Notable software releases so far this week include iPhone Configuration Utility 1.0.1 for Mac OS X, Final Cut Server Update 1.1.1, Pro Applications Update 2008-03, Gears for Safari, BBEdit 9.0.1, Coda 1.5.1, Apple's Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.2, Apple Remote Desktop 3.2.2 Client and Admin, and Server Admin Tools 10.5.5.

Our latest book, the third edition of "Take Control of Buying a Mac," is an indispensable guide to buying the best new Mac for your needs, figuring out the best time to buy it, and moving your files from your old Mac to your shiny new one.

Apple fixes mostly minor bugs with Mac OS X 10.5.5 for client and server, as well as squashing a host of small security flaws. Security Update 2008-006 is also available as a standalone alone update for Mac OS X 10.4.11.

Notable software releases this week include NetworkLocation 3.0, Spring Cleaning 10, Front Row 2.1.6, and HP Printer Driver 1.1.1.

To absolutely no one's surprise, Apple has announced a new iPod lineup, featuring improved versions of the iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch. Read on for our take on the cool new features (and those that weren't present).

Okay, Einstein, let's see what you think is worth hearing. Huh. Well, that's actually pretty smart. Apple adds intelligence to building playlists that match up disparate interests in iTunes with its Genius feature. iTunes 8 sports a new interface for organizing and viewing music, and the iTunes Store brings high-definition television shows - and the return of TV shows from NBC.

Notable software releases so far this week include iPhone 2.0.2, Inquisitor 3.2, WireTap Anywhere 1.0.1, TextExpander 2.4, and Airfoil for Windows 2.6.

Notable software releases so far this week include iPhone 2.0.1 and Nisus Writer Express 3.1.

Notable software releases so far this week include Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0, the Lexmark Printer Driver 1.1 and Aperture 2.1.1.

Apple posted a $1.07 billion profit on revenues of $7.46 billion, a significant improvement over last year's profit of $818 million on revenue of $5.41 billion.

This week's watchlist begins with the iPod touch 1.1.5 update from Apple, for those who are holding off on the 2.0 update, and continues with new HP printer drivers from Apple and three updates from Rogue Amoeba: Airfoil 3.2.1, Audio Hijack Pro 2.8.2, and Nicecast 1.9.3.

Notable software releases so far this week include iPhone 2.0 and iPod touch 2.0, iTunes 7.7, Apple TV 2.1, Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2, GraphicConverter 6.1.2, PDFpen 3.4.2, 1Password 2.6.5, Safari 3.1.2 for Tiger, and AirPort firmware 7.3.2 for all Apple 802.11n routers.

Notable software releases for this week include Delicious Library 2.0, Logic Express Update 8.0.2, the Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.1, and Keyboard Maestro 3.1.

Notable software releases this week include PageSender 4.3, CrowzNest 2.0, Captain FTP 5.3, AOL Desktop 1.0, Cyberduck 3.0.1, Cocktail 4.1 (Leopard Edition), Dejal Simon 2.4, and the Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.2 Update.

Notable software releases this week include DocHaven 2.0.5, Caboodle 1.1.4, Opal 1.2, CopyPaste Pro 1.0, Fusion 2.0 Beta 1, Freeway 5.1, Quay 1.1, FoxTrot Professional Search and Personal Search 2.0b3, Comic Life Magiq 1.0, MacGourmet 2.3, and Parallels Desktop Build 5600.