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Snow Leopard
Just two weeks after the launch of Snow Leopard Apple have release Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.1 update and Mac OS X Server v10.6.1 Update. Apple recommend the 10.6.1 update for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of [...]

AJA have announced the immediate availability of the Ki Pro and Io Express. Availability is the UK is expected to be constrained initially so if you’re in the market for one you’d better get an order in sooner rather than later.
Ki Pro provides a new way of connecting production and post with its extensive analog [...]

Extensis has released Suitcase Fusion 2 Update (v 13.2) which adds support for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. The update is only for Suitcase Fusion 2 (v13.0.x – v13.1.x) users and also includes:

Adobe InDesign and Illustrator CS2 plug-ins
Support for TrueType Collection (.ttc) fonts, including updated Snow Leopard system fonts
Import and export of font sets
Additional improvements and [...]

Centrify DirectControl® for Mac OS X now supports the new capabilities of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, including 32-bit and 64-bit support. All of Centrify’s extended desktop lockdown security and configuration controls available for previous Mac OS X systems are now available for Snow Leopard. These include smart card login and hundreds of Group [...]

Following in the footsteps of the recently released iPhone OS 3.1 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Apple has posted a support document outlining a number of improvements to its MobileMe service.
iPhone OS 3.1 now includes the ability to remotely set a passcode lock for an iPhone/iPod touch. Improvements available with Snow Leopard include improved [...]