Reprinted from TidBITS#968/09-Mar-09 with permission. Copyright (C) 2009, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#968/09-Mar-09 ===================== Issue link: Apple took control of the news cycle last week with a massive set of releases, including notable updates to the Mac Pro, Mac mini, and iMac, plus a minor speed bump for the 15-inch MacBook Pro. We have details on all of these updates. Apple also pushed out new AirPort Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule models, and our Wi-Fi expert Glenn Fleishman explains what their new features will mean to you. Joe Kissell wasn't as pleased with the update to AirPort Utility 5.4.1, and you can follow along as he troubleshoots a serious problem and reports the results to Apple. In other news, Amazon released free Kindle software for the iPhone and iPod touch, and Adam and Doug McLean team up for a look at how the App Store encourages iPhone users to remain iPhone users forever. Notable software releases this week include Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.1, AirPort Utility 5.4.1, iLife Support 9.0.1, iPhoto 8.0.1, Firefox 3.0.7, PDFpen 4.1 and PDFpenPro 4.1, AirPort Client Update 2009-001, Apple's Battery Update 1.4, Apple's Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.5, Adobe Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3, and Checkup 2.1. Articles Mac mini Receives Multiple Performance Boosts Apple Refreshes iMac Line New MacBook Pro Gets Tiny Speed Bump New Mac Pro Uses Intel 'Nehalem' Xeon Processors Apple Adds Petite Aluminum Keyboard AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule: Like Two Base Stations in One Hands on with a Dual Network AirPort Extreme Base Station AirPort Utility 5.4.1 Update May Be Problematic Amazon Releases Kindle Software for iPhone High App Spending Points to iPhone Lock-in TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 09-Mar-09 ExtraBITS for 09-Mar-09 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk for 09-Mar-09 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Stefan Brantschen, Lee M. Lippert, Harvey Cain, and Antoinette van der Horst their generous support! * Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.3 has a new look for Leopard, and new support for Leopard technologies. And you can upload with the oldest technology of all, Copy and Paste! Download your free trial version! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group's own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * MARK/SPACE, INC: Take it with you! The Missing Sync makes it easy to synchronize contacts, calendars, notes, photos and more from your Mac to your BlackBerry, Palm OS, or Windows Mobile phone. * 25% off VMware Fusion 2, the preferred way to run Windows on your Mac. Now only $59.99 when you enter "FusionSpring09" at checkout. Offer valid through 11:59PM PT on March 31, 2009. Visit: * Microsoft's MacBU: Supporting Mac users with Office 2008. Is your Office up-to-date? Make sure you're running the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage by choosing Check for Updates from the Help menu of any Office application! * ConceptDraw Office adds real business power to Microsoft Office and Apple's iWork. Whether you need project management, business graphics, or mind mapping, it's all easily created on your Mac! Buy today for only $499! * It's time to speak up with MacSpeech Dictate! Get the all-new MacSpeech Dictate with spelling and phrase training. Speech Recognition so good, the only thing it can't do is speak for you. Learn more at ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .