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Wait no more, iLife ’11 is now available at Apple Retail Stores.
iLife ’11 features new versions of GarageBand, iMovie and iPhoto while both iWeb and iDVD seems to remain the same. iLife ’11 retails for $49 for single user and $79 for family pack (5 users).
Apple releases Aperture 3.1 with iLife ’11 compatibility. Aperture 3.1 appears on Software Update after installing ProKit Update 6.0.1.
A 30-day Aperture Trial is available through Apple Web Site.
About Aperture 3.1
This update improves overall stability and performance, and addresses compatibility with iLife ’11. It also includes a number of specific fixes in the following areas:
- Performance when opening large libraries
- Performance when exporting heavily-adjusted images
- Importing iPhoto Libraries
- Relinking to referenced images after importing an iPhoto Library
- Importing photos and videos from iPhone or iPad
- Upgrading libraries with images containing Spot & Patch adjustments
- Duplicate detection of audio and video files
- Face detection on RAW+JPEG pairs
- Rendering of thumbnails used in Faces view
- Rendering of images scaled to below 100% in Viewer
- Image quality on straightened images
- Applying Red Eye correction
- Rendering thumbnails when reprocessing masters
- Searching libraries containing a large number of keywords
- Applying photos to GPS track paths
- Export of GPS data when using Export Metadata command
- Handling of color profiles in Print dialog when using Loupe
- Applying and removing slideshow Photo Effects
- Slideshows containing video clips
- Tethered capture
- Library database reliability
- Library repair
- Updating vaults
The update is recommended for all users of Aperture 3.
Apple releases Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 3 and Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 8.
Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 3 delivers improved compatibility, security, and reliability by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_22.
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 8 delivers improved compatibility, security, and reliability by updating J2SE 5.0 to 1.5.0_26, and updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_22 for 64-bit capable Intel-based Macs.
Apple releases ProKit 6.0.1 for Snow Leopard.
About ProKit 6.0 (SnowLeopard)
This ProKit Update fixes issues with user interface software that is shared by Apple’s professional applications. The issues addressed include:
- Improves reliability for browsing iPhoto libraries in Aperture.
- Addresses cosmetic issue with appearance of disclosure triangles in Aperture.
- Fixes a problem in Logic Pro and MainStage where numeric parameters display incorrect information.
This update is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Aperture, Final Cut Express, Soundtrack, Logic Studio, Logic Pro, MainStage, WaveBurner and Logic Express.
ProKit 6.0.1 for Snow Leopard is available through Mac OS X Software Update and Apple Support Downloads page.
Apple offers sneak peek of its upcoming Mac OS X Lion.
Some new features included in Mac OS X Lion:
It is unclear when Apple will be releasing Mac OS X Lion to registered developers.
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Apple brings FaceTime to the Mac, enabling video chat with iPhone 4 and iPod touch.
FaceTime for Mac public beta is now available for download. FaceTime for Mac requires Mac OS X v10.6.4 Snow Leopard or later.
Apple introduces iLife ’11 at Back to the Mac event. The suite includes new versions of iMovie, iPhoto and GarageBand along with iWeb and iDVD.
System Requirements:
iLife ’11 comes free with new Mac purchases or available at Apple Store for $49 (U.S.A. price).