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After accidentally breaking 64 bit compatibility with version 1.0, Apple has released an updated version of the new Security Update that provides a combined 32 & 64 bit version of LibSystem. Security Update 2005-007 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. Security Update 2005-007 v1.1 replaces Security Update 2005-007 v1.0 for Tiger systems Mac OS...

Now available via Software Update: Security Update 2005-007 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the following components: AppKit BlueTooth CoreFoundation cups Directory Services HIToolBox Kerberos loginwindow Mail OpenSSL QuartzComposerScreenSaver Security Interface Safari X11 zlib For...

From the press release: Apple today launched its revolutionary iTunes Music Store in Japan, giving music fans the same innovative features, breakthrough pricing, seamless integration with iPod and groundbreaking personal use rights that have made iTunes the number one online music service in the world. With one million songs priced at just 150 Yen and 200 Yen per song, plus Apple's legendary ease...

After years of speculation, Apple has finally introduced a multi-button mouse specifically designed to work with OS X Tiger. Dubbed Mighty Mouse, the new input device has an optical sensor, touch-sensitive pads instead of moving click parts on the top, a 360 degree Scroll Ball, and force-sensitive side buttons that can be programmed by the user. The mouse has a price point of $49 and is...

Effective immediately, Hewlett Packard has announced it is stepping away from the deal to sell rebranded Apple iPods. "I can confirm we have exited the relationship," Hewlett-Packard spokesman Ryan Donovan said. He could not immediately provide further details. A spokeswoman for Apple told the Wall Street Journal that reselling the iPod no longer fit with HP's current digital media strategy....

Now available in your Software Update: iPhoto 5.0.4 addresses an issue with browsing photos that have been auto-rotated by a camera. The update is also available as a 39.2MB download from the Apple website....

Apple has released GarageBand 2.0.2 update in your Mac OS X Software Update: GarageBand 2.0.2 addresses issues with time signature handling, Apple Loops authoring, locking tracks, and improves compatibility with Mac OS X Tiger. Garageband was last updated in...

Now available via Software Update: The 10.4.2 Update delivers overall improved reliability and compatibility for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. It includes fixes for: file sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services single sign-on authentication and reliable access to Active Directory servers autologin for managed user accounts AirPort and wireless access Core...

China's Economic Daily News reports (The Register | Engadget) that Asustek has again secured the iBook manufacturing contract from Apple. Asustek currently manufactures Apple's 12.1 inch iBook and PowerBook models. Mentioned in the report is upcoming 14 inch and 15.4 inch widescreen iBooks set to debut sometime in 2006. Currently only the Powerbook has a widescreen (16x10) model, leaving the...

AppleInsider reports that Apple has requested a standard character mark for "Numbers" and is currently working on a spreadsheet application to possibly supplement the iWork application suite. Sales of the iWork suite dropped significantly after release, with analysts believing that the problem (among others) was the lack of a spreadsheet...

In a Fortune.com article, David Kirkpatrick talks about a recent interview with Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Computers. So I emailed Michael Dell, now the company's chairman, and asked if he'd be interested in the Mac OS, assuming that Apple CEO Steve Jobs ever decides to license it to PC companies. (For now, Jobs says he won't.) "If Apple decides to open the Mac OS to others, we would be happy to ...

Apple quietly removed the single processor model of the 1.8 Ghz Power Macintosh G5 today, as pointed out by several reader reports. The removed model still appears on the hardware tech specs page for the PowerMac, but is no longer available for purchase in the online store. Additionally, reader submissions point to a recent delay in Mac mini shipments of 6-8 business days. While this could be...

Now available via Software Update: Security Update 2005-006 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the following components: AFP Server Bluetooth CoreGraphics Folder Permissions launchd LaunchServices NFS PHP VPN For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/k...

Now available via Software Update for QuickTime 7.0 users: QuickTime 7.0.1 provides several important bug fixes, a security enhancement, and improved compatibility with Final Cut Studio. This update is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users. For detailed information on the security enhancement, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798 Important Notice to QuickTime Pro ...

Apple has announced a product recall of batteries used in various models of its portable line sold between October 2004 and May 2005. According to the recall, an internal electrical short can occur in the battery cells causing it to overheat, posing a fire threat. The models affected are: 12-inch iBook G4 A1061 HQ441 - HQ507 12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 3X446 - 3X510 15-inch PowerBook G4 ...

Various reader reports state that early orders for Final Cut Pro Studio began being shipped out yesterday. Previous expected ship dates were estimated at early to mid-June. The new suite of applications, announced April 17 at NAB 2005, include Final Cut Pro 5, Motion 2, SoundTrack Pro, and DVD Studio Pro 4 and retails for $1299 ($699...

Now available via Software Update: The 10.4.1 Update delivers overall improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users. It includes improvements for: file sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services using DHCP in wireless networks user login when accessing LDAP and Active Directory servers core graphics including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers...

Both AppleInsider and independent MacRumors sources claim that Apple has seeded the first builds of 10.4.1 to developers. The build is said to fix more than 20 bugs already reported to Apple regarding various software and hardware incompatabilities with Tiger. Key issues regarding stability and reliability of the OS as a whole are the focus, along with user issues with certain D-link networking...

Now available via Software Update: Security Update 2005-005 delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the following components: Apache AppKit AppleScript Bluetooth Finder Foundation Help Viewer lukemftpd sudo Terminal VPN X11 For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://www.i...

According to electronics site Engadget.com, HP is expected to release rebadged versions of both the iPod mini and iPod shuffle by June 12. If that date is missed, the next expected release date is July 3. Both devices should be the same as current offerings from Apple, with the HP logo attached in similar fashion to the current Apple iPod from HP (and new iPod...