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macOS Tahoe 26.1

Feature Update with Edge Light for Video Calls

Build Number 25B78
Release Date November 3, 2025
Download Size Feature Update (varies by Mac)
Type Feature Update

What's New in macOS Tahoe 26.1

macOS Tahoe 26.1 introduces new features and improvements to enhance your Mac experience, building on the revolutionary Liquid Glass design introduced in macOS Tahoe 26.0.

New Features

  • Edge Light: A new feature for video calls that adds a border of soft light around the edges of your Mac's display to illuminate your face in darkened rooms, designed to mimic the look of a physical ring light
  • Enhanced FaceTime: Improved video call quality with better background noise reduction
  • Safari Enhancements: Performance improvements and better memory management
  • Continuity Updates: Smoother handoff between Mac and iOS devices

Performance Improvements

  • Faster app launch times for native Apple Silicon apps
  • Improved battery life on MacBook models
  • Better memory management for systems with 8GB RAM
  • Enhanced graphics performance for gaming and creative applications

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where some external displays might not wake from sleep
  • Resolved problems with AirDrop transfers failing intermittently
  • Fixed Bluetooth connectivity issues with certain audio devices
  • Addressed various stability improvements throughout the system

System Requirements

macOS Tahoe 26.1 maintains the same system requirements as macOS Tahoe 26.0:

  • MacBook Pro: 2019 and later
  • MacBook Air: 2020 and later
  • Mac mini: 2020 and later
  • iMac: 2021 and later
  • Mac Studio: All models
  • Mac Pro: 2019 and later

How to Update

  1. Back up your Mac using Time Machine or your preferred backup method
  2. Open System Settings from the Apple menu
  3. Click on "General" in the sidebar
  4. Select "Software Update"
  5. Click "Update Now" when macOS Tahoe 26.1 appears
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions
  7. Your Mac will restart to complete the installation
Tip: The Edge Light feature can be enabled in System Settings > Camera after updating to macOS Tahoe 26.1.

Known Issues

A small number of users have reported the following issues:

  • Edge Light may not be available on some older Mac models with built-in cameras
  • Some third-party video conferencing apps may need updates to support Edge Light

Developer Notes

For developers, macOS Tahoe 26.1 includes:

  • Updated SDKs for Edge Light API integration
  • New SwiftUI components for Liquid Glass design
  • Improved Xcode performance with faster build times
  • Enhanced Metal 4 framework capabilities
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