# Apple could use a nifty iPhone trick for Macs - updating them to the latest version of macOS while still boxed

> Apple could be working on a system to update Macs while they're still boxed This is based on clues in the latest developer beta of macOS 26 Such a system is already used with iPhones, though it's not clear how Apple…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/macs/apple-could-use-a-nifty-iphone-trick-for-macs-updating-them-to-the-latest-version-of-macos-while-still-boxed?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=686fdd00950366b34dce107b)
- **Published:** 2025-07-10
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #latest #macos #macs #boxed #system #version
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/686fdd00950366b34dce107b

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