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May 2005

QuickTime 7.0.1

5-31-05

QuickTime 7.0.1 provides several important bug fixes, a security enhancement, and improved compatibility with Final Cut Studio. This update is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users. For detailed information on the security enhancement, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798

iWork Update

5-25-05

Pages 1.0.2

Pages 1.0.2 addresses issues with pages navigation and organization.

Keynote 2.0.2

Keynote 2.0.2 corrects a security issue. For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798

PowerBook/iBook Battery Recall

5-20-04

Apple has announced a product recall of batteries used in various models of it's portable line sold between October 2004 and May 2005. According to the recall, an internal electrical short can occur in the battery cells causing it to overheat, posing a fire threat. The models affected are:

For more information, visit Apple's Support Page.

Mac OS X 10.4.1 Update

5-16-05

The 10.4.1 Update delivers overall improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. It includes improvements for:

For detailed information, please visit: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n301517

Various Software Updates

5-11-05

Apple Intermediate Codec 1.0.1

Apple Intermediate Codec 1.0.1 delivers improved compatibility and reliability for Final Cut Express HD and iLife '05 users. It is recommended for all users of Apple Intermediate Codec 1.0 who are using QuickTime 7. Key updates include

Pro Application Support (10.3.9 only)

This update improves general user interface reliability for Apple's professional applications. It is recommended for all users of DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Logic Express, Motion and Soundtrack.

DVD Player 4.6

DVD Player 4.6 delivers added support for DVD Studio Pro 4 authored HD DVDs. It is recommended for all users of DVD Player.

iTunes 4.8

5-9-05

Apple has released iTunes 4.8 for download. It is said to include new Music Store features and support for transferring contacts and calendars from your computer to your iPod, a task that was once handled by iSync. This new syncing feature appears to require Mac OS X 10.4, however. Also, iTunes now supports video playback!

Bonjour for Windows

5-5-05

Apple has released Bonjour for Windows. Bonjour is the new name for Apple's zero-configuration technology previously known as Rendezvous, which enables automatic discovery of computers, devices, and services on IP networks. Bonjour uses industry standard IP protocols to allow devices to automatically discover each other without the need to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers.

iMac and eMac Upgraded

5-3-05

Today Apple quietly announced new iMac G5s. The new iMac G5s feature 2.0GHz processors, built-in Airport Extreme and Bluetooth, come with Mac OS X 10.4. They also feature a 8x double-layer Superdrive, 512MB RAM standard and faster graphics (ATI 9600).

iMacs now feature:

eMacs: