OS X Mavericks v10.9.1 update brings improvements to Mail, other fixes

Apple has released v10.9.1 system update for OS X Mavericks. The first update to Apple's latest operating system for Macs brings a bunch of improvement and bug fixes, including remedying several Mail.app issues.

Other changes include Safari 7.0.1, which brings bug fixes and enhancements of its own; and fix for an issue that could prevent iLife and iWork apps from updating on non-English systems.

As usual, to download and install the update, click the Apple menu and choose Software Update to check for the latest Apple software via the Mac App Store, including this update. The update's size may vary from computer to computer when installed using Software Update, depending upon what earlier updates you had installed.

You can also download the manual update installer. This is especially useful when you need to update multiple computers but only want to download the update once. These versions of the standalone installers are available from Apple Support Downloads.

About the update

The OS X Mavericks v10.9.1 Update is recommended for all OS X Mavericks users. It improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac. This update includes:

• Improved support for Gmail in OS X Mail, and fixes for users with custom Gmail settings
• Improves the reliability of Smart Mailboxes and search in Mail
• Fixes an issue that prevented contact groups from working properly in Mail
• Resolves an issue that prevented VoiceOver from speaking sentences that contain emoji
• Fixes an issue that prevented iLife and iWork apps from updating on non-English systems
• Addresses an issue that may cause multiple prompts to unlock "Local items" keychain
• Addresses an issue that may cause Japanese keyboards to retain a previously used language
• Includes Safari 7.0.1
  • Fixes an issue that could cause Safari to become unresponsive when filling out forms on fedex.com, stubhub.com, and other websites
  • Improves Credit Card Autofill compatibility with websites
  • Improves VoiceOver compatibility with facebook.com
  • Updates Shared Links periodically when open in the Safari Sidebar