I updated now vs I have updated now

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I updated now' is used when referring to a specific action that was just completed in the past, while 'I have updated now' is used to emphasize the completion of an action that has relevance to the present moment.

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I updated now

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific action that was just completed in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular update has been done at the present moment.

Examples:

I updated now, so you should see the changes on the website.
I updated now, so the information should be accurate.
I updated now, and everything should be working fine.

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It is updated now and again because the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission are not idle and continue to produce legal acts, meaning that the acquis changes.
Jack, I'm looking at an updated schematic now.
In addition, the concept of aid should now be updated to provide a far more comprehensive approach.
Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 will now be updated to 'version two', one might say.
On the basis of that information and the verifications carried out by the Commission, the Union list should now be updated.
Since the Commission has received new lists from the regional fisheries management organisations, the Union list should now be updated.
(2) Annex III should now be updated to take account of amendments made since 21 June 1999, essentially by Directives 1999/42/EC [1] and 2001/19/EC [2].
Annex III should now be updated to take account of amendments made since 21 June 1999, essentially by Directives 1999/42/EC and 2001/19/EC.
Annex III should now be updated to take account of amendments made since 21 June 1999, essentially by Directives 1999/42/EC [1] and 2001/19/EC [2].
In the United Kingdom, for example, following lengthy discussions on this issue, the law prohibiting discrimination against the disabled has been updated and now provides for protection against discrimination against cancer sufferers.
The premarket clinical evaluation must now be updated with data obtained from post-market surveillance according to a new requirement in the directive.
The standard form previously established by Commission Decision 93/173/EEC should now be updated in order to take account, inter alia, of developments in the Community rules on driving times and rest periods.
The standard form previously established by Commission Decision 93/173/EEC [3] should now be updated in order to take account, inter alia, of developments in the Community rules on driving times and rest periods.
35). is not sufficiently respected or known; whereas if that Directive were now updated and properly implemented it could have a considerable impact in reducing late payment or non-payment,
is not sufficiently respected or known about; whereas if that Directive were now updated and properly implemented it could have a considerable impact in reducing late payment or non-payment,
Concerning the data available on the situation of European cities, which can provide the basis for policy decisions, the Commission has put in place the Urban Audit, which contains data on the situation of European cities, and is now being updated.
whereas there are indications that the Late Payments Directive is not sufficiently respected or known about; whereas if that Directive were now updated and properly implemented it could have a considerable impact in reducing late payment or non-payment,
Look, I updated your wedding folder.
I updated him on everything, but the D.A.'s office has thrown in a monkey wrench.
Dr. Hunt, I updated Mrs. Paiz and checked your calls.

Alternatives:

I just updated.
I have just updated.
I updated a moment ago.
I updated recently.
I updated just now.

I have updated now

This phrase is correct and commonly used to emphasize the completion of an action that has relevance to the present moment.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular update has been done and the effects of that update are relevant to the current situation.