Apple News Digest
August 10th: Apple had so much news today we have to do a digest.
iSync 1.5
...adds support for more devices such as the latest Sony Ericsson and Motorola phones. For more information about supported devices and connectivity requirements, visit
Before you install iSync 1.5, you must install iCal 1.5.2 or later. To download the latest version of iCal, visit or use Software Update (in System Preferences) to install the latest version.
If you are using Mac OS X version 10.3 and plan to synchronize a Bluetooth mobile phone, you need to have Bluetooth version 1.5 or later installed. To download the latest version, use Software Update (in System Preferences). If you have an earlier version of Mac OS X, visit to download the appropriate Bluetooth version.
Java 1.4.2 Update 1
...provides support for JDK 1.4.2_05, improved behavior for applets in Safari, and increased stability for desktop Java applications.
The system will be updated to Java 1.4.2 Update 1. If the system currently has Java 1.4.1, it will be removed.
For more details on this update, please visit:
Pro Application Support 2.1
...update provides improvements for Apple's professional applications, and is strongly recommended for all users of Final Cut Pro, Cinema Tools, Compressor, LiveType, Soundtrack, and DVD Studio Pro. This update improves general user interface appearance and reliability and is required to receive future updates for these applications.
After installing, please run Software Update again as additional updates may be enabled.
Shake Qmaster Service Tools 1.2.1
...increases stability when using Shake Qmaster for extended periods of time on dual-processor Power Mac or Xserve systems.
Upgrading to Shake Qmaster 1.2.1 is highly recommended for all users of Shake Qmaster 1.2 or earlier.
Note: Customers using Compressor on the same system as Shake Qmaster 1.2.1 should upgrade to Compressor 1.2.1 using Software Update.
Production Suite
...Combining Apples industry-leading Final Cut Pro HD, DVD Studio Pro 3 and Motion, Production Suite offers the most comprehensive collection of professional graphics, video, audio and DVD authoring applications to deliver real-time interactivity on a desktop or notebook computer. With common user interface elements shared across all the applications, Production Suite provides a seamless, intuitive and integrated workflow for film and video production. [url=http://apple.com/productionsuite
Motion 1.0 Shipping
...motion graphic design and production application lets you explore new creative territory using self-propelled behavior animation, character-by-character title animation and a powerful new interface. Motion integrates seamlessly with Final Cut Pro HD and DVD Studio Pro 3, making it quicker and easier than ever to create motion graphics for film, video and DVDs.
iTune's Catalog Tops 1 Millino Songs
...the iTunes® Music Store now has over one million songs available for download in the US, becoming the first and only online digital music service to offer consumers a million song catalog. The iTunes Music Store features music from all five major record labels and over 600 leading independent labels from around the world. With more than 100 million songs downloaded and more than 70 percent market share of legal downloads for singles and albums, the iTunes Music Store is the worlds number one online music service.
Compressor for DVD Studio Pro 1.2.1
If you are upgrading from Compressor 1.2, the Compressor 1.2.1 update includes the following features:
Improved application stability
Improved Preview window performance
Apple DVD Studio Pro 3.0.1
...update is strongly recommended for all users of DVD Studio Pro 3. In addition to improving general stability, this update improves compiling when using long MPEG-1 video clips, as well as compiling tracks with a transition on a still image at the end of the track. Additionally, burned DVDs will mount successfully on Mac OS 9, no longer requiring Command-Option-I.
http://macupdate.com/download.php/8650/download [/i]
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.5
...Includes many of the same enhancements as the client version of 10.3.5
http://macupdate.com/dev.php?id=7609 [/i]
Apple CHUD Tools 4.0b6
...many new enhancements. Visit the link below for the full information.
http://macupdate.com/info.php/id/8506[/i]
I think that covers it.
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