Latest macOS Version
Released June 29, 2026, it patches 32 security vulnerabilities — 23 of them in WebKit — and is recommended for all Macs. macOS Tahoe 26.6 is at release candidate (build 25G70) as of July 20, so expect it in Software Update shortly. Meanwhile, macOS 27 Golden Gate is now in public beta ahead of a September release.
macOS 26.5.2: June 29, 2026 · Build 25F84 · Next up: macOS Tahoe 26.6 (RC out now) · Then: macOS 27 Golden Gate (September)
⚠️ Important: macOS Tahoe 26 is the final macOS version to support Intel Macs. Future versions will require Apple Silicon.
Follow our step-by-step guide to update your Mac to the latest version safely.
How to UpdateSee what's new, what's fixed, and what's changed in the latest macOS release.
View Release NotesStuck on "Preparing Update" or encountering errors? We can help.
Troubleshooting GuidesThe 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.
Build 25F84 patches 32 vulnerabilities — 23 in WebKit plus several kernel fixes shared with iOS and iPadOS 26.5.2. No new features; install promptly.
Complete step-by-step guide to safely update your Mac to the latest version.
Learn how to create a bootable macOS USB drive for clean installations.
Troubleshoot stuck updates, installation errors, and other common issues.
Not yet public · Final Tahoe rollup after five betas — bug fixes and stability work, no new user-facing features
Security Update · Latest release — 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 · Successors 15.7.8 and 14.8.8 reached an unusual seventh release candidate on July 24, 2026