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Flip4Mac 2.3.0.14 Released

Software developer Telestream has released version 2.3.0.14 of Flip4Mac, its QuickTime components package which allows for Windows Media files to be viewed, imported and converted under Mac OS X. The new release, a 19.7 megabyte download (courtesy of VersionTracker), includes the following fixes and changes: – Added support for Apple’s Mac OS X Snow Leopard. […]

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iPhone Software

Apple Modifies iPhone BootROM on 3GS Models to Stop Hacking Efforts

If you can’t beat them on software, change the BootROM. Per iClarified, Apple has taken an usual step in its efforts to stop groups from hacking its iPhone hardware and installed a modified iPhone 3GS BootROM. The report noted that the new iPhone is no longer vulnerable to the so-called “24kpwn” exploit. Over the years, […]

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Hardware Software

Apple Releases Performance Update 1.0 Patch for Certain Macs

Early Thursday, Apple released Performance Update 1.0, a firmware fix for Macs experiencing occasional hard drive stalls under the Mac OS X 10.5 and Mac OS X 10.6 operating systems. The patch, a 300 kilobyte download available via Software Update, affects the following machines: – MacBook Air (Mid 2009) – MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009) […]

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iPhone iPod News Software

Apple Reportedly Working on FM Radio Application for iPhone, iPod Touch

Apple is reportedly developing an FM radio application for the iPhone and iPod touch, with similar functions now available to iPod nano users. Per 9to5Mac, the company is developing an FM radio application that would work in the background, like listening to music via iTunes, while users check email and surf the Internet. Last month […]

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Adobe Releases Acrobat, Reader 9.2, Addresses Security Concerns

Last Friday, Adobe released version 9.2 of Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, the company’s Portable Document Format reader and creation utility. Adobe Systems has updated Acrobat and Reader to version 9.2. Both updates are available through the Adobe Updater application or for download through Adobe’s Web site. The new versions of Acrobat and Reader both address […]