MacCentre701: May 2006 archives

May 31, 2006

SuperDrive Firmware Update 2.0

Apple has released SuperDrive Firmware Update v2.0 for PowerBook G4, iMac G4 and Mac mini G4. The affected models are: PowerBook G4 (12 -inch 1.5GHz), PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.33GHz, 1.5GHz, or 1.67GHz), PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.67GHz), iMac G5 (17-inch 1.6GHz...
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May 29, 2006

iPod Hi-Fi rip-off

Remember iPod shuffle rip-off and iPod mini rip-off? There's a rip-off to Apple's iPod Hi-Fi. The picture of real Apple iPod Hi-Fi vs Apogee's rip-off. Apple released iPod Hi-Fi on 28 Feb 2006 and received TIME Magazine's Gadget of the...
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May 28, 2006

iWeb 1.1.1 update available

Apple released software update for iWeb 1.1.1. Details about this updates: iWeb 1.1.1 refines comment and search support for blogs and podcasts published to .Mac. It also resolves a some issues related to publishing sites to .Mac. iWeb is...
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May 26, 2006

DivX 6.5 for Mac released

DivX, Inc. released DivX 6.5 for Mac, the latest version of the video player that also includes the DivX 6 QuickTime plug-in. This upgrade features full-screen playback of DivX videos, a desktop dimmer, and DivX Player for Mac. If...
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May 25, 2006

CHUD 4.3.3 released

After yesterday's release of Xcode 2.3, Apple today released CHUD 4.3.3, Computer Hardware Understanding Development (CHUD) Tools. The CHUD Tools are applications and tools for measuring and optimizing software performance on Mac OS X as well as for hardware bringup...
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Xcode 2.3 released, new features in ADC Reference Library

Apple released Xcode 2.3, an update to Xcode 2.2.1. Xcode 2.3 provides overall stability and performance enhancements to the Xcode IDE, and fixes a number of bugs. ADC Reference Library also updates with two new resource types. Xcode 2.3 is...
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May 24, 2006

Nike+iPod Sport Kit

Nike+iPod Sport Kit - a wireless system that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with iPod nano. Nike and Apple today announced a partnership bringing the worlds of sports and music together like never before with the launch of innovative Nike+iPod...
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May 20, 2006

Parallels Desktop Release Candidate available

Parallels released Parallels Desktop Release Candidate (version 2.1.1832.0) bringing the beta application closer to an official release. It seems to us Parallels Desktop for Mac is the new name for Parallels Workstation for Mac, the Mac version at least. Earlier...
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May 19, 2006

Final Cut Express HD 3.5 released

Apple released the Final Cut Express HD 3.5 today. Version 3.5 of Final Cut Express HD is a Universal Application. features new full keyframe effects control and new dynamic RT for real-time previews. Final Cut Express HD 3.5 is available...
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Fifth Avenue Glass Cube revealed

Photo from ifo AppleStore The ifo has photos of Cube revealing. According to ifo AppleStore, the new Apple Store at Fifth Avenue (NYC) has revealed its Glass Cube. The store is scheduled to open on 19th May 2006 at 6:00PM....
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May 17, 2006

SMC Firmware Update for certain Intel-based Macs

Apple has released SMC Firmware Update to address boot issues with the iMac (Early 2006), Mac mini (early 2006) and MacBook Pro (15-inch) The SMC Firmware Update 1.0 is a System Management Control (SMC) firmware update for certain Intel-based computers,...
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MacBook Pro increases speed and glossy display available

On the same day as the release of MacBook, Apple also speeds up MacBook Pro offerings. The company increased processor speeds on 15-inch MacBook Pro. The entry level of MacBook Pro (15-inch) is now 2.0 GHz (up from 1.83 GHz)...
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May 16, 2006

MacBook available in black and white

Apple released 13.3-inch MacBook in two colours, the white as in iBook and the new black casing. MacBook features 1.83GHz or 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo (667MHz frontside bus) with 13.3-inch TFT glossy widewsceen, and 512MB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)...
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May 15, 2006

iLife 06 Update

Apple released software update for iLife 06. This will update iDVD to 6.0.2, iWeb to 1.1, iPhoto to 6.0.3, and iMovie to 6.0.2. The main feature of this iLife Update is iWeb 1.1 which adds two new features for...
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May 12, 2006

Security Update 2006-003

Apple has released Security Updates to Mac OS X 10.4.6 (both PPC and Intel) and Mac OS X 10.3.9 users. Security Update 2006-003 is recommended for all users and improves the reliability and security of the following components: AppKit, Bom,...
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QuickTime 7.1

Apple released QuickTime 7.1. QuickTime 7.1 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. QuickTime 7.1 is available from www.apple.com/quicktime....
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May 11, 2006

Guest PC 1.9 released

Lismore Software Systems has announced an updated version of Guest PC 1.9 on 11th May. According to Lismore Software Systems: New in Guest PC 1.9? The major aim of the update was to increase compatibility and stability of Guest PC...
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Sony to use AAC format

According to asahi.com, Sony's upcoming music management software - Sonic Stage CP - will be compatible with AAC data compression technology used by Apple as well as Microsoft's WMA. Sonic Stage CP will be available free from 25th May. The...
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New easy iDisk Public folder web address

Apple has announce a new simpler way to access iDisk Public folders with a browser. Simply entering the URL http://idisk.mac.com/membername-Public now produces a page that automatically includes download links for whatever's currently in membername's Public folder. All you need to...
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May 10, 2006

Fox TV shows now available in iTunes

Now available for purchase at the iTunes Music Store, the hit television programming from FOX, FX, SPEED, FUEL TV and 20th Century Fox Television library features 16 series including “24,” “Prison Break,” “The Shield,” and “Black. White.” iTunes now...
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May 2, 2006

iWork '06 update again (Pages 2.0.1v2 and Keynote 3.0.1v2)

Apple has released an update to previous iWork '06 update, released less than a week ago. No additional information on the difference between this update and the previous update is available at time of posting. Pages 2.0.1 addresses issues...
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« April 2006 - main - June 2006 » inside MacCentre701 * QuickTime - H.264 and other codecs comparison - Pro Tools/ iTunes/ QuickTime 7 bug, workaround. A workaround for users of Digidesign Pro Tools and QuickTime 7. * Backup - our .Mac Backup QuickPicks. * Automator Actions - our Automator Actions (Workflows). * iWork - including Pages and Keynote 2. * iSight and iChat- information about using iSight webcam and iChat and general Mac audio/video chatting. * AntTunes701 - iTunes Store Gateway. Mac Talk - join our Macintosh related discussion. (forum) search search MacInfo701:	May 31, 2006 SuperDrive Firmware Update 2.0 Apple has released SuperDrive Firmware Update v2.0 for PowerBook G4, iMac G4 and Mac mini G4. The affected models are: PowerBook G4 (12 -inch 1.5GHz), PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.33GHz, 1.5GHz, or 1.67GHz), PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.67GHz), iMac G5 (17-inch 1.6GHz... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 5:39 PMjust this entry and comments (0) May 29, 2006 iPod Hi-Fi rip-off Remember iPod shuffle rip-off and iPod mini rip-off? There's a rip-off to Apple's iPod Hi-Fi. The picture of real Apple iPod Hi-Fi vs Apogee's rip-off. Apple released iPod Hi-Fi on 28 Feb 2006 and received TIME Magazine's Gadget of the... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 10:19 AMjust this entry and comments (0) May 28, 2006 iWeb 1.1.1 update available Apple released software update for iWeb 1.1.1. Details about this updates: iWeb 1.1.1 refines comment and search support for blogs and podcasts published to .Mac. It also resolves a some issues related to publishing sites to .Mac. iWeb is... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 2:52 AMjust this entry and comments (0) May 26, 2006 DivX 6.5 for Mac released DivX, Inc. released DivX 6.5 for Mac, the latest version of the video player that also includes the DivX 6 QuickTime plug-in. This upgrade features full-screen playback of DivX videos, a desktop dimmer, and DivX Player for Mac. If... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 12:39 PMjust this entry and comments (0) May 25, 2006 CHUD 4.3.3 released After yesterday's release of Xcode 2.3, Apple today released CHUD 4.3.3, Computer Hardware Understanding Development (CHUD) Tools. The CHUD Tools are applications and tools for measuring and optimizing software performance on Mac OS X as well as for hardware bringup... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 5:37 PMjust this entry and comments (0) Xcode 2.3 released, new features in ADC Reference Library Apple released Xcode 2.3, an update to Xcode 2.2.1. Xcode 2.3 provides overall stability and performance enhancements to the Xcode IDE, and fixes a number of bugs. ADC Reference Library also updates with two new resource types. Xcode 2.3 is... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 1:29 AMjust this entry and comments (0) May 24, 2006 Nike+iPod Sport Kit Nike+iPod Sport Kit - a wireless system that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with iPod nano. Nike and Apple today announced a partnership bringing the worlds of sports and music together like never before with the launch of innovative Nike+iPod... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 4:13 AMjust this entry and comments (1) May 20, 2006 Parallels Desktop Release Candidate available Parallels released Parallels Desktop Release Candidate (version 2.1.1832.0) bringing the beta application closer to an official release. It seems to us Parallels Desktop for Mac is the new name for Parallels Workstation for Mac, the Mac version at least. Earlier... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 12:10 AMjust this entry and comments (0) May 19, 2006 Final Cut Express HD 3.5 released Apple released the Final Cut Express HD 3.5 today. Version 3.5 of Final Cut Express HD is a Universal Application. features new full keyframe effects control and new dynamic RT for real-time previews. Final Cut Express HD 3.5 is available... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 3:20 AMjust this entry and comments (0) Fifth Avenue Glass Cube revealed Photo from ifo AppleStore The ifo has photos of Cube revealing. According to ifo AppleStore, the new Apple Store at Fifth Avenue (NYC) has revealed its Glass Cube. The store is scheduled to open on 19th May 2006 at 6:00PM.... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 12:24 AMjust this entry and comments (0) May 17, 2006 SMC Firmware Update for certain Intel-based Macs Apple has released SMC Firmware Update to address boot issues with the iMac (Early 2006), Mac mini (early 2006) and MacBook Pro (15-inch) The SMC Firmware Update 1.0 is a System Management Control (SMC) firmware update for certain Intel-based computers,... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 2:17 PMjust this entry and comments (0) MacBook Pro increases speed and glossy display available On the same day as the release of MacBook, Apple also speeds up MacBook Pro offerings. The company increased processor speeds on 15-inch MacBook Pro. The entry level of MacBook Pro (15-inch) is now 2.0 GHz (up from 1.83 GHz)... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 12:43 AMjust this entry and comments (0) May 16, 2006 MacBook available in black and white Apple released 13.3-inch MacBook in two colours, the white as in iBook and the new black casing. MacBook features 1.83GHz or 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo (667MHz frontside bus) with 13.3-inch TFT glossy widewsceen, and 512MB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 11:46 PMjust this entry and comments (0) May 15, 2006 iLife 06 Update Apple released software update for iLife 06. This will update iDVD to 6.0.2, iWeb to 1.1, iPhoto to 6.0.3, and iMovie to 6.0.2. The main feature of this iLife Update is iWeb 1.1 which adds two new features for... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 6:27 PMjust this entry and comments (0) May 12, 2006 Security Update 2006-003 Apple has released Security Updates to Mac OS X 10.4.6 (both PPC and Intel) and Mac OS X 10.3.9 users. Security Update 2006-003 is recommended for all users and improves the reliability and security of the following components: AppKit, Bom,... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 3:22 PMjust this entry and comments (0) QuickTime 7.1 Apple released QuickTime 7.1. QuickTime 7.1 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. QuickTime 7.1 is available from www.apple.com/quicktime.... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 2:50 PMjust this entry and comments (0) May 11, 2006 Guest PC 1.9 released Lismore Software Systems has announced an updated version of Guest PC 1.9 on 11th May. According to Lismore Software Systems: New in Guest PC 1.9? The major aim of the update was to increase compatibility and stability of Guest PC... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 4:08 PMjust this entry and comments (0) Sony to use AAC format According to asahi.com, Sony's upcoming music management software - Sonic Stage CP - will be compatible with AAC data compression technology used by Apple as well as Microsoft's WMA. Sonic Stage CP will be available free from 25th May. The... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 3:02 PMjust this entry and comments (0) New easy iDisk Public folder web address Apple has announce a new simpler way to access iDisk Public folders with a browser. Simply entering the URL http://idisk.mac.com/membername-Public now produces a page that automatically includes download links for whatever's currently in membername's Public folder. All you need to... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 7:12 AMjust this entry and comments (0) May 10, 2006 Fox TV shows now available in iTunes Now available for purchase at the iTunes Music Store, the hit television programming from FOX, FX, SPEED, FUEL TV and 20th Century Fox Television library features 16 series including “24,” “Prison Break,” “The Shield,” and “Black. White.” iTunes now... (read this article) Posted by Antony at 5:35 PMjust this entry and comments (0) May 2, 2006 iWork '06 update again (Pages 2.0.1v2 and Keynote 3.0.1v2) Apple has released an update to previous iWork '06 update, released less than a week ago. No additional information on the difference between this update and the previous update is available at time of posting. Pages 2.0.1 addresses issues... 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