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Tuesday 27th January 2009
Apple releases iLife ’08, graphics updates; iLife ’09 ships 7:59AM, Tuesday 27th January 2009
Apple has released minor updates to iLife ’08 as it announces that it has started shipping its successor, iLIfe ’09.

The iLife Media Browser Update improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues and recommended for all users of iLife ’08, as well as Aperture and iWork 08.

The company has also updated the iDVD component of iLife ’08. iDVD 7.0.3 also improves overall stability and addresses a number of other minor issues.

Both updates are also available via Software Update.

Users of the new MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air have been complaining of <
 
 
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problems when using the Apple adapter to connect the notebooks’ Mini DisplayPort video connector to DVI-enabled displays. Without specifically mentioning those problems, Apple has released the Nvidia Graphics Update 2009 to improve cursor movement when using the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter.

Apple has also announced that iLIfe ’09 is now shipping. The new suite, which comprises new versions of iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand as well as updates to iDVD and iWeb, costs £69.

The iLife ’09 release was announced at the same time as a new version of iWork, Apple’s productivity suite. That software is currently available with a £15 rebate if purchased at the same time as any Mac. The offer runs from 20 January to 20 April 2009.
Simon Aughton

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