Apple has just released the second round of post-WWDC betas, following the standard two-week interval after the initial beta: macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2.
The build number for today’s macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 is 25A5295e.
Unveiled at WWDC25, macOS Tahoe 26 features a comprehensive Liquid Glass UI redesign, along with enhancements such as Live Activities on Mac, a significantly upgraded Spotlight that now includes clipboard history and Shortcuts integration, a dedicated Phone app, and Live Translation for Messages, FaceTime, and calls.
Additions to the system include a new Games app and the much-anticipated Journal app.
To install the macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 2, follow these steps:
- Back up your Mac
- Open System Settings
- Navigate to General ⇾ Software Update
- Select the ‘i’ icon next to Beta Updates
- From the dropdown in the top-right, choose the macOS Developer Tahoe Beta
- Click ‘Done’
Is there any sign of the public beta?
According to Apple during the WWDC25 keynote, public betas are expected to be released next month. The company typically waits several weeks and several developer beta releases to address performance issues and significant bugs. Public betas usually accompany developer beta 3 or 4.
Regarding developer beta 2, Apple hasn’t specified any new features or changes beyond the usual internal improvements and bug fixes. We are actively exploring to uncover any updates and will keep you informed, so please check back often.
If you notice any changes in today’s macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2, feel free to share in the comments.
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