The build, 25F71, is available to developers and public beta testers after four developer betas and three public betas, with a public release expected in coming days.
The update appears modest, focusing mainly on stability and bug fixes rather than major user-facing changes, unlike macOS 26.4.
It also advances RCS end-to-end encryption, third-party accessory Live Activities in Europe, Suggested Places in Maps, and a new App Store subscription option splitting annual plans into monthly payments.
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