Federico Viticci for MacStories writes:
Released in late November 2012, Apple today updated iTunes to version 11.0.3. The new version, available through the Mac’s Software Update panel, brings a redesigned MiniPlayer, an improved songs view, support for multi-disc albums, and performance improvements.
The new MiniPlayer looks sleek. iTunes 11.0.3 also packs additional improvements and security fixes.
SMS GV Extension, a popular jailbreak tweak that merges Google Voice SMS messaging capability with the Messages app, has at last received unofficial iOS 6 support. The tweak enables iPhone users to send SMS through Google Voice alongside the built-in MobileSMS module, the latter delivered by cellular carrier.
The jailbreak package is available on Cydia for iOS 6 by adding the repository http://cydia.angelxwind.net/ under Manage > Sources > Edit > Add, at least until it appears on the mainstream ModMyi or BigBoss repositories. The tweak has no icon, but rather is configured through Settings. A reboot is required after installation.
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Apple on Thursday released iOS 6.1.4 as a minor update for iPhone 5. No other iOS devices are believed to be eligible for this build, and the update was not preceded by any sort of beta testing by developers. An “updated audio profile for speakerphone” is the only item listed on the changelog. The update weighs in at 18.2 MB and is available on iTunes or over-the-air by tapping Settings > General > Software Update.
As always, anyone with a jailbroken iPhone should stay away from this update until further notice. Apple patched the iOS 6 untethered jailbreak as of iOS 6.1.3 and later, and iOS 6.1.4 is no exception. Anyone that wishes to jailbreak their iPhone in the future should also refrain from this update, until word is provided from prominent iOS hackers in MuscleNerd and so forth.
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Twitter has updated its Vine app to version 1.1 today, with front-facing camera support, improved search and general bug fixes. When a user opens the app, there is now a small arrow in the bottom, left-hand corner to access the front-facing camera.
Vine is a social networking app that allows you to create short video loops and share them with friends, and has quickly positioned itself as one of the top free apps since its release in late January. Version 1.1 can be downloaded from the App Store.
Friday has been a particularly slow day for app updates and releases, but we have nevertheless combined the little noteworthy app-related news that there is into one tidy post for your perusal. Join us ahead as we detail a new LEGO Batman game and touch upon the development of Mailbox for iPad. (more…)
This feature usually isn’t posted until later in the day, but Thursday has already been witness to a significant number of app updates and releases during the first half of the day. So, naturally, we have combined all of the noteworthy app-related news into one tidy post for your perusal. Join us ahead as we detail Draw Something 2, an official Iron Man 3 app, a standalone Contacts app by LinkedIn, and more ahead. (more…)
Apple today released the iOS 6.1.3 software update, patching a critical lock screen vulnerability and improving Maps functionality in Japan. The update is now available for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices.
You can now get iOS 6.1.3 as an over-the-air update, or as a full download through iTunes. Simply grab your device and navigate to Settings > General > Software Update, or sync with iTunes, to update.
If you currently have a jailbreak installed on your device, you must stay away from this iOS 6.1.3 update indefinitely. Apple has patched at least four of the six exploits that allowed for iOS device users to obtain root access, rendering the jailbreak obsolete beyond iOS 6.1.2. Read the tweet by jailbreak developer MuscleNerd ahead for clarification. (more…)
Apple yesterday released the latest version of Mac OS X. Version 10.8.3 has been in beta since early December, and is a typical bug fix/security fix update. Also of note is that Boot Camp now natively supports Windows 8. Boot Camp allows for users to easily install Windows with the appropriate drivers. Overall, the OS X 10.8.3 update is just another step on the road to a more stable OS.
Incidentally, there could be an announcement about OS X 10.9 any day now — Apple moved to a yearly update cycle last year. Mountain Lion was announced early last year, but was released in late July after Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference, traditionally held in early summer.
Apple is on a roll as of late when it comes to releasing iOS software updates, as the Cupertino-based corporation has already seeded iOS 6.1.3 beta 2 to developers for testing. iOS 6.1 was released just three weeks ago, which prompted the release of the evasi0n untethered jailbreak. Subsequently, iOS 6.1.1 was released exclusively for the iPhone 4S as a fix for 3G issues. Most recently, iOS 6.1.2 was outed to resolve Microsoft Exchange calendar issues.
The first beta of this software was actually labeled as iOS 6.1.1, released earlier this month, but Apple has changed the version to keep with numerical order. iOS 6.1.3 will include enhancements to the Maps application for Japan, along with a fix for a lock screen security issue that allows users to bypass an iPhone’s passcode. The update may also fix the iOS 6 untethered jailbreak, although that remains to be seen. Developers can grab the update from the Dev Center.
Apple on Tuesday seeded the iOS 6.1.2 software update to all compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models, fixing an important Microsoft Exchange calendar bug for enterprise users. The new version is available for download in iTunes or as an over-the-air software update. iOS hacker MuscleNerd quickly tweeted that jailbroken users should avoid updating to iOS 6.1.2, per usual, until jailbreak developers have a chance to determine the jailbreak compatibility of the latest software version. (more…)