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  • Apple updates Remote app to version 2.1, includes AirPlay features

    Sometimes it’s the little software updates that prove the coolest.

    Per Macworld, Apple has released version 2.1 of the Remote application for its iOS-based devices.

    The new version, which can be snagged via the App Store, includes the following fixes and changes:

    – AirPlay video support to control iTunes on your computer to stream videos to an Apple TV.

    – Internet radio control to play thousands of internet radio streams in iTunes on your computer.

    – The ability to control iTunes on your computer to play Movies and TV shows that are rented from the iTunes Store.

    – Addresses issues connecting to an iTunes library or Apple TV.

    – Includes stability and performance improvements.

    Remote 2.1 requires iOS 3.1.2 or later to install and run and is available for free.

  • Apple to Launch Second Annual “12 Days of Christmas” Giveaway for European iTunes Store

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    If you’re in Europe, you have a reason to be slightly smug this month. Per Macworld UK, Apple is once again offering a selection of free downloads as the iTunes 12 Days of Christmas promotion starts for a second year.

    The 12 Days of Christmas free giveaway runs from December 26th to January 6th when each download will be available for just 24 hours. Last year the offer included “rare singles, live tracks and free music videos” with music from Katy Perry, Lily Allen and The Ting Tings.

    iPhone apps, free TV shows, movies and music videos are expected to be amongst the free offerings this year.

    Users can also receive email alerts for each free offer from 26 Dec by entering their details at www.itunes12daysofchristmas.co.uk.

    No word has been released yet as to whether there will be an American version of this offer.

  • Apple TV 3.0.1 Update Released, Fixes Disappearing Content Bug

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    Recently, Apple released version 3.0.1 of its Apple TV software. The new update prevents content from temporarily disappearing from the set-top box until it’s resynced. According to Apple’s release notes on the 3.0.1 update, Apple TV 3.0 users may notice that movies, TV shows, and songs appear to be missing from their device.

    Per Macworld, users should restart their Apple TV by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. Then, they should select Settings->General from the main menu, followed by selecting Update Software. Select Download and Install when prompted by the Apple TV.

    If the problem persists, Apple tells users to disconnect the Apple TV from their computers from Settings->Computers , and then reconnect the device again. If the users are still experiencing the problem, they should try a factory restore and an update to version 3.0.1 before re-syncing content from iTunes.

    If you have any feedback about the 3.0.1 update, let us know in the comments.

  • Apple TV 3.0 Out the Door

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    About six weeks after dropping the 40 gigabyte Apple TV model and reducing the price on the remaining 160 gigabyte model to US$229, Apple has released version 3.0 of its Apple TV software. Per Macworld, the updated software offers a new main menu interface that provides direct access to rented and purchased movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, photos, and YouTube videos. Your content (My Movies, for example) now sits at the top of lists instead of at the bottom. Once you drill down into secondary menus, however, the interface is the same as before.

    The new software also lets Apple TV users enjoy iTunes LP and iTunes Extras content for albums and movies, respectively.

    The Apple TV now supports Genius Mixes as well, a new feature of iTunes 9 that also works on some iPod models.

    For photos, the latest software adds support for iPhoto ‘09’s Events and Faces (but not Places) features.

    Finally, Apple has stated that users can now listen to thousands of Internet radio stations and tag stations for later listening. You could in fact listen to Internet radio on the Apple TV previously, you just had to put the stations in a playlist.

    The software is a free update for all Apple TV owners and can be snagged via the Apple TV’s Software Update feature.

  • Apple Releases iWork ’09 9.0.3 Update

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    Late Monday, Apple released version 9.0.3 of its iWork ’09 productivity suite. The update, a 59.6 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes:
    – Addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, updates the help, and fixes a number of other minor issues in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers.
    – Reducing file size of images that have Instant Alpha applied.
    – Managing file size when inserting some movies.
    – Working with dates and durations in the Chart Data Editor in Keynote and Pages.
    – Exporting to CSV from Numbers when using table categories.

    The update, which can also be located via Mac OS X’s Software Update feature, requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later to install and run.