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Rate Patch: Apple releases fix for noisy MBP optical drives

Original at Steve Gillmor's GestureLab external link    Tue, Dec 8

By Jason D. O'Grady Apple released an EFI Firmware Update for Late 2008 MacBook Pros which eliminates the noise made by the optical disk drive during startup and wake from sleep.

Rate Patch: Apple releases fix for noisy MBP optical drives

Original at ZDNet Blogs external link    Tue, Dec 8

By Jason D. O'Grady Apple released an EFI Firmware Update for Late 2008 MacBook Pros which eliminates the noise made by the optical disk drive during startup and wake from sleep.

Rate Patch: Apple releases fix for noisy MBP optical drives

Original at The Apple Core external link    Tue, Dec 8

By Jason D. O'Grady Apple released an EFI Firmware Update for Late 2008 MacBook Pros which eliminates the noise made by the optical disk drive during startup and wake from sleep.

Rate Apple releases patch for AirPort clients

Original at ZDNet Blogs external link    Tue, Dec 8    21 related articles

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By Jason D. O'Grady Apple today released Airport Client Update 2009-002 which addresses minor issues in Snow Leopard's wireless access software. It is recommended for all Macs running Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and includes fixes for the following: • Inability to turn AirPort on or off in some cases after up...

Rate Patch: Product News: Apple Updates Firmware for MacBook, MacBook Pro, SuperDrive

Original at pheedcontent.com external link    Tue, Dec 8

Apple released firmware updates for both the MacBook and MacBook Pro product lines Tuesday with the release of MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.4 and MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.8. The company also released SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0 for MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini.

Rate Patch: Apple Releases AirPort Update, Firmware Updates

Original at PC World external link    Tue, Dec 8    21 related articles

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including an AirPort Client update, a pair of EFI firmware updates for the MacBook and MacBook Pro, and a SuperDrive Firmware update. ... Apple releases MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.8MacDailyNews Apple releases updates for airport software, macbook and macbook Pro EFItuaw.com (blog)

Rate Patch: MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.8 Muffles Noisy Optical Drives [Apple]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Tue, Dec 8

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By matt buchanan A handful of updates from now available Apple, all fixes: Nearest and dearest to us is EFI firmware update 1.8, which promises to mute the optical drive's munchy sounds on startup in MacBook Pros and should alleviate some of the wonkiness from update 1.7. [Apple]

Year 2009

 

Rate Patch: Firmware update fixes ignored key presses for MacBooks

Original at Macworld external link    Tue, Nov 24

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Mobile Web User Apple has released an 876KB firmware update for the keyboards of its MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. MacBook, MacBook Pro ... Switching to MacBook ProMobile Web User How to get the most out of in-flight Wi-Fituaw.com (blog) all 3 news articles »

Rate Patch: Apple MacBook Air: Encore please

Original at CNET News.com external link    Wed, Jun 3

by Brooke Crothers The Apple MacBook Air has remained almost unchanged for a year and a half--a testament to the staying power of its design. So, how will Apple respond to the wave of inexpensive, ultra-thin lookalikes hitting the market over the next ...

Rate Patch: MacBook Pro firmware update adjusts fan behavior

Original at Macworld external link    Thu, May 28

by Jonathan Seff, Macworld.com An SMC firmware update released by Apple on Thursday adjusts fan behavior of 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro models when running under high workloads conditions. (The company didn't specificy which 15- and 17-inch MacBook ...

Rate Patch: Apple, Java, and the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal

Original at BetaNews external link    Wed, May 20

Apple, on the other hand, not only hasn't updated the JRE in even its latest security update or in the Safari patch it pushed to my MacBook this morning, it hasn't warned its userbase that there's any problem whatsoever -- and hasn't suggested that, ...

Rate Patch: iWork, iLife '09 updates follow 17-inch MacBook Pro firmware update - imaging resource

Original at imaging resource external link    Fri, Mar 27

iWeb 3.0.1 -- "This update addresses issues when publishing to an FTP server and other minor issues." Apple earlier this week released a firmware update for the Early 2009 Unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro "the possibility of vertical lines or distorted ...

Rate Patch: Firmware Update for New 17-inch MacBook Pro to Fix Graphics Problems [jkOnTheRun]

Original at GigaOM Network external link    Thu, Mar 26    10 related articles

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By James Kendrick Owners of the new 17-inch MacBook Pro have been reporting problems with the graphics that is described as vertical lines on the screen. Distorted graphics have also been impacting owners of the new biggest MacBook Pro, and Apple has been listening. The folks in Cupertino have released a fi...

Rate Patch: Firmware update should fix 17-inch MacBook Pro display issues

Original at CrunchGear external link    Thu, Mar 26

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By Nicholas Deleon So Apple just released a firmware update for the new 17-inch MacBook Pro that supposedly fixes that nasty screen tearing issue we discussed. As with all firmware updates, you're asked to pray to your god of choice in order to ensure that the update goes smoothly.

Rate Patch: Apple release 17-inch MacBook Pro graphics update

Original at SlashGear external link    Thu, Mar 26

 AZ Apple have released a firmware update - version 1.0 - for 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro owners, which is intended to fix the display errors some users have observed. Apple have not detailed exactly what the update does, only suggested that all owners ...

Rate Patch: Apple posts graphics update for new MacBook Pro

Original at CNET News.com external link    Wed, Mar 25

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by Tom Krazit Owners of Apple's most recently released 17-inch MacBook Pro are encouraged to install a new graphics update. Apple has issued a fix for the graphics problems suffered by some owners of the company's new 17-inch MacBook Pro. ...

Rate Patch: Apple posts fix for 17-inch MacBook Pro's visual glitches

Original at Apple Insider external link    Wed, Mar 25

Addressing widespread reports of visual artifacts on the 17-inch MacBook Pro's display, Apple on Wednesday night released a firmware update that it hoped would clear up the issues for its premium notebook.

Rate Patch: Apple updates RAW compatibility, MacBook battery

Original at Macnn external link    Mon, Mar 2

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...

Rate Patch: Apple's NVIDIA Graphics Update offers HD, Mini DisplayPort fixes

Original at Ars Technica external link    Mon, Jan 26

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By jacqui@arstechnica.com (Jacqui Cheng) Apple has released NVIDIA Graphics Update 2009, a software update that not only addresses issues for those who are running machines with a NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT or GeForce 9600M, but all machines that have Apple's new Mini DisplayPort.

Rate Patch: Apple Releases Notebook Fixes

Original at Digitaltrends.com external link    Mon, Dec 15    16 related articles

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Apple has quietly issued a firmware fix for glitches that are in the notebooks it released in October, the MacBook Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Air. In typically tight-lipped fashion, the company will only say the fix will "improve the stability" of the computers, which have reported probl...

Rate Patch: Apple firmware update now available for MacBook range

Original at Cheap Laptops external link    Thu, Dec 11

The all new Apple unibody MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro and Apple MoacBook Air have been available for a while now so Apple Macer’s may just want to fire up ... Apple Macbook AIR Review PC World Apple Releases Firmware Fixes For Latest MacBooks InformationWeek CNET News - T3

Rate Patch: MacBook Firmware Update Doesn't Fix Cranky RAM Problems

Original at Gizmodo external link    Thu, Dec 11    1 related articles

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By matt buchanan It looks like the MacBook update released yesterday doesn't fix everything we wanted it to. JkOnTheRun reports it still freezes and hangs with the full 4GB installed. But at least sleep seems fixed. [jkOnTheRun]

Rate Patch: New MacBooks Get Another Firmware Update To Fix Problems

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, Dec 10

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By Sean Fallon Apple has released firmware updates (two apiece actually) for the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air. As usual, "stability fixes" are the only details—but hopefully it fixes all the problems we've been seeing. Down with Beta Culture, but Hurray for Software updates. [Apple]

Rate Patch: Quicktime Update Brings Intermittent HDCP Fixes [TheAppleBlog]

Original at GigaOM Network external link    Wed, Nov 26

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By Omar McFarlane This update is recommended for owners of MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro with Mini DisplayPort. The update addresses an issue where some standard definition purchases from the iTunes Store do not play on some external displays.

Rate Patch: This just in: Santa Claus has his own iPhone app - The Unofficial ...

Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) external link    Thu, Nov 20

Apple TV update 2.3 released · Psystar gets countersuit dismissed, case heats up · Apple redesigns Support Downloads pages · LED Cinema Displays now available · Apple releases Trackpad firmware update for MacBook and MacBook Pro ...

Rate Patch: Apple releases Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0 for new unibody MacBook, MacBook Pro models

Original at MacDailyNews external link    Tue, Nov 18    32 related articles

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Apple has released Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0 which addresses an issue where trackpad... Apple has released Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0 which addresses an issue where trackpad...

Rate Patch: Glass Trackpad Firmware Update released for new MacBook and MacBook Pro

Original at I4U News external link    Mon, Nov 17

Apple has issued a fix for the new MacBook and MacBook Pro trackpad. Users reported that the trackpad did not register all clicks. The new sexy Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro feature a glass trackpad and a sturdy new aluminum case design. Now that the tr...

Rate Patch: Apple releases Trackpad Firmware Update to fix clicks

Original at SlashGear external link    Mon, Nov 17    10 related articles

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By Brenda Stokes It seems quite a few people were having trouble with unrecognized clicks on their glass trackpads on the new MacBook and MacBook Pros. As promised, Apple has now released a firmware for the trackpad to help in fixing the problem. According to Apple, “This firmware update addresses an issue...

Rate Patch: Apple Issues Fix For Glass Trackpads

Original at Hard OCP external link    Mon, Nov 17

All of you MacBook and MacBook Pro owners suffering from that “unrecognized clicks” issue on your glass trackpad will be happy to know there is a brand new trackpad firmware update out today that fixes the problem.

Rate Patch: Apple Fixes Trackpad Issue With Software Update

Original at Ubergizmo external link    Mon, Nov 17

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Apple has rolled out a software update that will fix whatever issues there are concerning the glass trackpad on its new MacBooks and MacBook Pros which were recently released later this year. According to Apple, "This firmware update addresses an issue where trackpad clicks may not be re...

Rate Apple issues MacBook glass trackpad patch

Original at CrunchGear external link    Mon, Nov 17

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By Peter Ha via Mac Rumors The CrunchGear staff has, over the years, grown weary of most Apple products being borked in their first iteration, so we’ve all refrained from purchasing a new MacBook and/or MacBook Pro as they tend to be skittish. But now that Apple has released the patch to fix those wonky...

Rate Patch: Apple issues fix for MacBook trackpad woes

Original at CNET News.com external link    Mon, Nov 17

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If your new MacBook's glass trackpad was having problems recognizing your clicks, Apple has a fix available. Apple has released a firmware update for new ... Apple Fixes Annoying MacBook Trackpad Glitch CRN Apple Releases Firmware Update For MacBook Trackpad Fault eFluxMedia

Rate Patch: Apple addresses glass trackpad issues via 2 updates

Original at MacNN external link    Mon, Nov 17

Apple has released a software update that is designed to fix the glass trackpad problems with the new aluminum MacBooks and MacBook Pros. Owners had reported that the device would occasionally fail to recognize the click input. After downloading the update through the Software Update fe...

Rate Patch: <b>MacBook</b>: <b>Apple</b> Releases Firmware Fix for <b>MacBook Trackpad</b> Seizures

Original at Gizmodo external link    Sun, Nov 16

Hot off of software update is a firmware fix for those glitchy trackpads in the new MacBooks that would completely.

Rate Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads

Original at Apple Insider external link    Wed, Nov 5

Trackpad issues experienced by users of Apple's new unibody MacBooks and MacBook Pros will be addressed in a forthcoming software update, according to an email response from chief executive Steve Jobs.

Rate Patch: Apple Releases MacBook/Pro Software Update 1.2 for Newly-Announced MacBook, MacBook Pro Notebooks

Original at O'Grady's Power Page external link    Wed, Oct 15

By chrisbarylick(barylick@gwu.edu) Ok, the new Apple notebooks have been out for less than 24 hours and there's already a firmware update for them. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it makes one wonder. The update, a 45.5 megabyte download, contains...

Rate Patch: MacBook, MacBook Pro (Late 2008) Software Update 1.2

Original at Apple Insider external link    Wed, Oct 15

Apple on Tuesday evening released MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.2 [45MB], which contains software bug fixes for precision aluminum unibody enclosure MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook computers introduced this week.

Rate Patch: New MacBooks need a software update already

Original at MacFixIt external link    Tue, Oct 14

Apple has released the MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.2, which contains software bug fixes for precision aluminum unibody enclosure MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook computers introduced in October 2008. Apple has released the MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.2, which co...

Rate Patch: Apple Releases Software Update 1.2 for New MacBooks and MacBook Pros

Original at Mac Rumors external link    Tue, Oct 14

Apple has already released a software update for the new aluminum MacBook and MacBook Pro models announced at today's special event. About MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.2 This update contains software bug fixes for pre...

Rate Patch: MacBook and MacBook Pro Repair Document Leaked, Confirms "Late 2008" Update [Leaked Documents]

Original at Gizmodo external link    Sun, Oct 12

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By Jesus Diaz In case you needed more, here's a proof that seems to completely confirm that—as expected—both the MacBook and MacBook Pro will be updated this Tuesday at the Apple MacBook 2008 event in Cupertino, where heads may be rolling after a PDF document referring to the "MacBook/MacBook Pro (La...

Rate Patch: Apple Issues Software Update for MacBook Air, Fixes Video Playback and Processor Idling Issues

Original at Gizmodo external link    Sat, Aug 23

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By Adrian Covert TUAW reports that Apple released a software update for its MacBook Air last night, which is said to fix issues with video playback and processor idling. But more importantly, Apple warned against running apps that modify processor performance (TUAW lists CoolBook), as the update does n...

Rate Patch: Apple releases numerous updates

Original at MacMinute external link    Tue, Apr 8

Apple today posted several up , including: Mac Book Air EFI Firmware Update 1.0 (fixes several issues to improve the stability of MacBook Air computers); Firmware Restoration CD 1.6 (used to restore the firmware of Intel-based Macs); MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.2 (fixes several issues...

Rate Patch: Safari Updates to Version 3.1

Original at Lifehacker external link    Tue, Mar 18

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By Gina Trapani Supports trackpad gestures for back, forward, and magnify on MacBook Air and compatible MacBook Pro computers Get the new version via Apple's Software Update; it's a free download for Mac and Windows. Thanks, Anthony! Download Safari 3.1 About the Safari 3.1 Update [Apple]

Rate Patch: MacBook Air, Mac Pro updates available

Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) external link    Tue, Mar 11

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By Dave Caolo Who says this Tuesday arrived without updates? MacBook Air users can launch Software Update this morning and find SMC Update 1.0, which adjusts the use of the (very tiny) internal fan. If you've been having fan issues with your Air, let us know if this patch knocks them out.

Rate Patch: Apple updates Shuffle, MacBook Air software

Original at MacNN external link    Tue, Mar 11

Apple has released software updates for two of its most recent products. MacBook Air owners now have access to the SMC Update 1.0 package, which according to Apple "fine tunes the speed and operation of the internal fan." The software installs to the "Applications/Utilities" folder, and i...

Year 2007

 

Rate Patch: Apple releases SuperDrive Firmware Update 2.1

Original at Everything Apple external link    Thu, Dec 20

By Eug Apple today released SuperDrive Firmware Update 2.1 for some of its MacBooks and MacBook Pros. The machines included are:MacBook Pro Core Duo (15" 1.83GHz, 2.0GHz, 2.16GHz) MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo (15" 2.16GHz, 2.33GHz) MacBook Core Duo (13" 1.83GHz, 2.0GHz)

Rate Patch: MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1

Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) external link    Thu, Aug 9

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By Scott McNulty Filed under: Software Update, Apple, Macbook ProApple is pumping out updates at a furious rate as of late. The latest update from Cupertino is the MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1 which 'provides important bug fixes and improves stability with Motion 2 and Motion 3. It is recommended for all...

Rate Patch: AirPort Extreme Update 2007-004 Released

Original at TidBITS external link    Wed, Aug 1

By ace@tidbits.com (Adam C. Engst) Feh! Other than the fact that AirPort Extreme Update 2007-004 is available for Intel-based MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and Mac minis; that it "improves the reliability of AirPort connections," and that it's available via Software Update or as a 745K download, Apple isn't saying anything...

Rate Patch: MacBook Pro EFI Firmware 1.3 out, may cause issues

Original at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) external link    Fri, Jul 13

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By Mike Schramm Filed under: Hardware, Odds and ends, Software Update, Troubleshooting, Macbook ProApple released an EFI firmware update for MacBook Pro yesterday, so if you haven't grabbed it yet, it should be available in MacBook Software Update. The release isn't a big one, but is supposed to fix a d...

Rate Patch: Apple offers fix for MacBook battery issues

Original at MacMinute external link    Fri, Apr 27

Apple has released Battery Update 1.2 for MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops...

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