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Six Lesser-Known Features to Like in the macOS 26 Tahoe Public Beta

APPLE MAC COMPUTERS, JUL 24 – macOS 26 Developer Beta 4 introduces the liquid glass theme, enhanced health alerts, and faster app launches optimized for Apple Silicon, with public release expected late October 2025.

  • Apple officially released macOS 26 Developer Beta 4 with build 25A5316i, a 3.58 GB download optimized for Apple Silicon including the M1 Pro MacBook Pro.
  • With Intel support ending in Tahoe, Apple is phasing out older Intel-based Macs, with the public release anticipated around October 28, 2025.
  • A translucent liquid glass theme and autofill of two-factor authentication codes from Messages and Mail into any browser enhance visual appeal and security convenience.
  • Following the initial release pull, Beta 4 was briefly released then pulled to address critical issues, improving system stability and usability.
  • Users can now install the first public beta of macOS Tahoe 26, hearing test notifications and sleep apnea alerts added for Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
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MacRumors broke the news in United States on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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