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Apple released Thursday Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 1 and Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 6. Both patches update Java SE 6 to version 1.6.0_17, and the patch notes offer the usual points about, "reliability, security, and compatibility" for Java SE 6.

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Apple today released a pair of software updates for users of Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Leopard, delivering updated versions of Java containing the latest performance and security fixes. Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 1 weighs in at 78...

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Apple released new and updated Mac OS X 10.6 printer and scanner drivers for several devices on Monday. The update included compatibility fixes and additional drivers for products from Brother, Canon, Epson, HP and Lexmark.

By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released software version 1.0.2 for the fifth-generation iPod nano. According to the release notes, the new firmware fixes normal/slower/faster audio podcast playback, allows Genius Mixes to now work with Nike+iPod, and fixes an issue with Voice Over and the headphone contro...

Apple released Safari 4.0.4 Wednesday, an update for the company's Web browser for Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Windows. The update includes bug fixes, JavaScript improvements, Full History Search improvements, and more.

Apple today released Mac OS X 10.6.2, the second maintenance update for Snow Leopard, via Software Update. The update brings several bug fixes, reportedly including one for a serious issue involving Guest accounts that has caused some users to lose ...

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Apple today began notifying purchasers of its iTunes LP offerings that updated versions compatible with the new Apple TV 3.0 software are now available for download. Apple delivered the Apple TV 3.0 software update to users last week, bringing a num...

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By John Herrman Apple can permanently patch the blacksn0w exploit in their next firmware update. You must download Cydia's "On File" system in case Apple blocks more exploits in future updates. It's still safe to run the tool, but keep in mind that Apple can—and probably will—patch the core exploit used b...

Quickly validating rumors, Apple has officially released v3.0 firmware for the Apple TV. The core change is a new menu system, designed to make it simpler to flip between major categories; it also draws focus to particular information, such as which videos have been rented or are unwatche...

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Apple on Tuesday released iMovie 8.0.5 [36MB], an update to its free movie editing software bundled with all new Macs. According to Apple, the update improves compatibility with a number of devices and fixes other minor issues, including improved compatibility with camcorders using the...

By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released iPhone OS 3.1.2, its first major update to the iPhone’s software since the launch of version 3.1 on September 9. According to Apple’s release notes, the update “[r]esolves [a] sporadic issue that may cause iPhone to not wake from sleep,” as well as an “intermittent issue th...

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By Jesus Diaz At last, Apple has released a much-needed patch: iPhone OS 3.1.2 is out and it solves the sleep issue—in which the iPhone refused to wake up—brought in by the previous version. There are other fixes too: It weighs 241.7MB. Go get it in iTunes. After the update—which is also available for the iPod T...

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Apple today released iPhone OS 3.1.2, addressing several issues regarding waking from sleep, network service disruption, and crashing during video streaming. iPhone users should connect their iPhones to iTunes and click the "Check for Update" button...

By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released Software Version 2.0.3 for the iPod classic 160GB (2009). According to the release notes, the software offers support for Genius Mixes; no other changes or bug fixes are mentioned. Notably, the 2009 iPod classic 160GB shipped with Software 2.0.2; the prior iPod classic 120...

By Sean Fallon •Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store. •Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive. •Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone. •Improves application syncing for iPod touch and iPhone.

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Apple today released a number of updates for Xsan, the company's enterprise-class storage area network (SAN) solution. Xsan 2.2 brings support for Mac OS X Snow Leopard, as well as a number of other changes. Xsan 2.2 Admin Update fo...

By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Amidst a slew of announcements Wednesday—new iPods, iTunes 9, and so on—Apple quietly lowered the price on its iPod touch 3.1 Software Update. Previously priced at $9.95, the update is now only $4.95 for iPod touch users running Software 2.x or earlier. Customers who purchased an iPod touch af...

By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released Software Version 1.04 for the fourth-generation iPod nano. According to Apple’s release notes, the update fixes an issue which resulted in some incorrect daylight savings date settings, now correctly displays Thai song information tags when syncing in disk mode, an...

By Joachim Bean Amidst the release of Mac OS X 10.5.8 for Leopard users, Apple has also released Security Update 2009-003 for users of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. This update fixes 7 of the same security vulnerabilities that were patched as part of the 10.5.8 update. There are updates available for PowerPC and Intel vers...

Apple updated iPhone OS 3 to version 3.0.1 Friday, a patch that fixes a significant SMS texting security hole unveiled this week by security researcher Charlie Miller. There are not other details yet available for the update, and the Apple Security Updates Web page has not yet been updated w...

By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released the iPhone OS 3.0.1 Software Update for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS. According to the release notes, the new update fixes the SMS vulnerability publicized yesterday by cybersecurity researchers Charlie Miller and Colin Mulliner which would allow a series of m...

U.K. iPhone dealer O2 claimed Apple is preparing to release a security update for the iPhone on Saturday that fixes a potential SMS-related security flaw. The patch should prevent attackers from sending iPhone owners maliciously crafted SMS messages that could lead to unauthorized acce...

By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has begun allowing racy new content into appropriately-labeled applications, a new update suggests. Based on the tales of woe web site, F-MyLife by enormego has been updated to version 1.5.4, which, according to the release notes posted to the App Store listing, “[e]nables the ‘Sex...

By Joachim Bean To download this update, open Software Update (Apple Menu > Software Update) or visit the download page on the Apple support website.TUAWApple posts iMovie 8.0.4 update originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for u...

By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released iTunes 8.2.1, its latest update to its digital media management software. According to Apple’s release notes, in addition to providing “a number of important bug fixes, the release “addresses an issue with verification of Apple devices,” which could be a reference to P...

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By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released the second beta versions of both the iPhone SDK 3.1 and iPhone OS 3.1 to registered iPhone developers. Notes for the new beta of iPhone OS 3.1 do not show any apparent changes from the first beta release, which included non-destructive video editing, support for Voice Contr...

With another year of mobile development under its belt, Apple has released another major update to its mobile operating system and introduced the new iPhone 3G S hardware to entice new buyers and another flurry of upgrades. Here's what's new.

Apple published an update note on the 38 security holes patched in iPhone Software 3.0. Those security fixes cover issues from CoreGraphics, to Mail, to Safari, to several issues involving the Webkit engine that powers Safari. The patch notes were first sent out to users in a security e-mai...

By jeremy@ilounge.com (Jeremy Horwitz) In March 2009, Apple officially announced iPhone OS 3.0, the upcoming operating system update to the 2.2.1 software currently running on iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod touch, and second-generation iPod touch hardware. A beta version of iPhone OS 3.0 was released soon thereafter, showing off many...

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By Mel Martin It has been a busy few days for Apple in the software update domain. iWork '09, iTunes, and Quicktime have all been updated, along with GarageBand. Today, Apple is pushing out an Airport Utility software update. With the usual great and patented Apple detail, the update:

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Apple on Monday released iTunes 8.2, a software update which also addresses a security vulnerability. A stack buffer overflow existed when parsing "itms:" URLs, potentially allowing a maliciously crafted website to cause application termination or arbitrary code execution. The issu...

By jesse@ilounge.com (Jesse David Hollington) Apple today released a software update for the third-generation iPod shuffle and a new version of its VoiceOver Kit.  The iPod shuffle (3rd Generation) Software Version 1.1 is listed as fixing a “rare issue where audio playback would occasionally stop” as well as providing “other minor b...

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By matt buchanan Mac users are still exposed to a Java vulnerability that's been public for 6 months after Apple neglected to patch it in the recent honking 10.5.7 update. Okay Windows guys, point and laugh. But if you want to be super safe, you should turn off Java in your browser, no matter what platform you're...

By Jason Chen The latest point release of Leopard is out now, which you can get if you hit up Software Update from your Mac. Updated. Update: We're hearing that the update is causing some issues with some people. Might want to wait it out a while to see if there's an update to the update. [Apple Support - Thanks T...

By Jesus Diaz A new version of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard—labeled 10A335—has hit developers. Apple hasn't mentioned any new features or bug fixes, however. The Server version—which was released alongside—does come with an easier to use version of Podcast Producer, new spam mail filters in Mail Server,...

By Greg Kumparak If you’re a developer dabbling away with the latest builds (or one of those clever dastardly gents who managed to get access to the beta firmware through other means), you’ve got an update waiting for you. Apple has just pushed iPhone OS 3.0 Beta 3 out the door.

By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released VoiceOver Kit 1.0.1, the first update to the voice response system of the third-generation iPod shuffle. According to the release notes, version 1.0.1 of the kit includes corrected pronunciation for several artist names, as well as minor bug fixes. Notably, the update cur...

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By Darrell Etherington Apple today released an update for iTunes, bringing the version number to 8.1.1. jkOnTheRun: Will Palm Pre Software Updates Be Free?jkOnTheRun: iTunes Plus — fool me twice, shame on meWebWorkerDaily: Apple iPhone OS 3.0: A Web Working Perspective

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Apple updated its iTunes music jukebox and device-management software to version 8.1 on Wednesday, adding support for the new...

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By news@ilounge.com (Charles Starrett) Apple has released Remote 1.2, the latest version of its iTunes and Apple TV remote software for the iPhone and iPod touch. According to Apple, the new release contains bug fixes and provides compatibility with iTunes 8.1. More specifically, it adds the ability for guests to select songs to a...

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Following the launch of new AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule devices, Apple has released updates to the AirPort Client and AirPort Utility. The AirPort Client Update 2009-001 addresses issues with roaming and network selection in dual-band environments. The new wireless routers can s...

Apple has released software updates for Aperture 2, iPhoto '08 and iPhoto '09, along with a firmware update that is designed to extend the battery life of MacBooks. Owners of Nikon D3X and Epson R-D1x digital cameras will now be able to upload RAW-format images to Apple's photo software. Th...

Apple today released the latest Digital RAW Compatibility Update, adding the Epson R-D1x and the Nikon D3X to the extensive list of digital camera bodies and backs supported by Aperture 2, iPhoto ’08, and iPhoto ’09. You can obtain the Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.5 by select...

Following the release of Mac OS X 10.5.6 in December, Apple is now said to be testing the next maintenance and security update to the Leopard operating system, Mac OS X 10.5.7, according to AppleInsider. Sources indicate that the upcoming version includes a large number of bug fixes, with near...

Apple on Tuesday released MacBook SMC Update 1.3, a firmware update for the polycarbonate (white) MacBook model with Nvidia...

In brief: Rumors are flying that Apple may have secured the first direct-download rights to the Beatles' music catalog, and that Apple Corps. will launch the music on Valentine's day via the iTunes Music Store with three months of exclusive access iTunes-only access.... Apple is planning to...

Apple said on Wednesday it has released a public beta version of Boot Camp, software that lets Microsoft Windows XP run natively on Intel-based Macs. The software, which will be included in Mac OS X 10.5, called Leopard, is available for download now on Apple’s Web site. Apple will also previ...

Apple on Thursday issued a version 1.1 revision to the Security Update 2006-002 patch released earlier this week. Apple's Web page about the update provides very little information, other than to say that it's only for Mac OS X v10.4.5 users, as a reader pointed out in the comments. Thanks to Ma...

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