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Apple has released iOS 5.1.1, an incremental bug fix update to iOS 5.1. Details can be found here:
It’s available via the new Software Update feature of iOS 5 so instead of the entire new OS you’ll only need a 50MB download. Access Software Update on your iOS device by:
And in a few minutes you’ll be good to go.
Pretty much exactly as predicted by various rumor sites, Apple today announced the 3rd generation of their ubiquitous iPad tablet.
Here’s a quick synopsis.
Apple is calling the new iteration simply “the new iPad” with no numeric suffix. The major changes include:
Pricing is the same as for the previous iPad 2 configurations. Pre-order now for delivery on Match 16th.
The iPad 2 will still be available priced $100 less than previously.
Apple is also updating the Apple TV to add 1080p support for the same $99 price. The iTunes Store will also be providing full 1080p movies and TV programming.
Other goodies such as improved iCloud integration and Netflix support is also available to existing Apple TVs via a software update.
Available today for supported iPads, iPhones and iPod touches.
NOTE: My iPad 1 updated to 5.1 just fine via USB cable and iTunes. However iTunes crashed during the update on my iPhone 3GS leaving the iPhone in recovery mode, useless as an actual phone. Tried it again and iTunes crashed AGAIN. I checked Software Updates and sure enough, there is an iTunes update available which I am downloading now and which will hopefully allow me to finish the update.
So, if you are updating your iOS devices via iTunes rather than directly on the device itself I’d definitely suggest first checking that your Mac is up to date with all current software updates.
Apple is finally finishing up the translation of it’s iLife app suite to the iOS by adding iPhoto to the App Store. It is even somehow compatible with both the iPad and iPhone/iPod touch!
Apple promises this is just the start of the great new products we can expect this year.
Some folks will invariably claim that this is a meager update over the iPad 2. They’re wrong. The Retina display alone makes this a big deal. I’ve already got mine on pre-order. Who else is early adopting?
Apple has sent invitations various media folk for a March 7th event that almost certainly has to be the official unveiling of the iPad 3:
Supposedly supplies of the current Apple TV are running low which may indicate we’ll see an updated version of that as well. That would make sense as it seems very likely that the iPad 3 will feature a Retina™ display that would support 1080p video resolution, a resolution not supported by the current Apple TV hardware. Updating both would also probably mean we’ll see 1080p TV shows and movies available from the iTunes Store.
Mac OS X 10.7 “Lion” users: Apple has just released the next major update, version 10.7.3. Here are the details straight from Software Update:
The 10.7.3 update is recommended for all OS X Lion users and includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac including fixes that:
For detailed information on this update, please visit this website:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5048
For information on the security content of this update, please visit:
Today’s Apple Special Event was all about book, specifically textbooks and iBooks 2. You can watch it here: