Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 With Support for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR

[MacRumors]

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.3.1, a minor update to the macOS Tahoe operating system that came out last September. macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 comes three weeks after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.3.

Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section.

According to Apple's release notes for the update, it adds support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. Apple has also released a firmware update for the new displays.

The new monitors are available for pre-order and will launch on Wednesday, March 11.

Article Link: Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 With Support for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR

 

[Astuces iOS]

Only that? Why iOS got an update then?

 

[S.B.G]

Looking forward to the day they release a fix for the software bug known as Liquid Glass.

 

[aries81]

Hmm nothing here yet.

 

[goonie4life9]

It is not available. Did Apple have to pull it, due to a bug in the bug-fix release?

 

[Jdizzle188]

Does this all of a sudden fix the flicking display issue? Surely, I mean it has too..... Right?

 

[chrono1081]

It is not available. Did Apple have to pull it, due to a bug in the bug-fix release?

Often the macOS update comes later in the day.

 

[mac-kitty]

I've already updated my iPhone, but the macOS update isn't showing up on either of my Macs.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

It is not available. Did Apple have to pull it, due to a bug in the bug-fix release?

I can't find it either. M4 MPB

Edit: Found it. It's something like 9.1gb for me.

 

[nutmac]

The update finally popped up.

 

[tywebb13]

build number is 25D2128

full installer:

https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/13/23/047-88311-A_RR2EV114ZY/ahnfjcnchzcobcdv1dbl3yppeqfvx650fw/InstallAssistant.pkg

ipsw:

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026WinterFCS/fullrestores/047-88313/2E098049-1731-4415-A206-546D09301973/UniversalMac_26.3.1_25D2128_Restore.ipsw

 

[CocktailHour]

Servers often busy at first. Not unusual.

 

[CocktailHour]

Servers often busy at first. Not unusual.

Now available to me.

 

[chrono1081]

Just popped up for me. Weirdly it's different install sizes on my work and personal laptop.

 

[mac-kitty]

Just finished updating my Macs.

 

[jontalk5]

In the Bay area and just updated without issues on the M1 Mac Mini

 

[poematik13]

Would have ordered one of these but unforunately being forced to use Tahoe is a dealbreaker.

Hopefully they get enough data to realize they need to get it together with the OS quality

 

[kagharaht]

This OS is pure Garbage. February 26 out of nowhere.


Triggered by Thread: 0, Dispatch Queue: com.apple.main-thread

Exception Type: EXC_CRASH (SIGABRT)
Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000000, 0x0000000000000000

Termination Reason: Namespace SIGNAL, Code 6, Abort trap: 6
Terminating Process: Finder [677]


Application Specific Information:
abort() called


On the same day. Simulated? Not a Crash? What does that even mean?


Crash Reporter Key: 59084A63-B506-1E58-D56F-B59E674E3935
Incident Identifier: 3A1B5D18-2F83-4F39-83FC-3576FB7F2C87

Time Awake Since Boot: 850000 seconds

System Integrity Protection: enabled

Triggered by Thread: 0

Exception Type: EXC_GUARD
Exception Subtype: GUARD_TYPE_USER
Exception Message: namespc 31 reason_code 0x0000000000000000
Exception Codes: 0x600000000000001f, 0x0000000000000000
Exception Note: SIMULATED (this is NOT a crash)

Termination Reason: Namespace WEBKIT, Code 0,

 

[phuklok1]

why can we not get a real change log for each release, instead we just get to hope that things are fixed. it’s disrespectful to the community😑

 

[Camel993]

Update: Never mind, it's still broken. Pinned tab going all over the place.

Seems pinned Safari tabs are fixed now. When switching tab groups, they stay. Also, animations feel smoother… Hoping for a stable 26.4.

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

guess I won't go through the trouble if all it does is add support for a monitor i'll never have

 

[segfaultdotorg]

Only that? Why iOS got an update then?

Yes, only that on this lightweight 11 GB update.

 

[Mailin]

The UI looks straight-up hideous 🤮. Those bloated rounded rectangles chew through screen space while adding pointless inconsistencies everywhere. And the absolute low point? That cheesy, bubbly 🫧 animation they slapped onto both iOS and macOS. It feels less like a design choice and more like a bad joke. At this rate, Linux is starting to look downright edgy by comparison.

 

[macduke]

Would have ordered one of these but unforunately being forced to use Tahoe is a dealbreaker.

Hopefully they get enough data to realize they need to get it together with the OS quality

Same. I was ready to pull the trigger but decided to check on OS compatibility. Glad I did. I typically upgrade OS each year when macOS x.1 comes out in mid to late autumn. Now I'm just avoiding it as long as I possibly can. Hoping the rumors about a Snow Leopard style update coming next year are true. I think most of those rumors have been for iOS/iPadOS, but macOS really needs it as well. And I'm tired of Liquid Ass!

Looking at 5K/6K options from ASUS, BenQ, ViewSonic, and LG now. Some of the reviews on Amazon right now seem a little sus for some of them, and some of them the price is high enough that I question if it's worth it for something that isn't Apple. Might also look into deals on the old 5K Studio Display. Or maybe even the XDR would come down in price. What I really wanted was just a 6K Studio Display. Doesn't even need 120Hz. 60Hz or 90Hz would've been fine! My studio is a light controlled environment, so I don't need something super bright, although better contrast would be nice at times.

I kinda wonder if they'll bring out a 6K XDR again next year. Perhaps they needed newer, faster Macs to power it at 120Hz?

 

[kOoLiNuS]

I really do hope they work on the WindowServer … on my two MacMinis the situation is becoming unbearable. The one with the M2 Pro chip crashes once a day now, and the second with M1 is so slow I'm backing things up and preparing for a full reset and a Sonoma rollback.

Funny, on the old MacBook Pro with Intel i9 I do not have any issues …