Apple preps beta security updates for iOS 18, iOS 26, and macOS 26

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It looks like we'll be getting yet another round of minor updates soon. On Tuesday, Apple pushed multiple beta builds out for its existing operating systems. The new macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 beta update has build number 25G82 and comes just four days after its predecessor, macOS 26.6.1, went public.

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▪It looks like we'll be getting yet another round of minor updates soon.
▪On Tuesday, Apple pushed multiple beta builds out for its existing operating systems.
▪The new macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 beta update has build number 25G82 and comes just four days after its predecessor, macOS 26.6.1, went public.

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▪ Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 With Security Fixes — MacRumors
▪ FreeBSD 14.5 Beta 1 Released With Various Backports, Security Fixes — Phoronix

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News Apple preps beta security updates for iOS 18, iOS 26, and macOS 26 Amber Neely 4 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Mon Aug 10 2026, 02:24 PM EDT · 1 minute read Apple gears up to roll out even more security updates to Mac, iPad, and iPhone Apple is gearing up to release even more security updates as it tests out beta fixes for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It looks like we'll be getting yet another round of minor updates soon. On Tuesday, Apple pushed multiple beta builds out for its existing operating systems. The new macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 beta update has build number 25G82 and comes just four days after its predecessor, macOS 26.6.1, went public. Apple has yet to disclose what macOS 26.6.2 fixes. However, macOS 26.6.1 fixed an issue with Screen Sharing.

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