Macintosh/iPhone software update roundup – September 24, 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 September 24, 2009:
Macintosh
- Mode de Vie Limited has announced MyThoughts 1.0.5, an update to their popular mind mapping solution for Mac OS X Leopard. Intuitive, flexible and powerful, MyThoughts for Mac provides the means to present information in a clear, concise and memorable way. It avoids a steep learning curve or the need for any specialized training, and an ideal solution for those wanting to improve their thinking, learning and recall abilities.
- ExactCODE GmbH has released ExactScan 2, a major update to their modern and easy-to-use scanning software Mac OS X. The new Pro version delivers improved OCR recognition accuracy while the regular version of ExactScan come with improved support for third party TWAIN drivers. ExactScan includes built-in drivers for over 180 document scanners, including devices from Avision, Kodak, Oki, Visioneer and Xerox.
- The Dream Apps has released Involer 1.4, an update to its flagship financial application for Mac OS X. Involer allows users to create, print, export and track the status of their invoices within a single, easy to use interface. Version 1.4 includes compatibility with Snow Leopard, among a new interface, better invoice creation, bug fixes and new features. This release also starts us rolling on invoice themes and templates, which will be introduced in the next version of Involer.
- Macware has announced MacFreelance 2.22, an update to their invoice and billing software created for Mac professionals. Version 2.22 includes Snow Leopard compatibility, new formatting enhancements and better support for international customers. Current and new users can update MacFreelance by selecting the Check for Product Update option in the MacFreelance menu. Easily add new clients, monitor time spent on projects, track mileage and payments, and much more.
- Softpress will be on hand to give hands-on demos of their award-winning web design applications Freeway Pro and Freeway Express during the Mac Computer Expo on October 3, 2009 in Petaluma, CA. Special pricing will be available on Freeway Pro and Freeway Express, and a free copy of Freeway Express will be raffled off to attendees. Attendance is free, and more information can be found at the MCE web site.
- Werck BV has announced the immediate release of Checkout 3, the powerful, easy and affordable point of sale software for the Mac. Rebuilt from the ground up, Checkout’s new product manager offers better search functions and allows for editing and deletion of multiple products at the same time. EnStore is a pay-as-you-go web store that integrates seamlessly with Checkout. Products can be managed in Checkout and then synced with EnStore.
- Zevrix Solutions has announced PDF Checkpoint 1.0, a new powerful PDF workflow automation solution. PDF Checkpoint quickly preflights, exports as images and splits multiple PDF files. The program is equally suitable to process hundreds of files as well as single PDF documents. Users can also route files according to preflight results, create preflight profiles for various job types, and view all PDF fonts, color spaces, images and metadata.
iPhone/iPod
- Want to know it took so long for AT&T to bring MMS to the iPhone? Good, because our friends at Appmodo want to tell you.
- app4touch has just released PocketPets, BestBuddies, Periscope, TopMotors, GeekStuff and Paradiso for iPhone and iPod touch. All 6 new applications feature a new user interface designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch. An animated background, sounds and stunning graphics are integrated in each application for the best user experience. All applications takes advantage of the main features of the iPhone like the camera and the vertical/horizontal mode.
- Big Stone Phone and Souljerkey have shipped Intentionizer 1.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch. Intentionizer is your Mobile Mind Tuner, reveals a daily ‘tuning’ of our mental and emotional outlook. Equal parts Madlibs, fortune cookie, I Ching, and the Magic 8 Ball. Each message is a set of four harmonic words packed inside an easy to remember acronym that adds an overtone to the entire experience. Improve your vocabulary with this oracular system for inspiring ourselves.
- TweakerSoft has introduced SearchIt 1.0, their new quick search application for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone’s unique abilities and interface, SearchIt is a no-frills web search. Through its simplified and easy-to-use interface, quickly find anything across the web, news, wikipedia and images and more. SearchIt’s suggestion assistant will immediately return a range of results to can tap on to quickly narrow the search criteria.
- PoweryBase has released NotifyMe 1.4, a simple Push-based reminder application for iPhone and iPod touch. NotifyMe lets users quickly create personal reminders, notifications and alerts for daily on the go usage. Minimalistic user interface allows users to type the reminder right on startup. Version 1.4 includes some of the most requested features. During the time-limited sale, new customers can get NotifyMe half of the regular price.
- Jugilus has announced the release of Little Space Duo for Mac. In this puzzle-based arcade game, the player guides an unusual pair of heroes, a little girl and a small robot, on their way through a huge spaceship. What’s the worst that can happen when a spaceship’s systems go haywire? Lucy knows all too well! She’s been abducted accidentally by a strange vessel, whose control systems have been damaged by a cosmic ray.
- Gotow.net has announced Layers 1.3 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Layers takes natural media painting to the next level. Add up to five layers to your drawings and create a masterpiece with ten high-quality brushes. Version 1.3 allows you to select between multiple canvas sizes and includes several bug fixes and performance improvements. Layers is the only painting app to export in the PSD file format, allowing you to move your drawings to the desktop with layers intact.
- FlipSide5 has announced Checkers 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. Checkers leverages FlipSide5’s multi-player platform with internet, wifi and bluetooth game play available. Game players can push game play invites to their AIM buddies using the iPhone’s push notification capabilities. Checkers also includes worldwide leaderboards based on a innovative player rating engine. With two modes of game play and 5 levels of computer player artificial intelligence, Checkers offers engaging gameplay.
- Chilli X have announced the launch of their latest iPhone app, Juiced. Now that the App Store is awash with battery apps, Chilli X set out to create the best looking battery app there is. When you launch Juiced, you’ll see your battery fill with the mysterious glowing fluid that powers your iPhone. As it drains away the color changes from green through orange to red and the glow slowly fades. Put it on charge and watch your battery pulse with an electric blue glow as the fluid starts to fill up.
- Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that DanceDanceRevolution S for the iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store for 99 cents, exclusively from September 24 to September 27. Based on the hit arcade game, DanceDanceRevolution S is the latest iteration in the popular music rhythm franchise that’s been revamped to take full advantage of the iPhone’s accelerometer and multi-touch interface.
- Alawar Entertainment has announced that its top-selling Gourmania is now available for download at the deliciously tempting price of only $0.99. This delectable title unites two popular casual game genres into a single experience, allowing players to enjoy both hidden object game play and a fabulous restaurant business simulation at the same time.
- FDG Entertainment has announced that the lite version of Parachute Panic has been upgraded to v1.2 and now offers the same online functions as the full version of the game.
- Matmi has just released Monster Pinball Lite, featuring one of the six tables from the full Monster Pinball game. The table featured is called Hogie Feed. They’ve also added many new features—including Facebook Connect—to the full version, which allows you to challenge your friends and create highscore tables within Facebook. This version has been submitted and is awaiting approval.
- Griffin Technology, Inc., has expanded their Fall case collection with the announcement of new cases for iPhone 3G and 3GS. New for this season are Elan Form Etch in several new patterns, Outfit and Outfit Shade, as well as additional colors for Reveal. The lineup comprises unique, durable and attractive solutions for every taste.
- Currently there are games available on the App Store to perform scavenger hunt people watching, but none of them use the camera. Each game is only for one venue as well such as supermarket only or bar only. Not only does WTF Bingo incorporate the camera, but it is also intended to be used at more than one type of venue.
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