Tag: Software Updates

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Microsoft releases updates for Office 2008 and 2011

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.3.6 Update

This update fixes critical issues and also helps to improve security. It includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer’s memory with malicious code.

Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.3.2 Update

This update fixes critical issues and also helps to improve security. It includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer’s memory with malicious code.

Office 2011 14.3.2 Update

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Dropbox 2.0

Dropbox 2.0 is out now.

New in 2.0.0:

  • Fix a bug where discrete graphics would be enabled on OSX laptops.
  • Add support for Brazilian Portuguese.
  • Other small fixes.

Here are a few things you should know:

  • It is only enabled on Mac OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and above, and on Windows XP and above.
  • It is not yet enabled on Linux.

Dropbox-2.0

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Software Updates: Angry Birds, Space and Slash.

Rovio has just updated the original Angry Birds game with 15 new levels of Bad Piggies episode.

What’s New in Version 3.1.0
Check out 15 fantastic new levels for the Bad Piggies episode! OINK!

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In addition to that, Rovio also updates Angry Birds Space.

What’s New in Version 1.5.0
Rock icon Slash has created an incredible ALL NEW VERSION of the Angry Birds Space theme song! Get the update to hear this exclusive new tune and check out how Slash looks as an honorary Angry Bird!

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Angry Birds and Angry Birds Space are available for multiple Operating Systems such as Android, iOS, Mac and Windows. Head to Angry Birds Official Site for download links.

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Software Updates: Twitter 5.4 for iOS

Twitter 5.4 for iOS is now available. This version of Twitter App removes support for uploading videos to Posterous. That makes a lot of sense since Posterous is shutting down.

What’s New in Version 5.4
This update includes enhancements to search and other improvements.

  • As you search you’ll see more topic and user suggestions for your query, based on what’s happening in real time. You’ll also see these suggestions when adding a hashtag or username as you compose a new Tweet.
  • Top Tweets from big moments in the past pop out when you search for a given term. For example, searching for “election” might highlight Tweets from several months ago.
  • When you open a web page you can now see the related Tweet for more context. Just pull the tray icon up or down to see or hide the Tweet.
  • It’s easier to see long conversations in the Tweet details view, which now shows all of the replies to any Tweet
  • When you block a user in the app, their Tweets will instantly disappear from the Connect tab in the app
  • Pull-to-refresh in Discover shows a new, smoother animation
  • Support for traditional Chinese
  • Logout support (iOS 6 only)
  • Uploading videos vie Mobypicture, Vodpod and Posterous is no longer supported
  • Additional bug fixes and improvements

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Google updates Maps App for iOS, still not a native iPad App.

Google updates its Maps App for iOS.

  • Search your Google Contacts; sign in to have your saved addresses show up when you search for friends and family by name.
  • Quickly search for local places by selecting popular categories such as restaurants, bars, cafes, gas stations, etc.
  • Choose between Kilometers or Miles for your preferred distance units.
  • Note that some features may not be available in all countries.

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It is unclear why Google Maps 1.1 is not a native iPad App yet.

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