Mavericks fixes Gmail bug [Update]

Mavericks OS X, the new software for Mackintosh had it’s share of bugs after the release of Mavericks OS X 10.9.1.  There was a compatibility issue between Gmail and Mail, which contained a handful of security flaws in Safari.

The update, released overnight, should give relief for Gmail users who upgraded earlier last month to Mavericks.

Users who installed Mavericks reported the OS was slow, and Gmail to Mail delivery lagged.

The folders re-indexed, and ended up cramming up the storage inbox with already read messages.  Smart Folders and the folder rules also were removed.

Apple knew about the complaints and addressed them in November, leading to an update for Mail in Mavericks.

Apple’s support documentation stated, Mavericks v10.9.1 comes with “improved support for Gmail in OS X Mail, and fixes for users with custom Gmail settings”.

Apple also released a new version of Safari 6 and Safari 7, which address nine other vulnerabilities affecting the browser.  A huge security flaw was one that autofilled users names and passwords.

Other issues Apple says are addressed in Mavericks include:

• Fixes an issue that prevented iLife and iWork apps from updating on non-English systems
• Addresses an issue that may cause multiple prompts to unlock “Local items” keychain
• Addresses an issue that may cause Japanese keyboards to retain a previously used language
• Includes Safari 7.0.1
• Fixes an issue that could cause Safari to become unresponsive when filling out forms on fedex.com, stubhub.com, and other websites
• Improves Credit Card Autofill compatibility with websites
• Improves VoiceOver compatibility with facebook.com
• Updates Shared Links periodically when open in the Safari Sidebar

The patch fixes a variety of concerns, including an issue that prevented VoiceOver from working with emoji.
If you are running an OS X Mavericks, an update is recommended.  There are always fixes coming out to help and improve your web experience.

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Research:
Apple delivers OS X Mavericks update with Mail fixes – CNet
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57615782-263/apple-delivers-os-x-mavericks-update-with-mail-fixes/
December 16, 2013

Apple releases OS X 10.9.1 with Mail fixes – MacWorld
http://www.macworld.com/article/2080846/apple-releases-os-x-10-9-1-with-mail-fixes.html
December 16, 2013

Is this the end of the Mac enterprise?

Mac sales haven’t just dropped in the past couple years, they have fallen dramatically faster than the PC market as a whole.

Macs are not the most popular computers in the enterprise office either.  Yes people love their MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros, but with the price tag so high, CIOs pass on purchasing them for the office. 
High-tech offices love Macs, thanks to the Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud, but Apple lacks security updates for older versions of the Mac OS X.

Apple just announced that Mac OS X 10.9, Mavericks has fixed many security bugs for the older versions.

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Apple stopped releasing their security flaws for older operating systems because with a rise in zero day attacks were prevailing itself.

The tall tale of the Mac having no security issues is exposed: ever hear of the Flashback Trojan, Icefog, or Backdoor:OSX/KitM.A?  These are all successful Mac malware programs.  If you are using a Mac, you should download Mavericks today!

Mavericks is a free software, it may take a couple hours to download the multi-Gigabyte to update and install but its worth it!

For those still using OS X Mountain Lion, you know there’s no more security updates, right?

Advanced Technologies

OS X Mavericks boosts performance and found a way to increase battery life efficiency.


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Timer Coalescing – groups low-level operations together, allowing idle time for your CPU to enter a low-power state.  The CPU uses less energy reducing the activity up to 72%.

App Nap – the OS X can tell what apps you are actually working on putting a rest period on all apps that are behind other windows or hidden.

Safari Power Saver – turns animations off from advertisements or motion graphics strolling onto your screen.  This feature recognizes the difference between what you came to see and the stuff you didn’t.

iTunes HD Playback Efficiency – OS X Mavericks improves the energy efficiency of iTunes video playback.  The video playback takes advantage of your graphics hardware saving your CPU 35% of energy.

Compressed Memory - OS X Mavericks compresses data from inactive apps, making memory more available.  Compressing and decompressing happens instantaneously, Mavericks helps with responsive timing.



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References:

Mavericks: The end of Macs in the enterprise? – ZDNet
http://www.zdnet.com/mavericks-the-end-of-macs-in-the-enterprise-7000022410/
October 24, 2013

The end of the Mac? – MacDailyNews
http://macdailynews.com/2013/10/15/the-end-of-the-mac/
October 15, 2013

OS X Mavericks – Apple
http://www.apple.com/osx/