14 DAY TRIAL // Apple users have only a handful of software updates to download and install this week, one of which has been pulled without warning. Nevertheless, we’re here to bring you up to speed with this week’s updates from 1 Infinite, Loop, Cupertino, California.
This week, Apple attended to Safari, OS X Yosemite, and Final Cut Pro with a series of updates meant to address existing issues while also delivering tweaks and enhancements.
Safari 8.0.1, 7.1.1, 6.2.1
The first update rolled out this week by Apple was Safari 8.0.1 for OS X 10.10 users. In tandem with this update, the company rolled out Safari 7.1.1 (for Mavericks users) and Safari 6.2.1 (for Mountain Lion).
All three updates were primarily targeted at security issues, but the 8.1.1 release for Yosemite users also addressed an issue that could prevent history from syncing across devices, fixed an issue preventing saved passwords from being autofilled after two devices were added to iCloud Keychain, and improved WebGL graphics performance on Retina displays. The update further enabled users to import names and passwords from Firefox.
The three updates however were pulled shortly after their release. No warning was issued by the Mac maker, and no subsequent updates were released later on. Worst of all, several security issues remain unpatched.
Pro Video Formats 2.0
For Final Cut Pro customers, Apple this week released Pro Video Formats 2.0, a package offering support for professional video codecs like Apple Intermediate Codec, Apple ProRes, AVC-Intra, DVCPRO HD, HDV, XDCAM EX / HD / HD422, MPEG IMX, and Uncompressed 4:2:2.
This update also adds the support for MXF (Material eXchange Forma) including native import, edit, and share of MXF files with Final Cut Pro X and Motion, MXF share presets for Compressor, and MXF OP1a export.
OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 build 14C78
Later down the line, Apple rolled out OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 build 14C78, the first beta in the 10.10.2 development cycle that focuses on addressing Wi-Fi issues for Yosemite customers.
In fact, the release notes accompanying the beta list Wi-Fi as the only focus area for this build. Future betas may include additional focus areas, but for now, Apple seems determined to address the widely-reported connectivity issues under OS X Yosemite.
OS X 10.10.2 is expected to deliver many more fixes and tweaks, but a definitive release date is yet to be announced. Considering the widespread nature of certain nuisances under OS X 10.10.1, there’s a good chance Apple will release the update as early as next week.
