macOS update tracker: latest version, dates and what's new

This tracker lists the latest macOS updates, with their version numbers, release dates and what each one changed. Every entry is checked against Apple’s official security releases page, and the page is updated when Apple releases a new macOS version.

TL;DR: The latest macOS update is macOS Golden Gate 27.2, released on October 26, 2026. It brings Siri AI in more languages and more than 260 security entries on Apple’s page. Apple also released security updates for macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 the same day.

Last updated: November 1, 2026.

How macOS version numbers work

The first number is the major version, such as 27 for macOS Golden Gate. A second number, such as 27.2, marks a larger update, and a third number, such as 27.0.1, marks a small fix.

Apple keeps updating the two older versions as well. macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 are the current updates for Macs that stay on those versions.

macOS Golden Gate 27.2 (released October 26, 2026)

What it is: the first larger update to macOS Golden Gate. Apple skipped 27.1 to keep the version number in line with iOS 27.2.
Version number: macOS Golden Gate 27.2.
Released: October 26, 2026.
What’s new: Siri AI expands to new languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, according to MacTrast’s coverage of Apple’s release notes.
HomePod: you can set a HomePod mini 2 or a second-generation HomePod as the default speaker for your Mac. Your Mac needs Wi-Fi 6E for this, according to iCulture.
Security: Apple’s page lists more than 260 security entries for this release and does not say that any issue is actively exploited.
What it means for you: this update carries a large number of security fixes, so install it when your Mac offers it.

Source: About the security content of macOS Golden Gate 27.2.

macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 (released October 26, 2026)

What it is: the current security update for Macs that stay on macOS Tahoe.
Version number: macOS Tahoe 26.7.2.
Released: October 26, 2026, the same day as macOS Golden Gate 27.2.
What it means for you: if your Mac cannot or does not move to macOS 27, this is the update to install.

Source: About the security content of macOS Tahoe 26.7.2.

macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 (released October 26, 2026)

What it is: the current security update for Macs that stay on macOS Sequoia.
Version number: macOS Sequoia 15.8.2.
Released: October 26, 2026.
What it means for you: Macs that still run macOS Sequoia get their fixes here.

Source: About the security content of macOS Sequoia 15.8.2.

macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1 (released September 28, 2026)

What it is: the first small fix for macOS Golden Gate. MacRumors reports that Apple says it fixes unspecified bugs.
Version number: macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1.
Released: September 28, 2026.
Security: Apple lists no published security entries for this release.

Source: Apple security releases.

macOS Golden Gate 27 (released September 14, 2026)

What it is: the new major version of macOS.
Version number: macOS Golden Gate 27.
Released: September 14, 2026.
Which Macs: it is the first macOS version to support only Apple silicon Macs, according to Macworld.
What’s new: the main focus is a redesigned Siri AI, along with refinements to the Liquid Glass design.

Source: About the security content of macOS Golden Gate 27.

How to update your Mac

Open System Settings, click General, then click Software Update. If you plan to move your Mac’s startup disk to an external drive, our guide to uses for an external hard drive or SSD explains the format rules.

For a close look at how many security fixes Apple ships in a big update, see our report on the iOS 27.2 security update.