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New Apple TV firmware: iOS-based and available now

by Chris Rawson (Sep 28th, 2010)

Just slightly ahead of the new Apple TV's arrival at purchasers' doorsteps, Apple has posted the restore firmware for the new device (download link). The firmware's filename and .ipsw extension both confirm what practically everyone already knew: the new Apple TV runs on a flavor of iOS, the same ...

Behind the scenes, Optimus (not) at work on new MBPs?

by Dave Caolo (Apr 13th, 2010)

Update: While Engadget originally reported that Optimus was behind the MBP power-saving switch feature, AppleInsider is citing NVIDIA representatives that the feature isn't based on their tech -- they say it's home-grown by Apple. Thanks to our commenters for pointing this out. Great power is ...

You can't always trust Drobo Dashboard

by TJ Luoma (Mar 17th, 2010)

Is your Drobo up to date? Don't trust Drobo Dashboard for the answer. Drobo and I have not been getting along this week. I have two Drobo units: a FireWire model and a USB model. I moved them to my office last week, and the USB model started complaining about being low on space. The Drobo Dashboard ...

TUAW How To: Downgrading your 3.1.3 iPhone to 3.1.2

by Erica Sadun (Feb 9th, 2010)

Last week I downloaded (but did not install) the iPhone OS 3.1.3 firmware for my 3GS. I wanted to have a copy of the firmware on hand, but didn't want to upgrade right away. I checked "Do not ask me again" and clicked Download Only. I thought that was the end of the matter. Unfortunately, this ...

Apple releases another 27-inch iMac firmware update

by Michael Grothaus (Feb 2nd, 2010)

Amid rumors that Apple has halted production of the 27-inch iMac due to display issues, Apple has released a second firmware update. The update, which is for iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) only: Updates the display firmware on 27-inch iMac systems to address issues that may cause intermittent display ...

Mac Pro and Xserve firmware, restore CD updated

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jan 19th, 2010)

Mac Pro and Xserve owners, take note -- Apple has released the following updates today: Xserve EFI Firmware Update 1.2 for Xserve (Early 2009) Improved compatibility with virtualization products utilizing VT-d Improved system reliability during the boot process Mac Pro EFI Firmware ...

Survey: 45% of iPod touch users running old firmware

by Mike Schramm (Dec 21st, 2009)

Chitika Research, a company that helps deliver online advertising, has released numbers from its network that claim 45% of iPod touch users still haven't upgraded to the iPhone 3.x firmware. Only 55% of the users measured have paid the cash to upgrade to the latest version (because of accounting ...

Apple posts three new updates

by Joachim Bean (Aug 31st, 2009)

After the big upgrade to Snow Leopard last weekend, Apple has posted three new updates, fixing various OS and firmware issues. The first is Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.2. This update "improves compatibility with the latest Apple memory kits on Mac mini computers." This update is only needed ...

Apple updates Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station firmware

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jun 24th, 2009)

Last night Apple released a firmware update for Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n. Here are the fixes: Fixes some problems with extending and maintaining connectivity with extended networks Fixes an issue with clients that enable 802.11 "Power Save" ...

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update addresses SATA interface speeds

by Chris Rawson (Jun 22nd, 2009)

While most of the focus of WWDC fell on the iPhone 3GS, the MacBook Pro line got some love from Apple last week as well, with several upgraded features on the 15" model and a re-branding of the 13" model from MacBook to MacBook Pro. The Achilles' heel of the new upgrades, as reported last week, was ...

iPhone 3.0 Firmware Antici...

by Erica Sadun (Jun 4th, 2009)

With WWDC just a short while away, iPhone users everywhere are looking forward to the upcoming 3.0 firmware release promised back in March. So when will 3.0 debut? Apple hasn't said[1]. In March, Apple promised that 3.0 would appear this Summer, causing pundits to speculate that the firmware and a ...

Time Capsule disk corruption issues? Base station firmware may fix it

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Mar 20th, 2009)

If you've been having issues with corrupted Time Machine images either inside the Time Capsule or connected externally to your base station, the 7.4.1 firmware update (for all base stations from 2007 to today) plus the 10.5.6 update might help, according to TidBITS. Apple says this update will fix ...

Seagate continues to communicate bad news

by Mel Martin (Feb 5th, 2009)

There has been plenty of confusion over the continuing saga of Seagate hard drives with firmware problems that can lead to eventual failure and data loss. We've followed the story here and here. It hasn't been pretty for either Intel or non-Intel Macs. It would have been nice for Seagate to provide ...

In search of Push

by Mike Schramm (Feb 3rd, 2009)

Wherefore art thou, Push? Macworld has gone in search of the much-awaited iPhone feature that would let applications get their own notifications even while not necessarily active (so apps like Twitterific could have a little red number on them showing the number of unread tweets, and so on). But the ...

Turn off Airplane Mode before updating your iPhone firmware

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Jan 31st, 2009)

I finally updated my iPhone to 2.2.1 today, and after a reboot I got the screen that says it needs to verify or authenticate the SIM card. Unfortunately, that failed because, while I do have a SIM card in there, I do not have AT&T service -- and I had the cell radio turned off. My iPhone is ...