Apple seeds OS X 10.7.4 build 11E46 to developers (release note included)
Almost two weeks after the last release to developers, Apple seeded OS X 10.7.4 build 11E46 to developers this evening. The update features no known issues and asks developers to focus on the App Store, graphics, Mail, QuickTime, screen sharing, and Time Machine. If you are a registered Mac developer, you can grab the update [...]
Apple finally comments on DOJ antitrust charges: ‘We’re breaking monopolies not starting them’
Apple finally commented late this evening on the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust suit against the company. What did Apple think up with those extra 48 hours? Peter Kafka got the scoop from Apple’s Tom Neumayr: The DOJ’s accusation of collusion against Apple is simply not true. The launch of the iBookstore in 2010 fostered [...]
Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 2 released with fixes and new features
Today, Microsoft released Service Pack 2 for Office for Mac 2011, which features many bug fixes and a couple of new features. We appreciated your feedback! As the newest member of the Office for Mac family, Outlook 2011 continues to get the most requests from consumers and businesses alike; therefore, our top priority for this [...]
Apple fixes Flashback malware with software update
As promised, Apple just released a fix to remove the Flashback malware that is reportedly affecting 1 percent of all Macs. This Java security update removes the most common variants of the Flashback malware. This update also configures the Java web plug-in to disable the automatic execution of Java applets. Users may re-enable automatic [...]
‘MLB.com At Bat 2012′ breaks 3 million downloads; 800,000 streams a day
As we noted in February, “MLB.com At Bat 2012” launched to bring baseball fanatics scores, news, and analysis for free. The app also includes an in-app subscription of $14.99 (or $2.99 a month) that provides in-game audio. However, if you are a huge fan, you can pay the $120 a year subscription for in-game video. [...]
Intel VP: Ivy Bridge processor is built for ‘Retina display’ computers
At the Intel Developer Forum that took place yesterday, Intel’s Vice President and General Manager of the PC Client Group Kirk Skaugen revealed (14:30 mark) that Intel’s upcoming Ivy Bridge Processor is built for Retina display computers, “if OEMs choose to use it.” “Retina display” is a marketing term coined by Apple to describe a [...]
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