Let’s start with a quick recap, firstly you can find out everything you need to know about iOS 5 here, as we predicted the update went live at the time mentioned in this post. Getting the update is simple, you can’t install it over-the-air, so load up iTunes, connect your iDevice and click “Check for Updates”.

As for OS X Lion 10.7.2 this will arrive via Software update, you can find out all about the delightful new features this update will bring here, however with so many different software and hardware configurations out there, don’t be surprised of you experience some teething issues.

We would love this to become the central point for any iOS 5 or Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 update problems, this may allow us to help you fix the issue you encounter, or at least point you in the direction of known problems and potential fixes. So feel free to list any imperfections which you have spotted during the update process, or perhaps post update – remember to list which device you are using.

So far, us and some acquaintances have installed both iOS 5 and Mac OS X Lion without any problems, we hope it goes as smoothly for you….

Now we have no idea if and when the update will take place, it could either be today or tomorrow. iTunes 10.5 has already been made available for download, so the smart money would be on tomorrow – that’s saying it’s is needed of course. Just last week Apple released 10.7.2 GM, which Computerworld says is the equivalent of Windows RTM.

This is a very clear sign that it will be needed ahead of iOS 5; trust Apple to never inform us of this. If it does come tomorrow, then we can see Apple’s servers come under a huge strain, although we do know that they will now be using their new data center, which should be more than up to the task – well so we assume.

For iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 owners who use Windows instead of Mac, then you need to make sure that you have Vista or Windows 7. Below we have a widget for you, which will keep you updated with tweets to let you know when OS X Lion 10.7.2 has become available for download. Once you know then you can just check for an update if it does not automatically do so.

Update: OS X Lion 10.7.2 has just gone live.

Watching YouTube videos on the first generation MacBook Air was known for increasing the fan speed, but on the 2011 MacBook Air this is not a problem, until you install OS X Lion. We’ve visited a few sites that run flash advertisements, which have caused our 2011 iMac to completely lockup apart from the mouse pointer. We reported this issue to our readers a few days ago, since then things have become more evident. Each time the computer sleeps and then wakes up again, you can count on a lockup by visiting YouTube or most types of flash content. Having to force the iMac to shutdown can hurt hard drives so we, and our readers are not happy with Apple or Adobe, which leads us to the question: Who should we blame for the freezing on OS X Lion, Adobe or Apple?

The problems we’ve had and our readers have reported are directed heavily towards Adobe flash, and also include the player under OS X 10.7. Have you had enough of crashes on Lion, which until this version has been known as a solid operating system? Apple if you’re listening, get that patch live NOW and if it’s an Adobe issue, then we’d like to see some sort of press release on this. Let us know in the comments if you’ve had issues with Lion, and who is to blame in your opinion.

Apple are already working round the clock to come up with the first update for Lion, as there have been a few technical issues, so now would be the perfect time to cause a bit of confusion for Mac users and the Apple team behind the operating system. It is Ed Bott from ZDNet who is convinced of this, and he has seen the evidence that it will be worse.

Ask any Mac user and they would say that they would never come under such attack again, but they thought they would not the first time round either. We are always being told that you do not need to add any third-party security software to Mac, as it is safe enough. While that was true a few years ago, we cannot say the same now.

The people behind Mac Defender and other malware programs target things with a big reach, and now that Apple has managed to make Mac a great success it is only a matter of time before there is another attack. Now is the time to be vigilant, because it could already be out there, and we have yet to see it.

Mac Defender certainly kept Apple on their toes, because the moment Apple released updated signatures the attackers where ready to attack OS X again. The attacks were simple, as they were the first of their kind for Mac, the next ones will not be as easy going. Now that they know how to write them Lion will not fare so well. It is a horrible thought to know that Mac Defender 2 could be lurking in the recess of someone’s computer waiting for the go ahead to unleash havoc to the world – well those with a Mac anyway.

Remember, no matter how careful you think you are, these guys seem to have a way to booby trap you. All you need do is take your eye of the ball for a moment and bang they have you. We would suggest that you be extra vigilant, not just for now but always.

As far as we can remember when Apple announced this new feature we were not told that it would only work on the new Macs. This is a little upsetting for those who are not lucky enough or do not feel the need to spend a huge amount of money on upgrading their machine. A rule of thumb states that AirDrop will not work on any models older than 2008, but in some cases you will need a 2009/2010 model.

Thankfully AppleInsider has done some digging around and has found what Macs are supported. If you have a MacBook Pro, then you will need one that was made in late 2008. For those with the 17-inch model will need the one made in the first part of 2009.

The MacBook Air is a different story, these are only supported after the 2010 redesign, when they introduced the new 11-inch and 13-inch models with that teardrop design – and I have been trying for days to discover why it would not work. The 13-inch aluminum MacBook and white MacBook are only supported for late 2008 and early 2009 models respectively. Mac Mini is mid 2010, Mac Pro early 2009 and finally the iMac is from early 2009. We do hope that this will now stop you wondering why AirDrop does not show up in Finder?

The reason for the lack of support is due to not having the required Wi-Fi hardware features, which is needed to locate other machines within range. This is very annoying for some, as Apple made it sound like AirDrop was going to be this amazing new feature, but they left out the tiny little detail of supported devices. So now I have an older Air that is unable to talk to my 2011 iMac, and vice versa.

All is not lost though, as there are still a number of ways to share and transfer files, such as Bluetooth or using the same IP, which is what I am currently using. Failing that you will have to use the good old memory stick, its slower but very reliable.

Questions have been asked if the Pro is ready for Lion, as this is not an isolated incident. Having looked on Apple Discussions we can see that a number of MBP owners are now noticing how hot their laptops are getting, with some saying that they get so hot that you could fry an egg on it. You may think that this is a joke, but a few searches on YouTube will prove that this can actually happen.

In most cases the reason for the overheating is an issue with the fan, as it does not power up, and if it does it just stays on far too long. In either case the laptop will still be too hot to place on your lap and will also slow down. Those affected will notice that when they go to open programs or WebPages it all happens a bit too slow.

There are said to be two solutions to this, but there are mixed success rates for this. The first is to deactivate FileVault, as it is set to active by default. The other solution is to disable Spotlight indexing; the way to do this is by opening up the Terminal and pasting in sudo mdutil -a -i off. You are warned that doing this could lead to data loss, so it is up to you if you wish to chance it or not.

Do not worry about losing Spotlight, as there are a number of apps on the Mac App Store to do the job, just until Apple is able to come up with a fix. Other problems reported are slow startup and shutdown times. We cannot say for certain if this is true or not, but our MacBook Air has suffered from this issue.

Having said that, not all are having such issue with OS X Lion, as there are some cases where Macs and iMacs have been running much cooler. We have yet to keep our MBA on long enough to test this, but our iMac runs like a dream.

Have you noticed that your Mac is overheating since the Lion upgrade, and has turning off Spotlight helped at all?

Some users with tunnel vision will use Lion and say that it is ideal of iPad users, others will say that it is perfect for new users, whereas you will get some that say that Mac OS X Lion will cater for veterans of Mac. Well you would be all wrong, as it actually caters for all three. I have been a Mac user for a couple of years now, and one or two of my colleagues much longer and we find this latest version very refreshing indeed.

Engadget points to the fact that Apple knows that operating systems have changed since the introduction of the iPad, as users now want much simpler features to be integrated. The iPad is all about multitouch, as is Lion – well if you have a MacBook Air, Pro or a Trackpad to use on your iMac or Mac Pro that is. Not only that, but the apps will now play a much larger feature, this is seen from the start with the download of Lion being made available via the Mac App Store.

Apple has grown as a company year-on-year for sometime now, and that is because they have been able to cater for new users, something that they have done with Lion. For years consumers have been put off Mac for two reasons, price and afraid of change. OK, so we know that the price is still a factor, but Apple has been driving their prices down for the past couple of years now. As for the part about not liking change, as you have been used to Windows, well the OS is much simpler to use than previous versions, thanks to those mulittouch gestures that we mentioned above.

Old Mac users will enjoy a few new features that have made Mac even better, and one such feature is AirDrop. It is no secret that Apple devices have been able to talk to each other easily, but AirDrop makes it even simpler, as long as you are in range that is. We have yet to try this feature out, but cannot wait to do so.

The next feature that will take Lion to the next level is iCloud, which is currently being tested on the Mac OS X 10.7.2. No more details have been released on this, but this is all part of Apple’s plan to have a huge Cloud presence in the fall.

This would save so much time, due to the fact that you have to download the update and install it to each device via the Mac App Store. However, there is a workaround, and will still appeal to those who do not wish to connect their Mac to a network, due to security reasons. The first solution is to wait until August, as Apple will be releasing a USB stick with Lion pre-installed, or you can create a bootup install DVD.

The first thing to remember in this process is to not install Lion first; you need to create the disc. If you do install it first then Lion will delete the installer image. The four things needed for this process are a blank DVD, a DVD burner and an Apple ID along with Mac App Store access.

There are now just 7 simple steps to follow, which Hot Tips Central has been able to provide. The first is to download OS X Lion on the Mac App Store, which you can find here. The next step is to find the installer once the OS has been downloaded, it should be in the Applications folder. Once you have found it then use the secondary click and select “Show Package Contents.”

Thirdly you will then need to look in the contents folder and search for a folder named “Shared Support.” Once you have opened this you will then come across “InstallESD.dmg”. You are now ready to proceed to the next step, copy that file you have just found to another location; this can be anywhere but the Desktop would be the best place.

You are now ready to create your DVD backup, the way to do this is by going to open Disk Utility, from there you will see a burn button at the top. Now the Disk Utility will ask for the location of the file that you wish to burn, so in this case you will select the Desktop and then select said file. By now you should already have that blank DVD in your drive; you are now ready for the final step. Press the burn button at the top; once done you will finally have your very own DVD install disc of OS X Lion. This will save you hours of downloading, but as we mentioned above, would be much simpler with a new version of the Airport Extreme.

Currently there are three that will be able to compete, the ASUS UX21, Samsung Series 9, and also the Sony Vaio Z. All three are all great alternatives but we know that you will want to know which of the three is a closest matched to the new MacBook Air. However, if we had to choose, then we would say that the Asus UX21 is the best of the rest.

The UX21 costs a little less than the standard 13-inch MacBook Air, and it is also thinner in places – who would have thought that when Apple launched the Air back in 2008? Like the Air you will also have the chance to upgrade the ASUS machine to an i7 processor, although we are uncertain how much this will cost. We do know that the extra option is just $100 on the Apple Store, so this should give you a rough idea.

The next best would have to be the Samsung Series 9, which again is another ultra-light laptop. Specs include the Core i5-2537M processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB SSD and also a backlit keyboard. However, there is one issue, and that is the price, $1,700 does seem a little steep. It does not matter how you look at this laptop, that price is too much for this kind of laptop, one that could affect sales in a negative way.

The final 2011 MacBook Air alternative is the Sony Vaio Z, which is both lighter and thinner. However, you will have to pay the price, as again you will be paying about $1700 for the entry-level model, which goes up quite a bit for increasing one or two specs. What shocks us is the base price is around the same as the top-level MacBook Air.

We cannot tell you which of the four you should choose, but if you want a device with great reliability and the best operating system in the world, then it will have to be the MacBook Air. For those of you who want to stick with Windows, then the ASUS UX21 is the obvious choice, as it has the performance and price about right.

The UK OS X Lion price has been set at £20.99, which is pretty good but gets better when you’ve more computers in the home using the same iTunes account. Most Apple users will know they can register up to five OS X computers with their iTunes account, which then lets them use the items they downloaded on those computers. This includes iTunes movies, music, and apps. The interesting part is applications, and now that OS X Lion is a download via the App Store, this means that you’ll be able to use the software on up to 5 computers that are authorized to do so.

When OS X Snow Leopard was released there was an option for a family license, which meant you paid a little extra, under £40, for a license that allowed you to install the software on more than one computer. So its easy to see that OS X Lion is a much better deal, in fact the best that Apple has produced yet for operating systems thanks to the App Store. When you compare this to the offerings from Microsoft you’ll not get a price anywhere near £20 for use on up to five computers, and this is without comparing features and the solid reputation Mac computers have.

Steve Jobs did point out over a month ago that any computers using a different iTunes accounts would need to buy the OS X Lion app again, which would not please some families that are in this situation, especially because they buy their own apps on a different account.

Do all the computers in your home have the same Apple IDs? What do you think of the option to install OS X Lion on up to five computers? Also if you have any problems installing OS X 10.7, please let us know in the comments.