From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Firefox 3.5 Released Today

June 30, 2009

Mozilla released the new version of Firefox today, but not version 3.1. Mozilla decided to change their version numbering system, so the new version is 3.5. As one of the most popular free, open-source non-Microsoft browsers out there, a new release is a significant event, whatever the version number. The free download is available in [...]

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Steve’s BACK!

June 30, 2009

Macworld has an article by Agam Shah describing the return to work of Apple’s CEO, Steve Jobs. He will be on a short schedule for a while at least, but I think everyone interested in Apple is delighted that Steve has survived pancreatic cancer (a feat in itself…) and his return to work.
Jobs underwent a [...]

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MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update adds compatibility for replacement batteries

June 30, 2009

Monday last Apple released a new firmware update for compatible MacBook Air models. If you have a MacBook Air, you can use Software Update to download and install the new firmware. Alternatively, you can go to Apples site and download the update there.
SMC Firmware Updates are for the System Management Controller (SMC) found on all [...]

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Update – iPhone 3G and 3Gs temperature issues

June 27, 2009

Apple put up a Knowledge Base post on June 25 re: keeping the iPhone 3G and 3Gs within correct operating temps. A synopsis follows:
Use your iPhone where temperatures are between 0° and 35° C (32° to 95° F) ideally. Higher or lower temperatures may shorten battery life temporarily, or cause your iPhone to malfunction.
iPhone storage [...]

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Final Cut Pro 6.6 Update released

June 23, 2009

” About Final Cut Pro 6.0.6
This update fixes problems with real-time playback in Final Cut Pro with Mac Pro (Early 2009) models and Xserve (Early 2009) models.
For more information about this release, see the Release Notes.”
Improved Real-Time Playback on Certain Mac Pro and Xserve Models.

Final Cut Pro 6.0.6 improves real-time playback capabilities with Mac Pro [...]

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Firmware Update for Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express

June 23, 2009

Apple released a firmware update, version 7.4.2, for Time Capsule and the AirPort Extreme and Express base stations. It’s a recommended update, and can be done easily.
AirPort Utility is the tool necessary to install the update, and AirPort Utility 5.4.2 or later is recommended to be installed before updating to Firmware version 7.4.2.
Once the latest [...]

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Use a shortcut to reach iPhone 3.0’s search screen

June 23, 2009

Unless you live under a boulder, you know that the new iPhone 3Gs and new iPhone/iTouch v.3.0 software were recently released. There are a lot of great new things you can do with each, and as I learn about them, tips will appear on this blog. Here’ the first, and it’s a good one, from [...]

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The 3Gs is OUT!

June 19, 2009

The iPhone 3Gs Debuts in the US
It’s been a bit of a circus, with people standing in long lines all over the country. Here in the Bay Area, the San Francisco Apple Store had lots of people waiting but sales were orderly. You can see a slideshow here.
I had an interesting time with the 3Gs [...]

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16 Tips to Become an INSTANT iPhone OS 3.0 Power-User

June 17, 2009

This article from MacLife will be a good read while you wait for the Activation Server to become available.
1. Select and Delete
Deleting on the iPhone has always been lacking in elegance. Now you can tap and hold the delete key to show the Select|Select All popup. Now you can select what you want [...]

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Apple Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0 released

June 17, 2009

Apple released an update for all Macintosh systems with Bluetooth based on the Broadcom chipset. Find it here.
This update provides bug fixes and better compatibility with the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse and Apple Wireless Keyboard.

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