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iDVD 6.0.1
2-15-06
This update to iDVD 6 resolves issues with integration with the other iLife applications, importing of legacy projects and some theme related issues. It also addresses a number of other minor issues.
iPhoto 6.0.1
2-15-06
This update to iPhoto resolves issues with photocasting, viewing thumbnails in large libraries, and ordering cards, calendars and books. It also addresses a number of other minor issues.
iMovie HD 6.0.1
2-15-06
This update to iMovie HD 6 resolves issues with Ken Burns rendering performance, Scrubber Bar editing performance and theme image quality. It also addresses a number of other minor issues.
iWeb 1.0.1
2-15-06
This update to iWeb 1.0 addresses issues related to publishing and blogs. It also addresses a number of other minor issues.
iTunes 6.0.3
2-15-06
With iTunes 6, you can preview, buy, and download over 2,000 music videos and hit TV shows on the iTunes Music Store and sync your music and purchased videos with iPod to enjoy on the go. To watch purchased videos, you must have QuickTime 7.0.3 or later and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. iTunes 6.0.3 includes stability and performance improvements over iTunes 6.0.2.
Mac OS X 10.4.5
2-14-06
The 10.4.5 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies:
- iChat video conferencing
- Safari rendering of web pages
- usability of Dashboard and widgets
- viewing of QuickTime streaming media behind a firewall
- printing to some Epson printer models
- iDisk and Portable Home Directory syncing
- time zone and daylight savings for 2006 and 2007
- VPN connections to Cisco servers when using NAT
- compatibility with third party applications and devices
- previous standalone security updates
For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: About Mac OS X 10.4.5.
For detailed information on Security Updates, please visit this website: Security Updates.
Backup 3.1
2-8-05
Backup 3.1 delivers added support for some backup destinations and addresses file restoration and other issues. Backup 3.1 is recommended for all users of Backup 3.0. Significant areas addressed are:
- Improved support for iDisk, local hard drives, and some network destinations (Mac OS X Tiger only)
- New iWeb QuickPick and updated iLife plan
- Addresses issues with restoring files
For Backup 3 support information, visit mac.com
iTunes 6.0.2 and QuickTime 7.0.4
1-10-06
iTunes 6.0.2 includes stability and performance improvements over iTunes 6.0.1.
Note: After purchasing music from the iTunes Music Store with iTunes 6 or later, you will also need to upgrade your other computers that purchase music from the iTunes Music Store to the latest version of iTunes.
QuickTime 7.0.4 is an important release that delivers numerous bug fixes, support for iLife '06, and H.264 performance improvements. This update is highly recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.
Mac OS X 10.4.4
1-10-06
The 10.4.4 Update delivers overall improved reliability and compatibility for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. It includes fixes for:
- SMB/CIFS and NFS network file services
- Bluetooth wireless access
- Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, RAW camera support, including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
- Spotlight indexing and searching
- AppleScript, iChat, DVD Player, and Safari applications
- Dashboard widgets: Calendar and Stocks
- Software Update and Sync Services
- compatibility with USB and FireWire devices and third party applications
- previous standalone security updates
For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website. For detailed information on Security Updates, please visit this website.
Apple Releases MacBook Pro
1-10-06
Apple has released the fastest notebook ever, dubbed the MacBook Pro, featuring an Intel Core Duo processor. Features of the new portable include a built-in iSight camera, IR Sensor, Apple Remote, ATI Radeon x1600 video processor, and a new, innovative magnetic power plug. The new MacBook Pro is available in two configurations:
1.67 Core Duo - $1999
- 15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
- 1.67GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 Cache
- 667MHz frontside bus
- 512MB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
- 80GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
- Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
- iLife 06
1.83 Core Duo - $2499
- 15.4-inch TFT display with 1440x900 resolution
- 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2MB shared L2 Cache
- 667MHz frontside bus
- 1GB (single SO-DIMM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
- 100GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
- Slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
- ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory
- iLife 06
MacBook Pro also features a full-size backlit keyboard, AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, ExpressCard/34 slot, dual-link DVI video out, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and optical digital and analog audio in/out.
The MacBook Pro is available for preorder and will ship in mid-February
Apple Releases Intel iMac
1-10-06
The new Intel Apple iMac shares the same specs as the unit it replaces, but now houses an Intel Core Duo processor. According to Apple, the new iMac is 2x faster than the iMac it replaces:
- Up to 2.0GHz intel Core Duo
- Mighty Mouse
- 17" and 20"
- ATI Radeon X1600
- iSight Built in
- Front Row and Apple Remote
The Intel iMac is available today
iWork '06
1-10-06
Apple released the newest version of the iWork suite, which includes updated versions of both Pages & Keynote. iWork 06 is available immediately for $79 ($49 with student discount), with a family pack price for up to 5 users of only $99.
Some new features include:
New in Both
- Perform basic spreadsheet-like calculations and formatting in tables.
- Display your data in beautiful three-dimensional charts with life-like textures.
- Add stars, polygons or draw freeform custom shapes with Bézier curves in any document or presentation.
- Mask photos and images with any shape.
- Adjust photos just like you?d adjust them in iPhoto.
- Add comment ?stickies? to any document or presentation to capture to-do?s or reminders.
Pages 2
- Start with any one of 66 templates, including 27 new designs.
- Import documents created with AppleWorks or Microsoft Word ? from both PC and Mac.
- Export as a cross-platform PDF, Word, HTML, RTF or text-only file.
- Build form letters with drag-and-drop simplicity using your Address Book.
Keynote 3
- Choose from 32 themes, including new HD themes up to 1920x1080 pixels.
- Add gorgeous cinematic transitions, animations, slide builds and more.
- Import presentations created with AppleWorks or Microsoft PowerPoint on from both PC and Mac.
- Export your presentation to PowerPoint, or to iDVD or iPhoto.
- See all your slides at a glance in Light table view and easily reorganize them.
iLife '06
1-10-06
Apple released the newest version of the iLife suite, which now includes 6 applications. iLife '06 is available today from the online apple store for $79 ($59 with student discount). Additionally, a family pack is available for up to 5 users for $99.
Some key feature include:
iPhoto
- One click effects - sepia, b&w, etc.
- New cards, calendars & books
- Hard and softcover books
- Better quality prints
- Photocasting - podcasting for photos
- Integrates with .Mac
iMovie HD
- Animated themes for movies
- Real time effects
- New audio tools
- More than one project open at once
- Export to iPod
- Create Video Podcasts
iDVD
- Widescreen menus
- Magic iDVD
- 3rd party burner support
Garageband
- New Podcast studio
- Podcast artwork track
- Over 200 free jingles & effects
- Speech enhancer
- Use iChat for remote interviews
iTunes
- No mentioned changes from current version
iWeb (New)
- Apple web templates
- iLife media browser
- Online AJAX photo slideshows
- One-click publish to .Mac
- Podcast publishing
iPod FM Tuner/Remote
1-10-06
Apple announced an iPod FM Tuner and Remote today at Macworld San Francisco 2006. The new Remote is priced at $49 and allows users to tune FM radio stations through a new on-screen interface on the iPod. The new remote works with the iPod nano and 5G iPod.
Aluminum PowerBook (15-inch) Battery Update
1-9-06
This update aids the 15-inch Aluminum PowerBook battery in performing at full capacity.
Apple releases AirPort firmware updates
1-3-06
Apple today released two small updates to their popular Airport base stations; AirPort Extreme (5.7) and AirPort Express (6.3). The following problems are addressed:
- Resolves issue with Audio dropout when playing to AirPort Express with AirTunes
- Resolves issue with Wireless Disabled mode for AirPort Express
- Resolves issue with AirPort Extreme LAN Performance
- Resolves issue when enabling AOL Parental Controls
- Resolves issue with vulnerability to Denial of Service Attacks (bonk)
- Resolves issue with wireless internet access through AirPort via some PPPoA DSL Routers
- Improved reliability when printing through AirPort base stations
- Improved support for RADIUS servers
- Improved support for Network Time Servers (NTP) for AirPort when using an IP addresses
