RagTime 6.5 adds over 150 new functions
RagTime has announced an update to its business publishing software, RagTime 6.5. More than 150 new functions have been added, mainly for use with spreadsheets and text paragraphs. The layout functionality has also been enhanced, and offers the ability to run text along any kind of curve. The software is now claimed to operate up to six times faster on Intel-based Macs, with the most significant g...
published on Tuesday, the 2. December 2008, macintosh-news-network
ShareTool 1.2.5 adds e-mail connectivity options
Yazsoft has released the latest version of its Bonjour connection software, ShareTool 1.2.5. The update now allows automatic configuration of e-mail information every time the program is restarted, and adds an option to retrieve connectivity settings from e-mail clients. Users can also be re-emailed if the connection information changes while content is being shared. A status indicator in the shar...
published on Monday, the 1. December 2008, macintosh-news-network
VirusBarrier X5 10.5.5 improves speed
Intego says it has posted a v10.5.5 update for VirusBarrier X5, its signature anti-virus software. The app is claimed to be the only one capable scanning iPhone and iPod touch volumes, as well as those on Macs. The v10.5.5 patch improves the performance of manual as well as automatic real-time scans; in the latter case, special attention has been paid to Samba sharing volumes....
published on Wednesday, the 26. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
QuickTime 7.5.7 enables SD playback via DisplayPort
Apple on Tuesday has unveiled QuickTime 7.5.7, an update to its multimedia player system that reportedly removes HDCP protection from standard definition movies bought or rented from iTunes when played across the DisplayPort on some of the more modern Macs. MacRumors reports that the update resolves issues on the new MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air, all of which feature the miniature Display...
published on Tuesday, the 25. November 2008, macintosh-news-network
QuickTime 7.5.7 allows SD iTunes playback over DisplayPort
strong>Calming a controversial situation, Apple on Tuesday night released a new QuickTime update that allows standard definition iTunes movies to play over the new MacBooks' DisplayPort to older displays.
published on Tuesday, the 25. November 2008, appleinsider
QuickTime 7.5.7 for DisplayPort Allows Standard Definition Playback
Apple has issued a new QuickTime update for the new MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air which come equipped with the mini DisplayPort. The update addresses the issue of standard definition playback through the DisplayPort:This upd...
published on Tuesday, the 25. November 2008, macrumors
Shields Up! Twelve Security Holes Fixed by New iPhone/iPod touch Firmware
Weldon did a phenomenal job covering the visible and functional changes in the iPhone/iPod touch 2.2 firmware release. If you are holding off on the update, or just haven’t gotten to it yet, you may want to pencil in some time with iTunes as there are a twelve security fixes in this firmware release, each [...]Related PostsGigaOM: Finally Truphone for Blackberry Is ReadyGigaOM: Access Line Losses Hurt: Verizon CEOGigaOM: Skype On the Go
published on Monday, the 24. November 2008, apple-blog
Apple Unleashes A ?Perfect Storm? Of Updates
Apple TV 2.3 was not enough. They could not stop at iPhone OS 2.2. Apple had to introduce the perfect storm of updates to impact users of all their systems and devices by unleashing Quicktime H.264 Compatibility Update (now at version 7.5.5) and iTunes 8.0.2 (plus the required download of the new iPhone SDK to [...]Related PostsGigaOM: The Perfect Apple for the Living RoomGigaOM: What’s a BlackBerry Without a Keyboard?TheAppleBlog: iPhone 2.1 Now Available With Bug Fixes Galore
published on Friday, the 21. November 2008, apple-blog
iPhone Spelling Mistake Blunder
It’s generally taken for granted that a cutting edge company such as Apple has a well oiled system of editors and copywriters who check software releases for errors before they go live. Unfortunately, it seems that the system has broken down with the latest iPhone software release. Apple has written the Categories menu on the new [...]Related PostsGigaOM: Melodis Raises $7M for Midomi iPhone App GigaOM: The Perfect Apple for the Living RoomTheAppleBlog: Apple Posts Quicktime 7.6.2 Security Fix + iTunes Front Row Updates
published on Friday, the 21. November 2008, apple-blog
iTunes 8.0.2 fixes MP3, VoiceOver, proxy issues
Apple on Thursday unveiled iTunes 8.0.2, an update to its multimedia player that offers users a more stable platform, and improved accessibility. iTunes 8.0.2 resolves a quality issue some users experienced when creating MP3 files, as well as increased accessibility with VoiceOver. The update also fixes a connectivity issues with the iTunes store, when a user would connect to the store through a p...
published on Thursday, the 20. November 2008, macintosh-news-network