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Patch: Apple MacBook Air: Encore please

03 Jun 2009 06:00:58 PDT

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 ...

Original story at CNET News.com .

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Patch: MacBook Pro firmware update adjusts fan behavior

28 May 2009 14:02:03 PDT

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 ...

Original story at Macworld .

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

20 May 2009 13:28:20 PDT

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, ...

Original story at BetaNews .

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

26 Mar 2009 08:00:10 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at CrunchGear .

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

25 Mar 2009 14:45:00 PDT

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.

Original story at Apple Insider .

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Patch: Apple updates RAW compatibility, MacBook battery

02 Mar 2009 16:00:00 PST

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...

Original story at Macnn .

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MacBook Patches - November 23, 2009

23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of Patches that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit MacBook Patches for even more Patches converage.

• Patch: iWork, iLife '09 updates follow 17-inch MacBook Pro firmware update - imaging resource -- from press release
• Patch: Firmware Update for New 17-inch MacBook Pro to Fix Graphics Problems [jkOnTheRun] -- by James Kendrick from GigaOM Network
• Patch: Apple release 17-inch MacBook Pro graphics update -- from SlashGear
• Patch: Apple posts graphics update for new MacBook Pro -- from CNET News
• Patch: Apple Releases Graphics Firmware Update for 17" Unibody MacBook Pro -- from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors
• Patch: AirPort Utility Update May Be Problematic -- from TidBITS
• Patch: Apple updates RAW compatibility, MacBook battery -- from MacNN
• Patch: NVIDIA update addresses DisplayPort apdapter issues -- from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network
• Patch: Apple releases Multi-Touch Trackpad Update for Windows -- from Macworld.com
• Patch: Apple: Firmware updates for late 2000 MacBook Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Air -- from MacInTouch

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

26 Jan 2009 15:09:51 PST

Written 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.

Original story at Ars Technica .

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Patch: Apple Releases Notebook Fixes

15 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PST

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...

Original story at Digitaltrends.com . Related stories include: Patch: Apple releases fix for quirky MacBook glass trackpads - Apple Insider , Patch: Apple Issues Fix for Unrecognized Clicks on Glass Trackpads - MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors and ... Gizmodo , Macworld , PC World , CNET News.com , MacDailyNews , Untitled , GadgetBlips

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

11 Dec 2008 06:25:00 PST

Written 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]

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Patch: Quicktime Update Brings Intermittent HDCP Fixes [TheAppleBlog]

26 Nov 2008 08:30:31 PST

Written 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.

Original story at GigaOM Network .

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

17 Nov 2008 23:39:57 PST

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...

Original story at I4U News .

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Patch: Apple Issues Fix For Glass Trackpads

17 Nov 2008 17:15:43 PST

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.

Original story at Hard OCP .

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Patch: Apple Fixes Trackpad Issue With Software Update

17 Nov 2008 16:54:33 PST

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...

Original story at Ubergizmo .

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Apple issues MacBook glass trackpad patch

17 Nov 2008 15:18:56 PST

Written 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...

Original story at CrunchGear .

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Patch: Apple addresses glass trackpad issues via 2 updates

17 Nov 2008 14:25:00 PST

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...

Original story at MacNN .

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Patch: Apple Releases Migration and DVD/CD Sharing Update

17 Oct 2008 11:10:39 PDT

Apple posted a migration update for owners of the new MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks released earlier this week at the...

Original story at PC World . Related stories include: Apple releases updates for AirPort, Boot Camp - Apple Insider , Patch: Apple Releases Graphics Firmware Update for 17" Unibody MacBook Pro - MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors and ... Gizmodo , Macworld , O'Grady's Power Page , MacDailyNews , MacUser , ZolloTech , Macworld.com

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

12 Oct 2008 14:39:54 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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

23 Aug 2008 16:15:00 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Patch: Apple releases numerous updates

08 Apr 2008 15:01:06 PDT

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...

Original story at MacMinute .

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Patch: Safari Updates to Version 3.1

18 Mar 2008 06:28:33 PDT

Written 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]

Original story at Lifehacker .

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Patch: MacBook Air, Mac Pro updates available

11 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PDT

Written 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.

Original story at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) .

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Patch: Apple updates Shuffle, MacBook Air software

11 Mar 2008 06:35:00 PDT

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...

Original story at MacNN .

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Patch: Apple releases SuperDrive Firmware Update 2.1

20 Dec 2007 16:47:41 PST

Written 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)

Original story at Everything Apple .

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Patch: MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1

09 Aug 2007 10:50:00 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) .

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

13 Jul 2007 09:30:00 PDT

Written 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...

Original story at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) .

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