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Apple Delivers Minor Logic Express and Pro Updates

Alex Brooks — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:51:27 +0000

Apple today published updates for Logic Pro and Express 9. Most notably the updates deliver further 64-bit stability improvements applications alongside other enhancements. The last update which pushed the applications to 9.1.0 added native 64-bit support.

Logic Pro 9.1.1

This update delivers improved compatibility and numerous fixes.

Issues addressed with 9.1.1 include:

Improved stability of the 32-Bit Audio Unit Bridge
Compatibility with Novation”s Automap feature in 64-bit mode.
Compatibility with Euphonix Eucon protocol in 64-bit mode.

Issues addressed with Logic Pro 9.1.0 include:

Support for 64-bit native mode
Compatibility with 64-bit Audio Unit plug-ins
File names with over 32 characters are now supported
Samples are now mapped correctly when using the “Contiguous Zones” option in the EXS editor Updated System Requirements
32-bit mode requires Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later
64-bit mode requires Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later
The update is recommended for all users of Logic Pro 9.

Logic Express 9.1.1

This update delivers improved compatibility and numerous fixes.

Issues addressed include:

Support for 64-bit native mode
Compatibility with 64-bit Audio Unit plug-ins
File names with over 32 characters are now supported
Samples are now mapped correctly when using the “Contiguous Zones” option in the EXS editor

Apple Releases Safari 4.0.5

Alex Brooks — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:24 +0000

Apple today released Safari 4.0.5 for Mac and Windows, the minor update to Safari brings performance improvements and bug fixes.

Apple describes the update as delivering:

Performance improvements for Top Sites
Stability improvements for 3rd-party plug-ins
Stability improvements for websites with online forms and Scalable Vector Graphics
Fixes an issue that prevented Safari from changing settings on some Linksys routers
Fixes an issue that prevented some iWork.com users from commenting on documents

Safari 4.0.5 is available via software update or Apple’s website.

Apple Tackles Aperture Issues With Update

Alex Brooks — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:44:12 +0000

Apple Aperture 3

Apple has issued a minor update to tackle stability issues in Aperture 3 which was released earlier this month.

Aperture 3.0.1 – 29.41MB

This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of issues in Aperture 3, including:

Upgrading libraries from earlier versions of Aperture
Importing libraries from iPhoto
Importing photos directly from a camera
Memory usage when processing heavily-retouched photos
Face recognition processing
Adding undetected faces using the Add Missing Face button
Printing pages containing multiple images
Printing photos and contact sheets with borders and metadata
Editing photos using an external editor
Display of images with Definition and Straighten adjustments applied
Zooming photos in the Viewer and in the Loupe using keyboard shortcuts
Accessing Aperture libraries on a network volume Selecting and moving pins on the Places map
Adding and editing custom locations using the Manage My Places window
Switching between masters when working with RAW+JPEG pairs.

This update is recommended for all users of Aperture 3.

Apple also updated Camera RAW for better compatibility.

Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1 – 6.77MB

This update extends RAW image compatibility for Aperture 3 and iPhoto 09 for the following cameras:

Hasselblad H3DII-50
Leica M9
Leica X1
Olympus E-P1
Olympus E-P2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Pentax K-7
Pentax K-x
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

Apple Issues Update to Tackle Mac Pro Audio Issues

Alex Brooks — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:34:28 +0000

An issue that has plagued early 2009 Nahalem-based Mac Pros has been purportedly rectified with a small update from Apple. The issue would cause a 20 percent performance drop when audio was played in Mac OS X, and playing music in iTunes causes temperatures to sore in the Mac Pros.

Apple issued an update yesterday with an aim to fix the issue is available through software update. The 1.6MB download is described by Apple to “reduces processor utilization during audio activities, such as playing or recording music.”

Apple TV Software Update Available, Aluminium Keyboard Firmware

Alex Brooks — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:16:52 +0000

Apple TV Interface | Image courtesy of Apple

Apple today released a software update for the Apple TV but has yet to reveal any details of the update. Apple TV 3.0.2 is said by users who have updated to make no noticeable changes.

Until Apple releases a related support article smart speculation suggests that the update simply brings compatibility with Aperture 3 which was released yesterday.

Apple TV 3.0 was released in October last year bringing major UI changes and iTunes LP playback capabilities.

2009 Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0

This firmware update improves battery performance of the 2009 Aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard when used in combination with other Bluetooth devices (example. Magic Mouse, Bluetooth headsets).

Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.1.3

Alex Brooks — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:48:01 +0000

Apple today released a minor update for the iPhone and iPod touch. The update which weighs in around the upper 200MB mark depending on device seems to deliver just bug fixes according to the attached release notes.

iPhone OS 3.1.2 Software Update
This update for iPhone and iPod touch contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:

Improves accuracy of reported battery level on iPhone 3GS
Resolves issue where third-party apps would not launch in some instances
Fixes bug that may cause an app to crash when using the Japanese Kana keyboard

The update can be obtained using iTunes.

iMac Firmware Attempts Flickering Display Fix

Alex Brooks — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:52:38 +0000

Apple has today issued new firmware aimed at fixing intermittent display flickering in 27-inch iMacs.

Updates the display firmware on 27-inch iMac systems to address issues that may cause intermittent display flickering.

Apple previously issued a graphics firmware update in December in an attempt to fix the issue.

Apple Delivers iTunes Update to Tackle Bugs

Alex Brooks — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:37:39 +0000

iTunes 9.0.3

iTunes 9.0.3 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting.
Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.
Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.
Addresses issues that affect stability and performance.

Boot Camp Update Brings Windows 7 Support

Alex Brooks — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:30:43 +0000

Boot Camp Software Update 3.1 for Windows 32/64-bit

This update adds support for Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate), addresses issues with the Apple trackpad, turns off the red digital audio port LED on laptop computers when it is not being used, and supports the Apple wireless keyboard and Apple Magic mouse.

This update is highly recommended for all Boot Camp 3.0 users.

Boot Camp Software Update 3.1 for Windows 32 bit
Boot Camp Software Update 3.1 for Windows 64 bit

iMac Late 2009 Windows 7 Drivers

This download the contains the necessary drivers to implement Windows 7 on the iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) computers.

Download the Windows 7 Installation Enabler, which contains the required drivers for the iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) computers.

Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 (iMac and Mac Pro) compatibility with Windows 7

Download and install the Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 if you run Windows 7 using Boot Camp on your iMac (with NVIDIA GeForce 7300 or 7600 GT) or Mac Pro (with NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT or Quadro FX 4500) computer.

Logic Pro, MainStage Updated to 64-Bit

Alex Brooks — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:46:24 +0000

Apple today released updates for both Logic Pro and MainStage enabling the applications to run in 64-bit mode allowing access to larger amounts of memory.

When applications run in 32-bit mode the maximum amount of addressable memory is 4GB, 64-bit gives applications the potential to use 64 exabytes of memory.

Apple has also written an FAQ about the update. Release notes are also available for Logic Pro 9.1 and MainStage 2.1.

The updates can be obtained through Software Update.

Apple Issues Update to Address iMac Display Flickering

Alex Brooks — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:47:24 +0000

27-inch iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 – 683K

Updates the graphics firmware on ATI Radeon HD 4670 and 4850 graphics cards to address issues that may cause image corruption or display flickering.

The iMac Graphics Firmware Update will update the graphics firmware on your iMac. Updates the graphics firmware on ATI Radeon HD 4670 and 4850 graphics cards to address issues that may cause image corruption or display flickering.

The iMac Graphics Firmware Update will update the graphics firmware on your iMac.

Update Issued to Improve Server Mail Reliability

Alex Brooks — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:45:37 +0000

Mail Services Update 1.0 – 20.6MB

This update addresses issues affecting overall mail service reliability and performance.

The update is recommended for all servers running Snow Leopard Server version 10.6.2.

Apple Issues AirPort, MacBook Pro, MacBook and SuperDrive Software Updates

Alex Brooks — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:10:48 +0000

AirPort Client Update 2009-00 – 13MB

This update is recommended for all Macintosh computers running Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.2 and includes fixes for the following:

Inability to turn AirPort on or off in some cases after upgrading from Mac OS X Leopard
An occasional loss of network connection when using Wake on Demand

Inability to create a computer-to-computer network, or share the Internet connection on some MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini computers

SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0 – 18.4MB

This update will eliminate the noise made by the optical disk drive during system startup and wake from sleep on your Mac. This update works with the following EFI updates:

iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.4
Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.2
MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.4

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.8

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.8 – 3.4MB

This update eliminates the noise made by the optical disk drive during system startup and wake from sleep on MacBook Pro computers. When installation is complete, please run Software Update again, and install SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0.

MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.4 – 3.1MB

This update eliminates the noise made by the optical disk drive during system startup and wake from sleep on MacBook computers. When installation is complete, please run Software Update again, and install SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0

Apple Releases iPhoto 8.1.1 Addressing Facial Recognition Issues

Alex Brooks — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:19:24 +0000

iPhoto 8.1.1 – 12.5MB

This update addresses issues affecting face recognition performance and accuracy. It also fixes minor issues in the areas of book ordering, and iPod touch support.

The update is recommended for all users of iPhoto ‘09.

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3941

LED Display Firmware Update Addresses iSight Issue

Alex Brooks — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:54 +0000

LED Cinema Display iSight Firmware Update 1.0 – 654K

This firmware update corrects an issue with the built-in iSight camera on the LED Cinema Display where the camera may not be recognized by applications.

Apple Releases Safari 4.0.4

Alex Brooks — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:57:11 +0000

Safari 4.0.4 – 28 MB (Snow Leopard) 36 MB (Leopard) 26 MB (Tiger) 28 MB (Windows)

This update is recommended for all Safari users and includes improvements to performance, stability, and security including:

Improved JavaScript performance
Improved Full History Search performance for users with a large number of history items
Stability improvements for 3rd-party plug-ins, the search field and Yahoo! Mail

Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.2

Alex Brooks — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:24:33 +0000

Apple has today released Mac OS X 10.6.2, the second update aimed at the latest operating system Snow Leopard, 10.6.2 is available via the Software Update utility.

The 10.6.2 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 for:

an issue that might cause your system to logout unexpectedly
a graphics distortion in Safari Top Sites
Spotlight search results not showing Exchange contacts
a problem that prevented authenticating as an administrative user
issues when using NTFS and WebDAV file servers
the reliability of menu extras
an issue with the 4-finger swipe gesture
an issue that causes Mail to quit unexpectedly when setting up an Exchange server
Address Book becoming unresponsive when editing
a problem adding images to contacts in Address Book
an issue that prevented opening files downloaded from the Internet
Safari plug-in reliability
general reliability improvements for iWork, iLife, Aperture, Final Cut Studio, MobileMe, and iDisk
an issue that caused data to be deleted when using a guest account

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3874.
For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

Apple Releases iTunes 9.0.2

lgladdy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:19:09 +0000

Apple today released iTunes version 9.0.2 along with its Apple TV 3.0 software. In addition to the (now expected) breaking of Palm Pre syncing, iTunes 9.0.2 adds support for Apple TV 3.0 as well as adding a “dark” background for grid view and improved support for accessibility.

Apple Offers Software Update for Wireless Magic Mouse

Alex Brooks — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:32:44 +0000

Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0 for Snow Leopard/Leopard – 64MB/36.2MB

Install this software to take advantage of your Magic Mouse special features. Mac OS X 10.6.1/10.5.8 is required before installing this update.

Pro Applications Update, Apple Server Diagnostics Tool

Alex Brooks — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:27:30 +0000

Pro Applications Update 2009-01 – 243.2MB

Pro Applications Update 2009-01 is a revision to Final Cut Studio (2009).

This update includes Final Cut Pro 7.0.1, Motion 4.0.1, Soundtrack Pro 3.0.1, Color 1.5.1, and Compressor 3.5.1.

The software addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

Apple Server Diagnostics 3X106 – 20.2MB

Apple Server Diagnostics tests your server for hardware issues. Apple Server Diagnostics version 3X106 is compatible with Snow Leopard server on the Xserve (Early 2009), Xserve (Early 2008), and Mac mini (Early 2009).

Apple Server Diagnostics (AXD) runs a customizable set of tests to help you diagnose issues with server components including:

- Boot ROM
- Ethernet controller
- Fan
- Hard drive
- Memory
- Power supply
- Processor
- Sensor
- USB ports
- Video controller

You can run AXD in Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), which is referred to as AXD EFI tools, or in Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server.

Apple Addresses Hard Drive Pauses With Update

Alex Brooks — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:43:50 +0000

Performance Update 1.0 – 108KB

This update addresses intermittent hard drive related pauses reported by a small number of customers.

Products Affected
MacBook Air (Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009), iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008), MacBook Air (Late 2008), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008), iMac (24-inch, Early 2009), iMac (20-inch, Early 2009), Mac mini (Early 2009)

Apple Updates iWork ‘09 and iWork.Com

Alex Brooks — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:43:54 +0000

iWork 9.0.3 – 59.62MB

This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, updates the help, and fixes a number of other minor issues in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. The issues addressed include:

Reducing file size of images that have Instant Alpha applied
Managing file size when inserting some movies
Working with dates and durations in the Chart Data Editor in Keynote and Pages
Exporting to CSV from Numbers when using table categories

Improvements to comment notification and security in iWork.com Beta are also included in this update.

Apple has also updated the online iWork.com beta, amongst multiple changes Apple highlights three major changes.

Protect your documents with Shared passwords
Stay up to date with viewer’s comments
Inviting viewers made easy

Apple Updates Main Stage, Logic Pro and Express

Alex Brooks — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:41:00 +0000

Apple has today released updates for Main Stage, Logic Pro and Express aimed at improving stability while adding fixes and enhancements.

Main Stage 2.0.1 – 206.75MB

This update improves overall performance and provides numerous fixes and enhancements, including the Loopback and Playback plug-ins:

Issues addressed include:

The Reverse option for Loopback now behaves consistently
Pitchbend data is transmitted properly to external instruments
A recording in Loopback can be used to define the tempo for MainStage
The I/O plug-in is now available in MainStage

The update is recommended for all users of MainStage 2.

Logic Express 9.0.1 – 133.74MB

This update improves overall stability and provides numerous fixes and enhancements.

Issues addressed include:

Flex Markers can align & snap to MIDI notes
Performing a punch-in recording with Replace Mode now behaves correctly
The I/O plug-in adds an option for latency compensation

Logic Pro – 183MB

This update improves overall stability and provides numerous fixes and enhancements.

Issues addressed include:

Flex Markers can align & snap to MIDI notes
Performing a punch-in recording with Replace Mode now behaves correctly
The I/O plug-in adds an option for latency compensation

iTunes Update Offers Multiple Improvements

Alex Brooks — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:18:09 +0000

iTunes 9.0.1 – 82.95MB

iTunes 9.0.1 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store.
• Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive.
• Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit.
• Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone.
• Fixes a problem sorting albums with multiple discs.
• Addresses an issue with the Zoom button not switching to Mini Player.
• Improves application syncing for iPod touch and iPhone.
• Genius is now automatically updated to show Genius Mixes.
iTunes 9 comes with many new features and improvements, including:

• An improved look and feel, including a new Column Browser for easily browsing your artists or albums, movies, TV shows, and more.

• iTunes Store has a brand new look, with improved navigation for quick and easy exploration.

• iTunes LP and iTunes Extras create unique experiences that feature exclusive interviews, videos, photos, and more — available with select album and movie purchases on the iTunes Store.

• Home Sharing helps you manage your family’s iTunes collection between computers in your home. iTunes can automatically transfer new purchases, or you can choose just the items you want.

• Genius Mixes are created for you by iTunes and play songs from your library that go great together.

• iPod and iPhone syncing now allows you to organize your iPhone and iPod touch home screens directly in iTunes. Syncing is now also more flexible, allowing you to sync individual artists, genres, or TV show and Podcast episodes.

• iTunes U items are now organized into their own section in your iTunes library.

• Sync with iPod nano (5th generation), iPod classic (Fall 2009), and iPod touch (Fall 2009).

• iTunes 9 also includes many other improvements, such as HE-AAC encoding and playback, more flexibility with Smart Playlists rules, simpler organization of your media files inside an iTunes Media folder, and more.

Aperture 2 Receives Minor Update

Alex Brooks — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:22 +0000

Aperture 2.1.4 – 211.98MB

This update, recommended for all users of Aperture 2, addresses general compatibility, improves overall stability and fixes a number of issues involving import, web publishing, and the creation and ordering of books

Import

Addresses an issue from Aperture 2.1.3 that prevented the “Do not import duplicates” option in the import window to properly detect and filter out duplicate photos.

MobileMe Support

Addresses an issue that caused JPEG images to be compressed when uploading photos to MobileMe, even when the “Actual Size Images” option was selected.

Books

Addresses an issue that could cause dust jackets to render incorrectly when switching between the softcover and hardcover options with the Stock Book theme.

Apple Updates Remote Desktop Client and Admin

Alex Brooks — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:00:16 +0000

Apple Remote Desktop 3.3 Admin – 51MB

The 3.3.update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop users and addresses several issues related to overall reliability.

Apple Remote Desktop 3.3.1 Client – 4.1MB

The 3.3.1 update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop clients and addresses several issues related to overall reliability.

Updates Address Bluetooth Issues and MacBook Pro Hard Drive Beep

Alex Brooks — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:30:15 +0000

Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0.1 – 1.78MB

This update provides bug fixes and better compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard.

It installs on all Macintosh systems with Bluetooth based on the Broadcom chipset.

Hard Drive Firmware Update 2.0 – 3.71MB

MacBook Pro Hard Drive Firmware Update 2.0 reduces certain infrequent noises made by 7200-rpm drives.

These drives shipped with the June 2009 MacBook Pro.

iPhoto Update Enhances Book Printing

Alex Brooks — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:46:24 +0000

iPhoto 8.1 – 160.4MB

This update adds several new print product options to iPhoto “09:

- Hardcover books can now be ordered in a new extra-large (10″ x13″) size
- Includes three new book themes with travel-oriented designs: Tropical, Asian, Old World
- A variety of new holiday greeting cards themes are now available

Apple Releases Notebook AirPort Fix

Alex Brooks — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:48:58 +0000

AirPort Client Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro – 1.68MB

This update is recommended for some Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X v10.5.8 and addresses an issue with AirPort performance while running on battery power. It may only be installed on:

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)
MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook (13-inch, Late
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008)

MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008)

Apple Releases Safari 4.0.3

Alex Brooks — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:01:42 +0000

Safari 4.0.3 – Leopard 40MB / Tiger 27MB

This update is recommended for all Safari users and includes improvements to stability, compatibility and security including:

Stability improvements for webpages that use the HTML 5 video tag
Stability improvements for 3rd-party plug-ins
Stability improvements for Top Sites
Fixes an issue that prevented some users from logging into iWork.com
Fixes an issue that could cause web content to be displayed in greyscale instead of color

Apple Updates Garageband

Alex Brooks — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:00:36 +0000

Garageband 5.1 – 139.3MB

This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:
GarageBand track effects and Audio Units can now be added to a guitar track
Improved support for Apogee audio interfaces
Faster switching to full screen in Magic GarageBand
Improved access to audio monitoring settings

iMovie Update Addresses iPhone 3GS Video Issues

Alex Brooks — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:37:53 +0000

iMovie 8.0.4 – 35.56MB

This update improves overall stability and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:

Fixed a problem with incorrect rotation when working with video created by iPhone 3GS
Resolved instability when adding multiple beat markers in some languages
Corrected an issue where iMovie could become unresponsive after using fine-tuning controls beyond the stabilized portions of a clip

Apple Releases iTunes 8.2.1 [U]

Alex Brooks — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:53:17 +0000

Apple has today released a minor point update to iTunes which provides “a number of important bug fixes and addresses an issue with verification of Apple devices.”

The update which is 80MB in size brings no obvious features but is reported by numerous sources to break the syncing capabilities of the Palm Pre.

[Update] Apple has released a statement regarding the disabling of Palm Pre syncing:

“iTunes 8.2.1 is a free software update that provides a number of important bug fixes,” says Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris. “It also disables devices falsely pretending to be iPods, including the Palm Pre. As we’ve said before, newer versions of Apple’s iTunes software may no longer provide syncing functionality with unsupported digital media players.”

Apple Issues Minor Safari 4 Update

Alex Brooks — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:52:45 +0000

Safari 4.0.2

This update is recommended for all Safari users and improves the stability of the Nitro JavaScript engine and includes the latest compatibility and security fixes.

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

Apple Releases Minor iPhoto Update [U]

Alex Brooks — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:47 +0000

iPhoto 8.0.4 Update – 102.27MB

This update addresses a rarely encountered issue involving photos imported into a previous version that could affect overall stability, and corrects references to a few points of interest and location names that were labelled incorrectly.

[Update] Title corrected, apologies for confusion.

MacBook Air Firmware Update Adds Support for Replacement Batteries

Alex Brooks — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:24:17 +0000

MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2 – 623KB

This SMC firmware update adds compatibility for the latest service replacement batteries.

Apple Fixes Final Cut Pro Playback on Mac Pro Models

Alex Brooks — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:19:17 +0000

Final Cut Pro 6.0.6 – 19.15MB

This update fixes problems with real-time playback in Final Cut Pro with Mac Pro (Early 2009) models and Xserve (Early 2009) models.

Further information on this update is available in the accompanying release notes.

Apple Updates Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware

Alex Brooks — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:16:11 +0000

Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.2

The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.4.2 update provides several fixes, including:

Fixes some problems with extending and maintaining connectivity with extended networks
Fixes an issue with clients that enable 802.11 “Power Save”
Fixes connectivity issues with some third-party devices
Fixes an issue when the base station is configured for PPPoE
Fixes some Back To My Mac issues with connectivity and support for third-party routers

Apple Addresses MacBook Pro SATA Speed Issues

Alex Brooks — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:21:21 +0000

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 – 3.35MB

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 addresses an issue reported by a small number of customers using drives based on the SATA 3Gbps specification with the June 2009 MacBook Pro. While this update allows drives to use transfer rates greater than 1.5Gbps, Apple has not qualified or offered these drives for Mac notebooks and their use is unsupported.

Further details are available in the related support document.

Updates: Safari 4.0.1, Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0

Alex Brooks — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:32:48 +0000

Safari 4.0.1 – 43.8MB

This update addresses incompatibilities between Safari 4.0 and certain features in iPhoto ‘09, including Places and Facebook publishing.

Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0 – 1.8MB

This update provides bug fixes and better compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard.

It installs on all Macintosh systems with Bluetooth based on the Broadcom chipset.