Apple releases fourth beta of macOS Tahoe 26.5 update to developers

1 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Apr 27

The new beta, launched a week after the third, is available via System Settings for developers with free accounts.
No new features have been identified in the first three betas, suggesting the update targets bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Developers must enable Beta Updates to access the release, which continues Apple's regular cycle of macOS improvements and testing.

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