macOS Tahoe 26.5 Release Candidate Now Available
Apple has released the macOS Tahoe 26.5 update as a release candidate for developers to test. The update is available through the System Settings app after enabling beta updates and requires a free developer account. No new features were identified in earlier betas, suggesting the release focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.
- ▪Apple released the macOS Tahoe 26.5 update as a release candidate for developers.
- ▪The update was released on May 4, 2026, one week after the fourth beta.
- ▪Developers must enable beta updates and have a free developer account to access the update.
- ▪No new features were found in the first four betas of macOS Tahoe 26.5.
- ▪The update is likely focused on bug fixes and performance improvements.
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macOS Tahoe 26.5 Release Candidate Now AvailableMonday May 4, 2026 10:14 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today provided the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the fourth beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.5 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. No new features were found in the first four macOS Tahoe 26.5 betas, and it's likely the update primarily focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS Tahoe[ 6 comments ]
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