On Thursday, Apple released a slew of updates for its iLife ’09 suite of applications. The updates, which range between 3.9 and 96 megabytes in file size and can be located and installed via Mac OS X’s built-in Software Update feature, include the following:
Apple Digital Camera Raw Compatibility 2.6: A 3.9 megabyte download that extends RAW image compatibility for Aperture 2, iPhoto 08, and iPhoto 09 for the following cameras:
Canon EOS 500D
Canon Rebel T1i
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3
Nikon D5000
Olympus E-30
The update requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.
iPhoto 8.0.3:
A 96 megabyte download that addresses general compatibility, improves overall stability and fixes a number of issues in the following areas of the application:
Publishing to MobileMe, Facebook, and Flickr.
Slideshow playback.
Location (GPS) info embedded in emailed photos and exported JPEGs.
The update requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.
iLife Support 9.0.3:
A 55.1 megabyte download that addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability for the Media Browser, and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:
Resolved memory leaks for improved performance of the Media Browser.
Corrected issues to display custom folders when added to the Media Browser.
Maintained correct image dates when importing from iPhoto to Aperture.
The update requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.
iMovie 8.0.3:
A 35.6 megabyte download that addresses general compatibility issues, improved overall stability and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:
Support for 720p AVCHD Lite cameras and camcorders.
Deleting a beat marker no longer modifies the project duration.
Video Effects palette now uses the correct thumbnail for still images.
The update requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.
iDVD 7.0.4: A 27.5 megabyte download that addresses general compatibility issues and fixes an issue where iDVD is unable to add title/comment to an image in the image details list.
The update requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.
Posted by: Chris Barylick
Date: Thursday, June 4th, 2009, 12:59
Category: News
Ok, this was completely interesting, even if it proved that the British are mildly crazed on some levels, but there’s some cool stuff in the works for Microsoft’s Project Natal (video courtesy of GameTrailers.com:
If Apple could trump this, that’d be something worth seeing.
Posted by: Jason O'Grady
Date: Thursday, June 4th, 2009, 12:33
Category: Podcast
Episode 112 of the PowerPage Podcast is now available. You can either download it from the iTunes Store or directly (1’02:52, 35MB, MP3).
Panel: Jason O’Grady, Rob Parker, Tom Hesser and Chris Barylick.
Topics: Chris and company give us a live update from the E3 Expo in Los Angeles, we talk about WWDC 2009 and the imminent arrival of the third-generation iPhone and the latest raft of software updates for iTunes and QuickTime.We wrap it all up with "What’s on your Mac?"
Per TechEBlog, a Best Buy customer identified only as “Ryan” recently purchased a MacBook Pro notebook for a U.S. Best Buy location only to discover a five pound paving stone in place of the US$2164.89 notebook.
When he tried returning the item, the store’s manager stated the following: “Apple seals the boxes, not us. Take it up with Apple.”
Sometimes words fail me.
And this is one of them.
A current rumor circulating points towards Canadian provider Rogers Wireless offer a 15GB data package for the iPhne 3G beginning June 16th. According to iPhone in Canada, the plan will retail for CAN$150/month with 1 cent for each additional megabyte of data used. It will be available for monthly and 1, 2, or 3-year contracts. The plan would compete against the company’s current 6GB plan, which retails for only $30/month.
Stay tuned for more details as they become available and if you’ve heard anything on your end, let us know.
Late Wednesday, Apple released version 5.4.2 of its AirPort Utility application for Mac OS X. The new version, a 16.9 megabyte download, provides the following fixes and changes:
An issue causing AirPort Utility to be unable to read certain AirPort wireless device configurations.
An issue causing AirPort Utility to sometimes be unable to discover an AirPort wireless device when Back To My Mac is enabled.
An issue causing AirPort Utility to sometimes be unable to download firmware.
An issue causing AirPort Utility to not correctly import Access Control Lists created in AirPort Admin Utility 4.x
Added the ability in AirPort Utility to show all wireless passwords in the “Equivalent Network Password” sheet.
AirPort Utility 5.4.2 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later to install and run.
