Apple shares new RCs for macOS 14.8 and macOS 15.7. Image source: Apple
Apple may have only just released macOS Sequoia 15.6 on July 29, but it is already prepping the next update alongside a point update to macOS Sonoma — likely for a security-related patch.
All eyes are on macOS Tahoe 26, but that doesn’t mean Apple has forgotten about its previous operating systems. It is still providing security patches to macOS Sonoma, and macOS Sequoia is still the main-line public operating system.
On Tuesday, Apple released a surprise release candidate beta for macOS Sonoma 14.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7. The release notes don’t note anything specific beyond bug fixes and general updates.
The build for macOS 15.7 is 24G207, and the build for macOS 14.8 is 23JB.
The jump straight to release candidate status likely means Apple is fast-tracking the updates to patch critical vulnerabilities. Once the updates are out, Apple will likely provide details about what is being patched then.
Developers can download these specific updates to test their apps today. The release candidate status means Apple could release each of these updates by August 15 or so.
