Often, Quicktime updates coincide with iTunes updates. Since we know that the 3G iPhone will require iTunes 7.7, we suspect that’s what the “application compatibility” refers to. Apple recommends this release for all QuickTime 7 users. Note that a restart is required.
iTunes 7.6.2, QuickTime 7.4.5, FrontRow 2.1.3, Keynote 4.0.3 and AirPort Utility 4.2.5 are available from the Software Update.
It seems Apple is fixing some security issues with QuickTime:
Apple is quietly adding several key anti-hacker security features into its flagship QuickTime media player as part of a deliberate plan to reduce the effectiveness of malicious exploits
eWeek writes.
All of these updates fix security, performance and stability issues.
I guess, we are getting used to have a FrontRow update with every iTunes & QT update.
All the OS X applications that play videos are updated. Get them from your Software Update menu.. 10.5.2 is close.. I feel it!
This security issue was detected first on Windows versions of the QuickTime Player, now it has been confirmed on OS X.
It is highly advised not to use the RTSP protocol unless you’re sure about the source.
When you open a .gif file just by double clicking on it, preview opens the file by default and the result isn’t interesting at all: a list of thumbnails in the drawer.
To watch .gif animations I have set QuickTime player to handle all of them on my computer.
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A52Codec has been updated a few days ago, so I take this as an opportunity to advise all QT users for the plugins they need to make almost all the formats work in their player. No need to install a single plugin more than this list (but for professionals who are working on other video formats).
First step: DELETE DivX Codec!
Delete all the plugins you added to your QT (but those I’ll list):
2 updates for our favorite media players:
QuickTime 7.2 addresses critical security issues and delivers:
- Support for full screen viewing in QuickTime Player
- Updates to the H.264 codec
- Numerous bug fixes
This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.
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