Tag: softwareupdate
Apple TV updates bring streaming TV purchases to Australia, Canada and the UK
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
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 ...
Camtasia for Mac 2 screen recorder is out
Camtasia is certainly among the most popular of the apps for producing training and demo videos. Mac versions of the popular Windows software first became available in 2009. This latest version, released today, has a boatload of new features, including custom annotations, tilt and restore ...
TerraRay for Mac doubles rendering speed and drops price for 1 week
I've enjoyed using TerraRay for some months. It's in the tradition of terrain creation apps like Bryce, but at a much lower price. I don't think it is quite as photo realistic as some other 3D landscape programs, but it is continuously upgrading features and quality. TerraRay 6 is just out, and ...
Skype 5.4 beta available
Skype Beta 5.4 was made available last week with more Facebook integration. For the most part, TUAW isn't comprised of big Skype users. Skype came under fire with a redesign in version 5. Our beloved leader, Victor, is still on version 2.8 -- or as he puts it, "2.8 FOR LIFE." As the Mac beta ...
Apple releases Apple TV Software Update 4.4.3
Apple has released Apple TV Software Update 4.4.3. The minor update, labeled Build 9A4051, adds support for Netflix in Mexico and also addresses an audio issue where audio wouldn't play through the optical port when a user's TV was turned off. You can apply the update by going to ...
MacBook Pro, AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule firmware updated
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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- Apple releases Apple TV Software Update 4.4.3


