The first Mac software was called System 1 and it was released on January 24, 1984, and there have been 30 major updates since. Apple rebranded to Mac OS with the release of mac OS 8 on July 26, 1997.

Apple has been using California landmark names for the Mac operating system since macOS Mavericks came out in 2013, and there ...

Macworld reports macOS 26 Tahoe launched September 15, 2025, featuring the biggest design overhaul since 2013 with a new “Liquid Glass” interface that includes reflective, glossy elements. Version ...

It showed the new version during a presentation at WWDC 2025. It showed the new version during a presentation at WWDC 2025. is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 ...

macOS Tahoe was a major update for Apple's Macs, as it included a visual overhaul with the new Liquid Glass design language. It was also the last big update for Intel-powered Macs, as Apple ...

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Every June, Apple introduces a new version of macOS ...

Like its counterparts on the other Apple devices, in September 2026 macOS got a brand new look along with a new name. Because Apple is aligning the names of all the operating systems this year, the ...