Apple updates iWork '08, iPod touch, iTunes PC, Mac firmware

***AppleInsider*** · 09-27-2007, 05:03 PM

In addition to its iPhone version 1.1.1 software update Thursday afternoon, Apple also released a slew of additional software revisions for its iWork '08 productivity suite, iPod touch media player, and iTunes for Windows software. The company also issued firmware updates for the iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Xserve.

Pages 3.0.1

Pages 3.0.1 [27.8MB] primarily addresses issues with change tracking and performance.

Keynote 4.0.1

Keynote 4.0.1 [31.8MB] primarily addresses issues with builds and performance.

Numbers 1.0.1

Numbers 1.0.1 [26.1MB] primarily addresses issues with tables and performance.

iPod touch 1.1.1

iPod touch 1.1.1 includes "bug fixes" and can be downloaded by connecting your iPod touch to a computer running iTunes.

iTunes 7.4.3

iTunes 7.4.3 [49MB] addresses issues with the initial setup of the iPod touch on some international versions of Windows.

iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.2

iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.2 [3.9MB] improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for iMac computers.

Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.2

Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.2 [2.8MB] fixes several fan behavior and Boot Camp issues on Mac Pro computers.

MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.1

MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.1 [1.7MB] improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for MacBook computers.

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.4

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.4 [2.8MB] improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for MacBook Pro computers.

Xserve EFI Firmware Update 1.0

Xserve EFI Firmware Update 1.0 [1.5MB] update is recommended for all Xserve users and improves the performance and reliability of Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors.

Firmware Restoration CD 1.4

The Firmware Restoration CD [30MB] can restore the firmware of an Intel-based Macintosh computer. For details on this release, please see this support document.

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**JeffDM** · 09-27-2007, 05:23 PM

Yeow, what is that, a new iTunes every week?

shanmugam · 09-27-2007, 05:43 PM

Mega Thursday!

low747pfe · 09-27-2007, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffDM

Yeow, what is that, a new iTunes every week?

It's for windows only.

Frank777 · 09-27-2007, 06:26 PM

What on earth...?

Did Christmas come early? What's with the super-mega update Thursday?

Did someone take the "Bring the Rain" line from Transformers to heart?

Unknownjazzer · 09-27-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank777

What on earth...?

Did Christmas come early? What's with the super-mega update Thursday?

Did someone take the "Bring the Rain" line from Transformers to heart?

I've got a feeling this is all in preparation for 10.5, which SHOULD only be round the corner...

gsxrboy · 09-27-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownjazzer

I've got a feeling this is all in preparation for 10.5, which SHOULD only be round the corner...

I believe you are absolutely correct.

parky · 09-27-2007, 07:53 PM

My iPod touch screen is significantly better after the update - no more negative blacks!

Ian

Zandros · 09-27-2007, 08:00 PM

I couldn't apply the Macbook 1.1 firmware update on my Macbook 2.1 (C2D late 2006). Anyone having similar issues?

/Adrian

markw10 · 09-27-2007, 08:03 PM

I'm having the same problem with my 2.3GHz Macbook pro. When I press shutdown it comes back saying "An unexpected error occurred (). Your fimware can not be updated."

SpamSandwich · 09-27-2007, 08:21 PM

Geez, hopefully this does something nice for iWork.

MusLtngBlue · 09-27-2007, 08:28 PM

I'm not even getting this MacBook Pro firmware update in Software Update... what's up with that?

pmjoe · 09-27-2007, 08:52 PM

Definitely looks like they're getting ready for the Leopard releease.

Unfortunately, I'm guessing "bug fixes" does not equal getting missing software and features onto the crippled iPod touch.

meelash · 09-27-2007, 09:04 PM

Numbers appears to be noticeably snappier after the update.

Of course, it's still a little laggy on my PBG4 "Just barely Leopard-able" 867 MHZ, but it is much more useable now since you can actually scroll around smoothly while zoomed in...

mstone · 09-27-2007, 10:34 PM

I particularly like the update named "iLife Support" cool!

Frank777 · 09-27-2007, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meelash

Numbers appears to be noticeably snappier after the update.

Of course, it's still a little laggy on my PBG4 "Just barely Leopard-able" 867 MHZ, but it is much more useable now since you can actually scroll around smoothly while zoomed in...

I thought so too. Wasn't sure if I was just imagining it.

Unknownjazzer · 09-28-2007, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markw10

I'm having the same problem with my 2.3GHz Macbook pro. When I press shutdown it comes back saying "An unexpected error occurred (). Your fimware can not be updated."

When you say it comes back do you mean when it boots back into your desktop? Just incase you haven't done this when you turn your machine back on after running the updater and pressing shutdown you have to hold the 'On' button down till you hear a loud continuous tone on the MBP. Also, check your firmware version in system profiler, just incase its somehow already up to date.

stoneygate · 09-28-2007, 07:25 AM

Has anyone applied the EFI 1.2 update to an iMac with an XP Boot Camp partition?

A comment on Versiontracker where a user couldn't see his Windows partition after the firmware update makes me too cautious to apply it to mine just yet.

Thanks.

MacShack · 09-28-2007, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoneygate

Has anyone applied the EFI 1.2 update to an iMac with an XP Boot Camp partition?

A comment on Versiontracker where a user couldn't see his Windows partition after the firmware update makes me too cautious to apply it to mine just yet.

Thanks.

Yes I have, iMac core 2 duo 2.4 Ghz and had no problems. My partition is still there ;-)

stoneygate · 09-28-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacShack

Yes I have, iMac core 2 duo 2.4 Ghz and had no problems. My partition is still there ;-)

Thanks for your reply, I've just installed the firmware update successfully and then booted into Windows XP and back again with no problems on my 17in 2ghz C2D iMac.

MacShack · 09-28-2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoneygate

Thanks for your reply, I've just installed the firmware update successfully and then booted into Windows XP and back again with no problems on my 17in 2ghz C2D iMac.

Good for you!!

digitalclips · 09-30-2007, 03:38 PM

Strange ... my family pack of iWork was on a G5 and a MacBook. The G5 saw the update in Software update the MacBook didn't! So thanks for these links. I wonder why the MacBook did not see the Software update as being available? Any ideas?

NOFEER · 10-16-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoneygate

Has anyone applied the EFI 1.2 update to an iMac with an XP Boot Camp partition?

A comment on Versiontracker where a user couldn't see his Windows partition after the firmware update makes me too cautious to apply it to mine just yet.

Thanks.

any thing i need to know or prep my mb c2d before i do this firmware. last time i did a firmware upgrade (g3) the screen went black and had for the first time need service on my (any) mac.

i want to get all my ducks in a row before this upgrade. i plan to get leopard do i need this firmware update or leave it be????

i don't run windows on this rig, just mac stuff.

kaiwai · 10-20-2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalclips

Strange ... my family pack of iWork was on a G5 and a MacBook. The G5 saw the update in Software update the MacBook didn't! So thanks for these links. I wonder why the MacBook did not see the Software update as being available? Any ideas?

Strange, detected with my one - Macbook Black

As for the improvements, yes, they are noticeable, Pages is now a little more 'teh snappy'.

09-27-2007, 05:03 PM	#1
*AppleInsider* Kasper's Automated Slave Join Date: Nov 1997 Posts: 6,159	Apple updates iWork '08, iPod touch, iTunes PC, Mac firmware In addition to its iPhone version 1.1.1 software update Thursday afternoon, Apple also released a slew of additional software revisions for its iWork '08 productivity suite, iPod touch media player, and iTunes for Windows software. The company also issued firmware updates for the iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Xserve. Pages 3.0.1 Pages 3.0.1 [27.8MB] primarily addresses issues with change tracking and performance. Keynote 4.0.1 Keynote 4.0.1 [31.8MB] primarily addresses issues with builds and performance. Numbers 1.0.1 Numbers 1.0.1 [26.1MB] primarily addresses issues with tables and performance. iPod touch 1.1.1 iPod touch 1.1.1 includes "bug fixes" and can be downloaded by connecting your iPod touch to a computer running iTunes. iTunes 7.4.3 iTunes 7.4.3 [49MB] addresses issues with the initial setup of the iPod touch on some international versions of Windows. iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.2 iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.2 [3.9MB] improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for iMac computers. Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.2 Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.2 [2.8MB] fixes several fan behavior and Boot Camp issues on Mac Pro computers. MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.1 MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.1 [1.7MB] improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for MacBook computers. MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.4 MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.4 [2.8MB] improves the performance and reliability of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for MacBook Pro computers. Xserve EFI Firmware Update 1.0 Xserve EFI Firmware Update 1.0 [1.5MB] update is recommended for all Xserve users and improves the performance and reliability of Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors. Firmware Restoration CD 1.4 The Firmware Restoration CD [30MB] can restore the firmware of an Intel-based Macintosh computer. For details on this release, please see this support document. [ View this article at AppleInsider.com ]

09-27-2007, 05:43 PM	#3
shanmugam Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,196	Mega Thursday! 13.3" Core Duo MB Black \| 500 GB WD Scorpio Blue \| 2GB RAM \| 10.5.6 \| Viewsonic VX2255wmb 22" LCD 16GB iPhone 3G

09-27-2007, 06:26 PM	#5
Frank777 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,853	What on earth...? Did Christmas come early? What's with the super-mega update Thursday? Did someone take the "Bring the Rain" line from Transformers to heart? The evil that we fight is but the shadow of the evil that we do.

09-27-2007, 08:21 PM	#11
SpamSandwich Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8,456	Geez, hopefully this does something nice for iWork. "The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield, and government to gain ground." —Thomas Jefferson Proud AAPL stock owner.

09-27-2007, 08:28 PM	#12
MusLtngBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kent State University - Kent, Ohio Posts: 302	I'm not even getting this MacBook Pro firmware update in Software Update... what's up with that? 2.2GHz C2D 15" LED MacBook Pro, 2GB RAM, Upgraded to 7200 RPM HD "I wouldn't buy an Apple computer. It's too fruity." "Apparently fruity must be the new crazy good."

09-27-2007, 05:23 PM	#2
JeffDM Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: .US Posts: 9,127	Yeow, what is that, a new iTunes every week?

09-27-2007, 07:53 PM	#8
parky Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 383	My iPod touch screen is significantly better after the update - no more negative blacks! Ian

09-27-2007, 08:00 PM	#9
Zandros Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 460	I couldn't apply the Macbook 1.1 firmware update on my Macbook 2.1 (C2D late 2006). Anyone having similar issues? /Adrian

09-27-2007, 08:03 PM	#10
markw10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 248	I'm having the same problem with my 2.3GHz Macbook pro. When I press shutdown it comes back saying "An unexpected error occurred (). Your fimware can not be updated."

09-27-2007, 08:52 PM	#13
pmjoe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 562	Definitely looks like they're getting ready for the Leopard releease. Unfortunately, I'm guessing "bug fixes" does not equal getting missing software and features onto the crippled iPod touch.

09-27-2007, 09:04 PM	#14
meelash Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,016	Numbers appears to be noticeably snappier after the update. Of course, it's still a little laggy on my PBG4 "Just barely Leopard-able" 867 MHZ, but it is much more useable now since you can actually scroll around smoothly while zoomed in... Ain't it funny how countries we "liberate" promptly descend into crime and civil war-Afghanistan, Iraq, etc. ? Countries the "violent Islamists" subjugate end up peaceful, crime-free, and self-sustaining-Somalia,Afghanistan pre-U.S. ?

09-27-2007, 10:34 PM	#15
mstone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 931	I particularly like the update named "iLife Support" cool!

09-28-2007, 07:25 AM	#18
stoneygate Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	Has anyone applied the EFI 1.2 update to an iMac with an XP Boot Camp partition? A comment on Versiontracker where a user couldn't see his Windows partition after the firmware update makes me too cautious to apply it to mine just yet. Thanks.

09-30-2007, 03:38 PM	#22
digitalclips Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South West Florida Posts: 1,585	Strange ... my family pack of iWork was on a G5 and a MacBook. The G5 saw the update in Software update the MacBook didn't! So thanks for these links. I wonder why the MacBook did not see the Software update as being available? Any ideas?

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