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Entries from April 2008

Apple releases Pro Applications Update 2008-01

April 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Apple has released Pro Applications Update 2008-01.
“Pro Applications Update 2008-01 is a revision to Final Cut Studio 2.0. This update includes Final Cut Pro 6.0.3, Compressor 3.0.3, which addresses specific customer issues, installation issues, compatibility updates, general performance issues and improves overall stability.
This update is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio 2.0 and […]

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Tags: Mac OS X · Security · Software · Sys Pro · movies · video

MacBook Air Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.0

April 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Apple has sent out a new update for MacBook Air, without the slightest clue as to what the update will do.
“The MacBook Air Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.0 should be installed on all MacBook Air Systems.
The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder.
To complete the bluetooth firmware update process, please follow the instructions in […]

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Adobe bulletin warns of “critical” security i Flash Player

April 10th, 2008 · 60 Comments

Adobe has posted a new bulletin warning of “critical” security issues in Flash Player.
Adobe reports:
Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these potential vulnerabilities to take control of the affected system. A malicious SWF must be loaded in Flash Player by the user for an attacker to […]

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Tags: Internet · Security · Software · Sys Pro · movies · video

Arabic Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2 released

April 10th, 2008 · No Comments

EmiratesMac reports that Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2 is now localized for Arabic language.

 

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Tags: Internet · Leopard · Mac OS X

New Parallels Server for Mac Beta

April 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Parallels Server for Mac Beta 3 is ready for download and includes a built-in tool box consisting of Parallels Tools, Parallels Image Tool and Parallels Transporter. Also the new Parallels Server for Mac Beta 3 features a command line interface (CLI), and scripting (including Python).

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Tags: Mac OS X · Security · Software

3G iPhone ready for Australia?

April 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Rumors indicate that Australia will get 3G based iPhones this summer. Apparently the iPhone will be sold non-exclusively, which means, anyone can sell it, and it will work on all the major mobile networks, including Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.
“We don’t normally run rumour stories in AMW, but this one’s getting a bit too loud to […]

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Tags: Mac OS X

Flickr adds video to photo service

April 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Flickr has now added video uploads to it’s world famous photo sharing service.
“Digital media has led to a new behavior emerging in the market and people are much more likely to shoot short video clips, essentially “long photos,” with their digital still cameras and mobile phones,” said Kakul Srivastava, general manager of Flickr. “There is a great […]

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Tags: Fun · Internet · movies · video

iPhone to use Infineons S-GOLD3H 3G chip

April 9th, 2008 · No Comments

ZiPhone has spotted code in the latest 2.0 beta iPhone firmware that could point to the chip to be used in an upcoming 3G iPhone. The code mentions “SGOLD3,” which refers to Infineon’s followup chip to the S-GOLD2 which powers the current iPhone.

The S-GOLD3H chip is a 7.2Mbps HSDPA chip with all the video acceleration […]

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Hear enhances Mac OS X sounds

April 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

JoeSoft has announced the availability of Hear, a sound enhancement program for Mac.
“Hear is a great new program that makes everything sound better on your Mac. All your music will be vastly improved, your movies will surround you with rich sound and your games will now blow you away” says Greg Brewer, CEO of Prosoft. […]

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Tags: Music · Pro Music

New firmware from Apple

April 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Apple today released MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 1.0, MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.2 and Mac Book Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.5. Apple also updated the iMacs’ firmware and has sent out iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.3 that improves overall stability.
Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0, addresses an issue with the aluminum Apple Keyboard and the aluminum Apple […]

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Final Cut Server Ships

April 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Apple today announced that it has begun shipping Final Cut Server, a powerful software solution for media asset management and workflow automation. A scaleable server application, Final Cut Server automatically catalogs large collections of assets, allows searching across multiple disks and SAN volumes, and enables viewing, annotation and approval of content from anywhere using a […]

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Apple Store down - New Mac mini and iMac today

April 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Apple Store US is closed now and we belive Apple will introduce the much rumored new Mac mini and iMacs. We’ll have more as soon as we know more.

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Apple releases AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow 4.2.5

April 8th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Apple has released AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow 4.2.5.
The AirPort Admin Utility for Graphite and Snow for Mac OS X 10.4 or later software supports the original Apple AirPort Graphite and Snow (Dual Ethernet) Base Stations. This update provides compatibility for Mac OS X v10.5 or later.

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Tags: Software · Sys Pro

MacBook and MacBook Pro to see major design changes

April 8th, 2008 · No Comments

“…the 13-inch consumer MacBooks will undergo the most significant metamorphosis, shedding their plastic enclosures for ones constructed from more eco-friendly materials such as aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel, people familiar with the matter say,” Appleinsider reports.
“Similarly, the MacBook Pro is also bound for aesthetic revisions, which like their upcoming MacBook counterparts are described by those […]

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Tags: Hardware · Rumors

WWDC 2008 Sessions and Labs

April 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Apple has revealed this years WWDC Sessions and Labs.
“At the heart of your WWDC experience is the range of technical sessions and hands-on labs presented by Apple engineers and experts. Get in-depth information with presentations on the technologies that power iPhone OS, Leopard and Leopard Server, and code along during practical “how-to” sessions. You’ll get […]

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Tags: Leopard