Spotlight has always been a useful way of launching apps and searching through the files on a Mac, but with macOS Tahoe 26, it gets what is probably the biggest upgrade in its history. There are now four sections to jump between via icons or keyboard shortcuts, covering apps, files, shortcuts, and the macOS clipboard.

OS 26 Tahoe introduces features like customizable Terminal themes, Smart Shortcuts, and motion cues while traveling.

After testing the macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta for a few weeks, it definitely feels like a more substantial update than the last few versions. The revamped Spotlight alone will likely delight Mac diehards,

Launchpad has been a part of the Mac operating system since OS X Lion, which was released in 2011. After 14 years, Launchpad is being retired, replaced by Apps in macOS Tahoe.

On a Mac’s larger display, the big redesign just feels like… well, it’s a design.