Adobe is releasing an out-of-cycle patch for Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat today to patch a vulnerability for iPod Touches, iPads and iPhones.
The patch will affect all operating systems, not just Apple products. The next scheduled release of Adobe patches was October 12th, but due to the critical nature of this vulnerability Adobe is releasing the patch early.
From the Adobe Security Bulletin:
Adobe is planning to release updates for Adobe Reader 9.3.3 for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX, Adobe Acrobat 9.3.3 for Windows and Macintosh, and Adobe Reader 8.2.3 and Acrobat 8.2.3 for Windows and Macintosh to resolve critical security issues, including CVE-2010-2862 discussed at the Black Hat USA 2010 security conference and the Adobe Flash Player update as noted in Security Bulletin APSB10-16. Adobe expects to make these updates available on Thursday August 19, 2010.
Adobe’s Flash Player was just patched yesterday. If your Flash Player hasn’t automatically updated, go to adobe.com to get the update..
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Okay, up until now I haven’t been all that impressed with Apple’s iPad. “It’s a huge iPhone” and “Meh” were two of the most common responses to the iPad launch.
Other problems with the iPad:
No Flash
Apple’s iPad OS licensing agreement shows that users will only get one free major OS upgrade and will have to pay for any further upgrades.
Apple claims to have the right to restrict all content on its device
If your iPad requires service due to the battery’s diminished ability to hold an electrical charge, Apple will replace your iPad for a service fee ($105.95). You will receive a replacement iPad that will not contain any of your personal data.
No removable storage
No USB port
Can’t print anything
But, the guys at ThinkGeek.com have come up with a novel way to use your iPad. It’s called the iCade Arcade Cabinet. Just slide your iPad into the slot where it connects to a 30-pin connector, launch the free iCade app and it’s “game on”!
It has professional grade controls and a built-in iPad charger for unlimited play time.
What will they think of next?.
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Apple’s recently released iPad has brought video streaming formats to the forefront. Why? Because it doesn’t recognize Flash.
It wasn’t that big a deal when the iPhone shunned Flash, but when the iPad, suitable for Internet browsing, didn’t include Flash it meant that its users would have a limited view of the web.
NOTE: YouTube uses Flash video. Apple added an app that allows YouTube videos.
First, a little background on video streaming. True video streaming requires server software that handles the stream. It monitors the connection speed between the server and the viewer and matches the download speed to the connection speed.
Most web video uses progressive download. That’s where a portion of the video is downloaded and the rest downloads as it’s being viewed. The initial wait time (buffer) and streaming rate are built into the video.
The advantage of progressive downloads are its simplicity and ability to run from any web site. The disadvantage is people with slow connections having to wait during viewing for the video download to catch up and people with fast connections not receiving the optimal experience.
The Video Streaming Battle Begins…
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