Apple has issued release candidates for macOS Sequoia 16.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, with the minor updates making the older operating systems more secure. macOS Tahoe 26 - Image Credit: Apple While Apple's main focus is on updating its 27-generation operating systems, it also periodically updates its previous releases. In one release to testers on October 6, Apple is preparing two such updates for macOS Tahoe and macOS Sequoia. The release candidates of macOS 16.8.2 and macOS 26.7.2 mean Apple believes the updates are in a position where they can be released to the public. That could happen within days, unless a second RC round is needed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple today announced that the all-new "Crossy Road" spinoff game " Crossy Road Rush " will be launching exclusively on Apple Arcade on Thursday, November 5. Crossy Road Rush has players "swerve, jump, and smash their way across an island obstacle course packed with quick-fire challenges and hazards at every turn," according to Apple. Also coming to Apple Arcade on November 5 are existing App Store games KAMI 2 and Food Stylist . Tag: Apple Arcade This article, " 'Crossy Road Rush' Launching Exclusively on Apple Arcade in November " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Last month, a proven leaker revealed that Apple has tested the ability to connect four HomePods to an Apple TV 4K for surround sound, with the HomePods intended to be arranged in front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right positions. Now further evidence of this functionality has surfaced ahead of an announcement from Apple. First, the same leaker known as "pdfu" has uncovered additional code related to a four-HomePod surround sound system in the latest beta of audioOS, which is Apple's internal name for the HomePod's operating system. For example, on the third audioOS 27.2 beta, he said that "Siri can match a speaker to its surround system." Second, MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris discovered that the third beta of macOS 27.2 contains two new SF Symbols depicting a group of four speakers in a room. While the HomePod is not mentioned in the names of the symbols, one of them appears to show a basic top-down view of HomePods, and the other mentions that the four speakers are part of a home theater setup. The timing of these symbols being added by Apple suggests they could be related to the rumored four-HomePod surround sound functionality. Apple plans to unveil new HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K models on Tuesday, October 13 , according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, while he said that the full-sized HomePod will be updated " eventually ." However, it is unclear if this surround-sound functionality will require new HomePods. The leaker "pdfu" previously said that Apple tested two different setups, including four second-generation HomePods, and two second-generation HomePods in front positions paired with two unreleased speakers in rear positions. It is also unclear if any existing Apple TV 4K models will support four HomePods, or if the functionality will be limited to the upcoming model. Currently, you can set two HomePod or HomePod mini speakers as the default audio output on all Apple TV 4K models for stereo sound. With new HomePod and Apple TV models on the horizon, and all of the mounting evidence across Apple's software code and symbols, it seems likely that Apple will unveil this new functionality fairly soon, barring any last-minute issues. Related Roundups: Apple TV , HomePod , HomePod mini Tag: pdfu Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) , HomePod (Caution) , HomePod Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater , HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology This article, " Apple TV 4K Rumored to Support Four HomePods for Surround Sound " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
