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{{Short description|Tenth major release of OS X}}
{{Primary sources|date=January 2017}}
{{Redirect-distinguish|Mac OS X 10.9|Mac OS 9}}
{{Infobox OS version
| name = OS X Mavericks
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| source_model = [[Proprietary software|Closed]], with [[open-source software|open source]] components
| license = [[Apple Public Source License|APSL]], [[BSD licenses|BSD]], [[GNU General Public License|GPL]] v2, and Apple [[End-user license agreement|EULA
| kernel_type = [[Hybrid kernel|Hybrid]] ([[XNU]])
| updatemodel = [[App Store (macOS)|Mac App Store]]
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{{macOS topics}}
'''OS X Mavericks''' (version 10.9) is the 10th [[software versioning|major release]] of [[macOS]], [[Apple Inc.]]'s [[Desktop computer|desktop]] and [[server (computing)|server]] [[operating system]] for [[Macintosh]] computers. OS X Mavericks was announced on June 10, 2013, at [[Apple Worldwide Developers Conference#2013|WWDC 2013]], and was released on October 22, 2013, worldwide.
The update emphasized battery life, [[Finder (software)|Finder]] improvements, other improvements for [[power user]]s, and increased [[iCloud]] integration, as well as bringing more of Apple's [[iOS]] apps to OS X. Mavericks was named after [[Mavericks, California|the surfing location]] in [[Northern California]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/why-did-apple-name-its-new-mac-os-x-el-capitan-2015-6|title=Here's why Apple named its new Mac software 'El Capitan'|date=June 20, 2015|access-date=March 18, 2019|archive-date=August 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806102918/https://www.businessinsider.com/why-did-apple-name-its-new-mac-os-x-el-capitan-2015-6|url-status=live}}</ref> It also removed some of the [[Skeuomorph|skeuomorphic]] designs from [[OS X Mountain Lion]], and it is the final
Mavericks was the first OS X release to be named after a location in [[California]], and the first to be a free upgrade since [[Mac OS X 10.1|Mac OS X 10.1 Puma]].<ref name="OSX Mavericks release at Macrumors">{{cite web |title=Apple WWDC 2013 Keynote |url=https://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218160739/http://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2013 |archive-date=2014-02-18}}</ref><ref name="apple-june-press-release">{{cite press release |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2013/06/10Apple-Releases-Developer-Preview-of-OS-X-Mavericks-With-More-Than-200-New-Features |title=Apple Releases Developer Preview of OS X Mavericks With More Than 200 New Features |publisher=[[Apple Inc.|Apple]] |date=June 10, 2013 |access-date=June 10, 2013 |archive-date=July 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170711191949/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2013/06/10Apple-Releases-Developer-Preview-of-OS-X-Mavericks-With-More-Than-200-New-Features/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TC new naming scheme">{{cite web |last=Ha |first=Anthony |date=June 10, 2013 |title=Apple Has A New, California-Based Naming Scheme For OS X, Starting With OS X Mavericks |url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/06/10/os-x-mavericks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709214256/https://techcrunch.com/2013/06/10/os-x-mavericks |archive-date=July 9, 2017 |access-date=July 31, 2013 |publisher=[[Techcrunch]]}}</ref>
==History==
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==System requirements==
The full list of compatible models:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201364|title=OS X Mavericks system requirements|newspaper=Apple Support|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923144830/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201364|archive-date=September 23, 2018}}</ref>
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Compressed Memory is a [[virtual memory compression]] system which automatically [[data compression|compresses data]] from inactive apps when approaching maximum [[Random-access memory|memory]] capacity.<ref name="Advanced Technologies"/><ref name="OS X Mavericks: Core Technologies Overview"/><ref name="Compressed Memory in OS X 10.9, at AppleInsider">{{cite web|url=http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/12/compressed-memory-in-os-x-109-mavericks-aims-to-free-ram-extend-battery-life|title=Compressed Memory in OS X 10.9 Mavericks aims to free RAM, extend battery life|last=Dilger|first=Daniel Eran|date=June 12, 2013|publisher=[[AppleInsider]]|access-date=June 12, 2013|archive-date=June 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614223131/http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/12/compressed-memory-in-os-x-109-mavericks-aims-to-free-ram-extend-battery-life|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/17|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review – Compressed memory|date=October 22, 2013|author=John Siracusa|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=January 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117071832/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/17/|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[Timer coalescing]] is a feature that enhances energy efficiency by reducing [[CPU]] usage by up to 72 percent.<ref name="Advanced Technologies"/><ref name="OS X Mavericks: Core Technologies Overview"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/12|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review – Energy saving|date=October 22, 2013|author=John Siracusa|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=February 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222210249/https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/12/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ars-technica-app-nap"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/18/os-x-mavericks-new-app-nap-timer-coalescing-features-target-battery-efficiency|title=OS X Mavericks' new App Nap, Timer Coalescing features target battery efficiency|website=AppleInsider|date=18 June 2013 |language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-05|archive-date=2017-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106022422/http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/18/os-x-mavericks-new-app-nap-timer-coalescing-features-target-battery-efficiency|url-status=live}}</ref> This allows MacBooks to run for longer periods of time and desktop Macs to run cooler.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=http://lowendmac.com/2013/os-x-10-9-mavericks|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks|date=2013-10-22|newspaper=Low End Mac|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-06|archive-date=2016-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161211003044/http://lowendmac.com/2013/os-x-10-9-mavericks/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Apple now supports [[OpenGL 4|OpenGL 4.1]] Core Profile<ref>{{cite web|url=http://macdailynews.com/2013/09/10/new-in-os-x-mavericks-opengl-4-1-brings-increased-performance-more-features|title=New in OS X Mavericks: OpenGL 4.1 brings increased performance, more features|date=September 10, 2013|work=Mac Daily News|access-date=September 29, 2013|archive-date=February 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208043305/https://macdailynews.com/2013/09/10/new-in-os-x-mavericks-opengl-4-1-brings-increased-performance-more-features/|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[OpenCL]] 1.2.<ref name=":0"/> [[Server Message Block]] version 2 (SMB2) is now the default protocol for sharing files, rather than [[Apple Filing Protocol|AFP]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/11/apple-shifts-from-afp-file-sharing-to-smb2-in-os-x-109-mavericks|title=Apple shifts from AFP file sharing to SMB2 in OS X 10.9 Mavericks|website=AppleInsider|date=11 June 2013 |language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-08|archive-date=2017-02-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212162139/http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/11/apple-shifts-from-afp-file-sharing-to-smb2-in-os-x-109-mavericks|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/os-x-mavericks-switches-to-smb2-networking|title=OS X Mavericks switches to SMB2 networking|newspaper=CNET|access-date=2017-01-08|archive-date=2017-01-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108094144/https://www.cnet.com/news/os-x-mavericks-switches-to-smb2-networking/|url-status=live}}</ref> This is to increase performance and cross-platform compatibility.
Some skeuomorphs, such as the leather texture in Calendar, the legal pad theme of Notes, and the book-like appearance of Contacts, have been removed from the [[User interface|UI]] and replaced with [[flat design]] similar to [[iOS 7]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/6/25/4461480/os-x-10-9-mavericks-preview-faster-smarter-and-leather-free|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks preview: faster, smarter, and leather-free|last=Pierce|first=David|date=June 25, 2013|publisher=[[The Verge]]|access-date=July 31, 2013|archive-date=July 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731030043/http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/25/4461480/os-x-10-9-mavericks-preview-faster-smarter-and-leather-free|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cultofmac.com/231285/os-x-mavericks-screenshot-gallery|title=OS X Mavericks: Here's What's New|last=Brownlee|first=John|date=June 11, 2013|publisher=Cult of Mac|access-date=July 31, 2013|archive-date=August 17, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817184651/http://www.cultofmac.com/231285/os-x-mavericks-screenshot-gallery/|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[iCloud Keychain]] stores a user's usernames, passwords and Wi-Fi passwords to allow the user to fill this information into forms when needed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2013/10/26/how-to-setup-and-use-icloud-keychain-for-mavericks-and-ios-7|title=How-to: Setup and use iCloud Keychain for Mavericks and iOS 7|last=Guarino|first=Sarah|date=2013-10-26|website=9to5Mac|access-date=2017-01-06|archive-date=2017-01-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107004130/https://9to5mac.com/2013/10/26/how-to-setup-and-use-icloud-keychain-for-mavericks-and-ios-7/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/5|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review – iCloud Keychain|date=October 22, 2013|author=John Siracusa|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=January 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109012355/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/5/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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[[Notification Center]] allows the user to reply to notifications instantly,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/6|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review – Notification Center|date=October 22, 2013|author=John Siracusa|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=January 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109070417/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/6/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite news|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/2045581/hands-on-with-os-x-mavericks-notification-center.html|title=Hands-on with OS X Mavericks: Notification Center|newspaper=Macworld|access-date=2017-01-06|archive-date=2023-02-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208043306/https://www.macworld.com/article/221561/hands-on-with-os-x-mavericks-notification-center.html|url-status=live}}</ref> allows websites to send notifications,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imore.com/os-x-mavericks-preview-website-push-notifications|title=OS X Mavericks preview: Website push notifications deliver updates without Safari|newspaper=iMore|access-date=2017-01-07|archive-date=2017-01-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108093742/http://www.imore.com/os-x-mavericks-preview-website-push-notifications|url-status=live}}</ref> and, when the user wakes up a Mac that was in a sleep state, displays a summary of missed notifications before the machine is unlocked.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/uk/products/mac-os-x-10-9-mavericks/review/2|title=Mac OS X Mavericks packs in features, but isn't a sea change|website=CNET|access-date=2017-01-07|archive-date=2017-01-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108093750/https://www.cnet.com/uk/products/mac-os-x-10-9-mavericks/review/2/|url-status=live}}</ref> Some system alerts, such as low battery, removal of drives without ejecting, and a failed [[Time Machine (macOS)|Time Machine]] backup have been moved to [[Notification Center]].<ref name=":1"/>
The "traffic light" close, minimize, and maximize [[window (computing)|window]] buttons have appeared somewhat brighter than [[
==App features==
[[Finder (software)|Finder]] gets enhancements such as [[Tab (GUI)|tabs]],<ref name="features"/><ref name="pcmag-osxreview">{{Cite web|url=https://au.pcmag.com/software/11651/apple-os-x-1092-mavericks-for-mac|title=Apple OS X 10.9.2 Mavericks (for Mac)|first=PCMag|last=Australia|date=October 21, 2013|website=PCMag Australia}}</ref> full-screen support, and document [[tag (metadata)|tag]]s.<ref name="features"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/7|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review – Finder|author=John Siracusa|date=October 22, 2013|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=January 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117144154/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/7/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/8|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review – Tabs|author=John Siracusa|date=October 22, 2013|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=March 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312062850/https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/8/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/9|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review – Tabs implementation|author=John Siracusa|date=October 22, 2013|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=January 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117103333/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/9/|url-status=live}}</ref> Pinch-to-zoom and swipe-to-navigate-history gestures have been removed, although both are supported anywhere else.
The new [[Apple Books|iBooks]] application allows the user to read books purchased through the iBooks Store. The app also allows the user to purchase new content from the iBooks Store,<ref name="ars-technica-ibooks-and-maps">{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/10|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review – iBooks, Maps|author=John Siracusa|date=October 22, 2013|access-date=June 14, 2017|archive-date=January 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109020354/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/10/|url-status=live}}</ref> and a night mode to make it easier to read in dark environments.<ref name="10.9 appleinsider maps"/>
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The new [[Apple Maps|Maps]] application adds the same functionalities that were featured in [[iOS]] Maps.<ref name="10.9 appleinsider maps">{{cite web|url=http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/10/maps-ibooks-icloud-keychain-coming-to-os-x-mavericks|title=Maps, iBooks, iCloud Keychain coming to OS X Mavericks|publisher=[[AppleInsider]]|date=June 10, 2013|access-date=June 10, 2013|archive-date=June 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613024859/http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/06/10/maps-ibooks-icloud-keychain-coming-to-os-x-mavericks|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ars-technica-ibooks-and-maps"/> Among these new features is the capability to search directions for driving and walking,<ref name="pcmag-osxreview" /> report problems in the Maps application,<ref name="pcmag-osxreview" /> and viewing street addresses to Maps via the Contacts application.<ref name="pcmag-osxreview" />
The [[Calendar (Apple)|Calendar]] app has enhancements such as being able to add [[Facebook]] events,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imore.com/how-add-facebook-events-calendar-app-os-x|title=How to add Facebook events to the Calendar app in OS X|newspaper=iMore|access-date=2017-01-06|archive-date=2017-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106103158/http://www.imore.com/how-add-facebook-events-calendar-app-os-x|url-status=dead}}</ref> view the map of a specified location,<ref name="pcmag-osxreview" /> and an estimate for the travel time to an event.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/2057229/get-to-know-os-x-mavericks-calendar.html|title=Get to know OS X Mavericks: Calendar|newspaper=Macworld|access-date=2017-01-06|archive-date=2017-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106101922/http://www.macworld.com/article/2057229/get-to-know-os-x-mavericks-calendar.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/14/using-calendars-travel-time-feature-in-mavericks|title=Using Calendar's 'travel time' feature in Mavericks|website=Engadget|date=14 November 2013 |access-date=2017-01-06|archive-date=2017-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106103115/https://www.engadget.com/2013/11/14/using-calendars-travel-time-feature-in-mavericks/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="features"/>
The [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] browser has a significantly enhanced JavaScript performance which Apple claims is faster than [[Google Chrome|Chrome]] and [[Firefox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/06/10/apple-announced-new-safari-with-new-homepage-sidebar-icloud-keychain-improved-javascript-performance-per-tab-processes|title=Apple Updates Safari With New Homepage, Sidebar, iCloud Keychain, Improved JavaScript Performance & Per Tab Processes|last=Lardinois|first=Frederic|website=TechCrunch|date=10 June 2013|access-date=2017-01-05|archive-date=2016-03-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330033504/http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/10/apple-announced-new-safari-with-new-homepage-sidebar-icloud-keychain-improved-javascript-performance-per-tab-processes/|url-status=live}}</ref> A Top Sites view allows the user to quickly access the most viewed sites by default. However, the user can pin or remove websites from the view.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.imore.com/how-manage-top-sites-section-safari-os-x-mavericks|title=How to manage the Top Sites section in Safari for OS X Mavericks|newspaper=iMore|access-date=2017-01-05|archive-date=2017-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106102701/http://www.imore.com/how-manage-top-sites-section-safari-os-x-mavericks|url-status=live}}</ref> The sidebar now allows the user to view their bookmarks, reading list and shared links.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/4|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review|newspaper=Ars Technica|access-date=2017-01-05|archive-date=2017-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106060434/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/4/|url-status=live}}</ref> Safari can also auto-generate random passwords and remember them<ref>{{cite news|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/5|title=OS X 10.9 Mavericks: The Ars Technica Review|newspaper=Ars Technica|access-date=2017-01-06|archive-date=2017-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109012355/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/5/|url-status=live}}</ref> through iCloud Keychain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://osxdaily.com/2013/12/17/secure-passwords-safari-icloud-keychain-mac-os-x|title=Generate Secure Passwords in Safari with iCloud Keychain for Mac OS X|date=2013-12-17|website=OS X Daily|access-date=2017-01-06|archive-date=2017-01-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105140158/http://osxdaily.com/2013/12/17/secure-passwords-safari-icloud-keychain-mac-os-x/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Additional changes were made to the messaging system. [[FaceTime]] is updated so that the user no longer needs to enable camera, in a similar manner to FaceTime in iOS 7.<ref name="pcmag-osxreview" /> OS X Mavericks
==Removed functionality==
The [[Open Transport]] API has been removed.<ref>{{cite web|url=
==Reception==
OS X Mavericks has received mixed reviews.
One complaint is that Apple removed the local sync services, which forces users to get iCloud to sync iOS devices with the desktop OS.<ref name="itunes-sync"/><ref name="syncservices"/> However, this feature has since returned in the 10.9.3 and [[
The Verge stated that OS X Mavericks was
CNET generalized OS X Mavericks as a "solid foundation" to OS X, lacking
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