For those of us who want insane bang for our buck as far as Apple software bundles are concerned, then here's a special news bulletin: MacUpdate is selling a bundle that's sure to kit out your rig to the extreme, and it only costs US$ 64.99. Check out what you'll be getting, as well as what the catch is, in the full article. This is one deal you can't possibly refuse.

If you're currently using Apple's Safari browser, then our news might be of interest. The company has just released Safari 3.1.1. This latest version addresses four known security issues that they were able to identify. Details can be found in the full article.

If you are always on the go and want to stay connected with your friends, then you may want to check out the early build of fring's VoIP application for iPhone. The service utilizes the phone's WiFi service. Know more after the jump!

Worried that your children might be accessing inappropriate websites and content using their video game consoles or handhelds? A new content filtering service called censorit might put your mind at ease. To find out more, head on over to the full article by clicking on the "read more" link below.

We're sending word that Apple has recently released updates for the the MacBook Air's Bluetooth firmware, and for Final Cut Studio 2.0. Further details on these updates are available over in the full article.

It's no secret that people who want the truly useful computing programs turn to third-party applications. One such application is Extendmac's Flow, a sweet FTP client that not only breezes through the basic FTP functions, but also adds more value with a slick interface and other features. The features list in the full article.

There's a very real possibility that Apple's "exciting enterprising" gig could turn great for developers on the iPhone, but that really depends on what kind of software they're offering to users. Rubicon, a consulting firm that has released a study on the iPhone earlier this week, has determined that a good share of iPhone users were willing to install a new application, though that has been done already through unofficial means. More details at the full story.

From all indications, third-party software developers have shown a lot of support for the Apple iPhone. Microsoft's Specialized Devices and Applications Group as well as their voice recognition unit TellMe have expressed interest in developing apps for the gadget. To find out more, check out the full article by clicking on the "read more" link below.

If you're one of those gadget aficionados running any of Apple's wireless networking and backup devices on your Mac-based system, then you should make it a point to check out the latest version of the software update for Apple's Time Machine and AirPort. The new update includes added compatibility for the Time Capsule device as well as some new fixes to AirPort. You can check out the rest of the update's details in our full article.

Download: Apple Time Machine and AirPort update v1.0

Good news for those who use the Safari web browser: Apple has just released version 3.1. As revealed before, the new version now supports downloadable web fonts, CSS transforms and animations, and more. More details in the full article.