Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 Public Beta 3 With Edge Light for Video Calls

Public testers can access the build through Apple's beta program.

Overview

Apple has pushed the third macOS Tahoe 26.2 public beta to testers one day after seeding the same build to developers.
The release carries build number 25C5048a and is available via Software Update for enrolled users.
The update highlights Edge Light, which illuminates the display border to brighten faces during video calls.
Edge Light uses the Neural Engine for placement, supports warm-to-cool tone adjustments, and appears in video-calling apps alongside camera options.
The beta is limited to Apple silicon Macs and focuses on bug fixes, stability improvements, and better performance for machine learning workloads.