Apple Releases OS X 10.8.2 with Facebook Integration and Game Center

[MacRumors]

Alongside today's launch of iOS 6, Apple has also released OS X 10.8.2 to the public. The update is currently available via the Software Update functionality in the Mac App Store.

The update includes a number of enhancements, most notably Facebook integration and Game Center. It also includes support for several features integrating with iOS 6, such as Passbook passes and iMessage/FaceTime access via phone number.

This update is recommended for all OS X Mountain Lion users, and includes new features and fixes:

Facebook

- Single sign on for Facebook
- Adds Facebook as an option when sharing links and photos
- See Facebook friends' contact information and profile pictures in Contacts
- Facebook notifications now appear in Notification Center

Game Center

- Share scores to Facebook, Twitter, Mail, or Messages
- Facebook friends are included in Game Center friend recommendations
- Added Facebook "Like" button for games
- Challenge friends to beat your score or achievement

Other new features

- Adds Power Nap support for MacBook Air (Late 2010)
- iMessages sent to your phone number now appear in Messages on your Mac
- You can now add passes to Passbook (on your iPhone or iPod touch) from Safari and Mail on your Mac
- FaceTime can now receive calls sent to your phone number
- New shared Reminders lists
- New sort options allow you to sort notes by title, the date you edited them, and when you created them
- Dictation now supports additional languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, Canadian English, Canadian French, and Italian
- Dictionary app now includes a French definition dictionary
- Sina Weibo profile photos can now be added to Contacts

Direct downloads available through Apple's site include:

- OS X Mountain Lion Update v10.8.2 (665.48 MB)
- OS X Mountain Lion Update v10.8.2 (Combo) (665.39 MB)

Article Link: Apple Releases OS X 10.8.2 with Facebook Integration and Game Center

[Dreamer2go]

365.42MB for Retina Macbook Pro =)

[Sankersizzle]

Safari is exactly the same speed as it used to be.

[tommy060289]

downloading now

[buckers]

Oo, power-nap for 2010 MBAs!

[madsci954]

/happy dance again

[RastaLulz]

So many updates, it must be Christmas!

[tommy060289]

Originally Posted by Dreamer2go

365.42MB for Retina Macbook Pro =)

sounds like you've got a lot of bloatware on there...

[JesalTV]

I don't need to comment but I will anyway.

[MacsRgr8]

Pretty quick!

COOL!

[Bo98]

Good that it's a feature update - not just a bug fix update.

[saud0488]

Improved battery life?!

[Master Atrus]

Wow ... Apple must really trust its new data centers to have two larger activations like this on the same day ... hope it works!

[Tankmaze]

apple updates bliss today !!!

[Branskins]

Love it

Now bring on the iPhoto update

[eagandale4114]

Safari seems snappier.

[Wise87]

I don't see the FB integration option in notifications.

[ethana]

Someone please post the build number!!!

[Dreyesbo]

Any final confirmation of this update bringing battery life back up to par?

[arkmannj]

What about system updates.
* Graphics glitches
* 2 Monitor issues some people have at boot time (freezes at blue screen)
* Issues where background images dissapear when coming out of screensaver or sleep. (if you do a "killall Dock" in the terminal it comes back, but shouldn't have to do that)
* I'm sure there's general perfocmances that could be gained.

I'm all for new features, but I'm even more interested in under-the-hood, functionality, glitches, performance, etc...

[TsMkLg068426]

Is it safe to download it now? I am still on Lion holding back before I make upgrade, please tell me it is.

[Dctape]

Downloading now. Moving quicker than I expected. I really expected the Apple Servers to be swamped today.

-M

[Shattentor]

@Lion users: 10.7.5 also just got released...

[kemo]

Originally Posted by buckers

Oo, power-nap for 2010 MBAs!

I wish it could be enabled for late 2011 SSD MBP

[Sankersizzle]

Originally Posted by Sankersizzle

Safari is exactly the same speed as it used to be.

I'll let you know in a bit. Updating my 17" right meow and then I'm headed to 4 hours of class, normally I'd be at ~60% by the end, I'll report in when I'm done and we'll see.