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Written by Philip Roy   
Thursday, 27 September 2007

Imageupdated Apple today has released a number of iLife related updates, including a Support installer needed to be installed before the specific application updates.

Many of the updates improve performnace and enhnace stability issues and are recommended for users of iLife '08. The iMovie update includes enhnacements to video and audio editing capabilities. Updates for iWorks applications and firmware updates for some machines have now also been released.

iLife Support 8.1

This update supports system software components shared by all iLife '08 applications, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues, and supports general compatibility issues. It is recommended for all users of iLife '08.

iPhoto 7.1

This update addresses issues encountered when moving photos between Events, plus new greeting card themes, including holiday card designs. It also supports general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

Note - In order to install this update you will need to download the iLife Support 8.1 update first. The iLife update supports system software components used by all iLife application, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues and supports general compatibility issues.

iDVD 7.0.1

This update improves overall stability, supports general compatibility issues, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

Note - In order to install this update you will need to download the iLife Support 8.1 update first. The iLife update supports system software components used by all iLife application, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues and supports general compatibility issues.

GarageBand 4.1

This update addresses isolated graphic display issues, compatibility with 3rd party audio software, fixes minor problems with Magic GarageBand, and supports general compatibility issues.

Note - In order to install this update you will need to download the iLife Support 8.1 update first. The iLife update supports system software components used by all iLife application, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues and supports general compatibility issues.

iMovie 7.1

This update addresses several areas including video and audio editing capabilities, and performance associated with opening and switching iMovie Events and Projects. This update also supports general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

iMovie 7.1 features include:

Multiple Clip Selection
Select multiple clips in order to assign keywords, paste adjustments or reorganize clips in your project faster than ever.

Fine Tuning
Quickly refine the start or end frame for any clip without leaving the Project view.

Still Frame Creation
Freeze the action for creating a dramatic ending or applying the “Ken Burns” effect on any frame of your video clip.

Frame-by-Frame trimming
Adjust each clip to the perfect start or end frame using frame-by-frame precision trimming.

Audio Ducking level control
Dip music tracks and background tracks to the perfect level as voice over or other audio comes in and out of your movie.

Manual Audio Fades
Make smoother sounding audio transitions by manually adjusting the fade duration.

Performance Improvements
Enjoy you video more quickly by switching between any of your Events.

Set Duration for Transitions and Stills
Change the duration of photos or length of your transitions without accessing Preferences.

Show Current Playhead Time
Get duration or timing information at a glance as you skim through your Events or movie.

Note - In order to install this update you will need to download the iLife Support 8.1 update first. The iLife update supports system software components used by all iLife application, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues and supports general compatibility issues.

[Update 1]

Apple have now also released updates for the iPhone (update 1.1.1) and there are reports that it disables unlocked iPhones. At the same time, other updates have come out as follows...

Keynote 4.0.1

This update primarily addresses issues with builds and performance.

Pages 3.0.1

This update primarily addresses issues with change tracking and performance.

Numbers 1.0.1

This update primarily addresses issues with tables and performance.

[Update 2]

Apple has also released numerous firmware updates for certain Mac computers and an iWeb update...

Web 2.0.2

This update to iWeb addresses issues with upgrading iWeb 1.x websites, and fixes some common publishing problems, and supports general compatibility issues.

Note - In order to install this update you will need to download the iLife Support 8.1 update first. The iLife update supports system software components used by all iLife application, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues and supports general compatibility issues.

 

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