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Apple TV updates bring streaming TV purchases to Australia, Canada and the UK

by Steven Sande (Dec 8th, 2011)

There's good news for our Apple TV-owning mates in Australia, Canada, and the UK. A new software update was sent to Apple TVs in those countries, and TV shows are now available for purchase and download on the device. These are actual purchases, not rentals. You purchase the episodes or a ...

Twitter 4.0 app brings connect and discover features, more to iPhone only

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Dec 8th, 2011)

The Twitter app for iPhone (universal) has been updated to version 4.0 to go along with changes to the web interface. However, these changes are for the iPhone alone. The iPad version will remain as is for now. The update introduces a redesign of the iPhone's interface that streamlines the iOS ...

MacBook Pro, AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule firmware updated

by Chris Rawson (Nov 10th, 2011)

Apple has released three new firmware updates all at once. MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.5 "resolves an issue where a MacBook Pro being used with a power adapter may unexpectedly shut down under heavy workload if the battery charge level is near empty." It's not entirely clear which models ...

Apple releases new Digital Camera RAW update

by Mike Schramm (Nov 10th, 2011)

Apple has released yet another compatibility update for the RAW format in digital cameras for use with iPhoto and Aperture, and it makes the following (mostly new) cameras compatible: Canon PowerShot S100 Nikon 1 J1 Nikon 1 V1 Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Olympus PEN ...

iOS 5.0.1 now available for download (Updated)

by Steven Sande (Nov 10th, 2011)

The first update to iOS 5 is now available for download. iOS 5.0.1 has been released, and will be making its appearance on your iOS devices shortly. To install the update, launch the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap General, and then open Software Update. If the update ...

Apple releases Java for OS X Lion Update 1, Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 6

by Steven Sande (Nov 9th, 2011)

Lion and Snow Leopard users -- there's something waiting for you in Software Update this morning. Apple has released Update 1 for Java for OS X Lion, as well as Update 6 for Java for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Apple says in the notes for Java for OS X Lion Update 1 that it provides ...

Apple releases Java updates for OS X 10.7 and 10.6

by Michael Grothaus (Nov 8th, 2011)

Apple has released two updates that address Java security and compatibility in OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.6 Snow Leopard. Java for OS X Lion Update 1 is 62.53 MB and "delivers improved compatibility, security, and reliability by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_29" according to its support document. ...

iOS 5.0.1 appears for some non-developers, Apple issues retail memo about battery issues

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Nov 8th, 2011)

photo by flickr user renaissancechambara While developers have been playing with 5.0.1 for a little while, it seems Apple has updated a few regular users' phones as well, 9to5mac reports. These appear to be via the AppleSeed program, and Apple is testing with those who have reported battery ...

Found: Apple sneaks in a very cool Apple TV 2 screensaver

by Mel Martin (Nov 5th, 2011)

Apple is sometimes known for adding little features and not giving them much notice. A case in point is the recent 4.4 update for the Apple TV 2. Noodling around the other night, I noticed a new screensaver called Photo Wall. I selected it, and the Apple TV put my photos in a variety of frames, ...

Pixelmator 2.0 released with new tools, content-awareness, Lion support

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Oct 27th, 2011)

I ditched Photoshop for Pixelmator about a year ago, but there were a few things missing in Pixelmator which caused me to fire up Photoshop once in a while. I also recently bought Aperture in an effort to better organize and retouch photos I started taking on my new Canon Rebel. Pixelmator 2 ...

Apple issues firmware updates, Thunderbolt software update, more

by Dave Caolo (Oct 27th, 2011)

Apple has issued a number of updates this week, in addition to iPhoto 9.2.1. Here's what's newly available. Thunderbolt Software Update 1.1 is for those using Lion on a Thunderbolt-equipped Mac. Apple says it "provides support for the Apple Thunderbolt Display and bug fixes for Thunderbolt ...

iPhoto 9.2.1 now available

by Dave Caolo (Oct 27th, 2011)

Apple has released iPhoto 9.2.1 via the Mac App Store and Software Update. It's a minor update which, according to Apple, "Addresses an issue that could cause iPhoto to quit unexpectedly on Macs with the 3ivxVideoCodec plug-in installed." If you're rocking the 3ivxVideoCodec plug-in, grab this ...

MacBook Pro video update released, resolves video freezing

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Oct 24th, 2011)

Apple has released MacBook Pro Video Update 1.0, which resolves an issue where 15-inch MacBook Pros (Mid-2010 model) were intermittently freezing or stopped displaying video. The 70.97 MB update is now available via Software Update or through Apple's support site. ...

Apple TV updates to 4.4.2 (updated)

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Oct 24th, 2011)

The Apple TV has updated to 4.4.2, barely a week after releasing (then pulling and releasing again) the 4.4.1 update. That update contained a number of bug fixes, and we're assuming this one will have the same. However, TUAW editor Victor Agreda reported that updating his Apple TV to 4.4.2 ...

djay updated to take advantage of iCloud integration

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Oct 17th, 2011)

Algoriddim has updated djay for iPad ($19.99), djay for iPhone ($.99) and djay - David Guetta Edition ($7.99) to take advantage of iOS 5 and iCloud, and it's great to see these apps already taking advantage of iCloud integration. Some of the new features for this update include: iCloud ...