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Xcode 26.4

Apple (xip, downloads): Xcode 26.4 includes Swift 6.3 and SDKs for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4. Xcode 26.4 supports on-device debugging in iOS 15 and later, tvOS 15 and later, watchOS 8 and later, and visionOS. Xcode 26.4 requires a Mac running macOS Tahoe 26.2 or later. There are […]

macOS 26.4

Juli Clover (release notes, security, enterprise, developer, full installer, IPSW): macOS Tahoe 26.4 returns the compact tab bar option to Safari for those who prefer the slimmed down look, along with a new Charge Limit feature for the Mac so you can set a maximum charge level from 80 to 100 percent. It also adds […]

macOS 15.7.5 and macOS 14.8.5

macOS 15.7.5 (security, full installer): This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users. macOS 14.8.5 (security, full installer): This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users. See also Howard Oakley. Previously: macOS 15.7.4 and macOS 14.8.4

iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

Juli Clover (iOS/iPadOS release notes, security, enterprise, developer): iOS 26.4 adds a new Apple Music feature called Playlist Playground, which uses AI to generate playlists for you based on text-based prompts. You can ask for moods, feelings, occasions, and more when making a request. Joe Rossignol: iOS 26.4 was released today, and it includes a […]

watchOS 26.4

Juli Clover (release notes, security, developer): The update makes it quicker to start a workout in the Workout app by tapping on a Workout type icon, plus it has eight new emoji characters that include orca, trombone, treasure chest, fight cloud, hairy creature, landslide, ballet dancer, and distorted face. Previously: Apple Watch Fitness Regressions watchOS […]