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Mac OS X 10.6.3 imminent?

After only two days since the last build was seeded, Apple has pushed another 10.6.3 version out to developers. The newest build is numbered 10D572 and focuses on Graphics Drivers, Quicktime, Images & Photos, Mail, and Security Certificates. In addition, the build also includes:
  • Compatibility issues with OpenGL-based applications
  • Performance improvements for 64-bit Logic
  • Changes to QuickTime X that increase reliability and improve compatibility and security
  • Printing reliability and compatibility with third party printers
  • Issues resolved that prevented files from copying to Windows shares
  • Issues resolved with recurring events in iCal when connected to an Exchange server
  • Issues resolved that prevented files with the "#" or "&" symbols in their names from opening in Rosetta
  • Issues addressed that caused background message colors to display incorrectly in Mail when scrolling
  • Issue resolved that caused machines using BTMM and the Bonjour Sleep Proxy to wake unexpectedly
Like the previous build, there is a single known issue: Safari 4.0.5 will be re-offered by Software Update after upgrading to 10D572 from a previous seed.

As a general rule, the closer build release dates come to one another, the sooner the build will be released to the general public. 10.6.3 seems like it could very well be the biggest update to Snow Leopard since its launch last August. If the improvements are significant, it's very likely that Apple will soon press 10.6.3 discs to be sold in retail stores, much like they did with Mac OS X 10.5.3.

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After only two days since the last build was seeded, Apple has pushed another 10.6.3 version out to developers. The newest build is...
 

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Andrew

Pretty sure it wasnt 10.5.3 Im looking at the box right now and they pressed 10.5.4

March 20 2010 at 11:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Robert Costain

I hope that the OpenGL fix addresses the MacBook Pro late 2008 screen flicker issue.

March 19 2010 at 2:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
no name

"Mac OS X 10.6.3 imminent?"

Uhm.. Are you serious or just had nothing to write about?

March 19 2010 at 2:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Tony Utter

This "question" has been asked for almost a month now.

March 21 2010 at 9:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
William Jackson

I bet they delay release until after CanSecWest to counter Charlie Millers,s "20" holes.

March 19 2010 at 1:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
david

I'd love to see some actual features added to QT X. I'm still using QT 7 all day.

March 19 2010 at 12:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
William

"the build also includes:

* Compatibility issues with OpenGL-based applications"

that makes it sound like 10.6.3 is purposefully introducing problems...?

March 19 2010 at 12:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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