Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26 beta 4 to participants in the Apple Developer beta testing program. While the public beta version isn't available just yet, it’s expected that a corresponding public beta for macOS Tahoe 26 will be rolled out shortly.

This latest iteration of macOS introduces a revamped visual design known as Liquid Glass, bringing a sleek, glossy, and translucent aesthetic across the interface. New features include customizable icons and folders in Finder, an enhanced Spotlight with a built-in clipboard manager and other improvements, the elimination of LaunchPad, Live Activities syncing from iPhone to Mac, the debut of the Phone app on Mac, the Journal app making its way to macOS, and various additional refinements.

Although beta software is primarily intended for developers and advanced users, any Mac owner feeling adventurous can install macOS Tahoe 26 beta on a compatible machine. For a safer experience, consider running the beta in a virtual environment using UTM, tart, or another virtualization tool. This approach lets you explore the new OS in a sandboxed setting, keeping your main macOS installation untouched. Regardless of your chosen method—primary system or virtual machine—your Mac must meet the Tahoe system requirements, which favor Apple Silicon models, though select Intel-based Macs are still supported.

In addition to macOS Tahoe 26 beta 4, Apple has also released iOS 26 beta 4, iPadOS 26 beta 4, watchOS 26 beta 4, tvOS 26 beta 4, and visionOS 26 beta 4.

How to Download & Install macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 4

Before proceeding, ensure you’ve backed up your Mac using Time Machine—essential for any system update, especially beta versions.

1. Click the ? Apple menu and choose “System Settings”
2. Navigate to “General,” then select “Software Update”
3. Click “Update Now” to begin installing macOS Tahoe 26 beta 4 if it's available for your device

A restart is required to finalize the installation process.

Alternatively, developers and enthusiasts can directly download the full installer package or the IPSW file for macOS Tahoe 26 beta 4 from Apple’s servers.

Direct Download Links: macOS Tahoe 26 Developer Beta 4 (IPSW & Installer)

Below are direct links to the beta files hosted on Apple’s CDN:

• macOS Tahoe 26 Developer Beta 4 InstallAssistant.pkg
• macOS Tahoe 26 Developer Beta 4 IPSW (UniversalMac_26.0_25A5316i_Restore.ipsw)

These files are ideal for deploying virtual machines, restoring devices, creating bootable drives, updating multiple systems, or archival use.

You can also consult our comprehensive guide listing all available macOS installers, along with an up-to-date index of every macOS Tahoe 26 IPSW and installer package.

Apple is expected to launch the official release of macOS Tahoe 26 this fall.

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