Apple launched macOS 26 Tahoe, adding several features familiar to Windows users, such as gaming and translation tools.
Tiling and Gaming Highlights
macOS 26 enhances window management with tiling, letting users arrange apps into tiles. This builds on existing macOS snapping, yet Windows pioneered a grid preview for quick arrangement.
The new Games app in macOS 26 unifies gaming experiences, including Apple Arcade, and introduces new social features. However, Windows remains a stronghold with extensive app support from platforms like Steam and Discord.
Translation and Customization Features
Live translation in macOS 26 offers on-device capabilities for real-time language conversion in Messages and FaceTime. Windows Copilot+ PCs have long provided similar translation features across applications.
Finder in macOS 26 now supports folder customization with color and emojis. This follows decades of Windows' support for customizable icons dating back to early versions.
Market Overview
While macOS 26 enhances Apple’s UI and AI, it mirrors established Windows functionalities, enhancing cross-device compatibility but not innovating solely.
