Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2

macOS Tahoe 26.2
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.2, marking the second significant update to the macOS Tahoe operating system, which originally launched in September. This update arrives approximately five weeks following the rollout of macOS Tahoe 26.1.
Users running macOS on compatible Macs can install the macOS Tahoe 26.2 update directly through the Software Update option found in System Settings.
Among its key additions, macOS Tahoe 26.2 introduces Edge Light, an innovative tool designed to softly illuminate your face during video calls in dimly lit environments. The release also incorporates alarm functionality into the Reminders app, enhanced capabilities for podcasts, refined AirDrop configurations, and various other improvements.
Below are Apple’s complete release notes:
Edge Light
• Edge Light video effect uses the Mac display to illuminate your face like a virtual ring light when you’re on a video call in low light
• Customizable light width and temperature give you control over how you’re lit
• Mouse awareness ensures that the light recedes when you need to access content underneath
• Option to have the light turn on automatically in low light situations on Mac computers introduced in 2024 and later
Podcasts
• Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate more episodes
• Links to mentioned podcasts let you see and follow other podcasts mentioned in the episode you’re listening to directly from the player and transcript
Games
• Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more
• In-game challenge score banners provide real-time updates when someone new has taken the lead
• Connected controller support
This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
• AirDrop codes offer an additional layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts by providing a code on the receiver’s device that the sender must enter to complete the transfer
• Apple News Section links in the sidebar of the News app offer easy navigation to popular topics like Sports, Politics, Business, and Food
• Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the infinite canvas
• Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks in Apple Music
• Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the library were not immediately playable at their release time
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