Macintosh/iPhone software update roundup – December 28, 2009
Section: Software + Apps, Miscellaneous, Third-Party, iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPhone, iPhone, iPhone SDK & Apps, Mac + Computers, Software
Macintosh and iPhone/iPod updates and announcements for December 28, 2009:
Macintosh
- Final Cut Studio, Adobe and Avid editors and digital filmmakers from around the world will gather together for the Ninth Annual San Francisco SuperMeet, to be held on Friday, February 5, 2010 at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco, CA. Free educational workshops will be offered during the day by Canon, Adobe, Autodesk and Red Giant. Bay Area filmmakers will have a chance to screen content in the SuperMeet Digital Showcase featuring over 30 software and hardware developers.
- Apparent Corporation has certified Barcode Producer, its award-winning barcode generation software for Mac OS X and Windows, as ready for 2010 barcode industry standards, including GS1 DataBar requirements for coupons. Barcode Producer 5.7, released today, updates the software’s integrated Symbology Guide and documentation for the new year’s standards. Apparent’s unparalleled experience in the barcode industry offers its customers a complete range of products and solutions.
- Houdah Software has announced HoudahSpot 2.6, an update to their acclaimed Spotlight front-end for Mac OS X Leopard. With HoudahSpot, users may create detailed queries to pinpoint the exact file they want to get to. With its all-in-one interface, results are shown next to the search query. Version 2.6 brings many subtle enhancements. This is a recommended update for all Leopard and Snow Leopard users.
- Mariner Software can’t thank everyone personally for supporting them this past year, but they can have one last blowout on all the software products featured in their online store. It’s their way of saying thanks. Happy Holidays from Mariner Software.
iPhone/iPod
- Mac and White has announced Pingi 1.0, its latest isometric Slap’em Up game for iPhone and iPod touch. Take control of a noble penguin on the noblest of quests. Defend the spirit of Christmas by defeating every evil penguin trying to steal Santa’s gifts. Pingi can be upgraded at the end of each level with numerous options. Make Pingi healthier, quicker, stronger, or make him throw powerful Snowballs to make him a formidable Protector of the Gift Pile. Don’t disappoint Santa!
- CAZE has released INITIAL, a new and unique Swarovski case for iPhone 3G/3GS. CAZE believes that iPhone users should have a choice to personlize their cases so they artfully handcrafted Swarovski iPhone case in 26 Distinctive, Exclusive Swarovski Letter Designs. CAZE used Zero 5, the World’s Thinnest transparent iPhone case for crystal embellishment, so the INITIAL crystal case has the thinnest possible wall-thickness and can fully protect the chrome edges and corners of an iPhone.
- Excited Pixel has released Chirp Flow 1.0, its free, real time Twitter app for iPhone and iPod touch. Utilizing Twitter’s real time streaming API, Chirp Flow can be used to get real time updates at conferences, concerts, protests, meetings and any other event. Chirp Flow allows users to engage in a conversation that, when spoken, might be disruptive if articulated acoustically.
- Freeverse has announced that NBA Hotshot for the iPhone and iPod touch will be available soon on the iTunes App Store. NBA Hotshot is an officially licensed, casual pick-up-and-play arcade experience that incorporates the responsive and authentic flick-based shooting controls from Freeverse’s hit Skee-Ball.
- Charlie’s Games has announced their 2 for 1 Holiday Special offer. Until the first of January 2010 gamers can get Charlie’s Games two latest releases, Irukandji and Bullet Candy Perfect for a donation. What’s more, you can also opt to send the games to a friend. Irukandji is a fun score attack shoot-em-up, set in an abstract underwater trench. Bullet Candy Perfect is a fun shoot-em-up game, with sharp, super smooth 3D graphics and a cool techno soundtrack.
- Izatt has announced the release of MileBug 1.5, the latest update to its flagship app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. In response to customer feedback, version 1.5 comes with great new features such as Frequent Trips and Expense Tracking. MileBug helps those driving their own vehicles for business, charity, medical, or other reasons receive their reimbursement and/or tax deduction. Track your miles, get your deduction!
- The Prometheus Institute has introduced Do-It-Yourself Democracy, an iPhone app that allows any California resident to interact with all three levels of government—federal, state and local—to help solve city pollution, graffiti, police corruption, potential environmental hazards and much more.
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