macOS 26.4 RC

This update introduces 8 new emoji, along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.

• 8 new emoji including an orca, trombone, landslide, ballet dancer, and distorted face are available in the emoji keyboard
• Compact tab bar option in Safari gives you more space to browse and lets you search directly from the active tab
• Freeform gains advanced image creation and editing tools, and a premium content library, joining Apple Creator Studio
• Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks in Apple Music
• Purchase Sharing lets adult members in Family Sharing groups use their own payment method when making purchases, without relying on the family organizer
• Subtitle and caption settings are easier to find when viewing media, with real-time preview available directly from the captions icon

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: support.apple.com/100100.

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. To learn more, please visit: apple.com/macos/feature-availability

Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: support.apple.com/125039.