First macOS Tahoe 26.6 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple has released the first beta of macOS Tahoe 26.6 for developers. This update comes shortly after the launch of macOS Tahoe 26.5 and is primarily intended for testing purposes. A public beta is anticipated to be available in the coming weeks.
- ▪The beta is available for developers to download through the System Settings app.
- ▪A free developer account is required to access the beta updates.
- ▪No major new features are expected in macOS Tahoe 26.6.
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- ▪ Apple releases macOS 26.6 developer beta 1 — 9to5Mac
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First macOS Tahoe 26.6 Beta Now Available for DevelopersTuesday May 26, 2026 10:09 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.6 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.5. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.6 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. With macOS 27 set to be unveiled in less than a month, Apple is likely focusing most of its attention on the new software. We are not expecting any major new features in macOS Tahoe 26.6.
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