10.5.2 fixes Stacks!
HOORAY! It seems that our daily e-mails to Apple just might have gotten to someone on the Leopard development team! According to a source familiar with the latest Leopard build seeded to developers, in addition to all those meaningless “little” fixes (like Data Detectors, the Mac OS X Dock, the Finder, grammar checking, iCal, iChat, Mail, Parental Controls, Quick... Read More
MacBook/MacBook Pro software update 1.1 fixes freezing issue
From Software update: “This update addresses a responsiveness issue on MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook computers. Some MacBook and MacBook Pro systems may occasionally experience a temporary suspension of keyboard input which can last a minute or longer. The Mac OS X 10.5.1 update is required before installing the MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1.” I’ve... Read More
“iPhone Firmware 1.1.3 to drop Saturday with voice recording and disk mode”, say the French
Boy, that was fast! Just days after getting their first iPhones, the French have now gotten their first iPhone rumor! “According to various rumors, it’s next Saturday that should leave the new firmware of the iPhone. This version 1.1.3 provides two major innovations: dictaphone function and the ability to use the telephone as an Apple hard drive.” Such are the... Read More
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.5.1 Update
Less than 20 days after releasing Leopard, Apple has put out the first “point” release to the OS, featuring a slew of minor bug fixes and security updates. You can download the 110 MB update via Software Update, or by clicking here. So far it seems like a fairly benign update on our systems, but let us know if anything breaks. 🙂 About the 10.5.1 Update: The following... Read More
Apple releases Final Cut Express 4: Cuts price and features
Apple has announced Final Cut Express 4 (with a $100 cheaper price tag), which should be great news, save for two things, as faithful Macenstein reader Dave points out… “Soundtrack is no longer in final cut express! That sucks. And the student price went up.” Hmm. That double sucks. Apple Press Release: Apple today released Final Cut Express 4, a significant upgrade... Read More
Apple updates iTunes/QuickTime
Apple has released updates for that dynamic duo of theirs, QuickTime and iTunes. (Check your Software Update). According to Apple, iTunes 7.5: “…features the ability to activate iPhone wherever service is offered and support for Phase, a new interactive music game designed exclusively for iPod nano (third generation), iPod classic, and iPod (fifth generation). This... Read More
Leopard fixes iCal’s icon
I’ve been running Leopard now for about 5 days, and until just now I really couldn’t come up with a good reason to recommend anyone rush out to upgrade to the latest OS. However, thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Bilbo, I feel confident Leopard is worth all of its 12,900 cents. Why? Well, notice anything different about this picture? That’s right! Bilbo pointed... Read More
Rumor: I am buying a new MacBook on Tuesday
According to MacRumors, I will be buying a new MacBook this Tuesday, and I am very excited! Allegedly, my new MacBook will sport the updated Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics chip, which implies I will be getting the Santa Rosa chipset as well. I can neither confirm nor deny this rumor until I check with my wife (keeper of the checkbook), but reliable sources have confirmed to... Read More
Apple releases Login & Keychain Update for Leopard
Well, it comes a day late for me… but hopefully this will help the rest of you would-be Leopard updaters. About the Login & Keychain Update 1.0 The Login & Keychain Update 1.0 for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is recommended for all Leopard installations. It addresses issues you may encounter when: Logging in with an account originally created in Mac OS X 10.1 or earlier... Read More
Mauled by a Leopard
I was mauled by a Leopard yesterday, and while I somehow managed to survive his initial attack, he came back this morning to take another bite. Luckily I am a quick healer, so I am back to 90% health, but I urge anyone out there taking the Leopard upgrade for granted take a quick moment and listen to my tale. The sad story I admit I may have been lulled into a false sense of security... Read More
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