Software

iCloud storage upgrade extended for MobileMe users – IT World

May 10, 2012, 7:50 AM — MobileMe users are getting three extra months of free iCloud storage upgrades as they make the transition to the newer service. In its FAQ explaining the transition, Apple quietly extended the deadline to September … Continue reading

Apple Patent Describes a More Secure Face-Recognition System – Wired News

A new Apple patent application concerning face-recognition technology suggests an interesting security update for iOS. And that could be just the beginning of what the technology might enable. The patent, “3D Object Recognition,” describes a …

Apple Patches Safari, Blocks Outdated Flash Player – PC World

The Flash blocking move was similar to one Apple made last month when it stopped the Java plug-in from launching automatically. Safari 5.1.7, which runs on OS X 10.6 and 10.7 — Snow Leopard and Lion, respectively — as well … Continue reading

Apple software update includes security improvements – Computer Weekly

Just two months after releasing iOS 5.1, Apple has released an update of the operating system for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The update, iOS 5.1.1, is mainly aimed at fixing various bugs, including those that prevented the newest … Continue reading

Leica boosts compact portfolio with V-Lux 40 point-and-shoot, APS-C-equipped X2 – engadget

The dials on the top deck provide grip when setting the shutter speed and aperture. Moreover … Photoshop® Lightroom®, a professional digital workflow solution for Apple Mac® OS X and Microsoft Windows®, is also included in the X2 package.

Apple patches 36 bugs in OS X, fixes encryption password goof – Infoworld

Apple yesterday patched 36 vulnerabilities in Mac OS X, most of them critical, plugging a hole that revealed passwords used to encrypt folders with an older version of FileVault. Both Mac OS X 10.7, aka Lion, and 10.6, better known … Continue reading

Apple Releases Security Update 2012-002 – Softpedia

OS X Lion v10.7.4 and Security Update 2012-002 for Snow Leopard both contain the same patches and can be downloaded via Software Update preferences, or from Apple’s Downloads site, the Mac maker informs customers. To be clear, Lion users needn’t … Continue reading

Apple releases Lion OS X 10.7.4 to address security issues and bug fixes – Examiner

Yesterday, Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Apple released OS X Lion 10.7.4 to address security issues and bug fixes.  This update is recommended for all users of Lion to improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your system. The security …

Apple Unleashes Mac OS X Snow Leopard And Lion Updates – Forbes

Following the release of iOS 5.1.1 earlier this week, Apple has released a whole slew of security updates for the Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) and Lion (OS X 10.7) operating systems. Update OS X 10.7.4 There are fixes for … Continue reading

Important Apple security updates for Snow Leopard and Lion – get ‘em today! – naked security

Hot on the heels of the iOS 5.1.1 release, Apple has pumped out a raft of security updates for Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) and Lion (OS X 10.7) users. Notably, the 10.7.4 update fixes the recently-discovered FileVault flaw. Apple … Continue reading