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Released July 27, 2026, it patches more than 150 security vulnerabilities, fixes HealthKit and HDR-screenshot bugs, and begins background indexing to get Macs ready for the new Siri in macOS 27. It's recommended for all Macs running Tahoe. Meanwhile, macOS 27 Golden Gate is in public beta ahead of a September release.
macOS 26.6: July 27, 2026 · Build 25G72 · Next: macOS 27 Golden Gate (September) · Intel Macs stay on Tahoe
⚠️ Important: macOS Tahoe 26 is the final macOS version to support Intel Macs. Future versions will require Apple Silicon.
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Troubleshooting GuidesBuild 25G72 patches over 150 vulnerabilities, fixes HealthKit and HDR-screenshot bugs, and starts indexing your Mac for the new Siri coming in macOS 27 Golden Gate.
The laptop everyone called the "OLED MacBook Pro" is now expected as a new top tier — with a Dynamic Island, touch input, and last year's M5 Pro/Max chips after Apple scrapped the M6 Pro.
The first public beta landed July 13 and public beta 2 followed July 22, adding a Liquid Glass opacity slider, the new Siri app, and third-generation Apple Foundation Models.
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Maintenance & Security · Latest release — 150+ security fixes, HealthKit and HDR-screenshot bug fixes, and background indexing prep for macOS 27
Security Update · Patches 32 vulnerabilities, including 23 in WebKit and several in the kernel
Bug Fix · Resolves unexpected shutdowns on M5 Macs using content-filtering network extensions (enterprise)
Maintenance & Security · Stability and bug fixes (AirPlay, external displays, Bluetooth) plus a large security batch
Bug Fix · Resolves 802.1X Wi-Fi failure on M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro when content filter extensions are active
Feature Update · Charge Limit (80–100%), Safari compact tab bar returns, 8 new emoji, 70+ security fixes
Feature Update · Studio Display & Studio Display XDR support; ships with M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
Security Update · Patches CVE-2026-20700, Liquid Glass UI options, enhanced parental controls
Security Updates · For Macs not yet upgraded to Tahoe · Shipped alongside Tahoe 26.6 after an unusual seven release candidates