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Apple explains iOS 4.2 security fixes

Following Apple’s Monday release of iOS 4.2 for iPads, iPhones and iPod touch devices, the company outlined its security fixes in a Knowledge Base entry posted online. Per Macworld, many of the patches protect against malicious attackers running code on your device, which could in theory be used for all sorts of malicious purposes. Vulnerabilities […]

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Recently unearthed iPad configuration policies provide additional evidence to forthcoming camera

You’re hankering for a camera on the iPad and it may be forthcoming. Per AppleInsider, iPad management profile policies available to corporate users include the capability to disable use of its camera, providing evidence of future intent to include a camera on upcoming models. Apple’s configuration profile tools for iOS devices include a variety of […]

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Apple Releases iTunes 9.0.3 Update

Late Monday, Apple released iTunes 9.0.3, the latest version of its multimedia/jukebox application for Mac OS X. The new version, an 90.8 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting. – Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod. – Resolves […]

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Apple Releases AirPort Utility 5.4.2

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 […]