To get the latest version of Java (currently that’s Java 7), Apple recommends that you go straight to and grab it from there. It’s a thing they’ve been doing for a while to protect you against security threats (Java being one of the most targeted platforms by cybercrooks). To use applets on a web page, click on the region labeled ‘Missing plug-in’ to go download the latest version of the Java applet plug-in from Oracle.”įor those of you who are surprised by Apple’s decision to uninstall the Java applet plug-in from all web browsers, don’t be. This update uninstalls the Apple-provided Java applet plug-in from all web browsers. This package installs the same version of Java 6 included in Java for OS X 2013-005. “Java for OS X 2014-001 includes installation improvements, and supersedes all previous versions of Java for OS X. The information provided by the Cupertino giant is scarce, but we have the full scoop for you in the paragraphs below.įirst off, here’s Apple’s terse description of the new Java for OS X 2014-001.
Through its Security site, Apple announced yesterday that Java for OS X was being updated.
