A dedicated layer for "Widgets"—mini-apps for quick info like weather, stocks, and a dictionary.
Mac OS X 10.4.6, released on April 3, 2006, was a significant maintenance update for "Tiger" that notably improved compatibility for the then-new Intel-based Macs. Core Update Highlights
Fixed byte range locking issues with AFP file sharing and improved iDisk (WebDAV) performance. Major Features of the Tiger (10.4) Era
A critical translation layer that allowed PowerPC-based applications to run on the new Intel-based Macs.
New developer frameworks that enabled hardware-accelerated graphics processing and sophisticated data management. Technical Improvements
Moved away from the "Brushed Metal" look toward a more consistent, "Unified" interface.
Resolved issues specific to Intel-based Macs, such as iChat video freezes on models with built-in iSight cameras and graphical glitches when dragging clips in iMovie 6.