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<\/a><\/figure>\nApple has released macOS Tahoe 26.2, marking the second significant update to the macOS Tahoe operating system, which originally launched in September. This update arrives approximately five weeks following the rollout of macOS Tahoe 26.1.<\/p>\n
Users running macOS on compatible Macs can install the macOS Tahoe 26.2 update directly through the Software Update option found in System Settings.<\/p>\n
Among its key additions, macOS Tahoe 26.2 introduces Edge Light, an innovative tool designed to softly illuminate your face during video calls in dimly lit environments. The release also incorporates alarm functionality into the Reminders app, enhanced capabilities for podcasts, refined AirDrop configurations, and various other improvements.<\/p>\n
Below are Apple\u2019s complete release notes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Edge Light video effect uses the Mac display to illuminate your face like a virtual ring light when you\u2019re on a video call in low light
\u2022 Customizable light width and temperature give you control over how you\u2019re lit
\u2022 Mouse awareness ensures that the light recedes when you need to access content underneath
\u2022 Option to have the light turn on automatically in low light situations on Mac computers introduced in 2024 and later<\/p>\n
\u2022 Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate more episodes
\u2022 Links to mentioned podcasts let you see and follow other podcasts mentioned in the episode you\u2019re listening to directly from the player and transcript<\/p>\n
\u2022 Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more
\u2022 In-game challenge score banners provide real-time updates when someone new has taken the lead
\u2022 Connected controller support<\/p>\n
This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
\u2022 AirDrop codes offer an additional layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts by providing a code on the receiver\u2019s device that the sender must enter to complete the transfer
\u2022 Apple News Section links in the sidebar of the News app offer easy navigation to popular topics like Sports, Politics, Business, and Food
\u2022 Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the infinite canvas
\u2022 Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks in Apple Music
\u2022 Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the library were not immediately playable at their release time<\/p>\n