It’s A New Snow Leopard Build
July 10th, 2009
Build 10A402 of Snow Leopard just got pushed out to developers, and we’ll post what’s new in a second. Go ahead and download via Software Update now.
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Apple Patch Nasty SMS Vulnerability
July 2nd, 2009
Given the hype surrounding Apple’s iPhone, we’re actually surprised that we haven’t seen more holes to plug over the years. In fact, the last major iPhone exploit to take the world by storm happened right around this time two years ago, and now — thanks to OS X security expert Charlie Miller — we’re seeing yet another come to light. Over at the SyScan conference in Singapore, Mr. Miller disclosed a hole that would let attackers “run software code on the phone that is sent by SMS over a mobile operator’s network in order to monitor the location of the phone using GPS, turn on the phone’s microphone to eavesdrop on conversations, or make the phone join a distributed denial of service attack or a botnet.” Charlie’s planning to detail the vulnerability in full at the upcoming BlackHat conference, but Apple’s hoping to have it all patched up by then…
Apple Releases Firmware Update To Boost New MacBook Pro SATA Interface Speed
June 22nd, 2009
MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.7 addresses an issue reported by a small number of customers using drives based on the SATA 3Gbps specification with the June 2009 MacBook Pro. While this update allows drives to use transfer rates greater than 1.5Gbps, Apple has not qualified or offered these drives for Mac notebooks and their use is unsupported.
You’ll still need an SSD to take advantage of these speeds, but if you really want to do that, now it looks like you’ve got the option. If you’re not planning on swapping in an SSD, you don’t need to worry about this firmware update.
iPhone OS 3.0 Is Out: Update Now
June 18th, 2009
As expected, the update is out. For all you iPhone users you can click on the “Check for Update” button right now to get your iPhone updated.
Apple Finally Patches Java Vulnerability
June 16th, 2009
Apple has finally addressed the Java vulnerability that nearly everyone else patched months ago. Available now for OS X 10.4 and 10.5, and through Apple’s Software Update service, this update patches a flaw in the Java Virtual Machine that could potentially allow a malicious Java applet to execute arbitrary code on the machine. Apple had previously advised users to turn off Java temporarily in their Web browsers.
iPhone 3G S announced
June 9th, 2009
As endlessly predicted, Apple’s unveiled a new iPhone today at WWDC, the iPhone 3G S — the “s” stands for speed.
Although it looks almost exactly like the 3G, it’s much, much faster — some tasks are almost four times faster. Data speeds are upped to 7.2Mbps HSDPA, and the camera is now a 3 megapixel unit with tap-to-autofocus and auto white balance — and just as expected, it now supports 30fps VGA video recording with editing features.
You’re also getting a built-in compass, Nike+ support, and a new battery that offers 5 hours of 3G talk time and 9 hours of WiFi internet use.
There are some surprises, too — holding down the home button now enables a new voice control interface that lets you do everything from make calls to control iTunes, and Apple’s touting a new “fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.”
Complete Roll our of details here
Apple OS X 10.5.7 released
May 13th, 2009
Apple previews iPhone OS 3.0
March 18th, 2009
Apple today previewed its iPhone OS 3.0 software and announced the immediate availability of a beta software release to registered developers. iPhone customers will be able to download the new iPhone OS 3.0 software for free this summer and iPod touch customers will be able to purchase a software update for $9.95 ($USD)
For a complete list of all the new (and much antisipated upon) features check them out here
The New ipod Shuffle - Now with Voice?
March 12th, 2009
Apple just doubled the capacity of its iPod shuffle to 4GB while ditching the control wheel entirely. The new design keeps the clip and adds VoiceOver — a new feature that gets around the lack of display by telling you which song is playing and who performs it at the touch of a button on the earbud cable. It’ll also call out your playlists and let you navigate to others.
Only downside is it will cost you more to use non apple earbuds as an adapter is necessary.
New ipod touch Racing Wheel? Official Overkill!
March 5th, 2009
The absurdly titled Game Wheel Speed-X is evidently geared to work with Apple’s latest iPod touch, though an iPhone 3G should slide right in without too much effort. Clearly, this aims to be a Wii Wheel for your favorite Apple handheld, though we have to wonder how many individuals plan on carrying this ridiculously large piece of plastic around with their touch. Check out the demo of Engadget playing around with it.