Type of Article: MacNews News Article

Apple has released firmware update 3.0.2 for the Apple TV. According to “AppleInsider” (http://www.appleinsider.com) it appears to be related to the release of Aperture 3.0, which made changes to how that software shares images over the local network, in addition to adding support for iPhoto’s Places and Faces features.

Users have also reported that since applying the update their Apple TV has stopped experiencing problems related to switching its HDMI output cable, the article adds. Firmware update 3.0.2 also tweaks the user interface to enhance the readability of text.

Couture Book has released a new book plug-in that allows users of Aperture 3, the new version of Apple’s photo editing and management software, to design and order museum-quality photo books directly within Aperture.

The Couture Book plug-in for Aperture 3 makes it easier than ever to create unique hand-sewn press-printed photo books, says Phyllis Lane, co-founder of Couture Book. The plug-in (http://www.couturebook.com/) allows photographers to build their photo books using themed templates professionally designed by Couture Book.

Macworld Expo: KB Covers (http://www.kbcovers.com), which specializes in Apple Mac keyboard covers and keyboards, has released the US$29.95 Mac OS X Shortcuts keyboard cover, which contains color-coded Universal OS X shortcuts, plus shortcuts for Mail, Safari, and Finder.

Developed to help users take advantage of the power of OS X’s most important and useful shortcuts, KB Covers has designed a keyboard cover for users of all experience levels. Learning new shortcuts or just helping to remember old ones, the cover can improve your workflow, says Greg Sad for KB Covers.