Apple issues new OS X 10.10.3 beta, fixing bug that affected latest MacBooks
Only a few days after the previous build was issued to developers, Apple has provided a new beta of OS X 10.10.3, addressing a crashing bug that affected the newly released 13-inch MacBook Pro.
The only listed change to the new software, identified as build 14D105g, is the removal of a warning about installing on the new MacBook Pros with Force Touch.
The last beta, which became available last Thursday, introduced Force Touch support for third-party developers. And in a somewhat serious bug, Apple said that build should not be installed on the new MacBook Pro models -- the very computers developers would need to test Force Touch support.
Monday's latest build removes that warning, suggesting that the fourth beta of OS X 10.10.3 is OK to install on the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, as well as the newly updated MacBook Air models which do not have Force Touch trackpads.
Aside from the removal of that warning, the release notes for OS X 10.10.3 beta 4 are identical to the build released to developers last week. The capabilities of Force Touch APIs, according to Apple, include:
The only listed change to the new software, identified as build 14D105g, is the removal of a warning about installing on the new MacBook Pros with Force Touch.
The last beta, which became available last Thursday, introduced Force Touch support for third-party developers. And in a somewhat serious bug, Apple said that build should not be installed on the new MacBook Pro models -- the very computers developers would need to test Force Touch support.
Monday's latest build removes that warning, suggesting that the fourth beta of OS X 10.10.3 is OK to install on the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, as well as the newly updated MacBook Air models which do not have Force Touch trackpads.
Aside from the removal of that warning, the release notes for OS X 10.10.3 beta 4 are identical to the build released to developers last week. The capabilities of Force Touch APIs, according to Apple, include:
- Force click. Apps can have any button, control, or region on the screen respond to a press of stronger pressure. This Force click can provide a shortcut to additional functionality within the app.
- Accelerators. Pressure sensitivity in the trackpad enables apps to give users greater control. For instance the fast-forward button in media playback can speed up as pressure increases.
- Pressure sensitivity. Drawing and other creative apps can take advantage of the pressure-sensing capabilities of the trackpad to make lines thicker or give the brush a changing style.
- Drag and Drop. Apps can add the springLoaded property to their controls so they can react to a Force click gesture while in the middle of performing a drag, for instance to immediately open a new target for the drop.
Comments
Funny that they fix this but still leave WiFi problems unfixed ? Thanks. Went back to 10.9.5
I have had zero wifi problems with Yosemite, and I've probably used my Macbook in at least 100 hotspots since I updated. Don't imply it's a universal, inherent OS problem, when the most likely cause is your specific configuration.
I have had zero wifi problems with Yosemite, and I've probably used my Macbook in at least 100 hotspots since I updated. Don't imply it's a universal, inherent OS problem, when the most likely cause is your specific configuration.
Often times it's someone who's updated every time since Snow Leopard without a format and fresh install, IMO.
So yes, It it universal across a bunch of them. Then there is the major mem leaks, etc.
I'm glad it works for you. Even with a new Time Capsule replacement it still has random disconnects. The local Apple store has seen it. Like I said, Go read the the 1000's on the Apple site.
Still has leaks and Wi-Fi problems.
Have they fixed the bug where you go through the installation process the 10.10.3 beta but are still running 10.10.2 afterwards?
Funny that they fix this but still leave WiFi problems unfixed ? Thanks. Went back to 10.9.5
Yes, as others have alluded to, it's not just a matter of the OS, but there's many other factors that come into play with wireless technologies.
It's not clear why 10.10 has exhibited these problems for you, but 10.9 is not. I'm not saying the problems don't exist, but what steps did you take before reverting back to the older version?
Funny that they fix this but still leave WiFi problems unfixed ? Thanks. Went back to 10.9.5
I always wait for the *.3 version, so I have not yet "upgraded", still on 10.9.5. Everything just works, including WiFi.
Do Windows updates have these kind of problems? Just asking.
I like the new definition window from the 3-tap gesture. One can finally expand under a highlighted term's Dictionary or Thesaurus entries without having to switch to Dictionary.app. (I like to think Apple finally listened to one of my feedback!) Also, links in Safari can now be previewed with the same gesture and dates with time can be created into Calendar entries.
Good too see these Force Touch gestures on last gen Apple trackpads.
As an aside, my Mac is frozen at Less Than a Minute Remaining while installing this update. Anyone else?
How do I go back to the old method of look up, instead of disabling it completely? I'm having the problem where it disables the keyboard every few minutes.
Omg this annoys me so much. Happens after my Mac awakes from deep sleep too.
As an aside, my Mac is frozen at Less Than a Minute Remaining while installing this update. Anyone else?
Does it fix the bug that disables the keyboard about 15 minutes after a reboot?
It's a bug with the new Look up, with three finger tap. I'm trying to find how to go back to the old one (the new one includes itunes and stuff), instead of just disabling it.
Very few problems are truly universal, but clearly many, many people have this issue. It may in fact to be obscure router settings, but ultimately that really doesn't matter.