Aug 05

Mac OS X 10.5.8 now available, way less than 0.1 away from Snow Leopard

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Apple’s just unleashed its latest 10.5 update on an unsuspecting (well, totally suspecting, actually) crowd, so go ahead and fire up Software Update and see if Cupertino’s left you any 10.5.8-flavored presents under the tree. We bet you didn’t expect Wednesday to be this amazingly, incredibly awesome, now, did you? Follow the break for the full changelog.

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Mac OS X 10.5.8 now available, way less than 0.1 away from Snow Leopard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 24

Garmin issues patch to exorcise brick from 7×5 series GPS

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It didn’t take long for Garmin to get into gear, once it acknowledged the firmware update had ultimately brought ruin to its nüvi 7×5 series GPS units. The company’s released a new software update that should provide a fix — it should be available now via its WebUpdater. If you’re one of those whose device won’t even turn on anymore, there’s also a support section online for requesting a return authorization to have it repaired under warranty. Garmin acknowledged a few other devices that may be affected, including 800 series, 8×5 series, zūmo 660, and GPSMAP 620 / 640. Those will all be getting updates “in the near future.”

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Garmin issues patch to exorcise brick from 7×5 series GPS originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 09

Apple Should Learn a Few Things From the Zune Software Upgrades

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Do you remember how Microsoft gave first-gen Zune users all the features that could be properly implemented via software update? Apple should be doing this for the iPhone 3G.

Let’s look at what’s new in the iPhone 3GS. Magnetometer for the compass, an improved camera, video recording, voice control, faster processor, faster 3G and and a 32GB storage bump. Obviously, we’re not talking about the hardware stuff (processor, camera, etc.), but the software things like voice control and video recording? That could easily have been ported to the 3G.

Apple’s official reason was that the iPhone 3G doesn’t have enough power to run those two features. Really? They’re saying that on-the-fly voice control (albeit one that doesn’t just match what you say to a pre-recorded sample on your voice) can’t be done on the iPhone 3G? You mean the same feature that’s been available for Windows Mobile FIVE phones for about half a decade now? This can’t be done with the iPhone 3G’s processor?

And there’s the question of video recording. Check out the video below.

This was taken on the iPhone 3G with the Cycorder Cydia jailbreak app. As in, you can do this right now if you jailbreak your phone and install the app. And this is a jailbreak app that doesn’t have as great access to the phone as Apple’s own internal team with their first-party video libraries. The 7-15FPS of Cydia isn’t as good as the 30FPS of Apple’s own recording on the 3GS, but it’s not bad either. It’s something.

So yeah, we’re not asking for the impossible here. We just want for Apple to let actual hardware upgrades be the reason for people to upgrade to the 3GS, not for them to have arbitrary software distinctions to separate their products. [Gizmodo’s WWDC Coverage and Roundup]

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Apr 14

Sonos 2.8 adds Deezer Radio to multi-room systems in Europe, updates iPhone controller

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After plunking down a grand for Sonos‘ impressive two-room bundle, it’s always nice to see a freebie or two arrive via software updates. While not quite as big a release as version 2.7 was for Sonos’ wireless (or wired) multi-room audio system, 2.8 does add free Deezer Radio service to Sonos users in 30 countries across Europe — think Last.fm’s artist smart lists with the ability to skip tracks only better dressed and with a knowledge of geography. Sonos is also updating its free iPhone / iPod touch controller application by extending native language support (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish added to English) and granting access to the sleep timers and wake-to-music alarms you’ve setup using the Sonos software controller running on your desktop. This update brings the features of the iPhone Controller up to par with Sonos’ own dedicated controller and thus makes the €399 price for the CR100 all the more ridiculous.

Fortunately, for a limited time (until May 31st) Sonos is heavily discounting its €399 Sonos Controller as long as you buy it bundled with a ZonePlayer — a box required for adding new speaker zones. The ZP90 and Sonos Controller combo is available for €599 (a savings of €149) while the amplified ZP120 and Controller combo is available for €699 (a savings of €199). The offer seems bent on preventing you from purchasing a relatively fragile but multi-purpose €219 iPod touch with onscreen keyboard to control your whole-house audio instead of Sonos’ rugged and water-resistant CR100 Controller with scroll-wheel QWERTY. Try harder Sonos, even Apple learned to ditch the scroll-wheel. A few more interface shots after the break.

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Mar 30

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic software update available: faster, better, updater

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Nokia’s hot selling 5800 XpressMusic handset just got a little bit better. Available now, the free update promises faster Internet data, built-in dictionary with text-to-speech support, an improved overall UI and eMail experience, and better in-device search. Nokia’s also tweaked the cameras adding still image support to the front-facing video-call camera and a burst mode for capturing multiple snaps while holding the shutter button. There’s also a new Application Update feature that identifies and downloads updates to your installed applications automatically. Giddy up.

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Jan 27

iPhone firmware update 2.2.1 brings minor stability improvements

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No copy and paste here, move along everyone! What you can expect in the new, just-released 2.2.1 software update for the iPhone (and iPod touch) is “improved general stability of Safari” — always encouraging — and a fix for saved Mail images not showing up just right in the camera roll. It’s like Christmas in January!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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