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Apple Issues Software Update Addressing System Hanging on 13-Inch MacBook Air

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Apple today released Mac OS X v10.6.7 Supplemental Update for 13" MacBook Air (Late 2010), a small software update specifically targeting Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Air and issues with the system freezing while iTunes is in use.

This update addresses an issue that makes the system unresponsive when using iTunes.

It is recommended for all 13" MacBook Air (Late 2010) users running Mac OS X v10.6.7.

The update weighs in at 461 KB and specifically requires a Late 2010 13-inch MacBook Air running the latest Mac OS X 10.6.7 Build 10J869.

The system freezing issue has been reported by a significant number of users in Apple's discussion forums and in our own forums.

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