Apple OS 26 Updates: New MDM Features, Platform SSO, and Device Management (Jamf Webinar 2025)
Comprehensive overview of Apple Operating Systems 26 (macOS Tahoe 26, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, visionOS 26) released October 2025, covering critical new features for IT administrators managing Apple devices with MDM solutions. Jamf product managers Ashley Beard and Adam Derrick demonstrate Platform Single Sign-On, Declarative Device Management (DDM), Return to Service workflows, and the new Apple Business Manager API. This webinar is essential for IT professionals managing Mac computers, iPhone devices, iPad devices, and Apple Vision Pro in enterprise, education, and healthcare environments. *What You'll Learn*: Liquid Glass interface redesign across all Apple operating systems (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS) Platform Single Sign-On (PSSO) simplified setup with secure enclave authentication and password sync Declarative Device Management (DDM) expansion to Apple TV and Vision Pro for software updates Easier MDM migrations in Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager without device wipes Apple Business Manager API for programmatic device management Return to Service workflow improvements that preserve managed apps on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, visionOS 26 Safari management capabilities for enterprise browsing customization Per-app installation and update controls using DDM Live demonstrations of Jamf Pro 11.20, Jamf School, Jamf Protect, Jamf Connect, and Jamf Safe Internet 0:00 Introduction: Apple OS 26 Webinar Overview 0:45 What's New in Apple Operating Systems 26 1:50 Liquid Glass: Apple's Major UI Redesign for 2025 2:20 Easier MDM Migrations in Apple Business Manager 3:00 Apple Business Manager API: Programmatic Device Management 3:41 Manage Software Updates via DDM for Vision Pro and Apple TV 4:24 Return to Service Workflow with Preserved Apps 6:08 Safari Management and Browser Customization 7:18 Mac App Deployment Using Declarative Device Management 7:52 Platform Single Sign-On (SSO) Overview with Adam Derrick 9:22 Authentication Fatigue and Platform SSO Benefits 10:03 Platform SSO Capabilities During Enrollment 10:49 Authentication Methods: Password Sync, Secure Enclave, Smart Card, Tap to Login 12:10 Live Demo: Secure Enclave Registration on Existing Mac Computer 14:02 Single Sign-On Experience with Microsoft Teams and Jamf Trust 14:30 Simplified Setup: Platform SSO During Mac Setup Assistant 15:12 Live Demo: Simplified Setup with Okta Verify and Jamf Setup Manager 17:37 Complete Automated Enrollment Walkthrough 18:37 Conclusion and How Jamf Supports Apple OS Upgrades 19:46 Same-Day Support: Jamf's Track Record Since 2012 20:22 Deploying OS Updates with Jamf Blueprints and DDM Who This Video Is For: ► IT administrators managing Mac computers, iPhone devices, and iPad devices ► Education technology directors overseeing school districts ► Information security managers responsible for endpoint security and Mac endpoint security ► MDM administrators evaluating or using Jamf Pro, Jamf School, Microsoft Intune, Mosyle, or other Apple device management platforms ► System administrators implementing Platform Single Sign-On with Microsoft Entra ID or Okta ► Enterprise architects planning macOS 26 and iOS 26 deployment strategies #appledevicemanagement #macos26 #enterprisemobilitysecurity #sso #applemdm @Apple
