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Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 With Security Updates

Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, a minor update to the macOS Sequoia operating system that launched last September. macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 comes a few weeks after the launch of macOS Sequoia 15.6.

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Mac users can download the ‌‌‌macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 update through the Software Update section of System Settings. It is available for free on all Macs able to run macOS 15. Apple has also released macOS 13.7.8 and macOS 14.7.8 for older Macs.

macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 doesn't include new outward-facing features. According to Apple's release notes, the update provides important 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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Top Rated Comments

11 months ago

JFC Apple! Would you please stop realsing these updates when you feel like it?
I just finished updating 150 Macs and 150 iPads with a week left before school starts and you pull this crap.
I'd rather they release more updates close together to patch vulnerabilities in a timely fashion than space them out to be less of a hassle for people managing lots of devices.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Apple_Robert Avatar
11 months ago

JFC Apple! Would you please stop realsing these updates when you feel like it?
I just finished updating 150 Macs and 150 iPads with a week left before school starts and you pull this crap.
I prefer Apple continue to release security updates as soon as possible, versus changing their policy to accommodate paid employees like you who complain about having to do their job on a timely schedule.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jz0309 Avatar
11 months ago
Security updates are always welcome'd
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
11 months ago

24G90
the other 2 are

macOS 14.7.8: 23H730

macOS 13.7.8: 22H730
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jfim88 Avatar
11 months ago
I just checked and I don't have an update.
+1
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jbachandouris Avatar
11 months ago
No update in Upstate NY yet either.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)