Month: December 2025

macOS Tahoe 26.2 Update! Everything you need to know.

macOS Tahoe 26.2 (25C56) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 12/15/25

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released the 3rd update for macOS Tahoe to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

macOS Tahoe 26.2 Update Summary:

NOTE: The Beta RC release of 26.2 is the same as the Public release.

  • Edge Light video effect uses the Mac display to illuminate your face like a virtual ring light when you’re on a video call in low light
  • Podcasts – Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate more episodes
  • Games – Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more

The following Apple Support documents have been released:

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.2 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

OCLP 2.4.1 Testing Status = in progresss

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: = Kernel Debug Kit 15.6 build 24G84 https://github.com/dortania/KdkSupportPkg/releases

Metallibsupport Status: = MetallibSupportPkg-15.6.1-24G90 https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

macOS Tahoe Beta Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features/Improvements – 3
  • 2. Bug Fixes – 5
  • 3. Security Fixes – 48 CVE’s addressed
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – 3
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) –
  • 6. Full installer & IPSW – Both are now available!
  • 7. Safari – 26.2 Updated in Tahoe
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Tahoe 26.2 (25C56)
  • Sequoia 15.7.3 (24G419)
  • Sonoma 14.8.3 (23J220)
  • Safari – 26.2
  • Xcode – Xcode 26.2
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – Xcode 26.2 Command Line Tools

Other 📲📺⌚️✅

  • iOS & iPadOS 26.2 (23C55)
  • iOS & iPadOS 18.7.3 (22H217)
  • homePodOS 26.2 (23K54)
  • watchOS 26.2 (23S303)
  • tvOS 26.2 (23K54)
  • visionOS 26.2 (23N301)

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe Update sizes
  • 6. Apple Silicon System Firmware Version
  • 7. Apple Silicon OS loader Version (iBoot)
  • 8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 9. Intel T2 Firmware Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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