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Apple updates abound
Now in Software Update, a consolation prize of sorts for Mac users disappointed by yesterday’s announcement: iTunes 6.0.4, iPhoto 6.0.2, Front Row 1.2.1, and Security Update 2006-001.
iTunes 6.0.4 and iPhoto 6.0.2 fix some minor issues with the applications and Front Row. Front Row 1.2.1 brings all Front Row users the enhancements included on the new Mac mini.
The most important update is Security Update 2006-001, which fixes a good number of security flaws, including the Safari “Open Safe Files” vulnerability:
Description: It is possible to construct a file which appears to be a safe file type, such as an image or movie, but is actually an application. When the “Open `safe’ files after downloading” option is enabled in Safari’s General preferences, visiting a malicious web site may result in the automatic download and execution of such a file. A proof-of-concept has been detected on public web sites that demonstrates the automatic execution of shell scripts. This update addresses the issue by performing additional download validation so that the user is warned (in Mac OS X v10.4.5) or the download is not automatically opened (in Mac OS X v10.3.9).
Also of note, iChat now protects against the OS X/Leap.A malware:
A malicious application named Leap.A that attempts to propagate using iChat has been detected. With this update for Mac OS X v10.4.5 and Mac OS X Server v10.4.5, iChat now uses Download Validation to warn of unknown or unsafe file types during file transfers.
Download it, install it, love it.
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Are Apple Leather Jackets Next?
I am a vegetarian and I have an iPod plus a nice woven iPod sock. Then there’s the iPod leather case that come out twenty minutes ago.
Why?
Yes, it’s got a solid design on paper as far as how it keeps the iPod in place and every case should work that way. Why not use faux leather? If they had a real disclaimer that said the cows used died naturally I’d consider it some day.
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Mac Minintel + iPod BoomBrick.. er… Box
Apple has released two new products today. An updated Mac Mini sporting the Intel Core Duo/Solo processor, Apple remote, Front Row et al. The 1.5GHz Core Solo model comes in at $599 with the 1.67GHz Core Duo priced at $799. It has also introduced the iPod Hifi, a boom box that allows any iPod to be plugged in and controlled with a remote. This is priced at $349
DTs Take: Well the Mac Mini is quite expensive now and unfortunately has Intel Integrated Graphics… BAD APPLE!!! *slap*. Other than that it looks OK. The iPod HiFi looks like a white shiny expensive brick but I suppose it’ll find it’s market. Hopefully the integrated graphics in the Mac Mini isn’t a sign of things to come for a possible MacBook.
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News or Rumor? Apple to announce film downloading service [UPDATED]
From the “Rumors-and-speculation-being-reported-as-news” desk…
There is a report floating around that Apple will announce a “film download service,” which presumably means full-length movies, according to an article on RedOrbit (originally from the UK’s “Sunday Business"). The article states no sources for the claim. Rumors of such a service have been floating around since the dawn of time, or at least for the last year or two. Current rumors are pointing toward some sort of iPod boombox and maybe an Intel-based Mac mini being announced at tomorrow’s Apple media event.
Deep Thought’s take:Lies, damned lies, and unsubstantiated speculation!
Okay. Members of the media, listen up because I am not going to repeat this! Or maybe I will, but not now. For the love of fried chicken and a side of cole slaw, do not--repeat--do not report rumors as if they are news. Ever. Report rumors as rumors and make it clear that they are just rumors and nothing conclusive! It’s especially bad when you site a rumor as fact and don’t bother to cite a source! Bad reporter! NO COOKIE!
I tracked this story back to an article on The Register’s Reg Hardware. Again, so source. Again, no saying that it’s a rumor or assumption. Argh!
UPDATE: It looks like the guys at MacNotables agree with me when it comes to rumors being reported as fact.
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Rumor Mill: Is this the new video iPod? [UPDATED x3: We’ve been duped]
Ah, the joys of the Mac rumor mill. Here we go again!
An interesting photo--or photoshop job, if you will--of an iPod-like device is circulating around the Mac web. Its appearance fits the description of a rumored “true video iPod” that’s been floating around for the last couple weeks.
The “iPod” sports a sticker with the part number “MB719Z/A,” which does not match any Apple product part number. The screen shows a test pattern, which gives me the impression of this being a device still under development and not something ready for shipping (thus, it’s probably unlikely that such a device, if real, will be announced at next week’s press event--given this photo is recent), though I’m no expert on such things.
We’ve seen many hoaxes in the past (remember iWalk, iHome, and the other infamous “elevator” photos, anyone?), so it’s a good idea to remain somewhat skeptical.
I think it may be real, and I’m as skeptical as they come when it comes to this kind of stuff. That or it’s one hell of a good Photoshop mockup!
UPDATE: TechBlog has another image (Mirror of image on MacRumors Forums) of this supposed iThing.
There is some debate over whether the part number is “MB719Z/A” or “M8719Z/A. M8719Z/A is Mac OS X 10.2 Server’s part number. Also, part numbers ending in “Z/A” are normally software products and “LL/A” is hardware. “G/A” refers to accessories. But the rules are not hard and fast; for example, FileMaker Pro 8 (made by FileMaker, an…
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