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The release follows the arrival of Release Candidates for Tahoe and Sequoia the previous week. [1]
The update brings build 26B131 to macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1, with a dedicated build 26B8132 issued for the MacBook Pro equipped with a PROLED XDR Display. Build 25G342 applies to macOS Tahoe 26.7.3, while macOS Sequoia 15.8.3 carries build 24H241. Although Apple had not updated its Security Releases page at launch, the downloads are anticipated to deliver security patches as the company works to counter vulnerabilities increasingly discovered through AI tools. [1]
The releases maintain support across multiple generations of Mac software following the earlier October 26, 2026 arrival of macOS 27.2. macOS 27 Golden Gate marks Apple's first major Mac operating system version to drop Intel support entirely and require Apple silicon, leaving macOS 26 Tahoe as the final platform supporting Intel-based hardware. [1][2]
After rolling out the first Release Candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.8.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.3 last week, Apple today released the official versions of both systems, alongside macOS 27.2.1 Golden Gate. Here are the details.
via 9to5Mac
Macworld Since the debut of Mac OS X in 2001, Apple has released dozens of versions of its Mac operating system, introducing new features, design updates, performance improvements, and more. From early big-cat releases such as Panther and Leopard to more recent California-inspired versions like Sonoma, Sequoia, Tahoe and Golden Gate, each release marked a new chapter in the Mac’s evolution.
via Macworld