OS X 10.8.3 update arrives

[vailr]

Download links:
http://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/14/apple-releases-os-x-10-8-3/

More info:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/14/os-x-10-8-3-update/#continued
OS X 10.8.3
This update is recommended for all OS X Mountain Lion users and includes features and fixes that improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including:

• The ability to redeem iTunes gift cards in the Mac App Store using your Mac's built-in camera
• Boot Camp support for installing Windows 8
• Boot Camp support for Macs with a 3 TB hard drive
• A fix for an issue that could cause a file URL to quit apps unexpectedly
• A fix for an issue that may cause Logic Pro to become unresponsive when using certain plug-ins
• A fix for an issue that may cause audio to stutter on 2011 iMacs
• A fix for an issue in Contacts that may cause cards to print out of order
• A fix for an issue that may cause the desktop picture to change after logging out or restarting
• A fix for an issue in Messages that may cause messages to appear out of order after waking from sleep
• A fix for an issue that may cause the screen to display incorrectly after waking from sleep
• Improves compatibility with IMAP servers in the Notes app
• Allows the Slideshow screen saver to display photos located in a subfolder
• A fix for an issue in Contacts that may cause addresses to print in the wrong location
• Reliability improvements when using a Microsoft Exchange account in Mail
• Xsan reliability improvements
• A fix for an issue that could cause Active Directory accounts to be locked out after accessing the Security & Privacy pane in System Preferences
• A fix for an issue that could cause link aggregation to not complete after a restart
• A fix for an issue that could cause delays when logging into an Active Directory account on high latency networks

Safari 6.0.3
Safari 6.0.3 is included in the OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.3 Update and contains fixes that improve performance, stability, and security, including:

• Improves scrolling on facebook.com
• Improves scrolling while zoomed in on a webpage
• Improves performance on webpages with plug-in content
• A fix for an issue that could cause the inaccurate appearance of an alert that bookmarks can't be changed
• A fix for an issue that could cause duplicate bookmarks to appear on an iOS device after editing bookmarks with Safari in OS X
• A fix for an issue that permitted users to access unfiltered search results when searching from google.com when Parental Controls are enabled
• A fix for an issue that could prevent Safari from restoring the last position on a webpage a user navigated back to

 

[Syrome]

Finally. This is definitely the most anticipated update since the release of the Retina MacBook Pro. It seems to have fixed 99% of the issues everyone was complaining about. Scrolling issues, UI issues, Fan Speed irregularity issues, FPS issues, everything. Very well done Apple.

 

[TheStu]

Finally. This is definitely the most anticipated update since the release of the Retina MacBook Pro. It seems to have fixed 99% of the issues everyone was complaining about. Scrolling issues, UI issues, Fan Speed irregularity issues, FPS issues, everything. Very well done Apple.

A drawback with Apple's stuff is that they prefer to bundle lots of updates together into a point update rather than eke them out as they come up. Contrast this with Patch Tuesday on Windows.

The flipside is that you get to use Apple's products which I at least enjoy greatly and definitely prefer.

 

[joshhedge]

Still have slow shut downs, one of the most annoying features of moving from 10.6.8 to 10.8.X.

 

[miadavies]

In generally, a new update is relatively unsafe.

 

[joshhedge]

In generally, a new update is relatively unsafe.

There were 100+ days between 10.8.2 and 10.8.3 for which there were 13 different beta builds sent to developers. I highly doubt this is unsafe.

 

[TheStu]

Still have slow shut downs, one of the most annoying features of moving from 10.6.8 to 10.8.X.

Define slow shutdowns, and what system is this on?

 

[joshhedge]

Define slow shutdowns, and what system is this on?

My 15inch Retina Pro. It's a well documented problem on Macrumors. Programs don't close when told to shut down where they have done on previous software versions and when they do or after you've had to force close them the Mac remains on the white/beige screen before shutting down for up to 30 seconds. I mean it's not really a huge issue as I rarely turn the laptop off, but it's slightly frustrating when I do.

 

[Syrome]

Unfortunately, most of the Apple Retail stores won't have the machines updated to 10.8.3 for a few days. I guess they are under strict protocol for updating the floor models, oh well. BUt from what I've seen, most of the issues that users seem to be complaining about have been fixed.

 

[Tegeril]

I occasionally have a slow shut down with the rMBP but it seems to vary depending on how long the system has been running. It does always eventually shut down but sometimes it takes 30s…which is an epoch when you consider it boots in 10.

 

[crab0]

Probably better to wait longer to ask but does the new Safari ver (and I guess OS ver) crash less? Mine commits suicide at least 3 times a day.

 

[joshhedge]

Probably better to wait longer to ask but does the new Safari ver (and I guess OS ver) crash less? Mine commits suicide at least 3 times a day.

I use Webkit nighties and have never experienced a crash since using them - December onwards. What is your system?

 

[crab0]

I use Webkit nighties and have never experienced a crash since using them - December onwards. What is your system?

13 MBA base model 2011.

 

[poofyhairguy]

My old hackintosh is liking the update.

 

[effowe]

The biggest issue I've been having is the screen flickering as seen here..

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4441040?start=0&tstart=0

This update did not fix it.

 

[Tegeril]

Haven't run into that one and this update fixed any persistent issues I'd been having as far as I can tell so far.

If my screen were flickering like that I'd have it at an Apple store for replacement in no time.