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This update contains improvements and other bug fixes including:

• Fixes an occasional graphics glitch on iPod touch (4th generation)

• Resolves bugs related to activating and connecting to some cellular networks

• Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs

• Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services

Products compatible with this software update:

iPhone 4 (GSM model), iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (3rd generation)

This update contains security content originally included in previous iOS Software Updates.

Visit the Apple website for more information.

Centrify Suite 2011 improves the manageability of enterprise-class deployments and extends Active Directory security and auditing to an even broader array of cross-platform systems. In addition to many customer-requested improvements and program fixes, Centrify Suite 2011 includes new and enhanced features in the following areas:

• Centralized local account management with Deployment Manager 1.2
• Enhanced management features for Linux desktops and Mac OS X
• Improved deployability and manageability via enhanced DNS handling
• Expanded platform support for systems and SAP
• Enhancements to DirectAudit, the Zone Provisioning Agent and Centrify-enabled OpenSSH

Centrify Suite 2011 is a recommended upgrade for all customers. In particular, customers who have complex DNS architectures will benefit from Suite 2011’s enhanced efficiency and resiliency in locating and communicating with domain controllers.

Visit the Centrify website for more information.

The Safari 5.0.4 update improves:

- Stability for webpages with multiple instances of plug-in content.

- Compatibility with webpages with image reflections and transition effects.

- A fix for an issue that could cause some webpages to print with incorrect layouts.

- A fix for an issue that could cause content to display incorrectly on webpages with plug-ins.

- A fix for an issue that could cause a Screen Saver to appear while video is playing in Safari.

- Compatibility with VoiceOver on webpages with text input areas and lists with selectable items.

- Stability when using VoiceOver.

Visit the Apple website for more information.

The free iOS 4.3 Software Update comes with new features that let you do even more with your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

AirPlay Enhancements:  the wireless technology that lets you stream content from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to your HDTV via Apple TV.

Safari Performance: As you surf the web, your fingers will love the responsiveness of the new Nitro JavaScript engine powering Safari.

iTunes Home Sharing: Now you can play your entire iTunes library from anywhere in the house. If it’s on your Mac or PC, you can play it on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch over a shared Wi-Fi network.

iPad Side Switch: Customise the switch on the side of your iPad to lock the screen rotation or mute the volume. So you can lock your iPad display in landscape or portrait. Or quickly go from volume on to volume off.

Personal Hotspot for iPhone 4: On the road, in an airport, at the park — now you can take Wi-Fi with you wherever you go. Download iOS 4.3 on your iPhone 4, and the next time you find yourself without access to Wi-Fi but in 3G territory, enable Personal Hotspot and share your mobile data connection with your Mac, PC, iPad or other Wi-Fi-capable device.

Visit the Apple website for more information.

Apple has today updtaed the New Macbook Pros family.

All new quad core processors. Thunderbolt technology. The Face Time HD camera.

What’s new:

• Up to 2x faster processors and 3x faster graphics.
• The integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor.
• Introducing Thunderbolt. The fastest, most versatile I/O ever in a notebook.
• The new FaceTime HD camera. The difference is clear.
• Multi-Touch trackpad.Be more hands-on.
• A long-lasting battery. Charge less. Do more.

Visit the Apple website for more information.