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Apple Releases iOS 6.0.1

  • Fixes a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air
  • Fixes a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard
  • Fixes an issue that could cause camera flash to not go off
  • Improves reliability of iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi networks
  • Resolves an issue that prevents iPhone from using the cellular network in some instances
  • Consolidated the Use Cellular Data switch for iTunes Match
  • Fixes a Passcode Lock bug which sometimes allowed access to Passbook pass details from lock screen
  • Fixes a bug affecting Exchange meetings

The iPhone 5 apparently shipped with a bug that does not allow the device to receive over-the-air updates. For that reason, iPhone 5 users have to also download a patch in order to download iOS 6.0.1 through the settings app.

Netflix Gets iPhone 5 Upgrade

Netflix today updated its native iOS app with iPhone 5 and iOS 6 support. You can grab the latest version now from the official Apple App store.

The requirements for the app now read: “Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.” The last version required iOS 5.x, but obviously the iPhone 5 addition is new, and suggests the app now takes full advantage of the 16:9 widescreen screen display. That means for both video viewing and general rummaging around the app. (Read More)

Apple Releases OS X Mountain Lion Update 10.8.1 and First Build of 10.8.2 to Developers

The first public update of Apple’s latest operating system Mountain Lion is now available for download via the app store.  

This update includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability and compatibility of your Mac, including fixes that: 

- Resolve an issue that may cause Migration Assistant to unexpectedly quit 
- Improve compatibility when connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server in Mail
- Address an issue playing audio through a Thunderbolt display 
- Resolve an issue that could prevent iMessages from being sent 
- Address an issue that could cause the system to become unresponsive when using Pinyin input 
- Resolve an issue when connecting to SMB servers with long names 
- Address a issue that may prevent Safari from launching when using a Proxy Automatic Configuration (PAC) file 
- Improve 802.1X authentication with Active Directory credentials.

Right on the heels of this public update Apple has released the first build of 10.8.2 to developers. This build is said to address Facebook, Messages, Game Center, and Reminders.

Apple to Update Most of its Mac Lineup and Multiple Accessories at WWDC

While Apple has major software announcements planned for the upcoming World Wide Developers Conference – including iOS 6, an updated version of iCloud, and OS X Mountain Lion– Apple is also planning some incredible hardware announcements. Not iOS hardware, but Mac hardware. We have already reported that Apple will introduce a brand-new 15-inch MacBook Proat WWDC with a thinner design, high-resolution Retina Display, and faster I/O, and now we’re hearing that the new MacBook Pro will only make up one component of Apple’s hardware announcements.

In fact, WWDC 2012 might be the biggest simultaneous launch of new Macs in Apple’s history…

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