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MacOS 26 Tahoe Unveiled: Major Visual Revamp and Game-Changing Features for Your Mac

Greg Doig Season 7 Episode 48

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Welcome to Tech Brewed! In this episode, host Greg Doig dives into the sensational new features of macOS 26, codenamed "Tahoe." Apple’s latest update brings the boldest visual redesign in years—think stunning Liquid Glass looks, with translucent docks and customizable folders that make your desktop truly modern. But it’s not just about eye candy. We’re talking about a full-fledged phone app for your Mac, smarter Spotlight search with clipboard history, and handy widgets that save you time every day. If you’ve ever dreamed of greater synergy between your Mac and iPhone, you’ll want to tune in for Greg’s top tips and find out who can access these new features. Get ready—Tech Brewed is here to make sure you get the most out of macOS 26 Tahoe!

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Ready for another tech tip from techbrood? Well, here's Greg Doig with another one for you. Hey, tech fans, ready for some exciting news? Apple just dropped a Mac OS 26 called Tahoe. And folks, this isn't just another incremental update. This is the biggest visual shakeup we've seen in years. Plus some genuinely useful features that'll change how you work with your Mac. Before we dive in, here's the big question. Remember when you wished your Mac could handle phone calls? Well, that just became a reality. Let's start with the showstopper. There's now a full phone app on your Mac. That's right, you can finally ditch the awkward iPhone juggling during work calls, handle calls directly from your Mac, sync all your contacts, and get those live activities from your iPhone right on your desktop. Game changer for anyone working from home. But here's where it gets really interesting. Apple's calling their new look Liquid Glass. Think translucent dock. See through toolbars and folders you can actually customize. It's like they took the best parts of iOS and said, let's make the Mac feel of this modern, too. Now Spotlight users, pay attention. This update makes Spotlight scary smart. You can literally ask it things in plain English. Dig deeper into app controls, and here's my favorite it now remembers your clipboard history. No more losing that important link you copied three items ago. And here's your actionable tip. The new desktop widgets aren't just eye candy. They're putting your calendar widget right on your desktop. It'll save you countless clicks throughout the day. One crucial heads up before you get too excited. This is M1Macs and newer, only if you're still rocking an Intel Mac. Sorry, this party's not for you. So Mac OS 26 Tahoe has a lot more features for you to explore, and we got more tech tips coming your way. Please come back for our weekly podcast and please share our site.

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