macOS Tahoe — First-day user reactions: love it or hate it?

After one day with macOS Tahoe, early feedback from everyday users has started to arrive. The most discussed topic so far is the visual redesign: while many Mac users describe the new shapes and colors as fresh and refreshing, a significant number of longtime Mac fans have voiced harsh criticism.

What people like

• Fresh “Liquid Glass”-style visuals and updated colors that some find modern and pleasant.
• Refinements in core apps (e.g., Safari, Messages) that feel cleaner and more focused.
• Overall polish and continuity with Apple’s recent design language.

What critics say

• Some longtime users feel the redesign is mostly cosmetic and not a substantive change to workflow.
• Others find certain UI changes jarring or a departure from the classic macOS look they prefer.
• Early complaints focus on adaptation friction rather than clear functional regressions.

For official details and Apple’s description of macOS Tahoe, see: Apple — macOS.

For independent early coverage and analysis, see this review from AppleInsider: AppleInsider — macOS Tahoe review.

What do you think—does Tahoe’s new look improve macOS, or should Apple have focused elsewhere? Share your thoughts in the comments below.