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Wednesday, May 30 |
Apple Releases iTunes 7.2
 Apple has released iTunes 7.2 via Mac OS X's Software Update utility and on the Web. According to the company, iTunes 7.2 allows users to preview and purchase iTunes Plus music - new higher-quality, DRM-free music downloads from participating music labels. Apple also launched iTunes Plus DRM-free music tracks featuring high quality 256 kbps AAC encoding for $1.29 per song. iTunes Plus is launching with EMI's digital catalog of outstanding recordings, including singles and albums from Coldplay...
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Tuesday, May 29 |
Apple Releases Security Update for QuickTime 7.1.6
 Apple today released a Security Update for QuickTime 7.1.6 via Mac OS X's Software Update utility and on the Web. According to the company, this update is recommended for all users and improves the security of QuickTime 7.1.6. It protects against a situation where visiting a malicious Web site may lead to arbitrary code execution, and the disclosure of sensitive information. The update weighs in at 1.4MB...
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Thursday, May 24 |
Apple Releases Security Update 2007-005
Apple has released Security Update 2007-005 via Mac OS X's Software Update utility and on the Web. According to the company, Security Update 2007-005 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components: Bind, CarbonCore, CoreGraphics, crontabs, fetchmail, file, iChat, mDNSResponder, PPP, ruby, screen, texinfo, and VPN. The update for Intel-based Macs weighs in at 29.2MB, and can be found here. The update for PPC-based Macs weighs in at 15.7MB...
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Tuesday, May 22 |
Minor MacBook changes mean not-so-minor boost
Macworld - "The latest update to Apple's MacBook line provides an impressive, if not earth-shaking, boost to the popular consumer laptops. Credit the jump in performance over the previous edition of the MacBook to Core 2 Duo processors with slightly faster clock speeds as well as new hard drives."
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MacBook Pro: Is This a True Road Warrior's Machine?
Apple Matters - "Last week, I traveled to Portland for RailsConf 2007. It was a great show, and although I could only attend for two of the four days, I met some truly wonderful folks in the Ruby-on-Rails community. This is the first time I have used my MB Pro while on the road. The MB Pro is a pretty decent machine to have on the road. There are definitely some imperfections, but I am pretty pleased with its overall performance."
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Wednesday, May 16 |
MacCase Intros Premium Leather Collection
 MacCase has unveiled its newest line of portable protection solutions with the launch of the Premium Leather Collection. Promoted as the Pinnacle in Apple Portable Protection, the collection is the first of its kind to deliver leather sleeves and shoulder bags specifically for Apple MacBook, MacBooks Pros and PowerBooks. The line also consists of matching cases for iPods and other accessories...
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Tuesday, May 15 |
Apple Updates MacBook
 Apple today updated its MacBook consumer notebooks with faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB of memory and larger hard drives in every model. The MacBook is just one-inch thin and features built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g. Every MacBook also includes a built-in iSight video camera for on-the-go video conferencing, Apple's MagSafe Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and iLife '06, Apple's award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications...
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How to Upgrade Your MacBook's Hard Drive
Macinstruct - "Upgrading your MacBook's internal hard drive is a simple way to store more documents, music, movies, applications and other files on your new Apple portable. Hard drives (or hard disk drives) are large capacity storage devices which store all of your data - everything from Mac OS X to your latest iTunes music album. Adding a larger capacity internal hard drive will allow you to store more data without having to plug in external devices. This can also help alleviate slow-downs, errors and other weirdness that can occur when your hard drive starts to get full. It's generally recommended that you keep 5% or 5GB of space free (whichever is larger) to alleviate such issues..."
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Monday, May 14 |
MCE Announces 250GB Drive Upgrades for MacBooks
 MCE Technologies today announced the MobileStor Performance line of hard drive upgrade solutions for the MacBook Pro and MacBook with capacities starting at 100GB and reaching 250GB. Along with a high-performance, high-capacity 2.5" SATA hard drive, each drive includes an external, portable 2.5" SATA enclosure with both eSATA and USB 2.0 interfaces facilitating easy data transfer from the original drive, "SuperDuper!" cloning/backup software, all tools required for installation...
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Source: Apple may build 3G wireless into future notebook model
AppleInsider - "Apple Inc.'s next big step into wireless may well be an integrated cellular broadband module, says one source -- but would have a unique spin on an established formula. An unproven but seemingly credible source has told AppleInsider that a new wireless module is allegedly in the works for Apple that will deliver third-generation cellular Internet access in a future Mac notebook model"
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Tuesday, May 8 |
iSkin SOHO sleeve for MacBook Pro
ZDNet - "Sometimes you don't want to carry around a large bag for your MacBook or MBP. Especially as we get closer to summer there's something to be said for traveling light. The SOHO (US$60-65) from iSkin is a form-fitting portfolio type case made specifically for the MacBook or MacBook Pro that comes in black with several trim/interior color options, including pink, grey, red, blue and orange. Although designed for Apple notebooks, it also fits similarly sized PC notebooks."
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Monday, May 7 |
Apple moves to certify LED-backlit panels for 13-inch MacBooks
AppleInsider - "Apple Inc.'s consumer line of 13-inch MacBook notebooks may join its 15-inch MacBook Pro line in receiving the LED-backlit display treatment this year, according to reports. Citing sources in the industry, DigiTimes reports that the Mac maker has agreed to purchase components from AU Optronics (AUO), Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO), Coretronic and Kenmos Technology."
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Tuesday, May 1 |
Apple Releases Security Update 2007-004 v1.1
 Apple has released Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 via Mac OS X's Software Update utility and on the Web. According to the company, Security Update 2007-004 v1.1 includes the contents of Security Update 2007-004, plus the following fixes: AirPort (This update corrects an issue where the AirPort connection may be lost after waking from sleep. This issue only affects Mac OS X v10.3.9 with Security Update 2007-004) and FTPServer (Security Update 2007-004 applied an incorrect ftp configuration...
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Apple Releases QuickTime 7.1.6 and AirPort Extreme Update...
 Apple has released QuickTime 7.1.6 and AirPort Extreme Update 2007-003 via Mac OS X's Software Update utility and on the Web. According to the company, QuickTime 7.1.6 delivers numerous bug fixes, addresses a critical security issue with QuickTime for Java and includes support for Final Cut Studio 2, and Timecode and closed captioning display in QuickTime Player. AirPort Extreme Update 2007-003 is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and includes...
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