Apple issues MacBook Pro, wireless base station firmware updates
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 - Apple on Thursday released a pair of firmware updates to address an unexpected shutdown issue with MacBook Pro notebooks and to provide fixes for its AirPort and Time Capsule wireless base stations. ( 14 comments )
Apple readying second generation of AirPort Express 802.11n
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 - Apple will soon begin shipping a new version of its AirPort Express portable 802.11n base station, capping a recent series of refreshes to the company's line of WiFi routers ahead of this fall's iCloud launch. ( 35 comments )
Private Apple AirPlay key released, could lead to unauthorized third-party uses
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 - A developer has cracked Apple's private key for the AirPlay wireless audio streaming protocol, opening the door for computers and other devices to integrate with AirPlay in ways that were not previously possible. ( 52 comments )
Apple TV 3.0 update not helping sales as AirPort routers lose share
Thu, Dec 31, 2009 - Though it was given a software upgrade to version 3.0 in October, Apple TV sales have remained relatively flat over the past 12 months. Similarly, sales of AirPort base stations have struggled to gain momentum due to higher-than-average price points, resulting in minor share declines. ( 212 comments )
Apple updates Final Cut Pro, Time Capsule and AirPort firmware
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 - Apple on Tuesday released Final Cut Pro 6.0.6 to address playback issues on certain Mac Pro and Xserve systems. Separately, the company also issued a bug fix update for Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Stations that include 802.11n support. ( 15 comments )
Apple issues key software update for Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme
Fri, Mar 6, 2009 - Late Thursday evening, Apple released firmware updates for the 2009 Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme that resolves issues on the new devices. A parallel update also adds Back to My Mac drive sharing support to the prior generation of the wireless base stations. ( 26 comments )
Apple readying 'Unwired Airport Express Bundle' for Aussies
Tue, Feb 17, 2009 - Apple Australia next month is expected to introduce a new AirPort Express bundle that may wed the company's portable Wi-Fi router with a local wireless data service. ( 18 comments )
Apple releases Apple TV 2.3 with AirTunes, third-party remotes
Wed, Nov 19, 2008 - Apple on Wednesday night released version 2.3 of its Apple TV firmware to add AirTunes streaming as well as support for third-party remotes. ( 108 comments )
Apple's secret "Back to My Mac" push behind IPv6
Tue, Aug 19, 2008 - The Internet is running out of addresses. To get around this problem and a host of others not addressed in the existing Internet Protocol (IPv4), a new revision has been in development for years, called IPv6. Uptake has been slow; it requires upgrading all the routers and devices that make up the Internet. Apple has a few tricks up its sleeve for pushing IPv6 adoption, and many Mac users are already chin deep in the technology without even knowing it. Here's why, and what it means for users on every platform. ( 83 comments )
Apple's AirPort grabs 10.6% share of 802.11n WiFi market
Thu, May 22, 2008 - While Apple's share of the entire US PC market hovers between 6% and 8% depending on the source, its share of the 802.11n WiFi base station market is even higher. ( 45 comments )
Exploring Time Capsule: WiFi 802.11n and the 5GHz band
Mon, Mar 31, 2008 - Earlier versions of the WiFi specification all used the 2.4GHz radio spectrum. The new 802.11n standard, supported in Time Capsule, the square AirPort Extreme, and recently shipping AirPort Express units, allows users to alternatively select the use of 5GHz channels. This segment, the third of six, compares the pros and cons of using this new section of frequencies, which can be both problematic and provide a major boost in speed. ( 29 comments )
Exploring Time Capsule: how it fits into Apple's AirPort family
Thu, Mar 27, 2008 - Time Capsule, announced at this years' Macworld Expo, serves as a simple rebranding of the AirPort Extreme with an integrated hard drive and power supply. Apple sells the new Time Capsule next to last years AirPort Express and the compact AirPort Express. This segment, the first of six exploring Time Capsule in depth, highlights the differences between the members of Apple's AirPort family. ( 25 comments )
Apple updates AirPort Express with 802.11n
Mon, Mar 17, 2008 - True to weekend rumors, Apple on Monday updated its AirPort Express mobile base station with 802.11n wireless technology, which delivers up to five times the performance and twice the range of the previous 802.11g model. ( 60 comments )
Airport Express with 802.11n leaks on Apple's Swiss site
Sat, Mar 15, 2008 - Apple Switzerland has inadvertently revealed an upgrade to the company's travel router that takes advantage of the latest Wi-Fi standard. ( 52 comments )
Apple updates AirPort Base Station software
Tue, Mar 11, 2008 - Apple on Tuesday updated its AirPort Base Station software for Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, as well as recent version of the Windows operating system. ( 28 comments )
First Look: Time Capsule, AirPort, and Time Machine
Wed, Jan 16, 2008 - Time Capsule pairs the existing AirPort Extreme with a half or full terabyte hard drive to serve as a backup appliance for Leopard machines running Time Machine, in addition to acting as a simple file and print server. It is offered for both Mac and Windows users, although Windows PCs (or Macs not running Leopard) won't have Time Machine and therefore will access it only as a regular file and print server. ( 41 comments )
