Apple has just shipped the Release Candidate (RC) of macOS Tahoe 26.1 to beta testers ahead of the public launch. Alongside this, Apple also provided the full release notes detailing what’s new in the update. Additionally, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 are nearly ready to launch, with their RCs also available to testers.
### What’s New in macOS Tahoe 26.1
This update includes the following features and enhancements:
– **Liquid Glass Setting**
This new option allows users to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look that increases the opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen.
– **Apple Music AutoMix Support over AirPlay**
Enjoy seamless AutoMix functionality when streaming Apple Music via AirPlay.
– **Improved FaceTime Audio Quality**
FaceTime audio quality has been enhanced for better performance in low-bandwidth conditions.
– **Communication Safety and Web Content Filters**
Filters to limit adult websites are now enabled by default for existing child accounts aged 13-17 (age varies by country or region). This aims to provide safer browsing experiences for younger users.
For more information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: [support.apple.com/100100](https://support.apple.com/100100).
Please note that some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. To learn more about feature availability, visit: [apple.com/macos/feature-availability](https://www.apple.com/macos/feature-availability).
### Additional Information
Software updates like this one introduce new features and improvements that may affect system performance and/or battery life. For further details, please visit: [support.apple.com/125039](https://support.apple.com/125039).
The Liquid Glass setting was a feature we anticipated, but Apple’s other listed changes were not widely discovered during the beta cycle. While iOS 26.1’s release notes have yet to be published, it’s expected that some of these enhancements will also appear in the iPhone update.
It’s worth noting that Apple’s official release notes typically highlight major changes but may not cover every minor tweak or improvement included in the update.
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