Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 With Security Updates

Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:24 am PDT by Juli Clover

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.

macOS Sequoia Feature
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

dubiousgif

15 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

15 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)