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Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With Edge Light for Low‑Light Video Calls

The release adds notable improvements to Podcasts, Freeform, AirDrop codes, plus gaming.

Overview

  • Edge Light uses the Mac display as a virtual ring light during dim video calls with adjustable width, color temperature, and a mouse‑aware setting that recedes near the cursor.
  • On Macs introduced in 2024 and later, Edge Light can switch on automatically in low‑light conditions.
  • Podcasts gains automatically generated chapters and links in the player and transcript to podcasts mentioned in an episode.
  • AirDrop codes add a verification step for transfers to unknown contacts by requiring the sender to enter a code shown on the receiver’s device.
  • Games get library filters, real‑time challenge score banners, and improved connected controller support, and the update fixes pre‑release albums not becoming playable at release; users can install via System Settings > General > Software Update.