Apple has recently unveiled the newest developer beta of macOS 26 Tahoe, specifically beta 5, which is marked with the build number 25A5327h. This update follows beta 4, which did not bring any noteworthy new features or alterations, unlike beta 3 that introduced various improvements such as a new screensaver, enhanced tab visibility in apps like Safari and Terminal, and modifications to the Liquid Glass transparency effect.
macOS Tahoe 26 was first unveiled at WWDC25 and showcases a complete Liquid Glass UI redesign. Significant features include Live Activities on the Mac, an improved Spotlight with clipboard history and Shortcuts integration, a separate Phone app, and Live Translation functions for Messages, FaceTime, and phone calls. Moreover, users can anticipate a new Games app and the eagerly awaited Journal app.
To install the macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 5, users should follow these steps:
1. Backup your Mac.
2. Open System Settings.
3. Go to General ⇾ Software Update.
4. Click on the ‘i’ icon next to Beta Updates.
5. In the dropdown menu at the top-right, choose the macOS Developer Tahoe Beta.
6. Press ‘Done’.
As beta testing continues, users are advised to stay alert for any user-facing modifications or behind-the-scenes improvements, with updates to be shared as they are uncovered.
