macOS Tahoe Beta Updates Macintosh HD Icon to Reflect SSDs
macOS Tahoe Beta 5 redesigns the Macintosh HD icon to match SSD hardware, sparking mixed reactions from longtime Mac users.
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macOS Tahoe Beta Updates Macintosh HD Icon to Reflect SSDs Macintosh HD Icon Redesigned in macOS Tahoe Beta Mac users exploring macOS Tahoe beta have noticed a visual update that’s turning heads—the Macintosh HD icon now sports a sleeker, modernized look. The change, introduced in macOS Tahoe Beta 5, replaces the familiar hard disk drive image with one that resembles a solid-state drive (SSD), aligning with the hardware shift Apple made years ago. Since all current Macs now rely on SSDs, the refreshed Macintosh HD icon marks an effort by Apple to visually reflect today’s technology standards. Image : Google Why the New Macintosh HD Icon Matters The Macintosh HD icon has been a nostalgic symbol for longtime Apple users. While it originally resembled a physical hard drive, Apple’s latest update brings it in line with current hardware. Macs haven’t shipped with hard disk drives in over a decade, making the redesign long overdue. The last Mac to feature a hybrid storage solution (Fusion Drive) was the 21.5-inch iMac, and now every Mac model runs on S…