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Safari 5.0.1 & Safari 4.1.1 address security concerns

Apple has released Safari 5.0.1 and Safari 4.1.1 to address security issues in both versions of the browser. Along with patching over a dozen critical vulnerabilities where "[v]isiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution," the update brings with it the Safari Extensions Gallery for Safari 5. According to Apple, "Safari Extensions are created by third-party developers and add powerful new features to the browser, from toolbars that display live web feeds to sophisticated programs that filter web page content."

Apple announces new iMac, Mac Pro models

Apple today announced the immediate availability of the new iMac family. The latest update to the iMac family includes new 21.5 and 27-inch systems that come equipped with either an Intel Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 processors. Four models to choose from: the 21.5" with either the 3.06 GHz Core i3 or 3.2 GHz Core i3 or the two 27" models that sport either a 3.2 GHz Core i3 or a 2.8 GHz Core i5 Quad-Core processor or a 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7

Apple also announced the impending availability of two new Mac Pro models: a 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon "Nehalem" processor; and an 8 or 12 core system with two 2.4GHz quad-core or 2.66GHz Intel Xeon “Westmere” processors; delivery is scheduled for August.

Apple releases iOS 4.0.1

Apple today has released an update for iPhone and iPod touch users. iOS 4.0.1 "Software Update improves the formula to determine how many bars of signal strength to display on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G. The real signal strength remains the same, but the bars on iPhone will indicate it more precisely."

Apple discovers a calculation error

Apple has issued a statement regarding the iPhone reception problems - turns out that the antenna is fine ... but the formula used to calculate the signal strength wasn't - even on the older iPhone models. Here's the letter they've published describing the problem (and the forthcoming solution).

iAd: How to opt out of interest-based ads

"Apple and its partners use cookies and other technologies in mobile advertising services to control the number of times you see a given ad, deliver ads that relate to your interests, and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. If you do not want to receive ads with this level of relevance on your mobile device, you can opt out by accessing the following link on your iOS 4 mobile device: http://oo.apple.com. The message "You have successfully opted out" will appear and you will be automatically opted out of interest-based ads.

iPhone OS 4.0 arrives

Apple has released iPhone OS 4 for the iPhone 3, iPhone 3GS & third generation iPod touch devices.

The latest OS includes a security update that addresses dozens and dozens of security issues in components of the OS, including Application Sandbox, CFNetwork, ImageIO, LibSystem, libxml, Passcode Lock, Safari, Settings and WebKit.

Security Update 2010-004, Mac OS X v10.6.4 now available

Apple today has released Mac OS X 10.6.4 & Security Update 2010-004. Security Update 2010-004 patches a number of critical security vulnerabilities in Mac OS X 10.5.8 & 10.6. Components updated include CUPS, DesktopServices, Flash Player plug-in, Folder Manager, Help Viewer, iChat, ImageIO, Kerberos, libcurl, Network Authorization, Open Directory, Printer Setup, Printing, Ruby, SMB File Server, SquirrelMail, and Apple's built-in Wiki Server.

The security updates included in Security Update 2010-004 are rolled into Mac OS X 10.6.4. Other improvements Snow Leopard were included, as well.

Apple releases redesigned Mac mini

Apple today announced the release of a redesigned aluminum bodied Mac mini. The new mini sports beefed-up graphics, an HDMI port and SD card slot along with a model that is available with Snow Leopard Server pre-installed.

Apple announces iPhone 4

As expected, Steve Jobs announced iPhone 4 during Apple's annual developers conference in San Francisco. Taking the stage at WWDC2010, Jobs demonstrated the redesigned iPhone - a device with a very high quality display, front and rear facing cameras - the front facing for video conferencing and the rear facing 5 megapixel for photos and HD video recording. The phone will run the next incarnation of the iPhone OS, iOS4, and is to be released on June 24 through AT&T.

Mac OS X, Linux at Google. No more Windows.

Google is phasing out Windows from their corporate IT; this due in part to Windows propensity for security issues, and a breach by Chinese hackers. More at tuaw.com. Even more at FT.com.

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