The public beta for macOS 26.4 is now available, following the release of the new MacBook Neo and the developer version of macOS 26.4 beta 3.
Key Features of macOS 26.4
Bug Fixes
A bug causing the window resize pointer not to follow the window's corner shape has been addressed. This fix aims to improve the user experience with window manipulation.
Battery Management
Native support for capping maximum charge levels between 80% and 100% has been added. This feature, previously available only through third-party applications, now offers integrated control over battery health.
Safari Updates
The compact tab bar has been reinstated in Safari. This change reverts a previous UI alteration, bringing back a favored browsing layout for many users.
Rosetta Support Warning
macOS 26.4 includes warnings to users that Rosetta apps will cease to function in the future. This serves as an important heads-up for users relying on older software.
Apple plans to discontinue support for the Apple Silicon–Intel translation layer with macOS 27.
Release Information
The release build for macOS 26.4 public beta 3 is 25E5223i, which precisely matches the latest developer build.
Users interested in participating in Apple's free public beta program can do so by visiting beta.apple.com.