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WordPress 2.6.2 for iOS is now available.

UPDATE:
There are still some outstanding bugs in this release. Still looking for a solution.

This is a simple one. If you are a WordPress and iOS device (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) user then you should get the latest WordPress for iOS. Version 2.6.2 of WordPress iOS App is now available at the iTunes App Store. WordPress 2.6.1 for iOS was one of the buggiest release of the App.

WordPress 2.6.2 for iOS:

This release addresses several annoying bugs, and also includes a few small improvements and a new crash reporting system.

The WordPress team has been great at addressing issues with the apps, be it for iOS, Android or BlackBerry.

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Upcoming Rambles: Microsoft Office 2011

After a few weeks of waiting, the official release of Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac arrived on my desk. I decided to refrain from installing Office 2011 until I had the ADATA S559 SandForce SSD in the MacBook Pro. That was Wednesday and Thursday. As of this writing, I have barely used Office 11 on this MacBook Pro. So, I’m not gonna even try writing any sort of reviews. Instead I’ll be writing some facts about it.

There are numerous versions of Microsoft Office 2011:

  • Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Business 2011
  • Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Student 2011
  • Microsoft Office for Mac Academic 2011

Note: The screenshot was taken after Office 2011 was already installed on the system. The second time the installer runs, it says “Upgrade” on the install.

Core applications included in Microsoft Office 2011:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook (not available in Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Student 2011)

Other applications:

  • Microsoft Messenger
  • Microsoft Communicator
  • Remote Desktop Connection for Mac

Thanks to the SSD on the MacBook Pro, any Office 2011 applications launched almost instantly. So at this time I can’t really comment much about it. In a week time I’ll find out more.

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iLife ’11 is now available at Apple Retail Stores.

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).

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Apple releases Aperture 3.1 with iLife ’11 compatibility.

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.

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Apple releases Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 3 and Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 8.

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.

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Apple releases ProKit 6.0.1 for Snow Leopard

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.