iOS and macOS Tahoe Version Numbers Updated for Testing Cycle
On March 18th, users enrolled in beta programs received a release candidate build of both iPadOS version "26.4" and the Mac operating system named "Tahoe," which is also designated by Apple with internal number vesion **v**ersion code `**. The update follows one week after seedings began for fourth betas that started last month, marking this as a critical testing phase before final release of macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iOS versions in the same series to developers who have been participating since early March.**
Key Points
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1Apple has released a Release Candidate build of iOS and macOS Tahoe version 26.4 for beta testers following one month of testing.
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2The RC update is scheduled as the final pre-release before the official launch next week, building on top of Beta 4 features.
Developments
Perspectives
Apple has issued a release candidate build of iOS and iPadOS as well as macOS Tahoe for users participating in its beta testing program.
— (Osxdaily)The Release Candidate version is considered the final update that will be released to consumers, following one week after Apple seeded Beta 4 with developers and public testers a month ago
— (Macrumors.com)Apple has released macOS Tahoe version 15 (build number is incorrect in text but stated as such) and updated Safari to their respective RC builds after a month-long beta test. The upcoming public release next week will include significant features like battery charging limits, Network MIDI support for MacBooks, the return of compact tabs layout on web browser safari