# macOSUpdate macOSUpdate tracks every macOS release from Apple: which version is current, what each update changed, which Macs it supports, and how to install it without breaking anything. The site combines a complete version-and-build-number history going back to Big Sur with step-by-step troubleshooting guides for update failures, Recovery Mode, storage errors and downgrades, plus release news and rated Mac rumours. It is independent and not affiliated with Apple Inc. ## Start here - [Latest macOS version](https://macosupdate.com/): macOS Tahoe 26.6 (build 25G72, released July 27, 2026) — what's new, compatibility, and how to update. - [macOS update history](https://macosupdate.com/tracker): every macOS version with its build number, release date and download size, from the macOS 27 Golden Gate betas back to Big Sur. - [macOS release news](https://macosupdate.com/news): release announcements, beta coverage and security-update roundups. - [Mac rumors](https://macosupdate.com/rumors): upcoming Macs and macOS releases, each rumour rated for reliability. - [All guides](https://macosupdate.com/guides): the full guide index, organised by installation, tips, troubleshooting and hardware. ## Updating and installing - [How to update macOS](https://macosupdate.com/guides/how-to-update-macos): the complete step-by-step update process, including preparation and alternative methods. - [How to downgrade macOS](https://macosupdate.com/guides/how-to-downgrade-macos): roll back to a previous version via Time Machine, a bootable USB, or Recovery. - [Clean install macOS](https://macosupdate.com/guides/clean-install-macos): erase and reinstall from scratch on Apple Silicon or Intel. - [Create a bootable USB installer](https://macosupdate.com/guides/create-bootable-usb): build a macOS installer drive with createinstallmedia. - [Upgrade vs clean install](https://macosupdate.com/guides/macos-upgrade-vs-clean-install): which approach to choose and when. ## Troubleshooting - [Mac Recovery Mode](https://macosupdate.com/guides/macos-recovery-mode): how to enter Recovery on Apple Silicon and Intel, and what you can do once you're there. - [macOS installation requires extra space](https://macosupdate.com/guides/macos-update-not-enough-space): why the installer wants more room than your Storage bar shows, and how to fix it. - [Free up storage space on Mac](https://macosupdate.com/guides/free-up-storage-space-mac): reclaim 10–30 GB by shrinking System Data, caches and APFS snapshots. - [Stuck on "Preparing Update"](https://macosupdate.com/guides/stuck-on-preparing-update-fix): what to do when an update stops progressing. - [Common macOS update problems](https://macosupdate.com/guides/common-macos-update-problems): the errors that come up most often and their fixes. - [Fix macOS update installation errors](https://macosupdate.com/guides/fix-macos-update-installation-errors): diagnose and clear failed installs. - [Fix Wi-Fi issues in macOS](https://macosupdate.com/guides/fix-wifi-issues-macos): restore a connection that broke after an update. ## Versions, security and hardware - [How long macOS gets security updates](https://macosupdate.com/guides/macos-security-update-support-dates): Apple's three-version support rule and the estimated end date for every macOS version. - [macOS security best practices](https://macosupdate.com/guides/macos-security-best-practices): the settings worth changing on any Mac. - [Understanding macOS build numbers](https://macosupdate.com/guides/understanding-macos-build-numbers): how to read a build string and match it to a release. - [macOS Tahoe 26 new features](https://macosupdate.com/guides/macos-tahoe-new-features): what changed in the current major release. - [Apple Intelligence on Mac](https://macosupdate.com/guides/apple-intelligence-guide): how to turn it on and what each feature does. - [M5 vs M4](https://macosupdate.com/guides/m5-vs-m4-comparison): benchmarks, price and whether the upgrade is worth it. - [Which Mac should you buy in 2026](https://macosupdate.com/guides/which-mac-should-i-buy-2026): the current line-up with quick picks by budget. - [Improve MacBook battery life](https://macosupdate.com/guides/improve-macos-battery-life): 20 tested tips for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. ## Recent releases - [macOS Tahoe 26.6](https://macosupdate.com/macos-versions/macos-tahoe-26-6): the current stable release and the last macOS for Intel Macs. - [macOS Tahoe 26.5.2](https://macosupdate.com/macos-versions/macos-tahoe-26-5-2): security update, build 25F84, released June 29, 2026. - [macOS Sequoia 15.7.3](https://macosupdate.com/macos-versions/macos-sequoia-15-7-3): security update for Macs still on Sequoia. - [macOS 27 Golden Gate announced](https://macosupdate.com/news/macos-27-golden-gate-announced-wwdc-2026): what Apple showed at WWDC 2026 and when it ships. ## About - [Contact](https://macosupdate.com/contact): reach the site by email. - [Privacy policy](https://macosupdate.com/privacy) - [Terms of use](https://macosupdate.com/terms) - [Disclaimer](https://macosupdate.com/disclaimer): macOSUpdate is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc.