Apple today released Mac OS X 10.6.4, the fourth maintenance update for Snow Leopard, via Software Update. The update offers a number of fixes implemented since the release of Mac OS X 10.6.3 in late March.
The 10.6.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard. It includes Safari 5 and general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:
– resolve an issue that causes the keyboard or trackpad to become unresponsive
– resolve an issue that may prevent some Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications ...(continue read)
tags: Snow Leopard, update
Tunes 9.1.1 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:
• Addresses several stability issues with VoiceOver
• Addresses a usability issue with VoiceOver and Genius Mixes
• Addresses issues with converting songs to 128 kbps AAC while syncing
• Addresses other issues that improve stability and performance
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, ...(continue read)
tags: music, update
Apple today released a series of security updates targeting users of Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Leopard. According to the support document for the release, the updates address a single vulnerability related to handling of embedded fonts by Apple Type Services. Discovery of the vulnerability is credited to noted cybersecurity researcher Charlie Miller, who last month disclosed his discovery of 20 new zero-day holes in Mac OS X.
- Security Update 2010-003 (Snow Leopard) (6.50 MB)
- Security Update 2010-003 (Leopard-Client) (218.6 MB)
- Security Update 2010-003 (Leopard-Server) (379.5 MB)
The ...(continue read)
tags: security, update
Since two weeks after release Mac OS X update (Snow Leopard v10.6.3), Apple published a fixed version Mac OS X 10.6.3 v1.1.
The fixed version (10.6.3 v.1.1) has 60Mb more than original version.
Manual download Mac OS X 10.6.3 v.1.1 update from Apple website
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 ...(continue read)
tags: update
iTunes update
Apple today released iTunes 9.1 via Software Update and the company’s iTunes download page. The update brings several enhancements such as support for iPad syncing including eBook content and greater customizability of Genius Mixes.
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
Apple’s iPad is scheduled ...(continue read)
tags: music, pictures, update
Apple today released Mac OS X 10.6.3, the third maintenance update for Snow Leopard, via Software Update and the company’s software downloads page. The update offers several hundred fixes implemented since the release of Mac OS X 10.6.2 last November and an interim security update issued in January
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 ...(continue read)
tags: update
iMovie ’08 Introduced drag-and-drop editing — a fun and easy way to make movies, even if you’ve never edited a single frame. iMovie ’09 takes drag-and-drop editing even further. For starters, it gives you more ways to add clips to your project: Now you can replace or insert clips using a single pop-up menu. Or edit just your audio. When you choose to show the Advanced Tools menu in iMovie preferences, drag-and-drop editing includes additional options such as cutaways, picture-in-picture, and green-screen effects.
This update improves reliability when working with videos from Aperture.
The ...(continue read)
tags: update, video
Apple today released Safari 4.0.5 for Mac (Tiger, Leopard and Snow Leopard) bringing a number of enhancements to Apple’s Internet browser application.
This update is recommended for all Safari users and includes improvements to performance, stability, and security including:
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 ...(continue read)
tags: browser, security, update
Provides system software resources that are shared by iLife and other applications. This update improves overall stability for the Media Browser and iPhoto slideshows. It also provides compatibility between Aperture 3 and the Media Browser.
The update is recommended for all users of iLife ’09, iWork ’09, and Aperture.
Available via software update
tags: ilife, update
Google today announced the release of a new beta of Google Chrome for Mac, adding several new features such as extensions and bookmark syncing that were left out of the initial beta released in December while also focusing on a “snappy, safe, and simple browsing experience” for users.
With this new version, you’ll be able to install any of over 2,200 extensions (and counting!) currently available in Chrome’s extensions gallery. Extensions can add useful, informative, fun, or quirky functionality to the browser. You can manage your extensions by clicking on the Window menu ...(continue read)
tags: browser, update
iTunes 9.0.3 is available from Apple’s Website or via the Software Update mechanism in OS X.
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.
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 ...(continue read)
tags: iTunes, update
Apple has released a firmware update for 2007 aluminum Apple keyboards.
The update improves battery performance when using the Apple Wireless Keyboard in conjunction with other Bluetooth devices such as the Magic Mouse or some Bluetooth headsets. It also fixes an issue that occurred with both the regular and wireless keyboard wherein keys could repeat randomly when typing.
More information, including installation instructions, is available on Apple’s Web site.
The update is available via Software Update and the Apple Support Downloads page. (Free 1.52 MB)
tags: firmware, keyboard, update
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