# Presto, Now for Mac: Apple’s Upcoming Wireless Update System
In recent times, Apple has introduced a system known as [Presto](https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/05/apples-presto-system-in-detail/), created to wirelessly update sealed iPhones. This advancement enables customers to receive new devices already equipped with the latest iOS version, independent of how long those devices have been on the shelf. Following this achievement, Apple is now developing a corresponding system for Mac.
## The Idea of Presto for Macs
With the recent launch of [macOS Tahoe 26 beta 3](https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/07/following-hiccup-macos-tahoe-26-developer-beta-3-is-now-available-for-apple-silicon-macs/), Apple has started to establish a framework for a sealed-device update system for Mac, paralleling the Presto process employed for iPhones. This mechanism would allow Apple to deliver hardware initially and then wirelessly refresh the operating system just prior to the devices being available for purchase.
This method could be especially advantageous for products with stringent launch timelines, where software and hardware teams are in a race against the clock. It would also help to prevent scenarios similar to the iPhone 15 launch, where devices were shipped with iOS 17.0 but necessitated a day-one update to [iOS 17.0.1](https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/21/ios-17-0-1-iphone-15-macos-sonoma-rc/) to fix activation problems and data transfer issues during initial setup.
Moreover, this system could lead to a future where Apple devices are linked to the user’s Apple Account right out of the box, improving the user experience from the very beginning.
## The Functionality of the Update System
For the Presto system, Apple employs a special Mac mini-operated device, referred to as a “two-slot toaster” that can handle up to six iPhone boxes at the same time. This technology can remotely turn on an iPhone, execute an iOS update, and turn it off again without ever needing to open the packaging.
Implementing a similar framework for the Mac raises several inquiries, particularly about how the update would be initiated. For iPhones, Apple seems to depend on NFC to kickstart the wireless connection. However, existing Macs lack an NFC chip, unlike some earlier versions.
It is conceivable that Apple might reintroduce this hardware specifically for wireless updates or employ Bluetooth capabilities that permit devices to stay discoverable even while powered off.
## Conclusion
Presently, it is uncertain whether this wireless update system will become a key feature of the retail experience for Macs. Nonetheless, Apple is actively creating the foundation for such a system, suggesting a potential transformation in how users will engage with their devices right out of the box.
