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iPhoto and Bonjour for Windows Updated

Stephen Antonucci — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:57:30 +0000

iPhoto ’09 gets upgraded to 8.1.2 via Software Update fixes import and syncing issues with the iPhone, iPod and Apple TV. Canon printer and scanner users will also have the latest software for their products installed.

Apple also brings Windows users updated Bonjour Print Services.

iTunes 9.1 Arrives

Stephen Antonucci — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:42:40 +0000

iTunes 9.1 comes with several new features and improvements, including:

• Sync with iPad to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on the go

• Organize and sync books you’ve downloaded from iBooks on iPad or added to your iTunes library

• Rename, rearrange, or remove Genius Mixes

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Mac OS 10.6.3 Released

Stephen Antonucci — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:24:03 +0000

Apple today released an important update to MacOS Snow Leopard. Turn up your Software Update!

The 10.6.3 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:

improve the reliability and compatibility of QuickTime X
address compatibility issues with OpenGL-based applications
address an issue that causes background message colors to display incorrectly in Mail
resolve an issue that prevented files with the # or & characters in their names from opening in Rosetta applications
resolve an issue that prevented files from copying to Windows file servers
improve performance of Logic Pro 9 and Main Stage 2 when running in 64-bit mode
improve sleep and wake reliability when using Bonjour wake on demand
address a color issue in iMovie with HD content
improve printing reliability
resolve issues with recurring events in iCal when connected to an Exchange server
improve the reliability of 3rd party USB input devices
fix glowing, stuck, or dark pixels when viewing video from the iMac (Late 2009) built-in iSight camera

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4014.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

Apple Releases Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.1

Stephen Antonucci — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:54:09 +0000

“improves battery performance of the 2007 aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard when used in combination with other bluetooth devices (eg. Magic Mouse, some bluetooth headsets) and addresses an issue with the 2007 aluminum Apple Keyboard and the 2007 aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard where a key may repeat unexpectedly while typing.”

Apple Updates Safari to 4.1, Bluetooth and Java

Stephen Antonucci — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:04:00 +0000

Apple sure had a busy day. They did find time to release updates for Safari 4.1, Bluetooth Firmware 2.0 and Java for OS 10.5 Update 4. So fire up your Software Updater!

Apple Releases AirPort Utility 5.4.2

Stephen Antonucci — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:34:04 +0000

Apple has released AirPort Utility 5.4.2, an update of the software for their wireless AirPort Express Base Stations, AirPort Extreme Base Stations and Time Capsules.

Apple claims fixes addressed include:

An issue causing AirPort Utility to be unable to read certain AirPort wireless device configurations.
An issue causing AirPort Utility to sometimes be unable to discover an AirPort wireless device when Back To My Mac is enabled.
An issue causing AirPort Utility to sometimes be unable to download firmware.
An issue causing AirPort Utility to not correctly import Access Control Lists created in AirPort Admin Utility 4.x. AirPort Utility 5.4.2 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Adds the ability in AirPort Utility to show all wireless passwords in the “Equivalent Network Password” sheet.

iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2 Released

Stephen Antonucci — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:27:01 +0000

Apple has released iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2 which is recommended for all Mac and Windows users.

iTunes 8.2 introduces support for the yet-to-be-released iPhone 3.0 firmware. QuickTime 7.6.2 adds enhanced security, enhances compatibility with Apple’s ProRes video format, and is also necessary for full compatibility with iTunes 8.2. Fire up Software Update to get yours or use the links provided to download directly.

Apple Brings Updates Including 10.5.7

Stephen Antonucci — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:55:19 +0000

Apple releases OS X Leopard 10.5.7 into the wild tonight as well as Safari updates for Leopard and Tiger. They also had the time to bring some security updates and even an update for Safari 4 Public Beta. Just fire up Software Update to get yours. Apple and I recommend you backup your machine before applying these updates.

The Mac OS 10.5.7 Update is recommended for all Leopard users and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. It also includes sync-related “reliability” fixes, some nice additions to the parental controls, a Gmail login fix, and widget updates. Full details here.

Safari also received an update for Leopard and Tiger users bring it to version 3.2.3 recommended for all Safari users, providing fixes for a number of security vulnerabilities. Safari 4 Beta also received some update love that requires OS X 10.5.7. There is also a version for Tiger that requires OS X 10.4.11 and security update 2009-002.

iTunes 8.1.1 Released

Stephen Antonucci — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:14:30 +0000

Apple just released iTunes 8.1.1 which adds “bug fixes, performance enhancements, and improved compatibility.” Run software update. The notes on Apple’s web site says the new version:

iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPhone or iPod touch.

Get it direct here.

Apple Releases MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0

Stephen Antonucci — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:20:54 +0000

Apple has released MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 which is recommended for all 17-inch MacBook Pro (Early 2009) users and addresses the appearance of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the notebook display.

There are two parts to this process:
1. Installing the firmware update application onto your hard drive.
2. Using the firmware update application to update your graphics subsystem firmware.

More info on the installation process here.

MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 is available via Software Update and also as a standalone installer.

More info and download link (770KB) here.