iPhoto 4.0.3 Now Available

MacRumors · 05:15 PM

iPhoto version 4.0.3 is now available via Software Update or download:

iPhoto 4.0.3 addresses minor issues with Smart Albums and European books, and provides notification when new versions of iPhoto are available.

This description is the same as that for iPhoto version 4.0.2, which was pulled from Software Update on August 3rd without explanation.

Porchland · 04:45 PM

Glad to see Apple get this little snaggle behind them.

Darwin · Aug 5, 2004, 04:43 PM

I think I will give this one a bit of time before installing

On second thoughts it might fix the "flaw" that was in 4.0.2

crzyltlman · Aug 5, 2004, 04:44 PM

Glad they fixed it, whatever it was. Unless this one gets pulled tomorrow. But no new explanation? C'mon. Not a good step towards their goal of improved customer communication.

I can't figure out whether to vote this positive or negative. I'll leave it neutral, I guess.

Veldek · Aug 5, 2004, 04:44 PM

Would have been nice to get an explanation, but at least it was quite quick.

macridah · Aug 5, 2004, 04:44 PM

What is the reason why apple pulled 4.0.2?

centauratlas · 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macrumors

iPhoto version 4.0.3 is now available via Software Update:<p class="quote"]iPhoto 4.0.3 addresses minor issues with Smart Albums and European books, and provides notification when new versions of iPhoto are available..</p>
This description is the same as that for iPhoto version 4.0.2, which was pulled from Software Update on August 3rd without explanation.

Here goes nothing since I already had 4.0.2. ;-) Downloading now. Installed.

It did upgrade my Photo Library. 4H2 is the version.

Edit:
I don't see anything in the new version...I upgraded two machines (dual 64/800, and 17 1.5 PB) now without problems.

dizastor · Aug 5, 2004, 04:47 PM

Apple also notes that if you ever speak of the iPhoto 4.0.2 release, your mac will be taken away from you, and you will be locked in the dungeon in Cupertino.

Nermal · Aug 5, 2004, 04:51 PM

Wow, 7.1 MB, they must've really screwed up 4.0.2 for the 4.0.3 updater to be that big!

parenthesis · Aug 5, 2004, 04:51 PM

I find it interesting that 4.0.2 continues to say "Version 4.0.2 is the latest version." Maybe Apple fixed the update portion?

mainstreetmark · Aug 5, 2004, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nermal

Wow, 7.1 MB, they must've really screwed up 4.0.2 for the 4.0.3 updater to be that big!

I'll wager that this is a second update to 4.0.1, not an update to 4.0.2.

ZildjianKX · Aug 5, 2004, 04:59 PM

Apple is really horrible at admitting to security flaws and software problems... this is a primo example... them not saying what was fixed in the 4.02 release.

jkhanson · Aug 5, 2004, 05:00 PM

I ran the 4.0.3 updater (I had already done the 4.0.2 update before it was pulled) then launched iPhoto. It gave me a dialogue window saying that my iPhoto library needed to be upgraded (with options for Upgrade or Quit). I decided to quit first and make a backup copy of my library.

Ran iPhoto again and let it upgrade my library. Everything seems fine. The only difference that I noticed was that the program quits more rapidly than 4.0.2, which had seemed much slower than earlier versions.

xtbfx · Aug 5, 2004, 05:01 PM

One thing I noticed as a difference between 4.0.2 and 4.0.3 is that 4.0.3 asked me to upgrade my iPhoto library.

But that's about it. Works just the same as it always has.

NeoMayhem · Aug 5, 2004, 05:03 PM

Works great, just like 4.0.2 did :P

jrober · Aug 5, 2004, 05:11 PM

4.0.3 running fine just like 4.0.2 on my Panther Powerbook

Speaking of upgrade errors, does anyone have any experience of the last security update for Jaguar causing "app has unexpectedly quit" errors when trying to start an app after 2-3 days of constantly running machine?

My iMac G3 is behaving strangely after the last set of sw upgrades were installed.

John

Mord · Aug 5, 2004, 05:17 PM

it probably only affected one type of mac like that developers seed of 10.3.4 that screwed up 20" imacs

kalashnicov · Aug 5, 2004, 05:17 PM

a guy on versiontracker said it took 16 seconds to shut down iPhoto 4.0.2 with his PMG5 dual 2 Ghz

4.0.3 fixed this

johnnowak · Aug 5, 2004, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZildjianKX

Apple is really horrible at admitting to security flaws and software problems... this is a primo example... them not saying what was fixed in the 4.02 release.

They probably just fixed a minor bug.. and they did it so well that if you weren't on macrumors, you'd not of even noticed that they pulled anything. This is how stuff is SUPPOSED to work. Why the hell are you complaining?

ZildjianKX · Aug 5, 2004, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnowak

They probably just fixed a minor bug.. and they did it so well that if you weren't on macrumors, you'd not of even noticed that they pulled anything. This is how stuff is SUPPOSED to work. Why the hell are you complaining?

I'm complaining because Apple has a ****ty history of not publishing what fixes do... isn't that what I said in my post? duh...

manu chao · Aug 5, 2004, 05:24 PM

Maybe 4.0.2 simply wasn't updating the library (in essence the library files i.e.: iPhoto.db, AlbumData.xml, Dir.data and Library.iPhoto plus the album files). Could somebody who hasn't yet installed 4.0.3 check whether these files were updated (modification date) by the 4.0.2 installer?

~Shard~ · Aug 5, 2004, 05:24 PM

Let's hope they get it right this time....

youngr40 · Aug 5, 2004, 05:28 PM

The only difference I have noticed is there is now a Check for Updates option from the iPhoto Menu, as well as option in the preferences.

As a note my update is on 5.9MB and it was with 4.0.2

SilentPanda · Aug 5, 2004, 05:36 PM

Oh no! My computer started making waffles after this update! Sounds like a good feature to me.

Actually no real change. It closes a lot faster now. I had 4.0.2 installed and when I went to run 4.0.3 it had to update my thumbnails which took about a minute (1.5 gigs of photos).

Everything looks good. Only difference I notice is it closes when I tell it to instead of 20 seconds later.

djdarlek · Aug 5, 2004, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manu chao

Maybe 4.0.2 simply wasn't updating the library (in essence the library files i.e.: iPhoto.db, AlbumData.xml, Dir.data and Library.iPhoto plus the album files). Could somebody who hasn't yet installed 4.0.3 check whether these files were updated (modification date) by the 4.0.2 installer?

ok manu here we go...

iPhoto.db - modified 3rd August 2004
AlbumData.xml - modified Today
Dir.data - modified 17th June 2004
Library.iPhoto - modified 17th June 2004

Don't know what this proves to u but hope it helps

I do find it highly amusing that the auto-update thingie in Version 4.0.2 doesn't work.. that MUST be one of the reasons Apple pulled it.. you would've thought they'd test that kinda thing first

Aug 5, 2004, 04:40 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iPhoto 4.0.3 Now Available iPhoto version 4.0.3 is now available via Software Update or download: iPhoto 4.0.3 addresses minor issues with Smart Albums and European books, and provides notification when new versions of iPhoto are available. This description is the same as that for iPhoto version 4.0.2, which was pulled from Software Update on August 3rd without explanation. Last edited by Doctor Q : Aug 5, 2004 at 05:15 PM.

Aug 5, 2004, 04:41 PM	#2
Porchland macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia	Glad to see Apple get this little snaggle behind them. __________________ * 17-inch PowerBook, 1.5 GHz G4, OS X 10.5.4 * 2 GB iPod nano silver with Nike+ (his) * 1 GB iPod shuffle pink (hers) Yes we can! Last edited by Porchland : Aug 5, 2004 at 04:45 PM.

Aug 5, 2004, 04:44 PM	#5
Veldek macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany	Would have been nice to get an explanation, but at least it was quite quick. __________________ Never ask a man what computer he uses. If it's a Mac, he'll tell you. If it's not, why embarrass him? T. Clancy PM G5 2x2.5 / Penryn MBP 2.4 / X.6

Aug 5, 2004, 04:47 PM	#8
dizastor macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Los Angeles	Apple also notes that if you ever speak of the iPhoto 4.0.2 release, your mac will be taken away from you, and you will be locked in the dungeon in Cupertino. __________________ ejc on Twitter

Aug 5, 2004, 04:51 PM	#10
parenthesis macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here and there	I find it interesting that 4.0.2 continues to say "Version 4.0.2 is the latest version." Maybe Apple fixed the update portion? __________________ When it comes to exploring the sea of love, I prefer buoys. - Andrew G. Dehel

Aug 5, 2004, 04:43 PM	#3
Darwin macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: round the corner	I think I will give this one a bit of time before installing On second thoughts it might fix the "flaw" that was in 4.0.2

Aug 5, 2004, 04:44 PM	#4
crzyltlman macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2004	Glad they fixed it, whatever it was. Unless this one gets pulled tomorrow. But no new explanation? C'mon. Not a good step towards their goal of improved customer communication. I can't figure out whether to vote this positive or negative. I'll leave it neutral, I guess.

Aug 5, 2004, 04:44 PM	#6
macridah macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: city, CA	What is the reason why apple pulled 4.0.2?

Aug 5, 2004, 04:51 PM	#9
Nermal Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Whakatane, New Zealand	Wow, 7.1 MB, they must've really screwed up 4.0.2 for the 4.0.3 updater to be that big!

Aug 5, 2004, 04:59 PM	#12
ZildjianKX Guest Join Date: May 2003	Apple is really horrible at admitting to security flaws and software problems... this is a primo example... them not saying what was fixed in the 4.02 release.

Aug 5, 2004, 05:00 PM	#13
jkhanson macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2003	Photo library upgrade may be required I ran the 4.0.3 updater (I had already done the 4.0.2 update before it was pulled) then launched iPhoto. It gave me a dialogue window saying that my iPhoto library needed to be upgraded (with options for Upgrade or Quit). I decided to quit first and make a backup copy of my library. Ran iPhoto again and let it upgrade my library. Everything seems fine. The only difference that I noticed was that the program quits more rapidly than 4.0.2, which had seemed much slower than earlier versions.

Aug 5, 2004, 05:01 PM	#14
xtbfx macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2003	One thing I noticed as a difference between 4.0.2 and 4.0.3 is that 4.0.3 asked me to upgrade my iPhoto library. But that's about it. Works just the same as it always has. __________________ Owner of a "Limited Edition" 4GB iPhone. Thanks a lot, Steve Jobs.

Aug 5, 2004, 05:03 PM	#15
NeoMayhem macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2003	Works great, just like 4.0.2 did :P

Aug 5, 2004, 05:11 PM	#16
jrober macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brighton, UK	Ditto 4.0.3 running fine just like 4.0.2 on my Panther Powerbook Speaking of upgrade errors, does anyone have any experience of the last security update for Jaguar causing "app has unexpectedly quit" errors when trying to start an app after 2-3 days of constantly running machine? My iMac G3 is behaving strangely after the last set of sw upgrades were installed. John

Aug 5, 2004, 05:17 PM	#17
Mord macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: People's Republic of Yorkshire	it probably only affected one type of mac like that developers seed of 10.3.4 that screwed up 20" imacs __________________ Consider the lily.

Aug 5, 2004, 05:17 PM	#18
kalashnicov macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2003	a guy on versiontracker said it took 16 seconds to shut down iPhoto 4.0.2 with his PMG5 dual 2 Ghz 4.0.3 fixed this

Aug 5, 2004, 05:24 PM	#21
manu chao macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2003	Maybe 4.0.2 simply wasn't updating the library (in essence the library files i.e.: iPhoto.db, AlbumData.xml, Dir.data and Library.iPhoto plus the album files). Could somebody who hasn't yet installed 4.0.3 check whether these files were updated (modification date) by the 4.0.2 installer?

Aug 5, 2004, 05:24 PM	#22
~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Let's hope they get it right this time.... __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Aug 5, 2004, 05:28 PM	#23
youngr40 macrumors member Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	The only difference I have noticed is there is now a Check for Updates option from the iPhoto Menu, as well as option in the preferences. As a note my update is on 5.9MB and it was with 4.0.2

Aug 5, 2004, 05:36 PM	#24
SilentPanda Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Bamboo Forest	Oh no! My computer started making waffles after this update! Sounds like a good feature to me. Actually no real change. It closes a lot faster now. I had 4.0.2 installed and when I went to run 4.0.3 it had to update my thumbnails which took about a minute (1.5 gigs of photos). Everything looks good. Only difference I notice is it closes when I tell it to instead of 20 seconds later. __________________ "grade image" - say it out loud, it'll make you laugh.

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