Reprinted from TidBITS#945/15-Sep-08 with permission. Copyright (C) 2008, TidBITS. All rights reserved. http://www.tidbits.com/ TidBITS#945/15-Sep-08 ===================== Issue link: September is here, and Apple is in a release frenzy! Last week's "Let's Rock" event brought forth new iPod nano and iPod touch models (plus a single configuration of the iPod classic) as well as iTunes 8, which adds a new Genius music-recommendation feature. Genius works on the new iPods and also the iPhone following Friday's update to iPhone 2.1 software. Speaking of iTunes 8, Adam discovers that each podcast to which you subscribe can finally have its own settings. No Apple event is complete without numbers, so Adam runs down the figures provided by Steve Jobs to note some interesting growth on Apple's books. In other news, Joe Kissell updates his monster list of Mac backup software, Apple's executives may finally be done with the backdating scandal thanks to a recent settlement, and we cover the changes in today's release of Mac OS X 10.5.5. In this week's TidBITS Watchlist, we note the releases of NetworkLocation 3.0, Spring Cleaning 10, Front Row 2.1.6, and HP Printer Driver 1.1.1. Articles Mac OS X 10.5.5 Update Focuses on Bug Fixes iPhone 2.1 Provides Highly Anticipated Bug Fixes Apple Executives' Settlement May End Backdating Saga Monster List of Mac Backup Software Updated iTunes 8 Adds Genius; iTunes Store Adds HD TV and NBC iTunes 8 Gains Per-Podcast Settings Apple Reveals New iPod nano and Updated iPod touch Running the Numbers with Steve Jobs TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 15-Sep-08 Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/15-Sep-08 ------------ This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by: -------------- * READERS LIKE YOU! Support TidBITS with a contribution today! Special thanks this week to Thomas Armbruester, Robert Scholtens, Len Wines, and Charles Fleishman for their generous support! * Fetch Softworks: Fetch 5.3 makes FTP and SFTP easy! Upload, download, mirror, and manage your Web site. Dozens of new features to make file transfers easier and more reliable. Get your free trial version at ! * WebCrossing Neighbors Creates Private Social Networks Create a complete social network with your company or group's own look. Scalable, extensible and extremely customizable. Take a guided tour today * MARK/SPACE, INC: Take it with you! The Missing Sync makes it easy to synchronize contacts, calendars, notes, photos and more from your Mac to your BlackBerry, Palm OS, or Windows Mobile phone. * VMware Fusion. The most seamless way to run Windows on your Mac. Backed by nearly a decade of proven virtualization technology. Try VMware Fusion today for free, or order online for only $79. Visit: * Microsoft's MacBU: Supporting Mac users with Office 2008. Is your Office up-to-date? Make sure you're running the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage by choosing Check for Updates from the Help menu of any Office application! * ConceptDraw Office adds real business power to Microsoft Office and Apple's iWork. Whether you need project management, business graphics, or mind mapping, it's all easily created on your Mac! Buy today for only $499! ---------- Help support TidBITS by supporting our sponsors ------------ .