Oracle is now giving Mac users the ability to get Java updates at the same time as they are available for Windows and Linux with the release of the Java SE 7 Update 4.

Apple also noted that Oracle would ultimately be responsible for the distribution of Java SE 7, including the versions available for Mac OS X (previously, Apple kept this responsibility to itself).

Apple released a pair of updates on Tuesday for Mac OS X Leopard and Mac OS X Snow Leopard users, while a new rumor suggests Apple will increase iPhone touch panel orders with Wintek in the third ...