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Apple Issues Software Update for MacBook Air, Fixes Video Playback and Processor Idling Issues

By Adrian Covert Published August 23, 2008, 7:15 pm ET

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TUAW reports that Apple released a software update for its MacBook Air last night, which is said to fix issues with video playback and processor idling. But more importantly, Apple warned against running apps that modify processor performance (TUAW lists CoolBook), as the update does not support them. The software update and accompanying documentation can be found here and here. [TUAW]

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