macOS Tahoe 26.1 has landed – here are the 5 biggest new features for your Mac

• Apple has released the macOS Tahoe 26.1 update for Macs
• The update offers new features, bug fixes and security patches
• Here are 5 of the best additions you can use once you update

Apple has just released macOS 26.1, which is the first major update to macOS Tahoe since the operating system arrived in September. It brings with it a wide range of new features and additions, and there’s plenty to dig into and explore on your Mac.

If you want to install the macOS 26.1 update, first make sure you’ve backed up your Mac in case anything goes wrong. Then open the System Settings app and go to General > Software Update.

Wait for your Mac to find the update, then click Update Now. Let the update complete (your Mac might restart a few times), then that’s it – macOS 26 ...