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iOS Version Update - 5.0.1

2011-11-19T02:37:39+00:00

iOS 5.0.1 Software Update For iPad

This update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including:

- Fixes bugs affecting battery life
- Adds Multitasking Gestures for original iPad
- Reolves bugs with Documents in the Cloud
- Improves voice recognition for Australian users using dictation.

Products compatible with this software update:
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 3GS
- iPad 2
- iPad
- iPod touch (4th generation)
- iPod touch (3rd generation)

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iTunes Update 10.5.1 Released

2011-11-19T02:30:03+00:00

Apple have released new verseion of iTunes.

iTunes Version 10.5.1 simply improves some of the functonality of the iCloud released with iOS version 5.

Specifically the iTunes update introduces iTunes Match....

- Store your entire music library in iCloud, including music you've imported from CDs, and enjoy your collection anywhere, anytime, on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, computer or Apple TV.

iTunes 10.5 also included:

- iTunes in the Cloud. iTunes now stores your music and TV purchases in iCloud and makes them available on your devices anywhere, anytime, at no additional cost.

- Automatic Downloads. Purchase music from any device or computer and automatically download a copy to your PC and iOS devices.

- Download Previous Purchases. Download your past music, TV, app and book purchases again, at no additional cost. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer on the iTunes Store.

- Sync with your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 5.

- Wi-Fi Syncing. Automatically sync your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iTunes anytime they're both on the same Wi-Fi network.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iPod Touch Google Plus App for iPod Touch

2011-09-21T00:04:49+01:00

Now that Google Plus has been opened to all and everyone. The iPod Touch "Google Plus" App is available from the iTunes App Store.

You can also simply use via the web on your iPod Touch using http://m.google.com/plus

iPhone Google Plus App for iPhone

2011-09-21T00:01:47+01:00

Now that Google Plus has been opened to all and everyone. The iPhone "Google Plus" App is available from the iTunes App Store.

You can also simply use via the web on your iPhone using http://m.google.com/plus

iTunes Update - iTunes 10.4.1 Released

2011-08-24T14:25:27+01:00

Apple have released a new version of iTunes for PC and Mac.

Version 10.4.1 fixes the following problems:

- Includes QuickTime 7.7

- Fixes a problem where the media keys on some third-party keyboards work inconsistently with iTunes.

- Addresses issues with adding artwork to songs and videos.

- Resolves an issue which may cause iTunes to become unresponsive when purchasing an HD film.

iOS 4.3.5 Software Update Released

2011-07-27T16:19:53+01:00

iOS 4.3.5 Software Update released by Apple to fix ANOTHER security vulnerability with certificate validation.

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

iTunes Update 10.4.0 Released

2011-07-20T22:28:06+01:00

Apple have released an update to iTunes. Not details given other than it fixes security and stability issues.

iOS 4.3.4 Software Update Released

2011-07-20T22:20:13+01:00

iOS 4.3.4 Software Update Released

Apple have released an update that fixes security vulnerability associated with viewing malicious PDF files.

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 4.3.3 Software Update for iPad

2011-05-05T17:14:46+01:00

iPad iOS Software Update - Version 4.3.3 Released for iPad

This iPad iOS update resolves a bunch of 'crowd sourced" location database issues, including:

- Reduces the size of the cache
- No longer backs the cache up to iTunes
- Deletes the cache entirely when Location Services is turned off

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

iOS 4.3.3 Software Update for iPod Touch

2011-05-05T17:13:05+01:00

iPod Touch iOS Software Update - Version 4.3.3 Released for iPod Touch

This iPod Touch update resolves a bunch of 'crowd sourced" location database issues, including:

- Reduces the size of the cache
- No longer backs the cache up to iTunes
- Deletes the cache entirely when Location Services is turned off

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad

iOS 4.3.3 Software Update for iPhone

2011-05-05T17:10:29+01:00

iPhone iOS Software Update - Version 4.3.3 Released for iPhone

This iPhone update resolves a bunch of 'crowd sourced" location database issues, including:

- Reduces the size of the cache
- No longer backs the cache up to iTunes
- Deletes the cache entirely when Location Services is turned off

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

iTunes Update Available Version 10.2.2

2011-04-21T20:49:02+01:00

Apple have released an update to iTunes. So what's new in iTunes 10.2.2?

iTunes 10.2.2 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Addresses an issue where iTunes may become unresponsive when syncing an iPad.
• Resolves an issue which may cause syncing photos with iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to take longer than necessary.
• Fixes a problem where video previews on the iTunes Store may skip while playing.
• Addresses other issues that improve stability and performance.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iPod Touch iOS Software Update - Version 4.3.2 Released

2011-04-16T20:24:42+01:00

iPod Touch iOS Software Update - Version 4.3.2 Released for iPod Touch 3 and 4

This iPod Touch update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including:

- Fixes an issue that occasionally caused blank or frozen video during a FaceTime call on iPod Touch.
- Fixes an issue that prevented some international users from connecting to 3G networks on iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G
- The latest security updates

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

This iPod Touch iOS Software update includes security updates, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iPhone iOS Software Update - Version 4.3.2 Released

2011-04-16T20:22:01+01:00

iPhone iOS Software Update - Version 4.3.2 Released for iPhone

This iPhone update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including:

- Fixes an issue that occasionally caused blank or frozen video during a FaceTime call on iPhone.
- Fixes an issue that prevented some international users from connecting to 3G networks on iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G
- The latest security updates

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

This iPhone iOS Software update includes security updates, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iPad iOS Software Update - Version 4.3.2 Released

2011-04-16T20:19:22+01:00

iPad iOS Software Update - Version 4.3.2 Released for iPad and iPad 2

This iPad update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including:

- Fixes an issue that occasionally caused blank or frozen video during a FaceTime call on iPad.
- Fixes an issue that prevented some international users from connecting to 3G networks on iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G
- The latest security updates

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

This iPad iOS Software update includes security updates, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 4.3.1 Software Update for iPad

2011-03-25T22:08:27+00:00

Apple have just released iOS 4.3.1 Software Update for iPad and iPad 2

This update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including:

• Resolves bugs related to activating and connecting to some mobile networks
• Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs
• Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services
• Fixes an occasional graphics glitch on iPod touch (4th generation)

Products compatible with this software update:

• iPad 2
• iPad• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

This update contains security content originally included in previous iOS Software Updates. For more information, please visit <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

iOS 4.3.1 Software Update or iPhone

2011-03-25T22:06:00+00:00

Apple have just released iOS 4.3.1 Software Update or iPhone.

This update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including:

Products compatible with this software update:

• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

This iPhone update contains security content originally included in previous iOS Software Updates. For more information, please visit <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

iOS 4.3.1 Software Update for iPod Touch

2011-03-25T22:03:11+00:00

Apple have just released iOS 4.3.1 Software Update for iPod Touch.

This iPod Touch update contains improvements and other bug fixes, including:

• Fixes an occasional graphics glitch on iPod touch (4th generation)
• Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs
• Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services

Products compatible with this software update:

• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad

This iPod Touch update contains security content originally included in previous iOS Software Updates. For more information, please visit <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

iTunes Software Update Released 10.2.1

2011-03-10T19:00:51+00:00

iTunes Software version 10.2.1, released just days after iTunes version 10.2.0.

• Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3.

• Improved Home Sharing. Browse and play from your iTunes libraries with Home Sharing on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3.

All seems like deja vu to us.

For information on the security content of this update, visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 4.3 Firmware Update for iPod Touch

2011-03-09T21:32:00+00:00

iOS 4.3 Software Update for iPod Touch

Be sure to update your iTunes Software on your PC/Mac to version 10.2.0 BEFORE updating your iPod Touch iOS Firmware.
See: iTunes Software Update Released 10.2.0

This update contains new features and improvements, including the following:

• iTunes Home Sharing
- Play music, films and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2).

• New AirPlay features*
- Play videos from the Photos app including the Camera Roll album, iTunes previews, enabled third-party apps and websites on Apple TV.
- Play slideshows from Photos on Apple TV using transitions available on Apple TV.

• Faster Safari performance with Apple Nitro JavaScript engine.

• HD video out using the Apple Digital AV Adapter**
- View 720p HD videos from Videos app, iPod app, Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote and enabled third-party apps on an HDMI display.

• Ping features
- Push notifications for comments and follow requests.
- Post and Like songs directly from the Now Playing screen.
- Parental controls.

• New Settings
- Messages setting for number of times to repeat an alert.

• Bug fixes

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

*Requires Apple TV (2nd generation) running software version 4.2 or later
**iPhone 4, iPad, iPod touch (4th generation)

For information on the security content of this update, visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 4.3 Firmware Update for iPhone

2011-03-09T21:27:47+00:00

iOS 4.3 Software Update for iPhone

Be sure to update your iTunes Software on your PC/Mac to version 10.2.0 BEFORE updating your iPhone iOS Firmware.
See: iTunes Software Update Released 10.2.0

This update contains new features and improvements, including the following:

• Personal Hotspot*
- Share iPhone 4 mobile data connection with up to 5 devices (combination of up to 3 Wi-Fi, 3 Bluetooth, and 1 USB).

• iTunes Home Sharing
- Play music, films and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2).

• New AirPlay features**
- Play videos from the Photos app including the Camera Roll album, iTunes previews, enabled third-party apps and websites on Apple TV.
- Play slideshows from Photos on Apple TV using transitions available on Apple TV.

• Faster Safari performance with Apple Nitro JavaScript engine.

• HD video out using the Apple Digital AV Adapter***
- View 720p HD videos from Videos app, iPod app, Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote and enabled third-party apps on an HDMI display.

• Ping features
- Push notifications for comments and follow requests.
- Post and Like songs directly from the Now Playing screen.
- Parental controls.

• New Settings
- Messages setting for number of times to repeat an alert.

• Single-tap conference-call dialling with a pause to send a passcode.

• Bug fixes

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4 (GSM model)
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)

*Requires iPhone 4 with tethering data plan.
**Requires Apple TV (2nd generation) running software version 4.2 or later
***iPhone 4, iPad, iPod touch (4th generation)

For information on the security content of this update, visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 4.3 Firmware Update for iPad

2011-03-09T21:24:10+00:00

iOS 4.3 Software Update for iPad

Be sure to update your iTunes Software on your PC/Mac to version 10.2.0 BEFORE updating your iPad iOS Firmware.
See: iTunes Software Update Released 10.2.0

This iPad update contains new features and improvements, including the following:

• iTunes Home Sharing
- Play music, films and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2).

• Faster Safari performance with Apple Nitro JavaScript engine.

• HD video out using the Apple Digital AV Adapter**
- View 720p HD videos from Videos app, iPod app, Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote and enabled third-party apps on an HDMI display.

• Ping features
- Push notifications for comments and follow requests.
- Post and Like songs directly from the Now Playing screen.
- Parental controls.

• New Settings
- Messages setting for number of times to repeat an alert.
- iPad side switch setting to lock screen rotation or mute audio notifications and sound effects.

• Bug fixes

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPad

*Requires Apple TV (2nd generation) running software version 4.2 or later
**iPad

For information on the security content of this update, visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iTunes Software Update Released 10.2.0

2011-03-05T17:05:17+00:00

Apple realease version 10.2.0 of iTunes Software

This iTunes software update is required if you want to use the planned inprovements to 'Home Sharing' features that will be available on with the planned iOS 4.3 version (update to the iOS firmware for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad).

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iTunes Software Update Released 10.1.2

2011-01-28T17:04:26+00:00

iTunes Software Update Released 10.1.2

No new features, iTunes 10.1.2 provides a number of stability and performance improvements.

iTunes Software Update Released - Version 10.1.1

2010-12-26T23:20:30+00:00

Apple have released an update for the iTunes Software. The new version is 10.1.1

What's new in iTunes 10.1.1

This release provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Addresses an issue where iTunes may unexpectedly quit when resizing the iTunes window.
• Resolves an issue where iTunes may unexpectedly quit when deleting a playlist that has the iTunes Sidebar showing.
• Addresses an issue where some music videos may not sync to an iPod, iPhone, or iPad.

While iTunes 10.1 came with several new features and improvements, none are updated with this update but you may be interested to know what was included in the main 10.1 update:

• Use AirPlay to instantly and wirelessly stream videos from iTunes to the all-new Apple TV.

• Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.2.

• Provides a number of important stability and performance improvements.

New iPad iOS Update Released: 4.2.0

2010-11-22T19:49:02+00:00

iOS 4.2 Software Update for iPad is now available:

This update contains over 100 new features for iPad including support for multitasking, folders, unified mail inbox, Game Center, AirPrint, AirPlay and many system improvements. It is highly recommended for all iPad users.

iOS 4.2 for iPad includes the following:

• Multitasking support for third-party apps
- Multitasking user interface to quickly move between apps, adjust screen brightness, control playback, lock screen rotation and manage print jobs
- Support for audio apps to play in the background
- VoIP apps can receive and maintain calls in the background or when the device is asleep
- Apps can monitor location and take action while running in the background
- Alerts and messages can be pushed to apps using push and local notifications
- Apps can complete tasks in the background

• Folders to better organise and access apps

• Mail improvements
- Unified inbox to view emails from all accounts in one place
- Fast inbox switching to quickly switch between different email accounts
- Threaded messages to view multiple emails from the same conversation
- Import .ics files into Calendar
- Open attachments with compatible third-party apps
- File or delete search results
- Option to select size of photo attachments
- Messages in the Outbox can be edited or deleted

• AirPrint
- Print mail, photos, web pages and more directly to AirPrint-compatible printers on a local wireless
network
• AirPlay
- Wirelessly stream videos, music and photos to Apple TV
- Wirelessly stream music to AirPlay-enabled speakers or receivers, including AirPort Express
• Find text on web pages in Safari
• Use Spotlight to search the web and Wikipedia
• Suggestions and recent searches appear during a web search
• Support for TV programme rentals using iTunes (US only)
• Create and edit iTunes playlists on your device
• Support for iTunes gifting of apps
• Send and accept calendar invitations wirelessly with supported CalDAV servers
• Support for MobileMe calendar sharing
• Enhanced location privacy
- A Location Services icon appears in the status bar to indicate when Location Services are being used
- Location Services can be enabled and disabled per app
- Indication of apps that have requested your location within the last 24 hours
• Additional Parental Controls
- Prevent adding friends in Game Center and deletion of apps
- Restrict changes to Accounts and Location Services settings
• New languages, dictionaries and keyboards
• New fonts available in Notes
• Wirelessly sync notes using IMAP-based mail accounts
• Automatic spellcheck
• Silence background sounds using the Silent switch on the side of iPad
• Improved support for Bluetooth AVRCP
• Persistent Wi-Fi connection to receive push notifications
• Support for Bluetooth braille displays and international braille tables, control VoiceOver using an external keyboard, and other accessibility enhancements
• Wireless delivery of carrier settings updates for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G
• Improved enterprise support
- Support for third-party Mobile Device Management solutions
- Enables wireless distribution of enterprise applications
- Exchange Server 2010 compatibility
- Support for multiple Exchange ActiveSync accounts
- Support for Juniper Junos Pulse and Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN apps (available from the App Store)
• More than 1,500 new developer APIs
• Bug fixes

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPad
• iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G

For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guides for iPad at:
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/ipad>

For more information about iPad, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/uk/ipad>

To troubleshoot your iPad, or to view additional support information go to:
<http://www.apple.com/uk/support/ipad>

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

iPod Touch Update - iOS 4.2 Software Update Released

2010-11-22T18:42:01+00:00

This iPod Touch firmware version is iOS 4.2

This update contains improvements, including the following:

• AirPrint
- Print mail, photos, web pages and more directly to AirPrint-compatible printers on a local wireless network

• AirPlay
- Wirelessly stream videos, music and photos to Apple TV
- Wirelessly stream music to AirPlay-compatible speakers and receivers, including AirPort Express

• FaceTime improvements
- Initiate calls with Voice Control
- Initiate calls from an SMS conversation
- Support for Bluetooth accessories

• Find text on web pages in Safari

• New fonts setting available for Notes

• New SMS/MMS text tones and the ability to set custom tones per contact

• Additional restrictions (parental controls) available:
- Account settings
- App deletion
- Game Center friends
- Location settings

• Ability to import .ics files into Calendar

• Bug fixes, including:
- Eliminates sound artefacts occasionally captured in recorded audio with 4th-generation iPod touch
- Improves audio playback to car stereos via USB

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 2nd generation or later

Not all improvements apply to all models. For more information, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/uk/ipodtouch/software-update/>
<http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/software-update/>

For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guides for iPhone and iPod touch at:
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/iphone>
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/ipodtouch>

For more information about iPhone and iPod touch, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone>
<http://www.apple.com/uk/ipodtouch>

To troubleshoot your iPhone or iPod touch, or to view additional support information go to:
<http://www.apple.com/uk/support/iphone>
<http://www.apple.com/uk/support/ipodtouch>

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

iPhone Update - iOS 4.2 Software Update Released

2010-11-22T18:26:07+00:00

This iPhone firmware version is iOS 4.2

This update contains improvements, including the following:

• AirPrint
- Print mail, photos, web pages and more directly to AirPrint-compatible printers on a local wireless network

• AirPlay
- Wirelessly stream videos, music and photos to Apple TV
- Wirelessly stream music to AirPlay-compatible speakers and receivers, including AirPort Express

• FaceTime improvements
- Initiate calls with Voice Control
- Initiate calls from an SMS conversation
- Support for Bluetooth accessories

• Find text on web pages in Safari

• New fonts setting available for Notes

• New SMS/MMS text tones and the ability to set custom tones per contact

• Additional restrictions (parental controls) available:
- Account settings
- App deletion
- Game Center friends
- Location settings

• Ability to import .ics files into Calendar

• Bug fixes, including:
- Eliminates sound artefacts occasionally captured in recorded audio with 4th-generation iPod touch
- Improves audio playback to car stereos via USB

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 2nd generation or later

Not all improvements apply to all models. For more information, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/uk/ipodtouch/software-update/>
<http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/software-update/>

For feature descriptions and complete instructions, see the user guides for iPhone and iPod touch at:
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/iphone>
<http://support.apple.com/manuals/ipodtouch>

For more information about iPhone and iPod touch, go to:
<http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone>
<http://www.apple.com/uk/ipodtouch>

To troubleshoot your iPhone or iPod touch, or to view additional support information go to:
<http://www.apple.com/uk/support/iphone>
<http://www.apple.com/uk/support/ipodtouch>

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

iTunes Update Available Version 10.1.0

2010-11-13T01:34:25+00:00

Apple have released an update to to iTunes. So what's new in iTunes 10.1.0?

• Use AirPlay to instantly and wirelessly stream videos from iTunes to the all-new Apple TV.

• Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.2. (Coming soon)

• Provides a number of important stability and performance improvements.

How To Remove Apple iTunes 'Ping' Social Network

2010-09-27T18:11:29+01:00

I'm a long time iTunes customer. I like iTunes, but I'm entirely fucked off with Apple using their new "Ping Social Network" to hijack my iTunes activity to get others to spend more of their hard earned cash. Fuck off Apple!

So, I've dug around to find out how to remove the 'ping social network'. Here's to remove the 'iTunes Ping' shite from your computer, iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.

Mac iTunes users: http://gidden.net/tom/2010/09/25/removing-ping-from-itunes-10-0-1/

Windows iTunes Users: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2593347

iTunes 10.0.1 Software Update Released

2010-09-27T18:00:42+01:00

iTunes 10.0.1 makes it easier to share your favorite music with your friends on Ping. You can now Like or Post about music right from your iTunes library. You can also easily see the recent activity of a selected artist in your library, or of all artists and friends you follow on Ping using the new Ping Sidebar.

This release also provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Addresses an issue where the picture quality of a video changes depending on whether the on-screen controls are visible.
• Resolves an issue where iTunes may unexpectedly quit while interacting with album artwork viewed in a separate window.
• Fixes a problem that affects the performance of some third-party visualizers.
• Addresses an issue where the iTunes library and playlists appear empty.
• Resolves an issue that created an incompatibility with some third-party shared libraries.

iTunes 10 comes with many new features and improvements, including:

• Introducing Ping. Use Ping to follow your favorite artists and friends or connect with the world's most passionate music fans. Discover the music everyone is talking about, listening to, and downloading.

• Rent HD TV episodes for just 99¢ each. Watch them on your Mac or PC, on-the-go with iPhone or iPod touch, or in your living room with the all new Apple TV.

• Play your favorites on the all new iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and Apple TV.

• Play music wirelessly with AirPlay on AirPlay-enabled speakers, home theater receivers, and iPod accessories.

• Explore many look-and-feel improvements throughout iTunes.

• Enjoy performance improvements which make iTunes faster and more responsive.

• Additional voice support with VoiceOver Kit for iPod.

Official Free Game Center for iPhone Launched

2010-09-12T01:58:23+01:00

Apple have launched their gaming social network iPhone Game Center. • Game Center - Send and receive friend requests - Invite friends to multi-player games over the Internet - Play multi-player games by auto-matching with other players - View Leaderboards and Achievements - Discover new games from friends Get if free when you upgrade your iPhone operating system via iTunes. Note: invite me as a friend using my GC nickname: iphonegamers.net See u on the other side!

iPod Touch Update - iOS 4.1 Software Update Released

2010-09-12T00:37:34+01:00

This iPod Touch software update contains improvements, including the following:

• Game Center
- Send and receive friend requests
- Invite friends to multi-player games over the Internet
- Play multi-player games by auto-matching with other players
- View Leaderboards and Achievements
- Discover new games from friends
• Support for TV programme rentals on iTunes
• Additional support for AVRCP-supported accessories,
including next & previous track control
• Bug fixes, including:
- Nike+iPod fixes
- Bluetooth improvements

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 2nd generation, or later

Game Center requires iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 2nd generation or later.

iPhone Update - iOS 4.1 Software Update Released

2010-09-12T00:35:12+01:00

This iPhone software update contains improvements, including the following:

• Game Center
- Send and receive friend requests
- Invite friends to multi-player games over the Internet
- Play multi-player games by auto-matching with other
players
- View Leaderboards and Achievements
- Discover new games from friends
• High dynamic range (HDR) photos on iPhone 4
• Support for TV programme rentals on iTunes
• Ability to upload HD videos to YouTube and MobileMe
over Wi-Fi on iPhone 4
• Additional support for AVRCP-supported accessories,
including next & previous track control
• FaceTime calling directly from Favourites
• Bug fixes, including:
- iPhone 4 proximity sensor performance
- iPhone 3G performance
- Nike+iPod fixes
- Bluetooth improvements

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 2nd generation, or later

Game Center requires iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 2nd generation or later.

iTunes 10.0 Released - Rent TV Episodes, Social Network and more

2010-09-03T12:28:06+01:00

iTunes 10 comes with many new features and improvements, including:

• Rent HD TV episodes for just 99¢ each (currently USA Only). Watch them on your Mac or PC, on-the-go with iPhone or iPod touch, or in your living room with the all new Apple TV.

• Play your favorites on the all new iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and Apple TV.

• Play music wirelessly with AirPlay on AirPlay-enabled speakers, home theater receivers, and iPod accessories.

• Explore many look-and-feel improvements throughout iTunes.

• Enjoy performance improvements which make iTunes faster and more responsive.

• Additional voice support with VoiceOver Kit for iPod.

iOS 4.0.2 Software Update

2010-09-02T04:43:02+01:00

A new iOS Update is available for iPhone and iPod Touch:

Fixes security vulnerability associated with viewing malicious PDF files.

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 4
• iPod touch 2nd generation
• iPod touch 3rd generation (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB)

iPad iOS Update Released: 3.2.2

2010-08-12T22:02:55+01:00

Apple have released a an update for your iPad operating system.

This iOS software update for iPad fixes an security issue found in malicious PDF files that have been made available to iPad users.

Products compatible with this software update:
- iPad (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G)

iTunes Version 9.2.1 Released

2010-07-20T17:43:35+01:00

Apple iTunes have released iTunes version 9.2.1

It's nothing to get too excited about, as it's generally just a bunch of fixes to various screw ups released in version 9.2.0 of iTunes.

The fixes include:

- People that struggled to upgrade their iPhone and iPod Touch software to version 4 of Apple's new operating system/firmware, should now be able to upgrade.

- A bunch of 3rd party iTunes plugins, that stopped working with the release of iTunes.9.2.0, will now be disabled so that they no longer screw up your iTunes software on your PC/Mac. So the plugins aren't actually fixed, they've simply been disabled.

- Issues with Drag and Drop of icons have been fixed.

All a bit boring really.

New iPhone iOS Software Released: Version 4.0.1

2010-07-16T21:35:38+01:00

Having been caught lying about if for months. Apple have fixed the 'Signal Strength Bar Display' - BUT ONLY because the got caught out! Tossers!

Details of the 4.0.1 Software Update for iPhone

This update contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:

- Improves the formula to determine how many bars of signal strength to display

Products compatible with this software update: iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS & iPhone 4

New iPad OS Update Released - 3.2.1

2010-07-16T16:09:00+01:00

Apple have released a an update for your iPad operating system.

This iOS software update for iPad contains bug fixes and improvements, including the following:

- Improved Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Fixed an issue that could prevent copy and paste of single-page PDF attachments in Mail.
- Addressed an issue that could cause video playback to freeze.
- Improved reliability of video-out when using iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter.
- Added Bing as an option for Safari's search field.

Products compatible with this software update:
- iPad (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G)

Apple Says NO to Flash on iPad

2010-07-01T14:20:43+01:00

During the recent announcement of the iPhone OS Version 4 software that's used on the iPad, Apple CEO Steve Jobs delivered a swipe at Adobe - Giving a flat "no" in response to a question about whether Flash might make its way on to the iPad

The main people kicking themselves at the news, are providers of Adult services such as iPad Porn and iPad Casino Games.

The core business of the adult only service providers involves spending thousands making their stuff work using Flash. Making the same content available on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch costs them nearly the same again!

BBC iPlayer on iPad

2010-06-24T19:21:09+01:00

BBC iPlayer on iPad

Quick Link: BBC iPlayer on iPad

A few weeks back I checked out the BBC iPlayer on iPad. While I found viewing BBC TV on iPad to be incredible, I wasn't impressed with the actual BBC iPlayer Webapp for the iPad. The navigation wasn't particularly friendly, which means you'll struggle to find specific shows.

Dubbed the 'BBC iPlayer Big Screen' by the tech team, it's a great experience, but I can't help thinking that the current version of the BBC iPlayer for iPad interface is the result time constraints.... a rus to get it ready for the launch of the iPad.

So... Take a look at the very swish BBC iPlayer on iPad webapp provided by the myijump.com. It's simply stunning!

Direct BBC TV CHANNEL links for iPad users:

A selection of BBC TV GENRE links for iPad users:

Children's TV on BBC iPlayer for iPad

Comedy TV on BBC iPlayer for iPad

Films on BBC iPlayer for iPad

Music on BBC iPlayer for iPad

The myijump.com team are responsible for the popular BBC iPlayer on iPhone.

iPad Portal Launched for iPad Owners

2010-06-24T15:50:42+01:00

iPad Portal Launched for iPad Owners

I've pleased to be able to announce the launch of the beta version* of my iPad Portal. It took me a little longer to build than I thought it would.

- Check out the USA version of my iPad Portal for existing iPad owners.

- Check out the UK version of my iPad Portal.

*Beta Version is 95% fully functional. I need a couple of days to finish up some non-essential stuff.

iPhone 4.0 Instructions for New Features

2010-06-21T23:50:53+01:00

I found a great article giving instructions for the various features of the new iPhone 4.0 software.

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2469985&tstart=0

iPhone 4 Software Update Released for iPhone and iPod Touch

2010-06-21T22:49:05+01:00

iOS 4 Software Update

You'll need to update your iTunes Software to version 9.2.0 before you can update your iPhone/iPod Touch.

This update contains over 100 new features, including the following:

• Multitasking support for third-party apps*
- Multitasking user interface to quickly move between apps
- Support for audio apps to play in the background
- VoIP apps can receive and maintain calls in the background or when device is asleep
- Apps can monitor location and take action while running in the background
- Alerts and messages can be pushed to apps using push and local notifications
- Apps can complete tasks in the background
• Folders to better organise and access apps
• Home screen Wallpaper*
• Mail improvements
- Unified inbox to view emails from all accounts in one place
- Fast inbox switching to quickly switch between different email accounts
- Threaded messages to view multiple emails from the same conversation
- Attachments can be opened with compatible third-party apps
- Search results can now be filed or deleted
- Option to select size of photo attachments
- Messages in the outbox can be edited or deleted
• Support for iBooks and iBookstore (available from the App Store)
• Photo and Camera improvements
- 5x digital zoom when taking a photo**
- Tap to focus during video recording**
- Ability to sync Faces from iPhoto
- Geo-tagged photos appear on a map in Photos
• Ability to create and edit playlists on device
• Calendar invitations can be sent and accepted wirelessly with supported CalDAV servers
• Support for MobileMe calendar sharing
• Suggestions and recent searches appear during a web search
• Searchable SMS/MMS messages**
• Spotlight search can be continued on web and Wikipedia
• Enhanced location privacy
- New Location Services icon in the status bar
- Indication of which apps have requested your location in the last 24 hours
- Location Services can be toggled on or off for
individual apps
• Automatic spellcheck
• Support for Bluetooth keyboards*
• iPod out to navigate music, podcasts and audiobooks through an iPod interface with compatible cars
• Support for iTunes gifting of apps
• Wireless notes syncing with IMAP-based mail accounts
• Persistent Wi-Fi connection to receive push notifications*
• New setting for turning on/off mobile (cellular) data only**
• Option to display the character count while composing new SMS/MMS**
• Visual Voicemail messages can be kept locally even if they have been deleted from the server**
• Control to lock portrait orientation*
• Audio playback controls for iPod and third-party audio apps*
• New languages, dictionaries and keyboards
• Accessibility enhancements*
• Bluetooth improvements
• Better data protection using the device passcode as an encryption key* (Requires full restore.)
• Support for third-party Mobile Device Management solutions
• Enables wireless distribution of enterprise applications
• Exchange Server 2010 compatibility
• Support for multiple Exchange ActiveSync accounts
• Support for Juniper Junos Pulse and Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN apps (available from the App Store)
• More than 1,500 new developer APIs
• Bug fixes

Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 4
• iPod touch 2nd generation
• iPod touch 3rd generation (late 2009 models with 32GB
or 64GB)

* Requires iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 or iPod touch 3rd generation.
** Requires iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4. SMS/MMS messaging and Visual Voicemail require support from your wireless carrier.

iTunes 9.2 Update Released

2010-06-21T22:30:03+01:00

iTunes 9.2 comes with several new features and improvements, including:

• Sync with iPhone 4 to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on-the-go

• Sync and read books with iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 4 and iBooks 1.1

• Organize and sync PDF documents as books. Read PDFs with iBooks 1.1 on iPad and any iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 4

• Organize your apps on your iOS 4 home screens into folders using iTunes

• Faster back-ups while syncing an iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 4

• Album artwork improvements make artwork appear more quickly when exploring your library

Apple creates Own App Ad Network - iAd

2010-04-11T22:48:50+01:00

Apple announced the launch of their own in-app mobile advertising network. The iPhone OS 4.0 (also included for iPod Touch and iPad 4.0) is called iAd.

The ads will take the form of mini-apps in their own right, complete with video and interactivity. Promising a stunning experience for the end user.

Apple will sell and host the ads, and app developers will keep 60% of the revenues. The ads will be in HTML5, rather than Flash. (See: Apple Says No To FLASH)

There was no news on whether this means a ban on ad units from other networks like AdMob and Google Adsense. It's worth noting that Google purchased AdMob at an incredibly over-inflated price. A price based on AdMob's revenue from the iPhone.

I have a bunch of articles about the really poor service provided by AdMob over the past couple of years. Ha! It all comes out in the wash!

Apple Says No To FLASH On iPod Touch

2010-04-11T22:14:09+01:00

During the recent announcement of the iPod Touch Version 4 software, Apple CEO Steve Jobs delivered a swipe at Adobe - giving a flat "no" in response to a question about whether Flash might make its way into ipod Touch version 4.0

I'm guessing that the main people kicking themselves at the news, are providers of Adult services such as iPod Touch Porn and iPod Touch Casino Games. They spend thousands making there stuff work on the iPod Touch.

Apple Says No To FLASH On iPhone

2010-04-11T22:10:00+01:00

During the recent announcement of the iPhone Version 4 software, Apple CEO Steve Jobs delivered a swipe at Adobe - Giving a flat "no" in response to a question about whether Flash might make its way into iPhone 4.0

I'm guessing that the main people kicking themselves at the news, are providers of Adult services such as iPhone Porn and iPhone Casino Games. They spend thousands making there stuff work on the iPhone.

iPod Touch Version 4 Announced - Great New Features

2010-04-11T21:56:37+01:00

Apple took the wrappers off its iPad Touch OS 4 software tonight, with big features including multi-tasking, the iAd mobile advertising service, and a social games network called Game Center.

The iPad Touch 4.0 software will ship to consumers this summer, although developers are getting a preview version tonight. It will come to iPad later in the Autumn.

Multi-tasking works as expected: apps can run in the background, and be switched between via a double-press of the iPad Touch Home button.

Examples shown tonight included music app Pandora, VoIP app Skype, and social location app Loopt.

Meanwhile, the new 'Game Center' will let games developers include leaderboards, multiplayer matching, achievements and player profiles in their iPad Touch and iPad games.

At a stroke, Apple appears to have obliterated the business models of companies like Aurora Feint and Scoreloop - at least on iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. They may now be forced to accelerate their moves to other smartphone platforms.

iAd was also unveiled tonight: it's Apple's own in-app mobile advertising network, with the ads taking the form of mini-apps in their own right, complete with video and interactivity.

Apple will sell and host the ads, and app developers will keep 60% of the revenues. They'll be HTML5, rather than Flash. There was no news on whether this means a ban on ad units from other networks like AdMob, Google Adsense, though.

iPad Touch OS 4 will also see Apple's iBooks e-books store come to iPod Touch and iPhone, with iPad owners able to stop reading a book on that device and pick up on the same page on iPod Touch/iPhone (and vice versa). Very smart!

Meanwhile, the new OS has more than 1,500 new APIs for developers to get their teeth into, including those listed above.

Apple also gave a raft of stats at the event:

- It has now sold more than 450,000 iPads in the US, and 3.5 million iPad apps have been downloaded. Plus 600,000 e-books.

- There are more than 185,000 apps on the App Store now, and the store has passed the four billion downloads milestone.

- More than 85 million iPhones and iPod Touches have been sold globally.

There was no 'And Finally' moment to show off a new iPhone, but CEO Steve Jobs did deliver some swipes at Adobe - giving a flat "no" in response to a question about whether Flash might make its way into iPhone 4.

Meanwhile, he criticised the openness of Google's Android platform. "There's a porn store for Android. Anyone can download them. You can, your kids can. That's just not a place we want to go."