Apple today released macOS Tahoe beta 6 to developers, arriving one week after beta 5 and advancing toward a polished public release expected this fall. Focused on refinement and stability, macOS Tahoe beta 6 features the new Liquid Glass interface aesthetic, the redesigned Spotlight with quick actions, and native apps such as Phone, Journal, and Games in place. All of these enhancements mirror the features previewed in beta 5 and earlier.
This update confirms Apple’s continued commitment to refining macOS Tahoe’s core redesign and intelligent features before the final release. Developers can access macOS Tahoe beta 6 via the System Settings app, testing compatibility across supported Apple silicon and select Intel models.
macOS Tahoe represents a major shift in design language. It introduces the Liquid Glass visual style with transparent menu bars, unified and adaptable app icons, animated folders, and an updated Control Center design. Spotlight has evolved to handle actions directly from search. Apple Intelligence integration extends throughout the system. Native apps debuting on the Mac include Phone, Journal, and Games.
Beta 5, released on August 5, brought a refreshed Safari UI, Game Overlay for immersive gaming, Continuity-enabled Phone app with Call Screening and Hold Assist, and Metal 4 for improved graphics. The update was substantial in file size, approximately 5.18 GB for a 15-inch M4 MacBook Air, highlighting the scope of polishing underway.
User feedback on social media so far has been encouraging, noting solid stability with resolved bugs and better performance, especially in foundational aspects of the OS. Users recommend waiting for the official release in the fall before upgrading daily-use machines, but acknowledge the beta showing real promise.
Thanks to the improved performance and level of polish that we are seeing so far during our testing, macOS Tahoe beta 6 stage marks a critical step toward delivering a refined, intelligent, and visually cohesive operating system. The final release this fall is shaping up to be a substantial leap forward for macOS.
