Apple has released two new updates today, one for OS X Lion and the other for the desktop Safari browser. The OS X update brings Lion to 10.7.4 and includes some crucial security fixes.
Recently OS X came under fire when the OS would display FileVault passwords in plain text file for users who upgraded from Snow Leopard to Lion and kept teir FileVault settings. The issue has now been patched in latest update.
Other things that Apple fixed includes the annoying isue where ‘Reopen windows when logging back in’ option was checked every time you shut down your Mac, even if you unchecked it the last time. Now, just like in Mountain Lion, the OS will remember your perference if you disable the option.
Other changes include:
- Improved compatibility with certain British third-party USB keyboards
- Addressed an issue that may prevent files from being saved to a server
- Improved the reliability of copying file to an SMB server
As for Safari, the 5.1.7 update brings improved browser performance when the system is low on memory and fix an issue that could affect websites using forms to authem=nticate users. Both these changes available on the OS X and Windows version of Safari, but there is one extra addition for OS X users.
You will get the option to upgrade to the new version from within Software Update on OS X or in Apple Software Update on Windows. Alternate, you can download the latest version here.
