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Macbook Trackpad Fix Finally Released by Apple

An update for users suffering from Macbook trackpad issues has been released by Apple. The update is 923 KB in size and is aimed at squashing any trackpad bugs user have been experiencing.
At the beginning of the month many Apple customers were complaining trackpad issues, where the notebook’s trackpad would stop recognizing clicks every 50 [...]

iPhone Firmware 2.2 Coming In Less Than 10 Days?

Gizmodo reports (via iPhoneHellas.gr), that new iPhone Firmware 2.2 will be available within just ten days.

Specifically, November 21st has been pegged as the date. Gizmodo explains:
According to the consistently reliable iPhone Hellas, the iPhone OS 2.2 update will appear even sooner than we all expected. Barring any sudden plan changes, the iPhone Hellas people [...]

Apple Prepping Another Software Update for New MacBook Issues

According to an unsatisfied customer who had recently spoken with Apple’s support team, the Cupertino-based company is planning the release of another software update to tackle external video glitches with the unibody MacBook.

AppleInsider reports that the user had been experiencing problems with the notebook being connected to an external display in which it would [...]

Apple Releases Software Update 1.2 for Macbook, Macbook Pro

Apple has released a software update for users of the Macbook and Macbook Pro. The update is available via Software Update (or by download here) and weighs in at a beefy 45 MB.

Although the new notebooks are shipping today, they are not available at any Apple retail stores, so the beefy updates come with a [...]

Apple Releases Apple TV Update 2.2, HD TV Shows and Genius Playlists

Apple has released Apple TV update 2.2. The update is available through your Apple TV by navigating to the “Update Software” section. With the update, users can now purchase HD TV shows directly on the device, as well as create Genius and on-the-go playlists.
Back on September 16th, MacBlogz reported that this update was indeed coming [...]

Apple Releases iTunes Update 8.0.1, Stability and Bug Fixes

Apple has released an update for iTunes 8 that is being recommended for all users. The 58.5MB download, available through Software Update is said to fix Genius playlist snycing issues, and various bugs and stability issues.

The update primarily addresses a critical issue where iTunes would delete certain HD episodes leaving only the SD (iPod/iPhone) version [...]

iPhone 2.2 Seeded to Developers, Mobile Safari Interface Tweaked

Apple has seeded iPhone Firmware 2.2 to developers. While there hasn’t been too much time to dig around the insides, one change that has been noticed is a slight interface tweak to the device’s web browser “Mobile Safari.”

Not long after Apple released iPhone Software 2.1, they have seeded firmware 2.2 to developers. This new build [...]

Apple Drops Remote Dekstop 3.2.2; Remote Control iPhone App Gets Genius

Remote Desktop 3.2.2 Released
For those of you using Mac OS X running 10.3.9 (or later) and ARD 3.x, Apple has just released two updates for Remote Desktop.These updates can be downloaded by opening the Software Update (Apple menu>Software Update) or by visiting Apple’s downloads website and downloading the installer packages at Apple.com.

The client update [...]

Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.5.5; Bug Fixes Galore

Apple on Monday has officially released Mac OS X 10.5.5 to Leopard users, a recommended update that addresses over 100 bug fixes and numerous security improvements.

The 321MB update is available through your Mac OS X Software Update and addresses issues concerning Address Book, Disk Utility, iCal, Mail, MobileMe, and Time Machine. Some general details [...]

iPhone Software 2.1 Apple Finally Gets It Right

Only a few hours ago, Apple released iPhone Software Update 2.1 for all iPhone users. Though the update has only been available for a few hours, early usage feels very promising with increased reception, signal strength, and overall device and app stability.

I have been using iPhone Software 2.1 for about 2 hours now. The update [...]

Apple Releases iPhone Firware 2.1. Promises Massive Fixes

As promised by Steve Jobs, Apple has released iPhone firmware 2.1. The update is available through iTunes. Jobs explained that the update will improve battery life, drop less calls, address crashing problems, increase speed for iTunes backups and various other fixes.

Apple describes the fixes as follows:
• Decrease in call set-up failures and dropped calls
• Significantly [...]

Facebook Mandates Redesign on its 100 Million Users.

That’s right, as of today all Facebookers will be forced to adapt to the social networking giant’s redesign unveiled seven weeks ago, whether they like it or not.

Since launch nearly four and a half years ago, Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has discovered that any significant changes made to the popular online destination cannot be delivered [...]

Panic Releases Coda 1.5; Baked in Subversion

Portland, Oregon based Panic Inc. have released Coda 1.5.

Improving upon the best all-in-one development software out there seems near impossible to do, but Panic has done it. Prior to this version of Coda, the software was already leaps and bounds ahead of anything else available. Dreamweaver (a product from Adobe), looks like a standard Microsoft [...]

[Update] Apple Releases iPhone Update 2.0.2

Apple has released iPhone update 2.0.2 this afternoon. In typical Apple fashion, the update is set to deliver some “bug fixes,” while lacking any further specifics.
The update is 248.7MB in size and is available via iTunes, or directly from Apple.
Some analysts have been speculating that Apple is (or has been) working on a software update [...]

Apple iPhone Firmware 2.0.1 Finally Released

After nearly 3 weeks of waiting, Apple has finally posted the firmware 2.0.1 update tonight. The new firmware is available through software update and allegedly is a “bug-fixes” only update. It addresses all iPhone and iPod touch owners running the iPhone 2.0 software.

Some initial feedback suggest the following fixes have been addressed:
•You can now drag [...]

iTunes 7.7.1 Update Released; Improves Stability and Performance

An iTunes update has been released by Apple. The update is said to “improve stability and performance.” The update is available through your system’s software update.

Use iTunes 7.7 to sync music, video, and more with iPhone 3G, and download applications from the iTunes Store exclusively designed for iPhone and iPod touch with software version 2.0 [...]

iPod Touch 1.1.5 Update; iPhone 3G Build Price; New URL Keyboard Trick

iPod Touch 1.1.5 Firmware Update Released
Apple has released a 1.1.5 firmware upgrade for the iPod Touch. Touch users using the 1.1.4 firmware can upgrade for free if the device has not already been upgraded with software version 2.0.

iPod touch applications are unlike anything you’ve ever seen on a mobile device. The world’s best developers are [...]

Apple Testing First Bug Fix/Update to iPhone 2.0 Software

With the launch of Apple’s new iPhone 3G being global this time around, a lot more was at stake for the company.
Although the release of the physical phone went pretty smoothly this past weekend, loads of iTunes severs that were supposed to power and activate all the devices, failed miserably. Coupled with this failed product [...]