iMac, MacBook Pro Updates Address Thunderbolt, More

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Apple released a set of four updates, two for the most just released iMacs and two for the most recent MacBook Pros, late on Wednesday. The updates address Thunderbolt issues, graphics stability, and more.

Software Update

Owners of Apple’s just released iMac with Thunderbolt ports get Mac OS X 10.6.7 Update for iMac (Early 2011) 1.0, which offers fixes SMB file transfer issues, Mac App Store bugs, FaceTime performance issues, graphics stability, and 3D performance. It also includes reliability improvements for Back to My Mac, better external display compatibility, and improved Thunderbolt device support.

Apple also released iMac EFI Update 1.6 for the new iMacs to address Thunderbolt performance and stability. This update is available only after Mac OS X 10.6.7 Update for iMac (Early 2011) 1.0 has been installed.

For the MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt, Apple released MacBook Pro Software Update 1.4 to address graphics stability issues, external display support, 3D performance, and support for Thunderbolt devices.

Like the iMac updates, MacBook Pro EFI Update 2.1 will be available after MacBook Pro Software Update 1.4 is installed. The EFI update addressed issues with Boot Camp Turbo Mode, improves graphics stability and performance, and improves Thunderbolt stability and performance, too.

The updates are available via Apple’s Software Update application, or as downloadable installers at the Apple Support Web site.

Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet

Jeff is the Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of "The Designer's Guide to Mac OS X" from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also co-hosts the We Have Communicators podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other podcasts, too. Jeff dreams in HD.

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