Release candidates of macOS Tahoe, Sequoia updates are out for testing
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
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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
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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.
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