Apple Software Update: iOS 5.1

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

• Japanese language support for Siri (availability may be limited during initial rollout)
• Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream
• Camera shortcut now always visible on Lock Screen for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)
• Camera face detection now highlights all detected faces
• Redesigned Camera app for iPad
• Genius Mixes and Genius playlists for iTunes Match subscribers
• Audio for TV shows and movies on iPad optimized to sound louder and clearer
• Podcast controls for playback speed and a 30 second rewind for iPad
• Updated AT&T network indicator
• Addresses bugs affecting battery life
• Fixes an issue that occasionally caused audio to drop for outgoing calls

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

 

 

Nokia’s Lumia 800 battery issues, fix on the way!

Those of you who have been having battery issues with the Nokia’s Lumia 800 then there is hope.  There will be a fix released in the few days.  Let’s hope this solves the power issues users have been having.

Apple Software Update: iTunes 10.4.1

What’s new in iTunes 10.4.1

iTunes 10.4 is now designed for OS X Lion. You can now use iTunes with OS X Lion’s new full-screen app capability, which allows you to use iTunes and other apps without distractions. Navigate between your full-screen apps with a simple gesture.

iTunes 10.4.1 provides a number of improvements, including:

• 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 movie

• Fixes a problem where iTunes may take longer than expected to open after waking your Mac from sleep

• Addresses issues with VoiceOver support

Apple Software Update: Safari 5.0.4

This update contains improvements to stability, compatibility, accessibility and security, including the following:

 

• Improved stability for webpages with multiple instances of plug-in content
• Improved compatibility with webpages with image reflections and transition effects
• A fix for an issue that could cause some webpages to print with incorrect layouts
• A fix for an issue that could cause content to display incorrectly on webpages with plug-ins
• A fix for an issue that could cause a Screen Saver to appear while video is playing in Safari
• Improved compatibility with VoiceOver on webpages with text input areas and lists with selectable items
• Improved stability when using VoiceOver

 

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

 

Get the Verizon UML290 4G USB modem working on a Mac

Our friends over at The Unofficial Mac Blog show you how to get the Verizon UML290 4G USB modem working on your Mac:

Verizon Wireless launched its 4G LTE network across the United States on December 5, 2010 and left many Mac users unhappy when they found that the two 4G USB modems that are currently available, the Pantech UML290 and LG VL600, were both listed as compatible only with Windows XP, Vista and 7.

Fortunately, there are people who are willing to try to overcome hurdles that are unintentionally put in the way of Mac users, so there are now instructions on how to set up your Mac to work properly with the Pantech modem.

Check out their post to find out how here:

http://www.tuaw.com/2010/12/20/how-to-get-verizons-uml290-4g-usb-modem-to-work-on-the-mac/

AVG 2011 Update Crashes 64-bit Windows 7 – Fix It

If you have updated your AVG 2011 installation then you may be finding that it is crashing your Windows 7 64-bi machine.  Here is how you fix it:

How to disable AVG when the operating system cannot be started properly
If you suspect that an AVG component is preventing your computer from starting properly, follow the steps below to verify the situation.

1. Use AVG Rescue CD to boot your computer.
2. When the AVG Rescue CD is launched, select the Utilities -> File Manager menu item.
3. Navigate to the mounted system drive. This will be /mnt/sda1/ in most cases.
4. Within this drive, navigate to the /Windows/system32/drivers/ folder.- Rename (using the F6 key) all files starting with avg (e.g. avgldx86.sys, avgtdix.sys, etc.) to back them up. You can change their extension from .sys to .bak, for example.
5. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and reboot the system (make sure to remove the AVG Rescue CD from your optical drive before doing so).- Your system will boot without AVG being involved in the process.

AVG fix link:

http://goo.gl/vY4NW

Software “defect” reported to slow iPhone wireless connection

AT&T said yesterday that a software defect is slowing down the wireless connection for more than 1 million customers looking to send data from smartphones like Apple’s iPhone 4.

AT&T and supplier Alcatel-Lucent found a problem with Alcatel equipment that is preventing some subscribers from reaching their peak speed when sending data or surfing the Web.

The issue affects less than 2 percent of AT&T’s wireless customers, or about 1.75 million people. Alcatel-Lucent said it was working to fix the software glitch.

An AT&T spokesman declined to comment on which markets were affected by the network problem.

AT&T has dealt with a number of glitches, including allowing private e-mail addresses of about 140,000 owners of cellular-connected iPads to be publicly released, as well as issues with customers attempting to preorder iPhone 4s.

Post by NY
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/software_slows_apple_J4rpguidY535pcgDwcng5L#ixzz0t6EDsL7X

iOS 4.0.1 to solve iPhone 4 Antenna Issue?

Reports are showing that Apple are going to be releasing a fix for the reported antenna issues that users are having with the new iPhone 4.   The fix is supposed to address the phone’s baseband calibration by switching far quicker to the cleanest available cellular signal.

So if you are suffering from the “Death grip”, fear not, this may not be a problem soon.

Blurry or Corrupt Photos after iOS 4 – Here’s the fix

Users report that after the iOS 4 upgrade photos appear corrupted or blurry.

The cause is not clear but I am sure we will hear more towards the end of the week.  This is the latest fix we could find:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer
2. Select your device in the left sidebar
3. Click the Photos tab
4. Uncheck the Sync Photos check box
5. Press Sync to remove the photos from your iPhone
6. Once your sync is completed, recheck the Sync Photos check box
7. Press Sync to return your photos to your device.