once macOS 27 is rolled out to all users. As we anticipate the forthcoming features and alterations with Apple’s next significant software update, we already have a clear idea of what is on the horizon with the closer update, macOS 26.4, featuring new emojis, enhanced battery settings, and more.
Nonetheless, beyond discussing the features that are set to arrive with macOS 26.4, it is crucial to highlight those that are absent. Some of the key functionalities of iOS 26.4 are simply not present in the most recent beta of macOS. For instance, redesigned playlists and albums (some of the new iOS 26.4 functionalities debuting in Apple Music) are missing from this macOS iteration, nor is the “Upcoming Concerts” section. Furthermore, Apple Podcasts will not be introducing the new video feature observed on iOS, which allows for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology for superior video streaming quality. While these features may be included in a future software update, at this moment, they indicate an increasing divide between Apple’s platforms.