Apple has updated QuickTime to 7.4.1 which they say fixes security issues and “improves compatibility with third-party applications.” They recommend this update to all QuickTime users. Ars Technica is reporting that this update also fixes some AfterEffects rendering issues.

This update is available for Mac OS X Leopard (10.5), Mac OS X Tiger (10.4), Mac OS X Panther (10.3) and Windows.

Run Software Update or by clicking one of the correct link above to download the software installer package from Apple.

Apple has issued updates for iPhoto, ProKit, and Braille Display. iPhoto 7.1.2 addresses issues when publishing photos to a .Mac Web Gallery, improves overall stability, and fixes several other minor issues, according to Apple. The issue could arise when users subscribe to a maliciously crafted photocast, which may lead to arbitrary code execution.

ProKit 4.5 improves reliability for Apple’s professional applications, according to the company, and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Express, Aperture, Logic Studio, and Logic Express.

Apple’s Braille Display Update 1.0 adds support to Apple’s screen reading software, called VoiceOver, in Mac OS X 10.5. If you have a supported Braille display connected to your computer, VoiceOver automatically detects it and sends it information about what is displayed on the screen. More information.

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Apple has released a fix for some users experiencing freezing on the 20 and 24 inch aluminum iMacs that have the ATi Radeon HD 2600 Pro graphics card. The iMac graphics firmware update for Macs running Tiger with the iMac Software Update 1.2.1 or Leopard with iMac Software Update 1.3. These are available via Software Update or from the Apple website.

Apple has sure been busy with software releases for the Mac lately (for what some claim is an iPod/iPhone company). Final Cut Express 4, is now available, the latest version of the video editing package based on the more elaborate Final Cut Pro 6.

Sporting some new features and several upgrades such as support for new AVCHD cameras and Open Format Timeline, which allows users to place DV, HDV and AVCHD videos on the same continuum, rearranging in real-time. Clips are then automatically scaled, cropped and adjusted for framerate, with the initial clip serving as a template. Resolution is limited to 720p or 1080i.

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