Apple Seeds Second macOS Tahoe Public Beta

[MacRumors]

Apple today provided public beta testers with a second beta of macOS Tahoe, the newest version of macOS that's set to launch this fall. The second beta comes two weeks after the first macOS Tahoe public beta, and it corresponds to the fifth developer beta.

Public beta testers can download macOS Tahoe from the Software Update section of the Settings app after signing up for the betas on Apple's website.

macOS Tahoe has the same Liquid Glass design as iOS 26, and it extends to app icons, folders, the Dock, in-app navigation, menus, the Control Center, and the Menu Bar. The Control Center and the Menu Bar are customizable, and you're also able to customize folders, app icons, and widgets.

Safari has an updated tab design and a redesigned sidebar, and Apple has brought the Phone app to the Mac for making phone calls through Wi-Fi Calling. The Phone app supports the new Call Screening and Hold Assist features.

Spotlight has been overhauled with improved search and the ability to execute hundreds of actions without opening up an app. There's a new Games app with a Game Overlay feature, and developers have access to Metal 4.

More on what's new can be found in our macOS Tahoe roundup.

Article Link: Apple Seeds Second macOS Tahoe Public Beta

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

Any notable changes ?

 

[RaoulCapano]

I am not seeing this as being available.

 

[Gary L. Gray]

I am not seeing this as being available.

Nor am I. Hmmm. I hope this is not another Rosetta thing. 😩

 

[wayneholbrook]

Ditto

 

[318iphone]

I see it. East Coast... but I keep getting "Failed to personalize" and then it stops.

 

[Gary L. Gray]

It just showed up for me. Fingers crossed.

 

[oric1]

I see it. East Coast... but I keep getting "Failed to personalize" and then it stops.

I could not see it when the VPN was active, but it is now accessible after turning the VPN off. Worth a try. Midwest here.

 

[Ursadorable]

Upgrading from MacOS 15 to 26. Gotta be massively better, amirite?

 

[MacHiavelli]

Version 26.0 Beta (25A5327h)

 

[TalkingHead#]

seems to be Dev Beta5? Version 26.0 Beta (25A5327h)

 

[oric1]

Installed fine here, version 26.0 Beta (25A5327h). With an SSD icon now, instead of the old HD icon.

 

[tunnel under ocean blvd]

The dock icons are smaller or, as was reported for the iOS 26 beta, the frosted glass around the dock is larger. They do look a bit smaller to me, though. Not a fan of that. Lol

 

[JosephAW]

Getting email from Apple suggesting that I try the public beta, absolutely not I’ll wait until it’s actually 2026.

 

[GrumpyOldGuy52]

Seems snappier.

(Only those of us of a certain vintage will get the reference. I can see who they are. 😂)

 

[jeffg819]

Using the keyboard shortcut for Spotlight causes Mail to instantly crash. Anyone else seeing this? I reported it to Apple.

 

[SaffyDog]

Using the keyboard shortcut for Spotlight causes Mail to instantly crash. Anyone else seeing this? I reported it to Apple.

nope

 

[Beau10]

seems to be Dev Beta5? Version 26.0 Beta (25A5327h)

It's almost always the case the public beta is the same build as the prior released dev beta.

 

[Slo Pesci]

Had no issues on the first public Beta.

 

[hagjohn]

Lets hope there are a lot of bug fixes.

 

[Phoneless]

First look. Not excited at all. Safari looks horrible.

 

[tywebb13]

Version 26.0 Beta (25A5327h)

i find this curious as there is a newer build number 25A5327m also available now but apparently only available to public beta testers as reported on x:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1953507451904389481

i get developer betas so want to avoid this one

i think it is curious that some public beta testers are getting build 25A5327h and others 25A5327m, yet developers are stuck on 25A5327h

 

[MCKLMT]

i find this curious as there is a newer build number 25A5327m also available now but apparently only available to public beta testers as reported on x:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1953507451904389481

i get developer betas so want to avoid this one

i think it is curious that some public beta testers are getting build 25A5327h and others 25A5327m, yet developers are stuck on 25A5327h

The difference between the twos should not be enough to force beta users to upgrade.

 

[PieVsCake]

Can anyone confirm AFP client protocol functionality status in the new build? I have a couple of clients who are still using this over SMB and I know its already depreciated and apple bound to pull the plug any moment. Just hoping I have at least one more release till they do.

 

[GrumpyOldGuy52]

I just sent off feedback telling them they need to make Liquid Glass optional. Everyone who dislikes this UI needs to make their thoughts known. I mean... the contrasts and shadows here are just a UI/UX mess:

Then, I look at Messages behind my Mail window, and it looks like I don't have my glasses on:

They need to make Liquid Glass an option. Reducing transparency in the accessibility options isn't enough (and made the whole thing worse in some ways). If you're looking for a clean, clear UI, macOS 26 isn't going to be it unless they make some serious changes and soon. I've been debating leaving macOS for a few years... this might be the final straw for me.