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OS X 10.7.3 causing CUI errors for some, Combo Update recommended

by Michael Rose (Feb 2nd, 2012)

It's not a good thing when a simple point release of Apple's desktop OS causes a flurry of error reports with a central theme of "I just installed the 10.7.3 version of Lion and now nothing works." Last night and this morning, threads began popping ...

Apple replacing recalled nanos with new models

by Steven Sande (Dec 20th, 2011)

In mid-November, TUAW reported on Apple's program to replace certain first-generation iPod nanos with refurbished models. The replacement program was designed to resolve issues with iPod nanos manufactured between September of 2005 and January ...

Some iPhone 4S users report SIM card issues

by Chris Rawson (Nov 17th, 2011)

Some iPhone 4S owners have been experiencing a peculiar situation where the device stops recognizing their SIM cards. Users have been reporting that they receive error messages on the iPhone 4S stating that they either have no SIM card installed ...

iPhone 4S battery concerns and tips for better performance

by Dave Caolo (Oct 28th, 2011)

Since the iPhone 4S was released, several customers have reported sub-optimal battery performance. Not only in standby time (Apple's iPhone specs comparison chart notes that the 4S offers 200 hours of standby time, while previous models offered ...

Apple issues update to fix flickering with 24" Cinema Display and Thunderbolt (Updated)

by Steven Sande (Sep 29th, 2011)

Update: It appears that Apple has removed the firmware download from their support site. As pointed out by David in the comments below, this update was likely not intended for public release just yet, as it was posted to the discussion thread by ...

Apple releases iMac Graphic Firmware Update 3.0 to address hanging graphics

by Chris Rawson (Aug 24th, 2011)

Apple has released iMac Graphic FW Update 3.0 to address graphical hanging issues that some people were reporting on iMacs. After upgrading to Lion, many users had reported their iMacs were locking up entirely after playing certain kinds of ...

PayPal reportedly overcharging some customers for OS X Lion

by Chris Rawson (Jul 27th, 2011)

OS X Lion is only supposed to cost US$29.99 to install on any Macs associated with your iTunes account. Some Lion buyers who purchased it through PayPal are seeing charges way higher than thirty bucks, however. Multiple users have reported the ...

OS X Lion Bug: Safari guzzling massive amounts of RAM

by Chris Rawson (Jul 27th, 2011)

After installing OS X Lion last week, one of the things I've noticed is that Safari tends to run away with enormous amounts of RAM over time. A subprocess called "Safari Web Content" will sometimes use over a gigabyte of RAM. Since my Mac maxes ...

Lion bug: Some iMacs locking up after playing video

by Chris Rawson (Jul 24th, 2011)

Over the past few days, quite a few iMac owners have told us they're experiencing systemwide freezes after watching videos. Likewise, Apple's support forums are full of iMac owners experiencing the same issue. Although the bug is difficult to ...

Apple issues recall for some iMac hard drives

by Chris Rawson (Jul 22nd, 2011)

Apple has issued notice of a recall of potentially defective 1 TB Seagate hard drives installed in iMacs sold between May and July of 2011. Apple has offered to replace the possibly defective drives free of charge until July 23, 2012. The ...

Apple will now replace your MacBook's bottom

by Mike Schramm (May 30th, 2011)

Apple has debuted a new support program called (quite reasonably) the MacBook Bottom Case Replacement program. As 9to5Mac notes, there's been an issue with the rubber bottom part on some recent MacBook models where some glue problems may ...

iOS Home Sharing bug found while using multiple Macs

by David Winograd (Apr 15th, 2011)

iOS 4.3 brought us Home Sharing, which allows you to share iTunes libraries on up to five authorized computers on the same network and also have them show up on your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. But if you have more than one Mac with a library to ...

Verizon iPad 2s feel the need to roam ... constantly [Updated]

by Steven Sande (Apr 8th, 2011)

Update: All Things D reports that Apple is aware of the issue and working on it. A number of owners of Verizon iPad 2s are reporting that their devices seem to be having issues accessing the Verizon 3G network. As discussed in the Apple support ...

FaceTime causing some iPad cameras to freeze

by Mike Schramm (Mar 23rd, 2011)

According to a thread on Apple's support forum, there may be an issue going around with FaceTime on the iPad that freezes up the iPad 2's front camera. Users are saying that sometimes, when FaceTime loads up, the front camera will freeze on a ...

2011 MacBook Pros reportedly crashing under heavy loads

by Steven Sande (Mar 21st, 2011)

Last week we reported that the new Intel Sandy Bridge-based early 2011 MacBook Pros are experiencing issues with iTunes Home Sharing. Now it appears that the top-of-the-line MacBooks are also having issues when users are trying to put the new ...

MacBook Pro owners reporting Home Sharing issues

by Steven Sande (Mar 17th, 2011)

The new MacBook Pro models powered by Intel's Sandy Bridge CPU may sport the über-fast Thunderbolt I/O interface for incredibly fast connections to external hardware, but those same MacBook Pros are reportedly having problems with a ...