MacCentre701: September 2008 archives

September 15, 2008

Mac OS X 10.5.5 update released

Apple today released the fifth update to Mac OS X Leopard, making the version to 10.5.5. This update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard, it includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility...
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September 12, 2008

iPhone Software 2.1 Update

Following the announcement in 9th September's special event, Apple released iPhone Software 2.1 to iPhone users. (iPod touch Software 2.1 Update was released to users on 9th September.) According to Steve Jobs, iPhone 2.1 fixes "a lot of bugs"....
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September 11, 2008

Front Row 2.1.6 released

Besides the QuickTime and iTunes update today, Apple also released Front Row 2.1.6 update. The update for the Mac-based media center application adds support for the new iTunes 8.0....
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September 9, 2008

iPod touch 2.1 Software Update

As announced in today's Apple "Let's Rock" Event, Apple released iPod touch Software 2.1 to iPod touch users. Apple will release iPhone Software 2.1 for iPhone users on 12 September. iPod touch 2.1 corrects problems where sandbox application restrictions...
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Apple released new iPod nano with new shape, more colours

Besides the announcement of the new iPod touch, Apple also announced new iPod nano (fourth generation, 4G). the thinnest iPod ever featuring a sleek new design with a curved aluminum and glass enclosure, in nine vibrant colors. The new...
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new iPod touch with built-in speakers

Apple announced new iPod touch during today's "Let's Rock" event. The new sleeker iPod touch (2G, second generation) features a more contoured back and included a built-in speaker and volume control buttons. The new iPod touch has the same...
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iTunes 8.0 with Genius playlist and QuickTime 7.5.5 released

Apple today announced iTunes 8, the next major release of Apple’s ubiquitous music and video player for Macs and PCs. iTunes 8 includes the new breakthrough Genius feature, which lets you automatically create playlists from songs in your music...
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NBC Universal returns to iTunes Store

Just joined in 2005, then in 2007, NBC decided not to renew the contract with Apple. During today's Apple Special Event, Apple and NBC Universal announced that NBC programming are returning to iTunes Store. The returns includes NBC networks’...
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App Store Downloads Top 100 Million Worldwide

Since the launch of the App Store on 11th July (the day iPhone 3G launched in 22 countries), iPhone and iPod touch owners have downloaded more than 100 million applications, Apple today announced during Apple Special Event (9th September)....
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September 4, 2008

VirtualBox 2 released

Sun Microsystems has released VirtualBox 2. VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Host hardware includes Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, Solaris and Open Solaris. Best of all, it is free. According to TUAW, Following features are new...
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