Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.2 to the public, marking the release of the second major update to the macOS Tahoe operating system, which was released in September.

Mac users can download the macOS Tahoe update by using the Software Update section of System Settings.

macOS Tahoe 26.2 adds an Edge Light feature that can be used for video calls. The feature provides a light border around the edges of the Mac’s display, acting like a physical ring light to provide improved lighting.

Edge Light uses the Neural Engine for positioning, so it is optimally placed around your face in the video frame. The light color can be adjusted from warm to cool, and the feature is available in video conferencing apps. The feature is only available on Macs powered by Apple Silicon.

The Reminders app is getting an option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due, the News app has received some design updates, and new features are available in the Podcasts app.

Apple’s release notes are below.

Edge Light
– Edge Light video effect uses the Mac display to illuminate your face like a virtual ring light when you’re on a video call in low light
– Customizable light width and temperature give you control over how you’re lit
– Mouse awareness ensures that the light recedes when you need to access content underneath
– Option to have the light turn on automatically in low light situations on Mac computers introduced in 2024 and later

Podcasts
– Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate more episodes
– Links to mentioned podcasts let you see and follow other podcasts mentioned in the episode you’re listening to directly from the player and transcript

Games
– Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more
– In-game challenge score banners provide real-time updates when someone new has taken the lead
– Connected controller support

This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
– AirDrop codes offer an additional layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts by providing a code on the receiver’s device that the sender must enter to complete the transfer
– Apple News Section links in the sidebar of the News app offer easy navigation to popular topics like Sports, Politics, Business, and Food
– Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the infinite canvas
– Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks in Apple Music
– Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the library were not immediately playable at their release time

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