**macOS Tahoe 26.1 Developer Beta: What to Anticipate**
After last week’s official launch of macOS Tahoe 26, Apple is now releasing the first developer beta of macOS 26.1. Here’s what to anticipate.
### Anticipated Bug Fixes, Not New Features
The build being distributed to developers at this moment is 25B5042k. As this marks the initial macOS beta version after the official debut of macOS 26, it is expected to include several straightforward bug fixes, rather than a plethora of new features. Nonetheless, Apple has a history of introducing previously unannounced features after a significant release, so we will keep an eye out and update you if we discover anything new.
### Steps to Install the New Betas
Here’s how to set up the macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer beta 1:
1. [Backup](https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/31/how-to-backup-iphone-ipad-mac/) your Mac.
2. Open System Settings.
3. Navigate to General ⇾ Software Update.
4. Click the ‘i’ icon adjacent to Beta Updates.
5. From the dropdown menu in the upper-right corner, select the macOS Developer Tahoe Beta.
6. Hit ‘Done’.
Did you notice any updates in today’s betas? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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