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Every macOS 27 and macOS 26 Tahoe update, with release dates

Applies to macOS 26 Tahoe · macOS 27 Golden GateReviewed 2 November 2026Tested on macOS 27.21 min read

Short answer

The current versions are macOS 27.2 (released 26 October 2026) for Macs with Apple silicon, and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 for Macs staying on Tahoe, including every Intel Mac. To see what you're running, choose Apple menu › About This Mac.

On this page
  1. macOS 27 Golden Gate
  2. macOS 26 Tahoe
  3. How we keep this page current
  4. Sources and further reading

macOS 27 Golden Gate

VersionBuildReleasedWhat mattered
27.226B12326 Oct 2026Siri AI in five more languages, new sliders, 263 security fixes
27.0.126A43428 Sep 2026Bug fixes (not detailed by Apple)
27.026A42814 Sep 2026First release: Liquid Glass slider, Siri AI, Apple silicon only

There's no 27.1 for the Mac.

macOS 26 Tahoe

VersionReleasedWhat mattered
26.7.2After Sep 2026Security fixes
26.714 Sep 202628 security fixes, released alongside macOS 27
26.6.2Aug 2026Security fixes
26.6.1Aug 2026Bug fixes
26.627 Jul 2026Last feature update for Tahoe
26.5, 26.5.1, 26.5.2May to Jun 2026Features and fixes
26.4, 26.4.1Mar to Apr 2026Features and fixes
26.3, 26.3.1Feb to Mar 2026Features and fixes
26.2Dec 2025Features and fixes
26.1Nov 2025Features and fixes
26.0, 26.0.1Sep 2025First release: Liquid Glass design, Apps replaces Launchpad

For common Tahoe problems, see macOS Tahoe problems and fixes.

How we keep this page current

We add each new macOS update here within 48 hours of release, with a short page of its own when it changes something you'll notice.

Sources and further reading

Applies tomacOS 27Tahoe

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