Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.6 on Monday, July 27, 2026, a small update to its operating system that includes security fixes and Spotlight optimizations for the upcoming macOS 27 release.

The update follows macOS Tahoe 26.5.2, released on June 29, 2026, and comes a month after the previous 26.5.1 release. Users can download the software through System Settings > Software Update.

Apple's release notes state that the update addresses security vulnerabilities and improves Spotlight performance. The third developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26.6 was made available on June 29, 2026, two weeks after the second beta. Public beta testers received the third public beta on June 30, 2026, a day after the developer release.

Apple has not announced a release date for macOS 27.