Year: 2010

Apple has released iTunes 9.1.1. You can obtain it via the Software Updates component of Mac OS X’s Systems Preferences app.

According to Apple, the 102.1MB download addresses several stability issues with VoiceOver, addresses a usability issue with VoiceOver and Genius Mixes, addresses issues with converting songs to 128 kbps AAC while syncing and addresses other issues that improve stability and performance. iTunes 9.1.1 requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later.

Joby (http://www.joby.com) has unleashed the newest member of the Gorillapod family, the Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod. With the addition of magnets in the feet, it can be anchored to any magnetic surface, in addition to being secured with its fully-articulating legs. 

“Valleywag” (http://gawker.com/5525569/conference-comeback-for-steve-jobs) says Apple CEO Steve Jobs may appear at the “Wall Street Journal’s” D Conference (http://allthingsd.com/d/) in June for the first time in three years. “May” is the key word.

Speakers confirmed for the event — with tickets are priced at US$4,500 — tickets cost $4,500 — include Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, movie director James Cameron and AOL co-founder Steve Case. The event will be held in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, June 1-3.

South Korea has lifted its ban on the iPad, according to the “Wall Street Journal” (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703465204575208881106530858.html?mod=WSJ_hps_LEFTWhatsNews). The country’s communications regulator said on Tuesday it wouldn’t stop people from importing Apple’s device for personal use, ending a ban that early adopters in South Korea says was unfair, the article adds.