Alongside today's launch of iOS 6, Apple has also released OS X 10.8.2 to the public. The update is currently available via the Software Update functionality in the Mac App Store.
The update includes a number of enhancements, most notably Facebook integration and Game Center. It also includes support for several features integrating with iOS 6, such as Passbook passes and iMessage/FaceTime access via phone number.
This update is recommended for all OS X Mountain Lion users, and includes new features and fixes:
Facebook
- Single sign on for Facebook - Adds Facebook as an option when sharing links and photos - See Facebook friends' contact information and profile pictures in Contacts - Facebook notifications now appear in Notification Center
Game Center
- Share scores to Facebook, Twitter, Mail, or Messages - Facebook friends are included in Game Center friend recommendations - Added Facebook "Like" button for games - Challenge friends to beat your score or achievement
Other new features
- Adds Power Nap support for MacBook Air (Late 2010) - iMessages sent to your phone number now appear in Messages on your Mac - You can now add passes to Passbook (on your iPhone or iPod touch) from Safari and Mail on your Mac - FaceTime can now receive calls sent to your phone number - New shared Reminders lists - New sort options allow you to sort notes by title, the date you edited them, and when you created them - Dictation now supports additional languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, Canadian English, Canadian French, and Italian - Dictionary app now includes a French definition dictionary - Sina Weibo profile photos can now be added to Contacts
Direct downloads available through Apple's site include:
Apple's next-generation iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are just over two months away, and there are plenty of rumors about the devices.
Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models.
Latest Rumors
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Apple Watch Ultra's existing Night Mode
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Apple is...
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Biggest design overhaul since iOS 7 with Liquid Glass, plus new Apple Intelligence features and improvements to Messages, Phone, Safari, Shortcuts, and more. Developer beta available now ahead of public beta in July.
