Stay up-to-date with the latest macOS beta releases, including new features, improvements, and known issues. Our beta coverage includes both developer and public beta releases.
The first public beta arrived July 13 and public beta 2 (build 26A5388g) followed on July 22, bringing the new Siri app, third-generation Apple Foundation Models, a Liquid Glass opacity slider, and standardized rounded corners. Apple Silicon only.
Read MoreApple seeded the fourth developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26.5 on April 27. None of the betas to date have surfaced meaningful new user-facing features — the release looks focused on stability and bug fixes ahead of WWDC 2026.
Read MoreApple kicked off the 26.3 beta cycle on December 15, 2025, with a focus on stability and security improvements ahead of the late-January 2026 public release.
Read MoreArchived: the third beta of macOS Sonoma 14.5, with redesigned emoji picker, improved external display support, and AI-powered text summarization.
Read More