Apple Updates QuickTime to 7.0.3 w/Bug Fixes & iPod Features

The update also gives QuickTime 7 Pro users the ability to "create video and audio files that can be played back on compatible iPods." The update notes in Software Update also specify that it will disable QuickTime Pro functionality in prior versions of QuickTime (i.e. QuickTime 5 or QuickTime 6). You can find the update…

QuickTime 7.0.1 Update Improves Security, More

The security issue patched in the update was a fairly serious one, at least in terms of the damage is could do. A malicious person could create a QuickTime movie with a Quartz Composer object that could both gain access to local data and "send it using an encoded URL to an arbitrary web location."…

iTunes 4.7 Disables iPod Download

In September, Apple forced Sylvain Demongeot, the developer of iPodDownload, to remove the free plug-in from his Web site, citing the “unauthorized” use of Apple iTunes software code. Mr. Demongeot told TMO he categorically denies using Appleis code and said he had broken no laws. Mr. Demongeot also said he has never received correspondence from…

Apple Releases 10.2.8 Update, Again (Updated)

[ Update 4:18 CDT: TMO has received a statement from Apple concerning the new Mac OS X 10.2.8 update. The statement addresses the previous issues mentioned in the original article below. From Apple: Apple has posted a new release of Mac OS X version 10.2.8 which includes an updated ethernet driver for 450/500Mhz dual-processor Power…

Apple Releases iPod 2.0.1 Software, Improves Functionality & Support

iPod Software 2.0.1 System software requirements: Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later If your iPod requires updating, the iPod Software Updater will run the next time you plug in your iPod and iTunes is launched. For your reference, the iPod Software Updater is installed in the Utilities folder in the Applications Folder. […] Changes since…

myPhoto Updated To Version 1.2, Adds Slideshow Mode And Bug Fixes

myPhoto 1.2 automatically shares all of your photo albums, captions, etc from iPhoto onto your personal web site with a search engine and much more. This release adds a localization engine (as well as full English, French, German, and Russian translations). Added a slideshow mode, the ability to resize images, new admin options, and much…

If You Were An OS, Which One Would You Be?

D ude, Wassup? “Yeah, so, like, I was with my girlfriend, see? And I asked her to take this test, see, so that, um, like, we can see if weire, like, compatible and stuff. So, she goes, “No! I ainit taking no stupid test!” And I go,” If you like, like me and stuff, then…

iTunes Updated: Internet Sharing Access Disabled [Updated]

[ Update: We received e-mail from some astute Observers who questioned the wording of the release notes for iTunes 4.0.1. Our original report said that the update included better AAC report, but that appears to not be the case. While the notes (see below) list better sound as a feature of version 4, the only…

iOrganize Update with Improved Import/Export

iOrganize, a powerful yet easy to use notepad, was updated to version 4.4. iOrganize is the perfect application to store all the notes, ideas, text extracts, web links… you find while working daily, but without knowing exactly what to do with them. This new version features a brand new preference dialog, much improved export and…

Scientist Uses iPod To Transport Entire Human Genome

W hen Apple released the iPod, perhaps the company knew that it would become an important scientific vessel. Or perhaps not. Be that as it may, the Sydney Morning Herald has a fascinating report today on how an Australian scientist is using his iPod as just that, a vessel to carry scientific data from Mac…

Apple Releases Keychain First Aid To Fix Several Keychain Bugs

Y ou like Jaguaris updated Mail app but find that, for some reason, you are constantly being asked to unlock it or enter your e-mail password? Perhaps you notice that Keychain is prompting you for access to your instant messaging app a bit too often? You understand that security is a good thing, but wonder…

Think iCal Is Just About Scheduling? Think Again

< B>Why Cal? Apple continues to shock and amaze me. Back at MACWORLD NY, I was caught up in the keynote (as we all do), and I couldnit help but gush at the demo of the soon to come iCal. But once I got past the initial reality distortion field, I thought to myself, "Excellent,…

"Make That Two Slices Of iHam On iRye, With A Side Of Update"

Yes, itis official. Unfortunately, StimpSoft has closed down. However, many of its great products will be living on as several Macintosh developers have stepped up to the plate to support and further develop these software gems. As part of the whole deal, SearchWare Solutions has taken on responsibility for support and future development of iHam…

Digital Zoom Plug-In For iMovie Released

Virtix, Inc. announces the immediate availability of Virtix Zoom for iMovie. Virtix Zoom contains 10 special effects that allow the user to magnify or highlight a portion of a clip. With Virtix Zoom, iMovie users can enlarge parts of an image or crop out unwanted elements. Users can add slow moving zoom-ins and zoom-outs to…

QuickTime In Your Palm

California-based Media Metastasis said last week it has begun private demonstrations of ZygoVideoH, which consists of server-side compression software and a client-side player for mobile devices. The player presently works with the Visor Prism and Zaurus, Media Metastasis said. The announcement follows RealNetworksi launch of a RealOne streaming media player for Pocket PC devices. Check…

iKeeper Gets An Update

YENCO.COM is proud to announce the release iKeeper 1.2. The new version features an improved startup process, button bar control integration into the top of windows, a text based file format with automatic conversion of old iKeeper documents, improved automatic save routine, improved automatic text formatting in fields, and an updated shareware registration system. iKeeper…

Classic Apps Not Launching?

W hile OS X Beta is a truly remarkable piece of software, the system still has some “beta-ish” quirks that need to be worked out. Among the most troubling is the systemis inability to deal with file pointers, or aliases, if the original application is moved. For example, when installing OS X Beta, a series…

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