Explore the latest Apple Operating Systems 26 updates in this comprehensive webinar featuring Jamf product managers Ashley Beard and Adam Derrick demonstrating critical new features for IT administrators managing Apple devices with MDM solutions. Discover the revolutionary Liquid Glass interface redesign across all Apple operating systems including macOS Tahoe 26, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and visionOS 26 released in October 2025. Learn how Platform Single Sign-On simplifies authentication with secure enclave technology and password synchronization, while Declarative Device Management expands to Apple TV and Vision Pro for enhanced software update control. Master the new Apple Business Manager API for programmatic device management and explore improved Return to Service workflows that preserve managed apps across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and visionOS 26. Watch live demonstrations of easier MDM migrations in Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager without requiring device wipes, plus see Safari management capabilities for enterprise browsing customization in action. Gain hands-on insights into per-app installation and update controls using DDM, complete with live demos of Jamf Pro 11.20, Jamf School, Jamf Protect, Jamf Connect, and Jamf Safe Internet. Perfect for IT administrators managing Mac computers, iPhone devices, and iPad devices, education technology directors overseeing school districts, information security managers responsible for endpoint security, MDM administrators using platforms like Jamf Pro or Microsoft Intune, system administrators implementing Platform Single Sign-On with Microsoft Entra ID or Okta, and enterprise architects planning macOS 26 and iOS 26 deployment strategies.

Syllabus

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