Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.8 Update

Apple has just released a new update for its Mac OSX operating system which brings the version up to 10.5.8. The new update fixes 18 security vulnerabilities as well as reliability issues when connecting a Mac to an AirPort network.

The update also addresses Bluetooth reliability issues where users would periodically find their Bluetooth devices disconnecting from their Macs for no apparent reason.

In addition to standard improvements, 10.5.8 also includes a new version of the Safari browser. Safari 4.0.2 includes many new fixes and reliability issues.

Whats new in the update:

• Upgrades Safari to version 4.0.2.
• Improves the accuracy of full history search in Safari 4.
• Resolves an issue in which certain resolutions might not appear in the Display pane in System Preferences.
• Dragging an Aperture image into Automator now invokes an Aperture action instead of incorrectly invoking an iPhoto action.
• Resolves an issue that could prevent importing of large photo and movie files from digital cameras.
• Improves overall Bluetooth reliability with external devices, USB webcams and printers.
• Addresses an issue that could cause extended startup times.
• Improves iCal reliability with MobileMe Sync and CalDav.
• Addresses data reliability issues with iDisk and MobileMe.
• Improves overall reliability with AFP.
• Improves overall reliability with Managed Client.
• Improves compatibility and reliability for joining AirPort networks.
• Improves Sync Service reliability.
• Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras.
• Improves compatibility with some external USB hard drives.
• Includes latest security fixes.

The 759MB download is available at Apple.com.