GoKawiilApple issues second release candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and Sequoia 15.8
Apple has pushed out RC 2 builds for macOS Tahoe 26.7 (build 25G224) and macOS Sequoia 15.8 (build 24H20) to developers, alongside the seventh developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate. The update follows last week's first release candidate, which leaked footage and details about upcoming AirPods with cameras using Visual Intelligence.
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macOS 26.7 appears to be a minor maintenance release as Apple wraps up macOS 26 development ahead of macOS 27's launch, while macOS 15.8 is expected to carry important security patches for users not yet on Tahoe. The earlier leak also offers a rare early glimpse at hardware Apple hasn't announced, hinting at features coming to future AirPods.
- RC 2 builds for macOS 26.7 and 15.8 signal Apple is close to finalizing these updates.
- macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 7 also released, with public betas expected soon.
- Last week's leak revealed AirPods with cameras using Visual Intelligence, teasing future hardware.
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