Macintosh And PC Tech Blog Posts For November, 2007


Nov 10

Unix Based Darwin Foundation For Leopard Updated

Apple has released it’s underpinnings of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Darwin, as it is called, is now at version 9, and it happens to be open-source! It is also the BSD/Unix foundation of Tiger.

Continue reading Darwin 9.0 Updated From Apple Used As UNIX Foundation Of Leopard

Nov 09

iPhone Released In Germany And Regent Street UKApple has finally launched the iPhone in Köln (Cologne), Germany and the Regent Street Apple Store in the United Kingdom.  People are finally able to put finger to touch sensitive screen and get used to the exceptional rotation censor.  Most users right away will be trying to figure out how to use the keyboard in mobile Safari.  The main tip there is to rotate the screen in landscape view to get teh larger buttons.

Continue reading iPhone Launches In Cologne, Germany And Regent Street, United Kingdom

Nov 08

iPhone Firmware Update 1.1.2Apple has updated its iPhone cell phone firmware to 1.1.2.  This was a timely update for two reasons.  The first reason was that Apple just released an updated Quicktime 7.3 and iTunes 7.5.  Commonly, when Apple updates these programs in concert an iPhone cell phone firmware update is around the corner.

Continue reading Apple Updates iPhone Firmware To 1.1.2 Unlockers Beware Not To iBrick

Nov 07

A2DP Bluetooth Mac OS X Leopard SupportMac OS X 10.5 Leopard has now included the Bluetooth A2DP audio profile.  A2DP is the audio profile for stereo music on devices.  It specifically sends a stereo signal to Bluetooth headsets so that you can listen to music and other audio from a Bluetooth equipped Macintosh computer.

Continue reading A2DP Bluetooh Support Confirmed Activated In Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Nov 06

iMac Software Update 1.2.1 For TigerFresh from the software developers at Apple a new iMac software update has surfaced.  This one is apparently in response to the latest iMac software update released just a few days ago.  The new iMac software update is now at version 1.2.1.

Continue reading iMac Software Update 1.2.1 Update For Tiger Improves Performance

Nov 05

iTunes 7.5 and QuickTime 7.3 Updated

Apple today has released several key software updates for iTunes and QuickTime.  The new versions add new capabilities to the iPhone and iPod line while also fixing numerous bugs.  There have been a few security updates that have been addressed in both iTunes and QuickTime.

Continue reading iTunes 7.5 and QuickTime 7.3 Players Updated For iPhone Activation

Nov 04

02 UK Reconsiders Data Transfer Policy02 the cell phone operator in the UK had come out with a notice about their 200MB monthly transfer “fair-use” policy.  It now appears they have listened to potential customers in the UK about the data usage issue and have changed their policy.  With not a moment to waste as the iPhone is released on Friday, 02 mangers surely had their hands full updating their sales people with the change.

Continue reading 02 UK Reconsiders 200MB Monthly Data Transfer Policy For iPhone Use

Nov 03

iMac Software Update 1.2 For Tiger and 1.3 For LeopardYesterday’s announcement of the MacBook Pro Software update 1.2, has been followed by the iMac 2.0, 2.4 and 2.8GHz 20-inch and 24-inch models receiving two different software updates depending on which Mac OS X version the user is running.  The iMac’s have had a few issues with freezing during use and so Apple is trying to polish out this bug for maximum uptime.

Continue reading iMac Software Update For Freezing Issue On Tiger 1.2 and Leopard 1.3

Nov 02

MacBook Pro software update 1.2Now that Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard has been released and people are starting to install it on newer model MacBook Pro’s, Apple is trying to fix issues that users are experiencing with the older 10.4 Tiger.  To make Tiger work better, Apple has released the MacBook Pro software update 1.2.

Continue reading MacBook Pro 15' and 17' Models Receive A Software Update Version 1.2

Nov 01

MacBook November 2007 UpdateApple has updated it MacBook line of portable computers today just in time for the holiday buying season.  There are a few major changes with this upgrade that is a welcome plus for people looking to get the most out of the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard update.

Continue reading MacBook Upgraded With Santa Rosa Platform 800MHz FSB & Graphics Card