14 DAY TRIAL // After carrying out thorough testing on a few beta builds, Apple has released the final version of OS X 10.8.1, the first maintenance and security update for Mountain Lion.
OS X Mountain Lion Update v10.8.1 is said to include general operating system fixes that improve the stability and compatibility of your Mac.
Apple doesn’t mention the long-sought battery drain fix for MacBook owners, but according to one developer we’ve been in contact with, OS X 10.8.1 solved the problem.
The official changelog for the final 10.8.1 release says the update resolves an issue that may cause Migration Assistant to unexpectedly quit, and improves compatibility when connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server in Mail.
The update further addresses an issue playing audio through a Thunderbolt display, as well as issues that could prevent iMessages from being sent, and one particular bug that could cause the system to become unresponsive when using Pinyin input.
Those who’ve been having trouble connecting to SMB servers with long names should see some improvement as well. Users who noticed that Safari was prevented from launching when using a Proxy Automatic Configuration (PAC) file are also being assured that all bugs have been ironed out.
Lastly, 10.8.1 improves 802.1X authentication with Active Directory credentials, says the company headquartered at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California.
“The OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.1 Update is recommended for all Mountain Lion users and includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac,” Apple states.
“Other software updates available for your computer may appear, which you should install,” the Mac maker adds.
Cupertino asks users to note that the update's size may vary from computer to computer. This happens when a release such as 10.8.1 is installed using Software Update, as opposed to a manual download.