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Apple Refreshes Notebooks, Desktops Lag Behind
In a demonstration of just how much more important notebooks are to Apple the company today took to the stage at WWDC to refresh all of their portable Macs. Apple gave the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air a minor speed bump as well as releasing…
Apple Silently Updates AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule
Today Apple has quietly updated both the AirPort Extreme WiFi base station and Time Capsule backup drive, but the changes have left many wondering what exactly has changed. A noticeable change to the Time Capsule is a bump in storage capacities with Apple now selling…
Lion to Bring 450Mbps WiFi to Newer Macs
As detailed by AppleInsider Mac OS X 10.7 Lion includes the ability to unlock 450Mbps 802.11n wireless networking in Apple's latest Thunderbolt equipped Macs. The technology depends on Macs being equipped with three send and receive antennas, a feature that Apple's latest MacBook Pro and…
Apple Issues AirPort, MacBook Pro, MacBook and SuperDrive Software Updates
AirPort Client Update 2009-00 - 13MB This update is recommended for all Macintosh computers running Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.2 and includes fixes for the following: Inability to turn AirPort on or off in some cases after upgrading from Mac OS X Leopard An…
New Apple Remote, Updated AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule
Alongside Apple's main products announcements the company also quietly updated and released several new products. Behind the scenes Apple gave the Apple Remote a new aluminium look whilst continuing to sell for $19 (£15). The new aluminium Apple Remote can be used with any Mac…
Apple Predicted to Unleash New Mac mini, iMac, Time Capsules and AirPort
AppleInsider points towards a post on its own forums from a source who has historically offered accurate information prior to product launches. The information comes hot on the heels of rumours about iMac and Mac mini updates today. The source claims that three models of…
Apple Releases Notebook AirPort Fix
AirPort Client Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro - 1.68MB This update is recommended for some Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X v10.5.8 and addresses an issue with AirPort performance while running on battery power. It may only be installed on: MacBook (13-inch, Late…
Time Capsule Now Available in 1TB and 2TB Capacities
Apple has today quietly updated Time Capsule , the companion product to Mac OS X's Time Machine. Apple has doubled the capacity of the wireless router, network attached storage devices while keeping the same previous price points. Time Capsule is available in 1TB and 2TB…
Apple Updates Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware
Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.2 The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.4.2 update provides several fixes, including: Fixes some problems with extending and maintaining connectivity with extended networks Fixes an issue with clients that…
Updates: iPhoto, iLife Support, AirPort Client and Utility
iPhoto 8.0.1 Update - 11.9MB This update improves overall stability and addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including internet connectivity, keyword import, and slideshow export. iLife Support 9.0.1 - 50.56MB This update improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues…
AirPort Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule Now Feature Dual Band Wi-Fi
Amongst today's flurry of updates Apple also updated the AirPort Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule. They both now feature simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band networking for optimal performance, range and compatibility. An innovative Guest Network feature allows setting up a secondary network…
Apple Store Goes Down, iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros and More Expected
As online Apple Stores around the world begin displaying the familiar "We'll be back soon" message, it looks increasingly likely that Apple will introduce minor updates to the iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro as well as updating the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme. As detailed…
Apple Readying new AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Units
Filings with the Federal Communications Commission suggest that Apple is preparing to released new versions of both the Airport Extreme and Time Capsule. The reports indicate that Apple is not intending to change the form factor of the units but is instead going to add…
Apple Set to Deliver "Unwired" AirPort Express Bundle?
AppleInsider reports that Apple in Australia is expected to introduce a new AirPort Express that bundles with a local wireless data service. The rumour site points towards a default placeholder page on Apple's Australian online store with an item listed as "Unwired Airport Express Bundle"…
Updates: iPhoto 7.1.5, Airport Extreme Update 2008-004
iPhoto 7.1.5 - 9MB This update improves the printing quality of books, cards and calendars ordered via the iPhoto printing service. Airport Extreme Update 2008-004 - 2MB This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS 10.5.5 and resolves some issues with…
Updates: Time Capsule and AirPort Firmware, Safari 3.1.2 for Tiger
Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n) Firmware 7.3.2 - 4MB The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.3.2 updates include bug fixes. This update requires AirPort Utility 5.3.2. AirPort Utility 5.3.2 can be obtained via an automatic software…
Update: AirPort Utility 5.3.2 for Leopard, Tiger and Windows
AirPort Utility 5.3.2 for Leopard - 8.8MB The AirPort Base Station Update 2008-002 includes general fixes and compatibility updates for the following applications: - AirPort Utility - AirPort Base Station Agent AirPort Utility 5.3.2 Tiger - 9.3MB The AirPort Base Station Update 2008-002 includes general…
AirPort Extreme Plays Nice With Time Machine
It appears that a recent spate of updates has suddenly enabled the ability to backup via Time Machine to a USB disk attached to an AirPort Extreme base station. The feature which was touted prior to Leopards release in October was mysteriously removed from the…
Update: Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n) Firmware 7.3.1
Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n) Firmware 7.3.1 - 4MB The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.3.1 updates include bug fixes. AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.3.1 also includes security fixes. This update requires AirPort…
Apple Announces AirPort Express with 802.11n [Update - UK Pricing]
As spotted just yesterday Apple has officially introduced a new Airport Express featuring 802.11n technology. Priced at just $99 (£65), AirPort Express is the world’s smallest 802.11n-based mobile base station. It can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connectivity and USB printing…