Apple has published the official release notes for macOS Tahoe 26.1 just after the release candidate was released. These notes outline improvements such as Liquid Glass tint setting, Apple Music AutoMix over AirPlay, annd more, that will be part of the update’s public release in the coming days.
The update aligns with iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 26.1, offering feature consistency across Apple’s ecosystem. One of the most notable additions is the new Liquid Glass tint option, expanding on Apple’s modern interface aesthetic that blends depth, translucency, and subtle color gradients. Other changes include support for Apple Music AutoMix over AirPlay, improvements to FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions, and changes to how communication safety and web content filters work by default for existing child accounts.
According to Apple’s official macOS Tahoe 26.1 release notes, the update includes the following improvements and changes:
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.
As expected, this release does not contain any major features. It is expected that Apple will continue to refine the operating system with another point release followed up with a major update that might start introducing Siri features in Q1 next year. Stay tuned as we continue covering Apple’s software updates and features.
