Apple gives Terminal a makeover in macOS Tahoe with modern design and more customisation
First major visual update in more than 20 years modernises an essential tool for developers and advanced users
With the launch of macOS 26 "Tahoe", expected in the autumn, Apple has announced a significant visual and functional update to its classic Terminal application, the first in more than two decades. One of the most widely used tools for developers, system administrators and advanced macOS users will finally receive a thorough overhaul, both aesthetically and technically.New look: Liquid Glass aesthetic and a complete theme redesign
During the "State of the Platforms" presentation, part of WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that Terminal will adopt the new Liquid Glass look present across the macOS 26 interface. The new aesthetic brings greater depth, refined translucent effects and a visual language that sits coherently with the rest of the operating system. Users will be able to choose from redesigned themes aligned with this new visual language. These themes promise to improve readability and customisation, offering a more sophisticated and functional experience for anyone who uses Terminal day to day.Support for 24-bit colour and Powerline fonts
Beyond the visual changes, Terminal will gain support for 24-bit colour (true color), allowing richer and more accurate display of information, particularly handy for those managing multiple sessions and using complex colour schemes. In addition, Apple will add native support for Powerline fonts, much sought after by people using custom command-line interfaces such as Zsh, Fish or Bash with frameworks like Oh My Zsh. These fonts provide extra icons and symbols that noticeably improve shell navigation and appearance.More customisation and adaptability options
Although Terminal has offered colour profiles for several years, macOS Tahoe promises to take customisation to a new level. The new version will make it easier to present system information in a more appealing way, tailored to each user's preferences, paving the way for richer visual experiences without sacrificing the efficiency of the command-line environment.A long-awaited change
Terminal has been an indispensable tool for many macOS users for decades, yet has remained largely unchanged since its inception. This refresh not only brings the interface up to Apple's modern design standards, but also signals a renewed commitment from the company to supporting the developers and power users who rely heavily on these tools. With the official release of macOS 26 "Tahoe" scheduled for autumn 2025, developers and advanced users will finally be able to count on a version of Terminal that is more modern, functional and pleasing to the eye, befitting the evolution of macOS itself over the years. We now await the beta versions of the operating system, where these long-awaited changes can be put to the test early by the technical community. Made with AI. Source: Tim Hardwick link to the story Reviewed by:Read also
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