Apple has issued release candidates for macOS Sequoia 16.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, with the minor updates making the older operating systems more secure.
While Apple's main focus is on updating its 27-generation operating systems, it also periodically updates its previous releases. In one release to testers on October 6, Apple is preparing two such updates for macOS Tahoe and macOS Sequoia.
The release candidates of macOS 16.8.2 and macOS 26.7.2 mean Apple believes the updates are in a position where they can be released to the public. That could happen within days, unless a second RC round is needed.
As expected for these sorts of updates, Apple isn't including any new features. However, they will contain the typical mix of bug fixes, performance improvements, and security fixes that Apple usually recommends for all users.
AppleInsider and Apple strongly advise that users do not install test operating systems or other beta or RC software onto "mission-critical" or primary hardware. This is due to the small chance of issues that could result in the loss of data.
Testers should therefore use secondary or non-essential devices and make sure they have sufficient backups of any critical data.
