Tor 12.5.5 for Mac Installation: What's New and What to Expect?

The latest version of Tor, 12.5.5 for Mac, has been released, bringing with it a range of bug fixes and updates. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what's new in this release and what you can expect when installing the latest version.

Bug Fixes Galore

Tor 12.5.5 includes several bug fixes that address issues reported by users. These include:

* Bug tor-browser#41109: The 'New circuit' button now appears correctly even when the onion name wraps

* Bug tor-browser#41038: The label for the 'Click to Copy' button in circuit display has been updated

* Bug tor-browser#40958: The number of relays displayed for an onion site is no longer misleading

* Bug tor-browser-build#40831: The update URL for base-browser nightly has been fixed

* Bug tor-browser-build#40811: Testing the updater is now easier

* Bug tor-browser#40701: Security warnings when downloading files have been improved

* Bug tor-browser#40501: High CPU load after Tor exits unexpectedly is now addressed

* Bug mullvad-browser#165: The maximization warning X button and preference are now fixed

* Bug tor-browser#41704: RemoteSettings.pollChanges now returns immediately

* Bug tor-browser#41689: Page_override_url has been removed from Base Browser

* Bug tor-browser#41687: Tor Browser Alpha has been rebased to 102.10.0esr

No Full Installers for Windows

Unfortunately, due to issues with the build signing infrastructure, we will not be providing full installers for this release on Windows systems. However, automatic build-to-build upgrades should continue to work as expected.

Other Updates and Improvements

In addition to the bug fixes, Tor 12.5.5 also includes updates to various components of Tor Browser. We've backported Android-specific security updates from Firefox 112, which provides important security updates, stability improvements, and bug fixes.

What's Next?

The next release, Tor 12.5a6, is expected to be available soon, with everything returning to normal. In the meantime, you can download Tor 12.5.5 for Mac from our download page or distribution directory.

In conclusion, Tor 12.5.5 for Mac is an important update that addresses several bugs and issues reported by users. If you're running an earlier version of Tor, it's recommended to upgrade to the latest version to ensure you have the best possible browsing experience.

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