macOS Tahoe revealed as alleged name for next generation of macOS

A new chapter in macOS branding may have just surfaced — and it appears Apple is once again drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of its home state. As the tech world counts down to WWDC 2025, a fresh report points to “macOS Tahoe” as the name for the company’s next major desktop operating system.

The name, reportedly revealed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, brings Lake Tahoe into the macOS spotlight — a location famed for its clear, reflective waters and alpine surroundings. If accurate, the choice of Tahoe isn’t just symbolic. It could hint at a deeper design overhaul coming to the Mac, with whispers of translucent interface elements and glass-like visual effects intended to mirror the environment — quite literally.

While Apple hasn’t officially confirmed the naming, the leak arrives just over a week before the company’s keynote event, fueling expectations that macOS 26 will debut alongside a full suite of software updates including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS — all expected to align under a new “26” year-based naming system.

WWDC 2025 kicks off on June 9, and all signs point to software taking center stage. Whether it’s Tahoe or not, Apple seems poised to deliver a macOS experience that reflects more than just scenery — but also a new design language for the future of computing.