Software Update: Apple OS X 10.8.5

Apple has released the fifth update for OS X 10.8, better known as Mountain Lion. In version 10.8, iOS and OS X are getting closer and closer. For example, it is easier to send messages to mobile devices, thanks to the integration with iCloud content and settings can easily be addressed on all devices and games can be played with or against people on iOS. The main improvements introduced with this update can be found below.

this update:

• Fixes an issue that may prevent Mail from displaying messages
• Improves AFP file transfer performance over 802.11ac Wi-Fi
• Resolves an issue that may prevent a screen saver from starting automatically
• Improves Xsan reliability
• Improves reliability when transferring large files over Ethernet
• Improves performance when authenticating to an Open Directory server
• Addresses an issue that prevented a smart card from unlocking preference panes in System Preferences
• Contains the improvements included in MacBook Air (Mid 2013) Software Update 1.0

Additional Information

For detailed information about the security content of this update, see Apple security updates.