Late Thursday, Roxio released version 11.0.4 of its Toast Titanium authoring software. The new version, available here, adds the following fixes and changes:

- Resolves several compatibility issues related to Mac OS X 10.7.

- Audio effects are now carried over to duplicated items correctly.

- Large AVCHD archive projects now display the correct number of required discs.

- You can now burn a Mac Volume project after canceling a previous Mac Volume project VCD and SVCD projects with merged clips should no longer cause errors when burning or writing a disc image.

- Resolves issue where thumbnail and video preview window appear green for specific MKV video files.

- Resolves an issue related to burning projects with MPEG-2 TS streams.

- Note: SDX (Spin Doctor) is not currently supported on Mac OS X 10.7.

Toast Titanium 11 requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run and retails for US$99.99.

If you’ve tried the new update and noticed any changes, please let us know in the comments.

Late Monday, Apple also released iTunes 10.4.1, the latest version of its multimedia/jukebox application for Mac OS X. The new version, a 90.3 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes:

- Fixes a problem where the media keys on some third-party keyboards work inconsistently with iTunes.

- Addresses issues with adding artwork to songs and videos.

- Resolves an issue which may cause iTunes to become unresponsive when purchasing an HD movie.

- Fixes a problem where iTunes may take longer than expected to open after waking your Mac from sleep.

- Addresses issues with VoiceOver support.

iTunes 10.4.1 requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.

If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback, let us know in the comments.

Late Sunday, Mozilla.org released version 6.0 of its Firefox web browser. The new version stands as an 28.1 megabyte download offered the following fixes and changes:

- The address bar now highlights the domain of the website you’re visiting.

- Streamlined the look of the site identity block.

- Added support for the latest draft version of WebSockets with a prefixed API.

- Added support for EventSource / server-sent events.

- Added support for window.matchMedia.

- Added Scratchpad, an interactive JavaScript prototyping environment.

- Added a new Web Developer menu item and moved development-related items into it.

- Improved usability of the Web Console.

- Improved the discoverability of Firefox Sync.

- Reduced browser startup time when using Panorama.

Firefox 6.0 requires an Intel-based Mac and Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.

If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback, let us know.

Late Wednesday, Apple released the latest version of QuickTime, its multimedia support system for Mac OS X and Windows. The new version, known as QuickTime 7.7, is available as a variably-sized download (depending on version chosen through the download page), and improves security and is recommended for all Mac OS X 10.5.x (“Leopard”) users.

The update requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run and can be located and snagged via Mac OS X’s built-in Software Update feature.

If you’ve tried the update and have any feedback to offer, let us know in the comments.

Google Chrome, Google’s new web browser, just reached version 13.0.782.107 for the Mac. The new version, a 42.1 megabyte download, offers the following the following changes:

- Instant Pages.

- Security fixes and improvements.

Google Chrome 13.0.782.107 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.

CrossOver, the popular emulation program from CodeWeavers, has been updated to version 10.1.0. The new version, which is available as a demo, offers the following fixes and changes:

- Fixed several known issues with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

- Don’t move cursor on display mode change, start up, or quit.

- Simplify user interactions when Quartz-WM is missing.

- Fixed check printing in Quicken 2011.

CrossOver 10.1.0 retails for US$69.95 and requires Mac OS X 10.5 and or later and an Intel-based Mac to install and run.

Late Tuesday, Mozilla.org released version 5.0.1 of its Firefox web browser. The new version stands as an 27.8 megabyte download offered the following fixes and changes:

- Worked around an issue in Mac OS X 10.7 that could cause Firefox to crash.

- Worked around an issue caused by Apple’s “Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5″ where the Java plugin would not be loaded.

Firefox 5.0.1 requires an Intel-based Mac and Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.

If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback, let us know.

Late Monday Apple iOS 5 beta 3 to developers, the latest pre-release build of its forthcoming mobile operating system update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Per the Mac Observer, sources with access to the latest beta now available for download said it is dubbed Build 9A5259f and that significant changes to the software have yet to be listed, but also cited that the new build said that iMessage users on iOS 5 beta 3 will be unable to communicate with iMessage users running iOS 5 beta 1. Communication between beta 3 and beta 2 reportedly works just fine.

The new software is also said to fix an issue in which the Apple TV screen saver could degrade mirroring performance over AirPlay. iOS 5 will allow wireless mirroring when used in concert with the new Apple TV.

Also reportedly addressed in the latest build is an issue where the Reminders application did not send notifications upon the entry or exit of a location if there is no specific date associated with the location-based reminder.

The pre-release software, which is made available to members of Apple’s iOS development community, is not intended for use on end-user machines. A list of bugs that still remain in the latest build were reportedly provided to developers with beta 3.

The second iOS 5 beta was released in late June, and it brought about wireless syncing of devices. Wireless syncing with an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch also requires that developers be running a beta version of Apple’s iTunes desktop client.

Accordingly, a new, third beta of iTunes 10.5 was also provided to developers on Monday.

The first beta of iOS 5 was issued to developers after it was unveiled in early June. The final software, which will become publicly available this fall, will pack more than 200 new user features including the new Notification Center.

Also released on Monday to developers was a new golden master for Xcode 4.1. It reportedly features interface builder support for auto layout, new Aqua controls, and full-screen support in the main Xcode workspace.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Late Tuesday, Apple released a pair of Java updates for its Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 operating systems. The updates (Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5) make the same changes and per Macworld, offer “improved compatibility, security, and reliability.” The specifics on how the updates do this are unclear, however, as the release notes for both the 10.6 and 10.5 updates are a little light on the details.

Both updates are available via direct download from their respective web sites or via Mac OS X’s Software Update feature.

The updates require Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X 10.6.4 to install and run, respectively.

If you’ve tried the updates and have any feedback to offer, please let us know.

Late Thursday, Roxio released version 11.0.3 of its Toast Titanium authoring software. The new version, available here, adds the following fixes and changes:

- Resolves an issue where unexpected beahviour occurs when working with VIDEO_TS folders authored by a specific application.

- Resolves an issue where adding MKV video with MPEG-2 content may cause a crash.

- Only valid start and end times are accepted in the Edit Video window.

- Custom audio transition now accepts user specified duration correctly.

- Verification will now occur when copying when burning disc-to-disc.

- Resolves an issue where some High Definition DVD projects and Blu-ray projects may hang at 99% of completion.

Toast Titanium 11 requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run and retails for US$79.99.

If you’ve tried the new update and noticed any changes, please let us know in the comments.