macOS 26.2 RC

This update introduces Edge Light to illuminate your face during low-light video calls, and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.

• Edge Light video effect uses the Mac display to illuminate your face like a virtual ring light when you're on a video call in low light
• Customizable light width and temperature give you control over how you're lit
• Mouse awareness ensures that the light recedes when you need to access content underneath
• Option to have the light turn on automatically in low light situations on Mac computers introduced in 2024 and later

• Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate episodes
• Links to mentioned podcasts let you see and follow other podcasts mentioned in the episode you’re listening to directly from the player and transcript

• Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more
• In-game challenge score banners provide real-time updates when someone new has taken the lead
• Connected controller support

• AirDrop codes offer an additional layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts by providing a code on the receiver's device that the sender must enter to complete the transfer
• Apple News Section links in the sidebar of the News app offer easy navigation to popular topics like Sports, Politics, Business, and Food
• Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the infinite canvas
• Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks in Apple Music
• Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the library were not immediately playable at their release time

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.