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Apple Unveils macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta with New Features

2/17/2026

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Apple Inc. released the first beta of macOS Tahoe 26.4 for developers after the launch of macOS 26.3.
The update may introduce new Siri features and additional emoji characters, though some capabilities have been delayed.
Developers can access the macOS beta via the System Settings app.
Apple has seeded betas for watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS 26.4, alongside iOS 26.4.
Developers can download these updates from the Apple Developer Center.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. released the first beta of macOS Tahoe 26.4 for developers after the launch of macOS 26.3.
The update may introduce new Siri features and additional emoji characters, though some capabilities have been delayed.
Developers can access the macOS beta via the System Settings app.
Apple has seeded betas for watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS 26.4, alongside iOS 26.4.
Developers can download these updates from the Apple Developer Center.