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Download iOS 5.1.1 Now

Apple has rolled out a surprise update for iDevice owners with the purpose of tweaking a few things and applying fixes, including some to improve the security of the platform. iOS 5.1.1 is immediately available for download via iTunes or over-the-air (OTA) and improves reliability of using HDR option for photos take...

8 May 2012
02:30 GMT

Download the Latest OS X Drivers for HP and Samsung Printers

Apple has published two Support notes online documenting HP Printer Drivers v.2.9 OS X and Samsung Printer Drivers v2.4 for OS X - two freely-downloadable packages that make your Mac compatible with the latest printers and scanners from those hardware vendors. Talking about the hefty HP Printer Drivers v.2.9 OS X we...

27 April 2012
06:01 GMT

Apple Releases FIPS Cryptographic Module v1.1

Apple has launched FIPS Cryptographic Module version 1.1, an update to the Apple FIPS 140-2 Administration Tools package intended for use by admins and Crypto Officers that require the use of a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module in their respective enterprises. A Federal Information Processing Standard, or FI...

27 April 2012
04:44 GMT

Apple Updates FCP X to 10.0.4, Adds 1080p iOS Sharing

Apple has pushed out an update for users of Final Cut Pro X improving the video editing software on a number of levels, including overall stability, performance, and compatibility with third-party hardware and software. The new 10.0.4 release is said to improve image quality and responsiveness of broadcast monitorin...

11 April 2012
03:58 GMT

Apple Explains the Purpose of Java for OS X 2012-002

It was initially unclear why Apple decided to re-ship Java 1.6.0_31 for OS X this week, but the company’s Mike Swingler confirms via email that the purpose was to fix a flaw in Xcode. Addressing all Java developers, Swingler wrote in an email, “Today we re-shipped our Java 1.6.0_31 for OS X Lion today to...

6 April 2012
05:40 GMT

In Light of BackDoor.Flashback.39, OS X Gains Second Java Update

After rolling out Java for OS X Lion 2012-001 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 7 with the sole purpose of addressing a number of vulnerabilities, Apple released a second update this week, soon after several security vendors issued advisories detailing the numerous variants of the BackDoor.Flashback trojan. Java for...

6 April 2012
02:54 GMT

Apple Releases Critical Java Updates for OS X Lion, Snow Leopard

Apple has patched a nasty set of flaws in the Mac version of Java with the release of Java for OS X Lion 2012-001 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 7. Last month, several security software vendors sounded the alarm on a new vulnerability in Apple’s Mac operating system, prompting the Cupertino, California comp...

4 April 2012
02:27 GMT

Apple Releases New Version of iPhoto

As indicated earlier this week, Apple has released a new version of iPhoto to the general population, addressing issues that could cause the software to quit unexpectedly. The issue at heart is present on computers used by multiple users, with multiple accounts, Apple says. iPhoto improves overall stability and &ld...

30 March 2012
03:15 GMT

Apple Releases iTunes Producer 2.6 to Regular Customers

It remains to be seen whether this is just a blunder on behalf of the Cupertino giant, but iTunes Producer has been released to regular Mac users worldwide via Software Update. iTunes Producer is a content submission tool exclusively offered to people involved with “production,” not the regular iTunes us...

21 March 2012
03:54 GMT

Download Apple Software Installer Update 1.0

Apple has released a new software update for Snow Leopard users called Apple Software Installer 1.0 which aims to correct an issue that prevented certain pieces of Apple software from installing. A technical note on the Mac maker’s web site reveals that Apple Software Installer Update 1.0 “addresses an i...

20 March 2012
04:14 GMT

Apple Releases New Drivers for Mac OS X

A new set of printer drivers is available from the company headquartered at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California, for users of a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard). Epson Printer Drivers v2.10 OS X “includes the latest Epson printing and scanning software for OS X Lion and Mac OS X v10...

14 March 2012
03:33 GMT

Download Safari 5.1.4 for Mac and Windows

Apple has rolled out Safari 5.1.4 for Mac OS X and Windows platforms, improving JavaScript performance on OS X Lion in particular, and adding several new enhancements and tweaks in the Snow Leopard version of the browser, as well as on Windows. In addition to improving JavaScript performance on OS X 10.7, Safari 5.1...

13 March 2012
03:57 GMT

Apple Releases "Supplemental" OS X 10.7.3 Update - Free Download

Apple is at its second attempt to rid Mac OS X 10.7.3 of its bugs with the release of a Supplemental Update that aims to fix a problem for users attempting to restore their machine from a backup image created with Time Machine. A technical note on Apple’s Support site details the contents of “Mac OS X 10...

6 March 2012
02:45 GMT

Download Apple’s New MainStage 2.2.1

MainStage 2, Apple’s live-performance tool with a full-screen interface, hardware control, and an uber collection of plug-ins and sounds, has received an important update this week. MainStage 2.2.1 is a free update to existing users. It addresses overall stability and performance issues, according to Apple. T...

29 February 2012
03:57 GMT

Apple Fixes Display Flickering on Old MacBook Pros

Apple has released a new EFI firmware update for owners of late-2008 MacBook Pros with 15-inch screens. The patch aims to fix graphics glitches, according to the release notes. MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.8 is recommended for MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2008) models as “[it] resolves a graphics issue that...

29 February 2012
03:11 GMT

Apple Updates Wi-Fi on All iMacs Shipped Since 2009

iMac users having trouble keeping their machine connected to a wireless internet connection have been offered a software fix from the computer giant headquartered at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California.iMac Wi-Fi Update version 1.0 promises to resolve “an issue that may cause an iMac to not automatically con...

25 February 2012
12:52 GMT

Apple Releases a Ton of Mac OS X Printer Drivers

Mac owners using a printer with their Apple computer might want to fire up Software Update today as Cupertino has posted a slew of updated printer drivers covering pretty much all bases, from Canon, Samsung, and Gestetner, to Ricoh, Infotec, and NRG, to name a few brands. For each of the eight printer drivers rolled...

16 February 2012
03:01 GMT

iOS 5.1 IPSW for iPhone and iPad May Drop March 9, Code Indicates

A discovery in iOS 5.1 betas indicates that Apple may roll out the final version of the software on March 9th, which falls on a Friday. Rumors say the iPad 3 should launch around that time as well. A total of eleven new profiles have been discovered in iOS 5.1 for various iPhone-operators. They are set for a March 9...

9 February 2012
02:40 GMT

Apple Removes OS X 10.7.3 Delta Update from Servers

After releasing OS X 10.7.3 to the public last week, Apple started receiving a lot of negative feedback from customers who had installed the delta update on their computers only to be greeted by a “CUI” error message and applications failing to launch. The issue has not been addressed yet, though Apple should be wor...

6 February 2012
02:56 GMT

Apple Launches Genius Recommendations for Apple TV

Apple this weekend launched a Genius recommendation system for Apple TV users who may want to check out similar content relative to their own library.

 Available from the new menu options under Movies and TV, Genius offers suggestions based on your recent purchases. This is a mere convenience as iTunes already offe...

4 February 2012
03:26 GMT

Apple Announces “Significant” Update to Final Cut Pro X

Apple has quietly posted a free update to Final Cut Pro X, the company’s professional video editing software selling for $299.99 (239.99 EUR). Version 10.0.3 is regarded as a significant update to the video editing application. Users shouldn’t let the minor version increment fool them, as FCP X 10.0.3 ad...

31 January 2012
10:03 GMT

Apple Launches Revamped AirPort Utility 6.0

A brand new version of the Mac OS X AirPort Utility is available from Apple, with a fresh interface reminiscent of the iOS client. AirPort Utility is used to set up and manage a Wi-Fi network and AirPort base stations. These include AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and Time Capsule. The software lets you see a gra...

31 January 2012
04:32 GMT

If You Missed This Week’s New Mac Firmware Updates, Here They Are

This week Apple rolled out several updates for Mac users owning either a MacBook, a Macbook Pro, or a Mac mini. The updates didn’t come in bulk, so in case you missed them, you can grab them right here, right now. The three new firmware releases this week all have a common goal - to enable Lion Recovery from ...

27 January 2012
16:41 GMT

Apple Addresses Fan Noise Issue on Thunderbolt Displays

Owners of Apple’s $999 Thunderbolt Display running Snow Leopard or Lion are advised to install a new software update from Apple which addresses an issue with the monitor’s fans. Read on to learn more about the necessity of this particular download.In detailing the contents of Thunderbolt Display Firmware ...

13 December 2011
02:59 GMT

Apple Updates OS X Snow Leopard Macs with Thunderbolt Patch

Apple has released a new software update for all Mac owners with Thunderbolt connectivity. The patch applies to systems running the latest version of Snow Leopard - Mac OS X 10.6.8 and requires the original Thunderbolt software update to be installed.Describing the purpose of the Thunderbolt Software Update 1.1 (Snow...

18 November 2011
07:59 GMT

Apple Struggles to Fix MacBook Pro Video Issues

After acknowledging some video issues with 15-inch Mid 2010 MacBook Pros running Lion, Apple is now stepping up its game releasing a Video Update for Snow Leopard customers. The servicing program Apple introduced in October for affected systems is still a go.Over at the Support Downloads section of Apple.com, Mac use...

15 November 2011
05:21 GMT

Apple Updates MacBook Pro Computers’ SMC Firmware

Apple is addressing a problem with MacBook Pro computers by means of a firmware update tasked with fixing an issue where the computer would shut off out of the blue because of heavy processor load.A technical note on Apple’s web site says “This update resolves an issue where a MacBook Pro being used with ...

11 November 2011
07:24 GMT

New AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule Firmware Available

Apple has released a software update AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule owners providing fixes for a number of user-reported issues. A security issue is also addressed.Apple’s new AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.6 is now available as a standalone download on the company’s site, ...

11 November 2011
03:54 GMT

EFI Firmware Updates for MacBook Pro, Air, Mac Mini

In addition to to the iMac EFI update we talked about earlier today, Apple has fired off three new firmware updates towards owners of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers, as well as one for owners of a Mac mini.Macbook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.3 improves the stability of MacBook Pro (early 2011) computers and is r...

27 October 2011
04:59 GMT

Apple Releases iPhoto 9.2.1 to Fix Codec-Bound Crash

Apple has posted iPhoto 9.2.1, an update to the company’s consumer-oriented photography software bundled in the iLife ‘11 suite of media applications.Updated earlier this month to add compatibility with iCloud and iOS 5, iPhoto 9.2.1 now addresses an issue that could cause the application to quit unexpect...

27 October 2011
03:12 GMT

Download QuickTime 7.7.1 for Windows

QuickTime is no longer bundled with iTunes whenever you wish to download Apple’s software on a Windows PC, but the Cupertino computer giant continues to make the player available as a separate download on its web site. The same goes for the latest updates.QuickTime 7.7.1 targets Windows users only and it’...

27 October 2011
03:01 GMT

Apple Pushes iMac EFI Update 1.7

A new firmware update targeting iMac models released earlier this year is now available for download, according to the listings at Apple’s Support Downloads section.iMac EFI Update 1.7 is said to enable Lion Recovery from an Internet connection, and also includes fixes that resolve issues with Apple Thunderbolt...

27 October 2011
02:31 GMT

What’s New in Mac OS X 10.7.2

The latest Lion beta issued by Apple this week bears strong clues that development on the second incremental software update is coming to an end. Here’s what you can expect from this new release as it debuts in tandem with iCloud, and iOS 5.According to Apple’s developers who were greeted this week with a...

23 September 2011
16:11 GMT

Apple Releases New Software Updates for Thunderbolt Display Buyers

Not long after the first customers started receiving their new 27-inch Thunderbolt Displays, Apple began releasing a bunch of updates, as well as support documents outlining some particularities with the new hardware. It seems that compatibility and stability has been quite an issue with the new displays, as Apple...

20 September 2011
02:29 GMT

Apple’s Latest EFI Firmware Has Hidden Antidote for SATA Problems

MacBook Pro users trying to install third-party 6.0 Gb/s SATA 3.0 solid-state drives will no longer run into issues if they download and install the latest firmware update from Apple, according to Other World Computing.OWC, who is now selling a hot new SATA 6.0 Gbps SSD upgrade kit for MacBook Airs, has found that pe...

16 September 2011
08:27 GMT

Apple Releases Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.3

Apple this week issued no less than three EFI firmware updates for owners of a Macintosh computer, the latest of which is targeted at Mac minis.Thanks to the new update, Lion Internet Recovery will kick in on Mac mini systems as well, bringing the low-end desktop systems up to feature parity with the rest of the Maci...

15 September 2011
04:21 GMT

EFI Update 2.1 Addresses OS X Lion Recovery, Thunderbolt Issues for MacBook Air 2011 Models

Apple has released a firmware update of MacBook Air users to improve Lion Recovery, a feature that lets you restore system software to your Mac without having to go through the hassle of using install discs or drives. The update also addresses Thunderbolt issues.According to the company headquartered at 1 Infinite Lo...

13 September 2011
03:12 GMT

Apple Releases Drivers for OS X 10.7 / 10.6 to Support New Lexmark Printers

Apple has posted a 133.99 MB installer package that equips Mac computers with the latest Lexmark printing and scanning software. The download is free and immediately available on Softpedia.According to a technical note posted by Apple yesterday evening, “This download [Lexmark 2.6 Printer Driver] includes the l...

9 September 2011
04:48 GMT

Download Xsan Filesystem 2.2.2 for OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Users of the discontinued Apple Xsan line of server computers have a new update to install to improve file system reliability and to address low-memory client behavior, according to the company headquartered at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California. Xsan 2.2.2 FileSystem Update for Mac OS X 10.6 is recommended fo...

26 August 2011
02:50 GMT

Apple Releases iMac Update to Fix Graphics

A new firmware update is available from Apple with the purpose of addressing a graphics issue that caused some users’ iMacs to hang under certain conditions when running OS X Lion. According to the Cupertino, California based technology giant, iMac Graphic FW Update 3.0 “fixes a graphics issue that may...

25 August 2011
05:02 GMT

Apple Releases New Drivers for Mac OS X 10.7 / 10.6 - Epson Printer 2.8

New printer drivers are available for customers running OS X Lion and / or OS X Snow Leopard. Epson Printer Drivers, a package that will provide users with the latest Epson printing and scanning software for their system, is almost 1 GB in size, therefore customers will need a strong internet connection, and one that...

24 August 2011
03:23 GMT

Download Mac OS X 10.7.1 Lion

Apple has rolled out an incremental update for users of Mac OS X 10.7 addressing general operating system issues enhancing the stability and compatibility of Macs running Lion.According to a number of technical notes posted on Apple Support/Downloads, “The 10.7.1 update is recommended for all users running OS X...

17 August 2011
03:05 GMT

Apple Updates Migration Assistant Utility for Mac OS X Leopard

An update that addresses an issue with the Migration Assistant application in Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard is now available from Apple. The release assists users looking to transfer personal data, settings, and applications from a Mac running Leopard to a Lion machine.Although upgrading to OS X Lion directly from OS...

11 August 2011
02:41 GMT

Apple Issues 'Supplemental' OS X 10.6.8 Updates

Apple has rolled out a series of Snow Leopard updates patching some recently discovered issues with the OS, both Client and Server-side. According to a technical note on Apple’s Support site, the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Supplemental Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and resolve...

26 July 2011
03:30 GMT

Download Safari 5.1 Snow Leopard & Windows, Safari 5.0.6 Leopard

Minutes into the release of Mac OS X Lion, the Support Downloads area of Apple’s website saw the addition of two new Safari versions for Snow Leopard and Leopard users respectively. Windows PC users get the latest enhancements as well. To get one thing out of the way as quickly as possible, Safari 5.0.6 for Le...

20 July 2011
10:53 GMT

Apple Posts 1GB Worth of Snow Leopard Printer Drivers

Apple has released new printer driver packages for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, the company’s aging operating system set to be superseded by Lion next month. Readers can immediately download Epson 2.7 / Lexmark 2.5 Printer Drivers for OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard from Softpedia.Epson 2.7 and Lexmark 2.5 Printer Driver...

23 June 2011
02:53 GMT

AirPort Utility Code Confirms Next-Gen WiFi Base Stations from Apple

Clear evidence of anticipated hardware refreshes has been uncovered in the latest AirPort Utility update which references a fifth generation AirPort Extreme base station, as well as a fourth-gen Time Capsule, the wireless hard drive and WiFi router from Apple.9to5mac follows up on reports saying Apple was rumored to ...

15 June 2011
09:08 GMT

iMac Graphic FW Update 2.0 Released

Apple is addressing issues with certain iMacs becoming unresponsive on startup, with a white or gray background, or vertical lines showing up on the display.According to the Cupertino, California-based company, iMac Graphic FW Update 2.0 “fixes an issue that in rare cases may cause an iMac to hang during startu...

9 June 2011
02:54 GMT

Mac OS X 10.6.8 Build 10K531 Available for Download via Apple Dev Center

Apple this week is treating developers to a new build of Mac OS X 10.6.8, the eighth maintenance update about to be handed to end-users of the Snow Leopard operating system.Likely to arrive in its final form ahead of OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.6.8 is probably the last incremental system update Snow Leopard users wil...

28 May 2011
10:25 GMT

Apple’s New Logic 9.1.4 Can Open GarageBand Projects from iPad

New versions of Logic Pro and Logic Express, the professional digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer from Apple, are now available with support for opening projects imported from GarageBand for iPad. According to a couple of technical documents posted online by Apple yesterday, Logic Express and Logic Pro have...

25 May 2011
03:22 GMT


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