MacShrine

AppleInsider reports that Apple is closing in on the release of it’s next update for Mac OS X 10.4. The update released over memorial weekend weighs in at near 80MB for the Mac build and a huge 140MB for the Intel version. The new builds are listed as Mac OS X 10.4.7 build 8J2115 (Intel) and Mac OS X 10.4.7 build 8J115 (PowerPC). There appear to be no major issues with the software and a release looks ripe for shipment sometime next month. Mac OS X 10.4.7 is expected to deliver bug fixes and enhancements to a broad range of Mac OS X components, including Mail, Safari, Synching, and iChat. We’re getting closer to Leopard!

Update: AppleInsider is reporting that Apple is winding down development on the update. It is set to be released anyday now.

Update 2: It has now been released.