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Apple Releases iTunes 7.7.1

Stephen Antonucci — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:04:23 +0000

Apple has released an update for iTunes tonight.

Extensive release notes say:
iTunes 7.7.1 includes fixes to improve stability and performance.

Just fire up Software Update to get yours.

Apple releases iLife ‘08 Update

Stephen Antonucci — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:43:35 +0000

Apple has just released an update for iLife ‘08. You can get it by running software update under your Apple menu. Support for MobileMe has been added.

This update contains new holiday greeting card and postcard themes for use with Apple print products. It also addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

Apple Updates Xserve Firmware

Stephen Antonucci — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:50:32 +0000

Apple has released an update for the Xserve. This EFI firmware update helps “improve the stability of
Xserve computers.”

The Xserve EFI Firmware Update 1.1 can be applied via Software Update. Additional support notes on the Apple website.

Apple Brings QuickTime 7.5

Stephen Antonucci — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:41:37 +0000

Apple has released QuickTime 7.5 update for both Macs and Windows PCs. The software, according to the company, improves application compatibility and addresses security issues and “is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.” The download is 60MB and available via the Software Update for Tiger, Panther, and Leopard users.

Apple Releases Safari Update

Stephen Antonucci — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:23:02 +0000

Apple has released an updated Safari 3.1.1. According to Apple’s notes: This update is recommended for all Safari users and includes improvements to stability, compatibility and security.

Run software updater or go direct to get your copy of Safari 3.1.1 for Windows and Mac versions.

Apple Releases Several Firmware Updates

Stephen Antonucci — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:15:27 +0000

Apple has released several firmware updates for Intel-based Macs, a restore image to recover if the update trashes your computer, and firmware fixes for Apple's keyboard. I applied sveral of these on multiple machines without issues. Just fire up your software update app or you can download them directly.

MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 1.0: This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of MacBook Air computers.

MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.2: This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of MacBook computers.

Mac Book Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5 This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of MacBook Pro computers.

iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.3: This update fixes several issues to improve the stability of iMac computers.

Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0: This firmware update addresses an issue with the aluminum Apple Keyboard and the aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard where a key may repeat unexpectedly while typing. The update also addresses other issues. Mac OS X 10.5.2 is required before installing this update.

Firmware Restoration CD 1.6: The Firmware Restoration CD can restore the firmware of an Intel-based Macintosh computer.

Apple Releases Keynote Update

Stephen Antonucci — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:16:29 +0000

Apple has released update to the Keynote presentation application (part of iWork ‘08) via software update. The version 4.0.3 update’s notes, says that it “addresses performance and stability issues when working with large documents.”

Apple Updates QuickTime, iTunes, and Front Row

Stephen Antonucci — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:37:24 +0000

Apple has released updates to QuickTime 7.4.5, iTunes 7.6.2, and Front Row 2.1.3, offering several performance enhancements, as well as a patch for a security hole found in QuickTime. Start up Software Updater or you can download them through these links.

Aperture 2.1 Update Arrives with Plug-ins

Stephen Antonucci — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:34:17 +0000

Apple has released Aperture 2.1 introducing an open plug-in architecture that makes it easy to use specialized third party imaging software right from within Aperture. Available via software update, Aperture 2.1 includes the Apple-developed plug-in, Dodge & Burn, which adds brush-based tools for dodge (lighten), burn (darken), contrast, saturation, sharpen and blur. Over the coming months, third party software developers will deliver image editing plug-ins for localized editing, filters and effects, noise analysis and reduction, fisheye lens correction and more.

Apple Releases Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.3

Stephen Antonucci — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:26:07 +0000

Apple has released Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.3 with stability fixes for the Mac Pro model that was introduced early in 2008. Available via the Software Update application, or as a download at the Apple Support Web site. The updater installs the Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update application in /Applications/Utilities. Users must launch that application to complete the firmware update process.