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Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.6.1 Update.

Just less than two weeks after its public debut, Mac OS X Snow Leopard gets updated. Apple has just posted Mac OS X 10.6.1 update through Software Update.

Mac OS X 10.6.1 build 10B504

Mac OS X 10B504

Mac OS X 10.6.1

About Mac OS X 10.6.1:

The 10.6.1 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes for:

  • compatibility with some Sierra Wireless 3G modems
  • an issue that might cause DVD playback to stop unexpectedly
  • some printer compatibility drivers not appearing properly in the add printer browser
  • an issue that might make it difficult to remove an item from the Dock
  • instances where automatic account setup in Mail might not work
  • an issue where pressing cmd-opt-t in Mail brings up the special characters menu instead of moving a message
  • Motion 4 becoming unresponsive
  • Includes an update to Adobe Flash Player plug-in version 10.0.32.18

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3810.
For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Apple also releases update Apple RAID Card Firmware along with Mac OS X 10.6.1 for all Mac Pro (Late 2006, Early 2008) and Xserve (Late 2006, Early 2008) systems with the Apple RAID card.

This update provides several fixes, including:

  • Reliability improvements during boot and power fail recovery
  • Addresses a potential issue when rebuilding a degraded RAID 5
  • Resolves an issue that can fill the on-board flash file system
  • Improves battery handling and reporting

The update is recommend for all Mac Pro (Late 2006, Early 2008) and Xserve (Late 2006, Early 2008) systems with the Apple RAID card.
The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder and will launch automatically. Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the update process.
For detailed information on this update, please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3784.

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2009.09.10

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About iPod touch OS 3.1 upgrade pricing.

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Apple announces the availability of iPhone OS 3.1 and iPod touch OS 3.1 at the “It’s only rock and roll, but we like it” event on Wednesday 09.09.2009. iPhone OS 3.1 is available for no charge for any iPhones. iPod touch OS 3.1 is also available for free when upgrading from OS 3.0.x but costs $4.95 for those still running iPod touch OS 1.x and 2.x.

As usual a few “tech journalists” didn’t really listen nor throughly read what Apple said. That includes Leo Laporte (TWiT) and Tom Holwerda (OSNews).

Once again, if your iPod touch is running OS 3.0.x then you will be able to download the upgrade for free. If your iPod touch is still running OS 1.x or 2.x then you’ll have to pay $4.95 to get the OS 3.1.

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Apple Remote Desktop Adds Support for Snow Leopard

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Apple is inching closer to Snow Leopard release date as Apple Remote Desktop Admin 3.3 and Apple Remote Desktop Client 3.3.1 are released.

August 20, 2009

Apple Remote Desktop 3.3.1 Client | 4.1MB
The 3.3.1 update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop clients and addresses several issues related to overall reliability and security.

Apple Remote Desktop 3.3 Admin | 51MB
The 3.3.update is recommended for all Apple Remote Desktop users and addresses several issues related to overall reliability and security.

ARD Client and Admin updates are available as automatic Software Updates and as manual downloads from Apple Support Downloads.