Here Are Apple's Release Notes for macOS Tahoe 26.1

[MacRumors]

Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate version of macOS Tahoe 26.1, which means the update will likely see a public launch next week.

The release candidate includes notes on what's in the update, so we have a full picture of the new features that Apple has included.

macOS Tahoe 26.1 adds AutoMix support over AirPlay, improved FaceTime audio quality when connections are poor, and a setting for a new tinted look for Liquid Glass.

This update includes the following features and enhancements:

• Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen
• Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay
• Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions
• Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region)
• For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: support.apple.com/100100.

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. To learn more, please visit: apple.com/macos/feature-availability.

Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: support.apple.com/125039.

Apple often tests release candidates for approximately a week before providing a public software release. macOS Tahoe 26.1, iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and watchOS 26.1 could see a launch on Monday or Tuesday of next week.

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[germanbeer007]

If this doesn't fix the sluggish UI on my MBP, I'm going to have to switch back to Windows for my portable computing needs.

 

[narenh]

Automix over AirPlay? But just on Mac and not iOS? Bizarre

 

[Madhatter32]

Liquid glass to tainted glass. Otherwise known as broken glass.

 

[SparklyApple]

It better freaking fix Safari. Far too many websites are still broken.

 

[KidneyPi]

Automix over AirPlay? But just on Mac and not iOS? Bizarre

These are release notes for macOS, not iOS. It would be bizarre if they included an iOS feature unless it was one that required or interacted with one on macOS.

 

[whatnot]

Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen.​

groundbreaking stuff, nobody asked for 'opaque material in apps' to begin with.

 

[tkermit]

Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen.​

groundbreaking stuff, nobody asked for 'opaque material in apps' to begin with.

At this point I'm simply glad that Liquid Glass can be toned down to an acceptable level.

 

[businessnumbersmoneypeopl]

At this point, I'm willing to cope with all the remaining bloat and bugs if only they'd give the compact tabs back.

 

[zenmacx]

If this doesn't fix the sluggish UI on my MBP, I'm going to have to switch back to Windows for my portable computing needs.

It’s difficult to remain open minded after experiencing all the machinations with the various beta versions leading up to this upcoming release.

Yes it’s understandable as the project is a big one. Yet Apple is a big company with deep pockets and talented people.

Although I work and live in a cross platform macOS/ Windows - iOS/ iPadOS/ Android environment, and have a fully optimized ThinkPad as a choice, I do prefer Mac as my primary platform.

Only some time spent with this upcoming release will tell just how it actually performs in day to day use.

 

[whatnot]

At this point I'm simply glad that Liquid Glass can be toned down to an acceptable level.

they were stuck so far up their own righteous a$$, it didn't even cross their mind to make this an option at launch (because they so listen to beta feedback). could have just made the whole vaseline effect optional instead, for those who like it unacceptable.

 

[Morod]

Just very glad I am still on Sequoia. Please keep us late-adopters informed of what works and what doesn't work. Thanks!

 

[zenmacx]

Liquid glass to tainted glass. Otherwise known as broken glass.

One can only imagine the Liquid Glass idea was born out of Apples obsession to appeal to kids, and the easily amused.

To draw them into the ecosystem capturing them as lifelong customers, a goal they've been very successful attaining.

In the meantime all the rest of the Cupertino companies customers are subject to the whims of the firms internal slogan "we know what the customer wants before they do".

The interesting and revealing fact is amongst otherwise intelligent people, a number of the ecosystems devotees agree and sing the company's praises. They cast aside independent critical thinking.

It's good to be Apple.

 

[ArrayDecay]

Meh. Maybe 26.2.

 

[Nugget]

Meh. Maybe 26.2.

macOS Marathon

 

[aleksander_s]

Downgraded to Sequoia. The amount of bugs was unbearable

 

[coolfactor]

If this doesn't fix the sluggish UI on my MBP, I'm going to have to switch back to Windows for my portable computing needs.

Have you peeked at Activity Monitor to see what is consuming CPU cycles?

Do things improve after a restart?

Tahoe is running like a charm on my M1 Air, except for the random "Ran out of System Memory" issue after sleep.

 

[coolfactor]

One can only imagine the Liquid Glass idea was born out of Apples obsession to appeal to kids, and the easily amused.

To draw them into the ecosystem capturing them as lifelong customers, a goal they've been very successful attaining.

In the meantime all the rest of the Cupertino companies customers are subject to the whims of the firms internal slogan "we know what the customer wants before they do".

The interesting and revealing fact is amongst otherwise intelligent people, a number of the ecosystems devotees agree and sing the company's praises. They cast aside independent critical thinking.

It's good to be Apple.

Liquid Glass is more than a transparency skin. Its ability to morph contextual controls is ingenious and makes using devices a delight.

Apple has provided plenty of customization options to address usability issues that people may have.

 

[DogHouseDub]

Are the music player's controls back where they belong —top and center —with an always-visible volume slider?

 

[apples_arrogance]

Did they fix MailKit?

 

[Corefile]

Downgraded to Sequoia. The amount of bugs was unbearable

They should be making the new OS nothing more than a maintenance release for Sequoia. Apple has run out of ideas and it's now embarrassing the crap features that they call a release.

 

[triptolemus]

It better freaking fix Safari. Far too many websites are still broken.

For example?

 

[JoeSilver]

Just very glad I am still on Sequoia. Please keep us late-adopters informed of what works and what doesn't work. Thanks!

Apart from Contacts (whose shortcomings are addressed in another thread) everything works fine, and the tighter integration with iPhone (Journals, phone Calls) alone makes it better than Sequoia.

 

[germanbeer007]

Have you peeked at Activity Monitor to see what is consuming CPU cycles?

Do things improve after a restart?

Tahoe is running like a charm on my M1 Air, except for the random "Ran out of System Memory" issue after sleep.

Improves after restart. I have to restart every 1-2 hours. Have M1Max MBP. Nothing showing on Activity Monitor that stands out.

 

[SparklyApple]

For example?

The mumsnet forums. The forums here. Pickmypostcode. It isn't happening to everyone but it is for multiple of us and it started in iOS26. Even disabling my ad blocker doesn't fix it – and that's the only extension I have enabled.