDC 25 is almost upon us and a new version of the desktop operating system for Macs is expected to be revealed at the event, rumored to be called macOS Tahoe.
While this should be macOS 16 Tahoe going by logical progression, there’s another theory that Apple may hit fast-forward, and it could be macOS 26. We shall find out soon enough, as the big reveal is on Monday June 9.
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’s dive into all those details.
macOS 16: release date
macOS Tahoe hasn’t been officially revealed or talked about yet, but as mentioned, we’re expecting to see it announced at WWDC 2025, with the keynote happening on June 9.
A potential release date also hasn’t 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.
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’s not for the faint-hearted. Most folks will want to wait for the full release of macOS Tahoe.
macOS 16: Compatibility
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 operating system. Heavily season this information, but if it’s correct, here’s a list of the Macs that’ll be able to run macOS Tahoe:
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