@softwareupdate Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Aperture updated to 3.2.2, addresses Photo Stream issue

by Chris Rawson (Dec 8th, 2011)

Apple has released a software update for its professional photography program, Aperture. According to Apple, Aperture 3.2.2 "resolves an issue that could prevent auto-imported Photo Stream images from being displayed in the library after your Photo Stream hits 1,000 images." If you have missing ...

Twitter 4.0 app brings connect and discover features, more to iPhone only

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Dec 8th, 2011)

The Twitter app for iPhone (universal) has been updated to version 4.0 to go along with changes to the web interface. However, these changes are for the iPhone alone. The iPad version will remain as is for now. The update introduces a redesign of the iPhone's interface that streamlines the iOS ...

Apple releases iBooks 1.5, adds Night mode, fullscreen reading and more

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 6th, 2011)

Apple has released an update to its iBooks app. The iBooks 1.5 update brings some substantial new features to Apple's ereader software including the following: Nighttime reading theme makes reading books in the dark easier on the eyes. Full-screen layout lets you focus on the words ...

TerraRay for Mac doubles rendering speed and drops price for 1 week

by Mel Martin (Dec 2nd, 2011)

I've enjoyed using TerraRay for some months. It's in the tradition of terrain creation apps like Bryce, but at a much lower price. I don't think it is quite as photo realistic as some other 3D landscape programs, but it is continuously upgrading features and quality. TerraRay 6 is just out, and ...

Apple updates Keynote to address Lion issues

by Chris Rawson (Dec 2nd, 2011)

Apple has updated Keynote, its presentation application and iWork's analog to Microsoft PowerPoint, to version 5.1.1. According to Apple, "This update addresses issues when working with large Keynote presentations on OS X Lion. It also includes improvements in stability and accessibility for ...

Safari 5.1.2 out now, fixes memory leaks, stability

by Mike Schramm (Nov 29th, 2011)

Apple has released version 5.1.2 of Safari, now available in a Software Update near you. The new version, according to the notes, increases stability, fixes a few issues that could cause hangs and memory leaks, and fixes an issue that would allow web page to flash to white. No more more freaky ...

Skype 5.4 beta available

by Erica Sadun (Nov 22nd, 2011)

Skype Beta 5.4 was made available last week with more Facebook integration. For the most part, TUAW isn't comprised of big Skype users. Skype came under fire with a redesign in version 5. Our beloved leader, Victor, is still on version 2.8 -- or as he puts it, "2.8 FOR LIFE." As the Mac beta ...

Google Search app gets new look on iPad

by Chris Rawson (Nov 21st, 2011)

Google's search app just got a big update on the iPad. The interface has been overhauled, and the app has added enough new features that it's finally replaced Mobile Safari's built-in search feature as my go-to source for internet info. The differences in the interface may seem subtle at ...

Camera+ updated, VolumeSnap returns at last

by Chris Rawson (Nov 16th, 2011)

In August of 2010, tap tap tap's Camera+ got pulled from the App Store because it implemented a feature which violated Apple's Developer Agreement at the time. VolumeSnap allowed Camera+ users to use the "+" volume button on the iPhone as a physical shutter switch for taking photos with the ...

MacBook Pro, AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule firmware updated

by Chris Rawson (Nov 10th, 2011)

Apple has released three new firmware updates all at once. MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.5 "resolves an issue where a MacBook Pro being used with a power adapter may unexpectedly shut down under heavy workload if the battery charge level is near empty." It's not entirely clear which models ...

Apple releases Java updates for OS X 10.7 and 10.6

by Michael Grothaus (Nov 8th, 2011)

Apple has released two updates that address Java security and compatibility in OS X 10.7 Lion and 10.6 Snow Leopard. Java for OS X Lion Update 1 is 62.53 MB and "delivers improved compatibility, security, and reliability by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_29" according to its support document. ...

Pixelmator 2.0 released with new tools, content-awareness, Lion support

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Oct 27th, 2011)

I ditched Photoshop for Pixelmator about a year ago, but there were a few things missing in Pixelmator which caused me to fire up Photoshop once in a while. I also recently bought Aperture in an effort to better organize and retouch photos I started taking on my new Canon Rebel. Pixelmator 2 ...

Apple issues firmware updates, Thunderbolt software update, more

by Dave Caolo (Oct 27th, 2011)

Apple has issued a number of updates this week, in addition to iPhoto 9.2.1. Here's what's newly available. Thunderbolt Software Update 1.1 is for those using Lion on a Thunderbolt-equipped Mac. Apple says it "provides support for the Apple Thunderbolt Display and bug fixes for Thunderbolt ...

iPhoto 9.2.1 now available

by Dave Caolo (Oct 27th, 2011)

Apple has released iPhoto 9.2.1 via the Mac App Store and Software Update. It's a minor update which, according to Apple, "Addresses an issue that could cause iPhoto to quit unexpectedly on Macs with the 3ivxVideoCodec plug-in installed." If you're rocking the 3ivxVideoCodec plug-in, grab this ...

Aperture 3.2 adds iCloud integration, photo stream

by Chris Rawson (Oct 12th, 2011)

Apple's pro photography app, Aperture, has been updated to version 3.2. The latest version changes all Aperture's references to MobileMe into iCloud integration instead. It also introduces support for Photo Stream, which allows photos taken on iOS devices to automatically sync to all of your ...