Apple Drops iTunes Update 8.0.2 On 11/20/2008

Apple just released a new iTunes update. The new version is 8.0.2 and addresses a couple of minor issues and improves accessibility for users with impaired vision. I encourage the Jailbreak Community to stay with 8.0.1 in case that the new version of iTunes don't recognize jailbroken iPhones & iPod touches as well as "Cracked Apps".

The 60.3MB update, which is available through Apple's iTunes site or via software update for Mac OSX and Windows is probably the gate for the new iPhone/iPod touch 2.2 Firmware Upgrade that Apple's is preparing to release as early as tomorrow which would bring us new features and bug fixes.

Another Apple Patent Around On 11/20/2008

Apple Inc. has a new patent running around explaining a new technology that will allow the iPhone to have "Always-On" display with almost no battery cost. Here's a brief explanation from Apple about how this useful technology would work:

The primary backlight system may block light from the secondary backlight system except for those one or more regions. Thus, the size and shape of the status indicator may be set by sizing and shaping the transparent or semitransparent regions of the primary backlight system. In addition to setting the size and shape of the icon, the color of the icon may also be set by adjusting the color of the light provided by the secondary backlight system.

For example, each indicator may have a particular color, blinking speed, or light intensity. These properties may be programmed into the electronic device by the user, or may be hard-coded or hard-wired into the system. Thus, when the secondary backlight is turned on, the properties of the light provided by the secondary backlight system may depend on the status of the device. Also, if the status of the electronic device changes while the secondary backlight is on, the properties of the light provided by the secondary backlight system may change to reflect the new status.

Apple Taking Orders For The New 24-inch Cinema Display On 11/18/2008

If you been waiting for the new 24-inch LED Cinema Display from Apple, is finally here. Apple is taking orders on their website, so you can go and make your purchase right now. It still says "Ships: November" but they added the "Add to cart" button allowing you to place your order. The price is $899.00 and you will be taking home a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, DisplayPort, built-in iSight camera / mic, integrated stereo speakers, 3-port USB hub, and MagSafe adapter for your like-equipped MacBook.

Macbook & Macbook Pro (Late 08') Gets Trackpad Firmware Update On 11/17/2008

Today Apple Inc. released a fix for the new Glass Trackpad on their late 08' Macbook and Macbook Pro. Owners having issues with the new Trackpad are able to download a patch via Software Update addressing trackpad clicks that randomly go unrecognized. A couple weeks ago Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Inc. promised to deliver a fix for the new Glass Trackpad. Those users having problems can check the firmware update pushed by Apple and it will fix the problem. Here are some instructions via AppleInsider of how to install the firmware update manually:

Installing the update manually:


Ensure that your computer is plugged into an AC power source before you start.

Then:

1. Close any open applications.


2. Download the MacBook, MacBook Pro Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0. The download will place a disk image that contains an installer onto your desktop. If you downloaded the update via Safari, Safari will notify you that an application is contained in the image. Click OK to continue.


3. If "Open safe files after downloading" is checked in Safari preferences, the disk image file will mount by itself. If that preference is not enabled in Safari, double-click the disk image to mount it.


4. Double-click the trackpad firmware update disk image to open it.


5. Double-click the TrackpadFirmwareUpdate.pkg file.


6. Read the introduction, then click Continue.


7. After reading the licensing agreement, click Continue.


8. To agree to its terms, click Agree.


9. Click Install to install the update application in /Applications/Utilities.


10. You will be asked for your administrator password. Enter the password and click OK.


11. After the software is successfully installed on your hard drive, an Installation Completed Successfully message appears. Click Close to start the updater application.


12. Read the onscreen firmware update installation instructions, then click Update to proceed. Note: The firmware update application may appear behind the installation window.


13. You will be asked again for you administrator password. Enter the password and click OK. A progress bar will appear while the update is being applied. The trackpad will not respond during the update. Do not interrupt the update or shut off power on your computer while the update is in progress.


14. When the update is complete, you will see "The update completed successfully" in the Status field of the updater application. Click Quit.

Once you've completed the above steps, your trackpad should be updated. You do not need to restart to recognize the benefits of the update. Via AppleInsider.

Nov-17-08' AppStore Apps, Games & Updates On 11/17/2008

Ms. PAC-MAN (1.0.3)
SP Photo Fix (1.2)
Pills (1.0)
DuckSplash (1.1)
Apper (1.0)
UNO (1.1.6)
Ace Tennis Online (1.0)
BiiPlane (0.9.3)
AirPaint (1.0)
CockRoach Racing 3D (1.0)
Midnight Bowling (1.1.6)
Rooms - Your Mobile Chat Client (0.7.0)
Million Dollar Password 2009 Edition (1.0.1)
The Price is Right (1.0)
iBasketball (1.0)
Smack Boxing (1.0)
Snow Reports (1.1)
MasterBrain (1.1)
Collins Pro Spanish-English Dictionary (1.1)