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Released June 29, 2026, it patches 32 security vulnerabilities — 23 of them in WebKit — and is recommended for all Macs. Meanwhile, macOS 27 Golden Gate is in beta ahead of a September release.
macOS 26.5.2: June 29, 2026 · Build 25F84 · Next: macOS 27 Golden Gate (September)
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Troubleshooting GuidesBuild 25F84 patches 32 vulnerabilities — 23 in WebKit plus several kernel fixes shared with iOS and iPadOS 26.5.2. No new features; install promptly.
Apple's next macOS brings a conversational Siri, deeper AI integration, and a performance focus. Developer beta 3 arrived July 6; full release expected in September. Apple Silicon only.
Build 25F71 is a stability and bug-fix update — AirPlay, external display, and Bluetooth fixes plus a large security batch for all Tahoe users.
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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 · 15.7.8 and 14.8.8 are in release-candidate testing