Mac – Where did the update notifications for Java and Safari 6.0.4 go

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Yesterday my Apple Store came up with the list of new updates available, including Java and Safari 6.0.4.

Since it was late I decided to wait till this morning to do the update. Now the same list does not show the Safari or Java update. So what happened?

I cannot find those updates on Appple websites.

Can someone help me finding these latest updates?

Best Answer

Java Update

See DL1572 for details.

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Safari Update

Gets pushed via Software update (and installed automatically if the system has been set to download and install updates automatically).

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