September 2005
iPod Updater 2005-09-23
9-22-05
iPod software update 2005-09-23 delivers iPod Software 1.1.2 for iPod shuffle, iPod Software 1.0 for iPod nano, iPod Software 1.2 for iPod with color display, iPod Software 1.4 for iPod mini, and iPod Software 3.1 for iPod with Click Wheel.
Features of iPod Software 1.1.2 for iPod shuffle:
- Bug Fixes for iPod shuffle
Security Update 2005-008 1.0
9-22-05
Security Update 2005-008 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users.
This Update includes the following components:
- ImageIO
- LibSystem
- QuickDraw
- Ruby
- Securty Agent
- securityd
For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website.
iTunes 5.0.1
9-20-05
iTunes 5 features a new even more powerful instant search, including the new Search Bar which helps you find exactly what you are looking for in iTunes or from among 2 million songs on the Music Store, folders for organizing playlists, and new Parental Controls for music, music sharing and podcasts. iTunes 5.0.1 features several stability improvements over iTunes 5. Check Software Update now.
Apple Updates .Mac Features
9-20-05
Backup 3
- Easy setups
- Incremental backups
- Customize your plans
- Flexible schedules
- One-step iLife backups
- Support for Spotlight searching
- Easy Restoration Options
Groups
- Private Web site with password protected access for Group image, message board, announcements, calendar, member list, offsite links
- Group email with automatic spam filtering
- Group management with Apple ease of use
- Photo and movie sharing on Public web page
- Group iDisk available in members iDisk folder
- Create any number of groups (each requires 100MB from your iDisk allotment)
1 GB Combined Email/iDisk on Standard Account
For More information visit the new Dot-Mac Page.
Java 1.3.1 and 1.4.2 Release 2
9-13-05
Java 1.3.1 and 1.4.2 Release 2 delivers improved reliability and compatibility for Java on Mac OS X v10.4. This release includes Java 2 Platform Standard Edition versions 1.3.1_16 and 1.4.2_09.
QuickTime 7.0.2
9-7-05
QuickTime 7.0.2 delivers numerous important bug fixes and compatibility enhancements. This update is highly recommended for all QuickTime 7 users. Check your Software Update.
Apple Introduces iPod nano
9-7-05
The iPod mini line has been replaced with a new type of iPod called the iPod nano. It is very tiny and sports a slew of features:
- 500 and 1,000 song capacity at 2GB and 4GB flash memory, respectively
- Color display
- Click wheel navigation
- 80% smaller than original iPod and weighs just 1.5 ounces
- 1/2 the thickness of an iPod mini and
- Supports Dock Connector
- 14 hour rechargeable battery
- New graphical features: clock, games, stopwatch with lap timer, and screen lock
- White and Black models are available
- $199 for the 2GB and $249 for the 4GB
The iPod nano ships immediately and new accessories are available for it in the weeks to come. For more information visit the iPod nano page.
iTunes 5.0 Released
9-7-05
New in iTunes 5.0:
- New Look: Streamlined design makes iTunes even easier to use.
- Search Bar: Find stuff fast and refine your search with the handy new Search Bar.
- Smart Shuffle: Adjust random playback to hear what you want.
- Sync from Outlook Express: iTunes now supports iPod syncing for Outlook and Outlook Express on Windows PCs.
- Playlist Folders: Organize all your playlists into folders.
- Parental Controls: Limit kidsÕ access to the iTunes Music Store and sharing features.
- Album Reviews: Browse over 1,000 album reviews.
- The Complete Harry Potter: Download all six audiobooks or the Digital Box Set and add the collectorÕs iPod with Hogwarts crest.
- iTunes for Your Mobile Phone: Sync music to the Motorola ROKR E1.
To download the new version 5.0 click here.
Motorola ROKR iTunes Phone Unveiled
9-7-05
Motorola, Apple, and Cingular have joined forces to build a cell phone with a mobile version of iTunes integrated as a handset music application. To read more about the new phone click here.






