Apple working on fix for iTunes Match bug that matches explicit songs as clean
Cult of Mac today publicized a bug in iTunes Match that matches explicit tracks to clean versions. The issue resides in Apple’s iTunes Match software that is sometimes unable to distinguish clean versions of a track from explicit versions due to slight differences. The issue is causing trouble for some, but Apple is already working on [...]
Mac OS 10.7.3 released, includes Safari 5.1.3
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Apple just released Mac OS 10.7.3 via Software update and manual download. Apple released some peripheral downloads today as well:
Apple Remote Desktop 3.5.2 Client, Release Notes
OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Server), Release Notes
Server Admin Tools 10.7.3, Release Notes
Security Update 2012-001 Server (Snow Leopard), Release Notes
OS X Lion Update 10.7.3 (Server) Combo, Release Notes
Security Update 2012-001 (Snow Leopard), Release Notes
Release notes are as follows:
Updating [...]
iBooks Author end-user license agreement sparks controversy
When we covered everything you need to know about publishing and distribution for Apple’s new iBooks Author platform, we told you that Apple would require books created with the tool to be sold through the iBookstore. Publishers can, however, make books available for free on their websites or elsewhere. Now, Daring Fireball pointed us to [...]
Developer working to make running iOS apps on the Apple TV a reality, complete with side-by-side windows (video)
Video of iOS apps running side-by-side on Apple TV.
Developer Steven Troughton-Smith has been working with a developer named TheMudKip to add iOS application functionality to the Apple TV. The tweaking is still in its early stages, but the concept of running applications was at least proven. In order to accomplish the task of running iOS applications [...]
Did Apple pull television shows from new Apple TV software in Canada?
Just two days after Wednesday’s release of an updated software for the Apple TV set-top box that brought the new TV Shows menu option, we’re hearing Apple pulled that option from the device’s menu, reports iPhoneinCanada.ca. Originally, the firmware update (which was deployed silently) added the new TV Shows choice to the Apple TV main [...]
Developer finds string indicating iChat in iOS [Updated]
Update: We’ve run this by a few developers who’ve seen this before. Their take is that it is code copied from desktop OS X and may not be indicative of new features. Basically, Apple has a general messaging framework. This framework covers text chat and video conferencing. FaceTime, iChat, and iMessage apps are all based on [...]
Apple seeds iOS 5.0.1 early to end users for battery life testing, releases internal memo about battery issue
Following the release of iOS 5.0.1 to developers to test the new software against applications in addition to test for battery life and Siri improvements, Apple is now seeding iOS 5.0.1 to certain end users for testing. A small number of customers who have complained about battery life issues in iOS 5 have been seeded [...]
Macworld Expo Metamorphosizes Into Macworld|iWorld
It wouldn’t be right to say that the ever-popular Macworld Expo has been struggling, exactly, but ever since Apple stopped being an official attendee, they have perhaps been struggling for identity. The old de facto Apple conference and expo has become a second-string event, with Apple focusing on retail and much of the ecosystem revolving [...]
Apple kills boxed software for school stores
Update: We’ve gotten ahold of the EOL notice, above.
Apple is telling its educational resellers not to expect any more packaged software in the future, ZDNet reports. This includes boxed copies of Mac OS X, iLife, iWork, Apple Remote Desktop and Aperture. Each of these programs has been available on the Mac App Store for months. The [...]
Apple discontinues boxed versions of several software titles at physical stores
Today Apple announced End of Life (EOL) status for several boxed software titles. As of 7/20/11 Apple will be discontinuing boxed versions for the following software at Apple retail and Authorized reseller stores:
Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server
iLife
iWork
Aperture
Apple Remote Desktop
Xsan
GarageBand Jam Packs
Mac Box Set
*Retail boxed versions of Logic Express and Logic [...]