Software Update

Apple TV update brings bug fixes, redesigned Hulu Plus

By Joseph Keller, Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013 a 3:18 pm

The Apple TV has been updated to software version 5.1.2, with fixes for a number of security bugs, but the big news in this update is the Hulu Plus app, Which has been completely redesigned.

Apple TV updated with Bluetooth keyboard support, iTunes Match improvements

By Joseph Keller, Monday, Jan 28, 2013 a 2:19 pm

In addition to releasing iOS 6.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch today, Apple has also released the software for the Apple TV. This update includes improvements to iTunes Match and Up Next, along with general iCloud support enhancements.

Apple releases iOS 6.1, adds Siri movie ticket purchases in the U.S., wider LTE support, and more

By Joseph Keller, Monday, Jan 28, 2013 a 1:32 pm

Apple has released iOS 6.1 to the public. The update brings a number of improvements, including increased LTE support and the ability for users in the US to purchase movie tickets with Siri.

Apple releases iOS 6.0.2 software update, bug fixes

By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 a 1:33 pm

Apple has just pushed out iOS 6.0.2 for iPhone 5 and iPad minia minor bug-fix update to last fall's iOS 6 release.

Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, May 7, 2012 a 1:21 pm

Apple has pushed out iOS 5.1.1, a free software update for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users. The minor point release focuses, as usual, on bug fixes and performance enhancements.

Apple fixes App Store download issue for iPhone and iPod touch users on iOS 3.1.3

By Andrew Wray, Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 a 9:46 am

Apple has issued a fix for iOS 3.1.3 App Store download bug. The bug in question removed the 'Download' button altogether when users running the older firmware attempted to acquire apps from the App Store.

Since the App Store is essentially a native wrapper around a web-based interface, Apple is able to update it without having to push out a full version of the whole OS. That can lead to things breaking out of nowhere, but also getting fixed.

iPhone and iPod touch users on iOS 3.1.3 having trouble with App Store downloads

By Andrew Wray, Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 a 2:33 pm

Reports in Apple's Support Community suggest some users running on older iOS 3.1.3 firmware are no longer able to download apps from the App Store after Apple pushed out an update on December 16th.

Apple pushes Apple TV 4.4.3 software update

By Andrew Wray, Thursday, Nov 17, 2011 a 2:14 pm

Apple has just released software update 4.4.3 for the Apple TV 2. The update carries a new build number (9A4051) following the last update that hit in October.

Details of the update include added support for Netflix in Mexico as well as addressing an audio problem when playing sound through the optical port when your television set is turned off. The Apple TV Software Update 4.4.3 is available now through the 'Update Software' option under General Settings.

(And yes, they're still referring to iOS Software 5.x as Apple TV version 4.x -- can we unif

iOS 4.3.2 coming in the next two weeks?

By Andrew Wray, Thursday, Apr 7, 2011 a 11:55 am

Boy Genius Report is hearing that Apple is planning to release iOS 4.3.2 for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad within the next two weeks.

We’ve just been told by one of our Apple ninjas that the company is working on another iOS 4.3.x release: iOS 4.3.2. It’s said to include a few enhancements, address security issues, and it will also fix several bugs that have affected users.

Daylight savings brings annoying alarm clock bug. Software fix on the way.

By Leanna Lofte, Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010 a 8:56 am

iPhone users living in southern Australia were supposed to get an extra hour of sleep with the change to daylight savings on October 3, but didn't because the alarms on their iPhones went off an hour early. Apple knows about the bug and it should be fixed in the next update.

This is a very strange glitch because the iPhone's clock correctly updated with daylight savings, but the recurring alarm clock does not recognize the new time. However, a one-time alarm works just fine.