Apple releases OS X 10.9.4, iOS 7.1.2, and Apple TV update

Apple today released an update for OS X Mavericks, bringing its desktop OS to version 10.9.4. This update is recommended for all OS X Mavericks owners and includes the following changes:

• Fixes an issue that prevented some Macs from automatically connecting to known Wi-Fi networks

• Fixes issue causing the background or Apple logo to appear incorrectly on startup

• Improves the reliability of waking from sleep

• Includes Safari 7.0.5

The update is available to Mac owners via the Software Update feature in the Mac App Store.

At the same time it updated OS X Mavericks, Apple also released iOS 7.1.2 with improvements to iBeacon, Mail and other underlying bug fixes. According to the release notes, the latest iOS update includes the following changes:

• Improves iBeacon connectivity and stability

• Fixes a bug with data transfer for some 3rd party accessories, including bar code scanners

• Corrects an issue with data protection class of Mail attachments

You can download the update over-the-air via Settings > General > Software Update or install it via iTunes by connecting your phone to computer using a USB cable.

Last but not least, Apple updated its Apple TV to version 6.2 without any noted major changes.