Update

Apple updates iTunes to 8.0.1

itunes 20071105 203826 Apple updates iTunes to 8.0.1The recently released iTunes 8.0.1 update applies the obligatory “improved stability and performance” while also squashing a few nasty bugs. Here’s the list of what’s included and fixed fresh from Apple:

  • Seamlessly plays the current song when creating a new Genius playlist.

  • Improves syncing spoken menus to iPod nano.
  • Addresses an issue of deleting HD TV episodes when downloading.
  • Improves checking for updates from the App Store
  • Improves accessibility with VoiceOver.
  • Addresses problems syncing Genius results to iPod.

To update your version of iTunes, launch and initiate your Software Update utility.

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Mac OS X 10.5.5 update drops. Brings Mail, iCal, Address Book and MobileMe fixes.

SoftwareUpdate 20080630 161001 Mac OS X 10.5.5 update drops. Brings Mail, iCal, Address Book and MobileMe fixes.Apple released the Mac OS X 10.5.5 Update via Software Update today (a Combo Update is also available). I won’t bore you with the full list of changes, but I will link you to where you can find one. Highlights include various fixes to Mail, iCal and Address Book, improvements to MobileMe sync reliability and Back to My Mac reliability as well as the added ability for Time Machine to back up iPhone backups that are on your Mac.

Server users will want to get Mac OS X Server 10.5.5 ( Combo Update available here too).

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AppleCare Repair Center shutting down until Hurricane Ike blows over

With Hurricane Ike bearing down on parts of Texas, the AppleCare Repair Center located in Houston will be closed on Friday and Saturday. So if you have a Mac in for repair, or a part on order, Apple might just be a little slow in responding especially in the parts of Texas affected by the hurricane. But if you are in those areas, your Mac repair is probably not your foremost concern anyway.

Stay safe, people.

UPDATE (09/15/08 – 08:49 PT): I’ve just received word that because of interruption of power and water services the AppleCare Repair Center in Houston will be closed today. This center deals mainly in Mac portables and those of you with Macs in for repairs should expect delays. In addition, since the bad weather has only moved on to other parts of the country, DHL has cancelled deliveries and pick ups today in Louisville, KY.

UPDATE (09/23/08 – 09:21 PT): The Houston, Texas AppleCare Repair Center is now accepting mail-in repairs. Back to business as usual it would seem.

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