OS X 10.8.3 Update Released: Apple Rolls Out Latest Mountain Lion Version Since October 2012

Apple has released an update to the OS X Mountain Lion.

Listed as version 10.8.3, the update is recommended for all users utilizing the OS X Mountain as it not only includes new features, but improvements and fixes as well.

Before installing the new operating system update, Apple suggests users to back up their systems. If Apple customers have not been notified of the update, they can click on the Apple () menu and select "Software Update."

The OS X Mountain Lion version 10.8.3 update include the following:

- The ability to redeem iTunes gift cards in the Mac App Store using your Mac's built-in camera;

- Boot Camp support for installing Windows 8;

- Boot Camp support for Macs with a 3 TB hard drive;

- A fix for an issue that could cause a file URL to quit apps unexpectedly;

- A fix for an issue that may cause Logic Pro to become unresponsive when using certain plug-ins;

- A fix for an issue that may cause audio to stutter on 2011 iMacs;

- A fix for an issue in Contacts that may cause cards to print out of order;

- A fix for an issue that may cause the desktop picture to change after logging out or restarting;

- A fix for an issue in Messages that may cause messages to appear out of order after waking from sleep;

- A fix for an issue that may cause the screen to display incorrectly after waking from sleep;

- Improves compatibility with IMAP servers in the Notes app;

- Allows the Slideshow screen saver to display photos located in a subfolder;

- A fix for an issue in Contacts that may cause addresses to print in the wrong location;

- Reliability improvements when using a Microsoft Exchange account in Mail;

- Xsan reliability improvements;

- A fix for an issue that could cause Active Directory accounts to be locked out after accessing the Security & Privacy pane in System Preferences;

- A fix for an issue that could cause link aggregation to not complete after a restart;

- A fix for an issue that could cause delays when logging into an Active Directory account on high latency networks.

With the update, Safari 6.0.3 contains further improvements and security. The fixes include improved scrolling for Facebook, improved scrolling while zoomed, fix for an issue that could cause the inaccurate appearance of an alert that bookmarks can't be changed, fix for an issue that could cause duplicate bookmarks to appear on an iOS device after editing bookmarks with Safari in OS X, and a fix for an issue that could prevent Safari from restoring the last position on a webpage a user navigated back to, among more.

The OS X Mountain Lion version 10.8.3 is the first major update following version 10.8.2 in Oct. 5 last year.