Categories
Podcast

PowerPage Podcast Episode 142

Episode 142 of the PowerPage Podcast is now available. You can either download it from the iTunes Store or directly (18.5 MB, MP3). Panel: Jason O’Grady and Rob Parker Topics: We review the torrent of rumors leading up to Apple’s September 1 event, including: the fourth-generation iPod touch, iOS 4.1, and how a new Apple […]

Categories
News Software

Apple seeds Mac OS X 10.6.5 beta 3, focuses on lone remaining issue

Apple on Thursday seeded the third beta of Mac OS X 10.6.5 to developers, its latest security and maintenance update for Snow Leopard, with just one known issue. Per AppleInsider, sources familiar with the latest build, reportedly known as 10H531, said the lone issue is associated with VMware and that having the software installed can […]

Categories
News Processors

Intel to further combine CPU, GPU components, support Blu-Ray 3D playback in future notebook chips

It’s hard to say when this might find its way into an Apple notebook, but it could be amazing when it does. Processor giant Intel announced that its next-generation laptop chips will have a dozen new features to improve graphics performance and will be able to play Blu-ray 3D movies, the company said on Thursday. […]

Categories
iPhone News Software

Netflix app reaches version 1.1, adds iPhone, iPod touch support

Ok, this smacks of the nifty. Netflix on Thursday updated its iOS App Store software, bringing compatibility for iPhone and iPod touch users to stream movies and manage their Instant Watch queue. Netflix 1.1 is now available for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and allows Netflix customers with unlimited memberships to stream content from […]

Categories
MacBook Pro News Software

Apple releases MacBook EFI Firmware 1.9 Update for mid-2010 models

Late Thursday, Apple released its MacBook EFI Firmware 1.9 update for its 15″ and 17″ mid-2010 MacBook Pro notebooks. The update, a 2.2 megabyte download, resolves a rare issue that may cause the system to freeze during startup or intermittently stall during operation, and it improves compatibility with external displays. As always, the update can […]