Apple has released a QuickTime update for the new MacBooks, MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs. The update fixes some issues relating to playback of standard definition iTunes content.

We reported a few days ago that there are some iTunes playback issues with content from the iTunes Store on the new notebooks with displays that are not HDPC compliant, though it was not known exactly what content was protected.

Apple has released updates to Quicktime and Front Row in support of the new iTunes 8.

Quicktime 7.5.5 fixes a number of security issues. Front Row 2.1.6 improves compatibility with the new version of Quicktime and iTunes.

Details and links after the break.

Apple just released the 7.7.1 update for iTunes, alongside a mandatory update of Quicktime. Apple’s release information indicates that iTunes 7.7.1 “… includes fixes to improve stability and performance.” The last update for iTunes (version 7.7) was released on the iPhone 3G release date, July 11th. You can download this iTunes update by opening Apple’s more »