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Apple Updates iTunes 8.0.1

Apple pushes out iTunes 8.0.1 update late Thursday, primarily adding VoiceOver support to the application.

From iTunes 8.0.1 Release Note:

iTunes 8 and iTunes U are now accessible with VoiceOver on your Mac.

iTunes 8.0.1 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Seamlessly plays the current song when creating a new Genius playlist.
• Improves syncing spoken menus to iPod nano.
• Addresses an issue of deleting HD TV episodes when downloading.
• Improves checking for updates from the App Store
• Improves accessibility with VoiceOver.
• Addresses problems syncing Genius results to iPod.

iTunes 8.0.1 is available for Mac OS X 10.4.9 (and above), Windows XP and Windows Vista. iTunes 8.0.1 requires QuickTime 7.5.5 or later.

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Apple’s Juvenile Behavior and Microsoft’s Admissions

What if you have a lot of things to say about certain ad campaign, but don’t really want to talk about it?

Is Microsoft’s ad campaign any effective? If you’re Paul Thurrott, then you’d jump up and down to celebrate. The point is that Microsoft wants people to talk about it. Sure that Microsoft is copying John Hodgman’s character from Apple’s “Get A Mac” ads. Effectively Microsoft admits that Apple’s juvenile “accusation” is true.

Does anyone still remember the what Apple said back in 2006?

Seriously, someone or some giant software company fell into a trap.

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Troubleshooting: Remote App and iTunes 8

Just  a little tip if you’re having problems with the Remote Apps on the iPhone or iPod touch.

Symptom:
Remote App can not play a song or media. Error message: “An unknown error occured. Please check your library and try again.”

Solution:
Delete Remote-iTunes share pairing. Disable iTunes sharing, then re-enable it. Re-pair the Remote-iTunes share.

That should do the trick.

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Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld Ads, It’s A Trap!

The moment Microsoft released the now confusingly popular Gates and Seinfeld ads, people has been talking about them. Even a scholar like Ryan Block, formerly of Engadget now with GDGT, disected the ads on TWiT 159. Tech sites are talking about it. Mac-centric sites are bashing it. Paul Thurrot is defending it, then again what else what would The Original Microsoft Defender (a.k.a. Paul Thurrott) would do? Blogs are talking about it. John C. Dvorak even called the ads to have some kind of kinky sex message.

Regardless of whatever the meaning of the ads, Microsoft has achieved one thing. People are talking about it!

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Apple Releases iPhone Software 2.1

As promised, Apple releases iPhone Software 2.1 today. The update is available through iTunes 8.

iPhone OS 2.1 for iPod touch and iPhone is available through iTunes (installation of iTunes 8 is required).

iPhone Software 2.1 for iPhone – iPhone1,1_2.1_5F136_Restore.ipsw 231MB
iPhone Software 2.1 for iPhone 3G – iPhone1,2_2.1_5F136_Restore.ipsw 237.8MB
iPhone Software 2.1 for iPod touch – iPod1,1_2.1_5F137_Restore.ipsw 239.5MB

Before you upgrade to iPhone Software 2.1, you might want to do the followings:

  • Import all the pictures from the iPhone.
  • Import all the purchased songs, movies, and apps if necessary.
  • Sync your iPhone with your computer using iTunes 8.
  • Let iTunes perform complete back-up of your phone.

If your iPhone is having trouble doing any of the above, it might indicate problems with your current iPhone. Please proceed with caution.

Security Updates included in iPhone Software 2.1 release notes can be found here.

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Apple to Release a Torrent of Software Updates

Based on some unconfirmed chatters, Apple is planning to release numbers of software updates in the next few weeks.

  • Mac OS X 10.5.5
    The update to Leopard is getting closer for release. According to sources, Mac OS X 10.5.5 will be released around the time new hardware refresh is announced. How about the Quad-Core Macbook Pro, Apple?
  • iLife ’08
    Maintenance update to the iLife suite is expected to be released in the coming weeks. According to sources, we might see new version of the iLife suite as early as January 2009 or as late as Summer 2009.
  • iWork ’08
    Maintenance update to iWork suite is expected to be released in the coming weeks also. Apple is definitely working on new version of iWork suite. Based on the available informations, the new iWork suite will heavily utilize Mac OS X Core Animation.
  • Apple TV
    Maintenance update to Apple TV will bring compatibilities with iTunes 8 including “Genius” feature.

Remember, that these are unconfirmed informations.

As a reminder, Apple has scheduled iPhone Software 2.1  release date on Friday September 12th, 2008.

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QuickTime 7.5.5 and Front Row 2.1.6

Hot off the heels of “Let’s Rock” event and following the release of iTunes 8, Apple releases QuickTime 7.5.5 and Front Row 2.1.6 today.

QuickTime 7.5.5 is available for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista.

QuickTime 7.5.5 includes changes that increase reliability, improve application compatibility and enhance security.

This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.

For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798.

Front Row 2.1.6 update provides improved iTunes 8.0 compatibility and bug fixes.

Both updates are currently available through Apple Software Updates. Direct link will be posted when made available.