Should I upgrade to tahoe (macOS 26) or not?

Question

After using iOS 26, I'm having mixed feelings about upgrading to macOS 26.Does the new design look cartoonish on mac as well? Are other new features worth an upgrade? I was looking forward to trying out the iPhone app.

mikequinlan · Accepted Answer

Certainly wait until 26.0.1 or whatever the first bugfix update is named.

rozenmd · Answer

Never update your laptop to the first release of a new macOS.

BrunoBernardino · Answer

For all the mainstream hate, I've actually found it OK to use. It feels a bit worse, UI-wise (too much wasted space), but I haven't found any "bugs" so far.I like that I was able to replace Maccy with Spotlight's clipboard search so far.

Should I upgrade to tahoe (macOS 26) or not?

After using iOS 26, I'm having mixed feelings about upgrading to macOS 26.
Does the new design look cartoonish on mac as well? Are other new features worth an upgrade? I was looking forward to trying out the iPhone app.

Certainly wait until 26.0.1 or whatever the first bugfix update is named.

Never update your laptop to the first release of a new macOS.

For all the mainstream hate, I've actually found it OK to use. It feels a bit worse, UI-wise (too much wasted space), but I haven't found any "bugs" so far.
I like that I was able to replace Maccy with Spotlight's clipboard search so far.