Apple has just officially released an updated version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard, that is Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.4. It is now officially available for download directly from the Apple Support website.
This is not a minor update but it’s another huge update and brings hundreds of improvements and fixes since it’s last couple of update, which includes Snow Leopard 10.6.3 and Snow Leopard 10.6.2 which was released on March 2010 and November 2009 respectively.
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According to the official Apple support website:
“The 10.6.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard. It includes Safari 5 and general operating system fixes.”
Mac OS X 10.6.4 Snow Leopard – Change Log
General fixes and improvements
- Improves compatibility with some Braille displays
- Resolves an issue that causes the keyboard or trackpad to become unresponsive
- Resolves an issue that may prevent some Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications from opening
- Addresses issues copying, renaming, or deleting files on SMB file servers
- Improves reliability of VPN connections
- Resolves a playback issue in DVD Player when using Good Quality deinterlacing
- Resolves an issue editing photos with iPhoto or Aperture in full screen view
- Resolves an issue with Parental Controls Time Limits for Open Directory or Active Directory users
- Resolves a display sleep issue with MacBook Pro (Early 2010) computers
- Resolves an issue with MacBook Pro (Early 2010) computers in which the right speaker may sound louder than the left speaker
- Includes Safari 5.0; for more information about Safari 5.0, see this webpage
- Security improvements
Fixes and improvements for Aperture 3
- Adds tethered shooting support for additional digital camera models
- Addresses IPTC metadata compatibility issues
Fixes and improvements for external devices
- RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras
- Resolves an issue with using third-party USB web cameras
- Resolves an issue with noise when using some third-party FireWire audio devices
- Resolves pairing issues with Apple remotes
Mac OS X 10.6.4 Snow Leopard – Download
You can download the latest version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard in following two ways:
- Download and install the latest updates by going to ‘Software Update’ option available in “Apple” menu of Mac OS X.
- OR, you can download the standalone update installer by going to the link given below: