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Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.6

Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.6, the sixth major update to the macOS Sequoia operating system that launched last September. macOS Sequoia 15.6 comes a over two months after the launch of macOS Sequoia 15.5.

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Mac users can download the ‌‌‌macOS Sequoia 15.6 update through the Software Update section of System Settings. It is available for free on all Macs able to run macOS 15.

macOS Sequoia 15.6 is light on new features. According to Apple's release notes, the update provides important bug fixes and security updates.

More information on the features in macOS Sequoia can be found in our macOS Sequoia roundup. Apple will soon replace macOS Sequoia with macOS Tahoe, an update that is being beta tested ahead of a fall launch.

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arkitect Avatar
10 months ago
FWIW, for those of us trailing a full OS version behind, Sonoma also has an update.



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Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
10 months ago
14.7.7 is also up
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
winxmac Avatar
10 months ago
Releases
iOS 18.6 (22G86)
iPadOS 18.6 (22G86)
macOS 15.6 (24G84)
tvOS 18.6 (22M84)
visionOS 2.6 (22O785)
watchOS 11.6 (22U84)

Source ('https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/')
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
10 months ago
Bug fixes and security updates for a .X update? This should have been 15.5.1, then.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
WarmWinterHat Avatar
10 months ago

I used to like Mac OS updates. Now. it feels more like a chore fest. You have to update, your Mac,your phone, your TV and even your watch. Do all these devices require the same amount of updates and at the same time ?

I just let everything auto update. Within a week or so, it's all done.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
randolorian Avatar
10 months ago
Alas, I was hoping for new emojis. :(
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)