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Third RCs for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 now available [U: Public]

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Why This Matters

The release of third candidate versions for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 signifies Apple's ongoing commitment to refining its operating systems with critical security updates. These updates are essential for maintaining user security and system stability, especially as they approach final release stages. For consumers and the tech industry, staying current with these updates helps protect devices from vulnerabilities and ensures optimal performance.

Key Takeaways

Update, June 30: The public RCs are now available as well.

In addition to several betas released today, Apple is also rolling out new release candidates for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8. Here are the details.

Developers can now install the third release candidates for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8, and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8.

The first release candidate for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 arrived on May 26 with build 23J604, followed by a second on June 15 with build 23J607. Today’s RC carries build number 23J610.

As for macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, the release candidates followed the same schedule: build 24G806 was released on May 26, and build 24G809 rolled out on June 15. Today’s build is 24G812.

For both systems, Apple’s release notes currently mention only:

This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100

The company has yet to update its security releases page, but we will keep an eye out and report back when more details become available.

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