Big redesign and more: What to expect in macOS 26 at WWDC 2025

Starting with whether it will be called macOS 26 or macOS 16, there are so many rumors about what the next update to the Mac operating system will bring. Here's what's expected, and most likely to happen.Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sequoia in 2024 — image credit: AppleThe only certainty is that the next major update to macOS will be announced on June 9, 2025, during the WWDC keynote. Beyond that, it is now looking highly likely that this successor to macOS 15 Sequoia will be called macOS 26 — and it's strongly rumored that it will be announced as macOS Tahoe.If Apple does name macOS after a region in California, it will be continuing the now 12-year-long tradition. Previously, the then-called OS X was named after cats for around 11 years. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Big redesign and more: What to expect in macOS 26 at WWDC 2025
Starting with whether it will be called macOS 26 or macOS 16, there are so many rumors about what the next update to the Mac operating system will bring. Here's what's expected, and most likely to happen.

A person in a blue shirt and jeans stands in front of a large screen displaying the word 'macOS'.
Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sequoia in 2024 — image credit: Apple

The only certainty is that the next major update to macOS will be announced on June 9, 2025, during the WWDC keynote. Beyond that, it is now looking highly likely that this successor to macOS 15 Sequoia will be called macOS 26 — and it's strongly rumored that it will be announced as macOS Tahoe.

If Apple does name macOS after a region in California, it will be continuing the now 12-year-long tradition. Previously, the then-called OS X was named after cats for around 11 years.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums