Apple (苹果) pushes macOS 26.4.1 to fix Wi‑Fi and network issues on new M5 MacBooks

Apple today pushed macOS 26.4.1 (internal build 25E253) to Mac users, a follow‑up release just 16 days after the prior public version. ifeng (凤凰网) reported the update and highlighted that it is primarily aimed at the recently released M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro / M5 Max MacBook Pro models. Short and focused. Critical for users who rely on stable network connections.

What’s fixed

The update concentrates on network stability. It resolves network connection failures that occurred in specific scenarios and fixes an issue where using content‑filtering extensions could break Wi‑Fi connectivity. These are practical, user‑facing bugs rather than new features — but they matter when your laptop can’t reliably reach the web. It has been reported that the release targets the newest M5 hardware to smooth early adopters’ experience.

How to get it

Users can install the update via System Settings → General → Software Update; a restart is required to complete installation. Apple’s servers use regional caching, and it has been reported that some users may see a delay of up to around half an hour before the update appears — reportedly a distribution‑node cache issue rather than a wider rollback.

Why so fast? Apple has a history of rapid follow‑ups after major hardware launches to shore up system stability. For Western readers: these incremental patches are routine but important, especially in markets like China where large user bases and complex network environments (and heavy use of third‑party network tools) quickly surface connectivity bugs. Given ongoing geopolitical scrutiny of tech supply chains and software reliability, timely fixes help Apple maintain trust across global markets.