Apple has just released the first ever maintenance update for Mac OS X Lion. The 10.7.1 update is a delta update, weighing in at a mere 17.4MB, but combo updates are also available. The update specifically addresses issues with WiFi, video playback, audio out, and more.
The update is available immediately through Software Update, as well as Apple’s download pages.
From the release notes:
The 10.7.1 update is recommended for all users running OS X Lion and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability and compatibility of your Mac, including fixes that:
- Address an issue that may cause the system to become unresponsive when playing a video in Safari
- Resolve an issue that may cause system audio to stop working when using HDMI or optical audio out
- Improve the reliability of Wi-Fi connections
- Resolve an issue that prevents transfer of your data, settings, and compatible applications to a new Mac running OS X Lion
For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4764.
Curiously, it appears that Apple has released a specialized version of the OS X 10.7.1 update for users of the latest MacBook Air and Mac Mini, which resolves issues specific to those models. From the release notes:
- Address an issue that may cause the system to become unresponsive when playing a video in Safari
- Resolve an issue that may cause system audio to stop working when using HDMI or optical audio out
- Improve the reliability of Wi-Fi connections
- Resolve an issue that prevents transfer of your data, settings, and compatible applications to a new Mac running OS X Lion
- Resolve an issue where MacBook Air may boot up when MagSafe Adapter is attached
- Resolve an issue causing intermittent display flickering on MacBook Air
- Resolve an issue that causes the SD card slot in Mac mini to run at reduced speed with SD and SDHC media
For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4764.
Lastly, Apple has released a separate and specific version of the update for systems running Lion with Lion Server components installed. The update improves the reliability of the Apple File Service.
Below are direct links to all of today’s updates:
– OS X Lion 10.7.1 Update for MacBook Air and Mac mini 2011 (Client)
– OS X Lion 10.7.1 Update for Mac mini 2011 (Server)
– OS X Lion Update 10.7.1 (Client)
– OS X Lion Update 10.7.1 (Server)
