OS X 10.10.3

Eight 'OS X 10.10.3' stories February 2015 - April 2015

iMac Graphics Update released with fix for issue viewing large JPEG images

Zac Hall Apr 23 2015 - 9:57 am PT

apple-imac-5k-retina

Apple has released a graphics update for certain iMac desktop models intended to fix an issue that may cause the computer to become unresponsive. According to the release, iMac 2015 Update 1.o is intended to fix an issue for certain iMac owners running the latest version of OS X Yosemite.

If you’re using using OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 and one of the following iMac models, viewing certain very large JPEG (.jpg) images in the Finder or Preview can cause your iMac to briefly stop responding, display a black screen, and restart to a message that your computer restarted because of a problem.

The update is specifically available for the iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014), iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013), and iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) as a standalone download or a software update through the Mac App Store.

OS X 10.10.3 update failed to fix Rootpipe vulnerability, says former NSA staffer

Ben Lovejoy Apr 21 2015 - 6:28 am PT

10 Comments

Phoenix; RootPipe Reborn from patrick wardle on Vimeo.

A former NSA staffer says that the OS X 10.10.3 update which Apple claims fixed a significant security vulnerability has failed to do so, reports Forbes. Patrick Wardle, who now heads up research at security firm Synack, demonstrated the vulnerability in a video (without revealing exactly how it was done) to allow Apple time to issue a further fix.

The Rootpipe vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to a Mac to escalate their privileges to root – allowing them full control of the machine – without further authentication. A second security researcher confirmed the flaw …
Expand
Expanding
Close

OS X 10.10.3 expected to hit today, new Photos app a winner – Associated Press

Ben Lovejoy Apr 8 2015 - 4:18 am PT

11 Comments

photos

An Associated Press review of the new Photos app for the Mac suggests that OS X 10.10.3 will be available for general download later today. The first pre-release seed of the latest version of Yosemite was made available to developers and testers back in February, with the first public beta following at the beginning of March.

Apple’s new Photos app for Mac computers, available Wednesday as a free software update, makes it easy to organize and edit your pictures.

AP’s Anick Jesdanun was impressed with Photos, Apple’s replacement for iPhoto and Aperture, saying that the auto-fix features were particularly impressive …
Expand
Expanding
Close

Apple releases latest OS X 10.10.3 build w/ Photos apps for developers & public beta testers, Yosemite Recovery Update 3.0 for devs

Zac Hall Mar 23 2015 - 10:06 am PT

6 Comments

Photos for Mac

Apple has released an updated build of the OS X 10.10.3 beta for both developers and public beta testers. The latest build is the same for both: 14D113C. Developers, however, also have access to Yosemite Recovery Update 3.0. OS X 10.10.3 includes the brand new Photos app which replaces both iPhoto and Aperture with support for iCloud Photo Libraries and an overhauled design. The first public beta for OS X 10.10.3 launched earlier this month, while registered developers have been testing the update due out this spring since early last month.
Expand
Expanding
Close

Apple releases second OS X 10.10.3 pre-release w/ latest Photos app version, new Emoji, more

Zac Hall Feb 23 2015 - 10:03 am PT

20 Comments

Photos for Mac iCloud Photo Library

Earlier this month, Apple released the first OS X 10.10.3 pre-release update to testers with a beta version of the iPhoto replacement app called Photos. Today an updated build is rolling out to testers through the Mac App Store. Apple has also released a new beta of iOS 8.3 for testers. We’ll dig in.
Expand
Expanding
Close

OS X 10.10.3 makes it easier to login to Google accounts with two-factor authentication

Zac Hall Feb 6 2015 - 12:46 pm PT

7 Comments

OS X 10.10.3 Google 2-step

Upcoming changes to OS X will soon make setting up Google accounts that use 2-step verification with the Mac much simpler. Added in the developer beta of OS X 10.10.3 released yesterday, setting up a Google account in the Internet Accounts section of the System Preferences app now supports 2-step verification just like the web.
Expand
Expanding
Close

More diverse Emoji characters likely coming with OS X 10.10.3

Zac Hall Feb 6 2015 - 9:30 am PT

15 Comments

While the highlight of the OS X 10.10.3 pre-release seed yesterday was the iPhoto replacement app simply called Photos, the beta version of the OS X software update also contains changes to how and which Emoji characters are presented.

First, the new Emoji picker found in the OS X 10.10.3 beta has been redesigned with a new window that allows you to scroll through each category of Emoji characters. The new design is similar to some third-party Emoji keyboards for iOS 8 including Emoji++ as sections no longer require choosing between various pages of characters.

Next, it appears Apple is preparing to include more diverse Emoji characters in the next OS X release as various place holders have been spotted on the beta’s current character picker.
Expand
Expanding
Close

Apple releases OS X 10.10.3 pre-release seed to testers with all-new Photos app

Zac Hall Feb 5 2015 - 10:05 am PT

110 Comments

Photos for Mac iCloud Photo Library

Apple is rolling out the first pre-release seed of OS X 10.10.3 to testers and developers today including the all-new Photos app with support for iCloud Photo Library beta. Previously, iCloud Photo Library was only available for desktop users through iCloud.com using a web app. The new Photos app replaces iPhoto while Aperture is also no longer being developed. Apple first announced the new Photos app at WWDC 2014 and later added that development would no longer continue on either iPhoto or Aperture. Adobe released a tool last fall to help Aperture users migrate photos to their pro app Lightroom.
Expand
Expanding
Close