December 2008
2008 Best App Ever Awards - Nominees Announced -...
The 2008 Best App Ever Awards nominees have now been announced and the voting is open. Sponsored by 148Apps, the inaugural competition is the first iPhone OS Application achievement awards to recognize the best iPhone apps and games released in the iTunes App Store in 2008. The goal is to help publicize the very best apps available, not just the best-selling apps.
First Mac-Only "Social Learning Network" Launches
MacMod is repositioning itself in order to better serve Mac users looking for a place to socialize and learn with other Mac users. In this world of social networking MacMod recognizes the need to bring the powerful community building features of sites like Facebook and MySpace into the smaller more intimate niche that is the Mac community. MacMod will be blending these features with useful...
The iPhone goes to math class: Mathomatic does...
Gotow.net is pleased to announce the release of Mathomatic, the first full-fledged symbolic math solution for the iPhone and iPod Touch. More than just a calculator, it solves algebraic problems, from simple middle-school homework to complex multivariate systems. Fine tuned for the iPhone, it sports an attractive, easy-to-use interface. After a few days, you’ll find yourself trying to tap...
InfoLogic releases MathMagic 6.0 for Mac OS X in...
InfoLogic is proud to announce MathMagic 6.0 in Universal Binary format, their award-winning equation editing suite for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, MathMagic is an equation editor for mathematical equations and symbols. First available on Mac for professional DTP market, MathMagic’s equation quality is designed to meet stringent high-end DTP requirements. Version 6.0 adds support...
Urban Design announces Qu-s - Do more with your...
Urban Design Limited today announces the release and the immediate availability of Qu-s, a unique utility that adds functionality to your Desktop. Throw away that scrap paper for phone numbers, forget the whiteboard for inspirational nuggets, and stop bookmarking the entire internet. Qu-s is the permanent answer for organizing all your temporary items. Use Qu-s for storing internet links, jotting...
Altomac releases Filemailer 2.0 for Mac OS X
Milano based Altomac today announced Filemailer 2.0, an update to their freeware file sending solution for Mac OS X. Saving both time and disk space, Filemailer is a handy utility that changes the way people share files via internet. Millions of people around the world send and receive email whose sole purpose is to transfer files from one computer to another. Filemailer aims to solve the problem...
"Welcome to Macintosh" screening to include...
Welcome to Macintosh - “The documentary for the rest of us” will be presented for one night only during the week of “Macworld” 2009 in San Francisco. On Thursday, January 8th a special “Macworld Exclusive” version of the film will be presented on the big screen, with Guy Kawasaki, Jim Reeks, Ron Wayne and others on hand for Q&A after the film.
Win A Trip To Hawaii at MacWorld with beamME
For the first time, MacWorld attendees have the opportunity to win a vacation just for doing something that comes naturally: meeting new people. During MacWorld 2009, every new personal or business contact made by attendees using their iPhone and free app beamME provides an entry into the beamME/Up Sweepstakes. Bonus entries are also available for completing fun challenges, like beaming people...
Only 2 more days for Early Bird price: Izatt...
Early-Bird pricing for the new iPhone Development Course is only available for 2 more days. The course will be held January 20-23, 2009 at the Noah Building in Lindon, UT. A consortium of expert iPhone developers representing prominent iPhone development companies such as Izatt International, Pixio, and InfiniteNIL have been assembled to cover topics ranging from XCode and Interface Builder to the...
MileBug 1/2 OFF New Year's Sale
iZATT has announced it is offering the full version of MileBug for 50% off as a New Years Sale. MileBug helps those driving their own vehicles for business, charity, medical, or other reasons receive their reimbursement and/or tax deduction. U.S. IRS rates for 2009 are 55 cents/mile. MileBug provides the option to track miles or kilometers, enter custom rates, and include foreign characters in the...
Fusion Ads Unveils a Cost-Effective, Targeted Ad...
Fusion Ads, a new ad network aimed at a web professionals, announces their upcoming launch on January 1st, 2009. Serving relevant ads to 10,000 engaged readers every day, Fusion is the catalyst advertisers need to connect with their target audience. With a focus on designers, creators and productivity gurus, Fusion is the perfect vehicle for Mac vendors to reach their desired audience at a...
TinyPlanet Software announces Knapsack 1.1.1 and...
TinyPlanet Software has released version 1.1.1 of Knapsack, the personal travel organizer for Mac OS X Leopard, and is offering a New Year’s promotion for both single-user and family-pack licenses. Version 1.1.1 is a maintenance release which includes performance improvements, trip scheduling enhancements, fixes for minor display issues, and additions to the built-in help system. The new...
Maintain's Cocktail New Year's Eve Sale
The year is coming to an end and what would be better for New Year’s Eve than a Cocktail? Maintain celebrates the new year with a Cocktail sale and offers all Cocktail licenses with a 66% discount, that’s one third of the original price! The sale starts at December 30 2008 12:00 GMT and ends at January 1 2009 12:00 GMT. Cocktail is available in Tiger Edition for Mac...
Huge Holiday Sale at Thoughtful Tree Software
Thoughtful Tree Software is giving a hand to those with New Year’s Resolutions of being more productive. Our Holiday Special gives customers all 5 of our productivity-oriented applications, QuickApps, TunesBar, Modena, Docks and LoginControl, with $50 off the total price. Happy Holidays!
Mudbug Software releases Webify 1.1 for Mac OS X...
Mudbug Software is delighted to announce Webify 1.1, an update to their popular image editing utility for Mac OS X Leopard. Serving as a easy-to-use image browser, Webify was specifically developed as a productivity tool to help prepare images for the web. Quickly and easily resize, scale, rotate and flip many images at once and save them in one of several web-friendly formats. Version 1.1 sports...
ScreenCastsOnline Discount Extended until 1st...
By popular demand, ScreenCastsOnline is delighted to extend the special holiday 20% discount for new ScreenCastsOnline Extra! members until the end of the year. Membership includes a brand new HD Mac based tutorial delivered to you automatically every week for six months via iTunes plus immediate access to a huge library of over 180+ tutorials. Just use the coupon code SANTA08 when joining.
Sketches Holiday Sale extended until the end of...
LateNiteSoft has just announced an extension of their holiday sale of Sketches, the popular drawing app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The application will be available for $1.99 through Apple’s App Store until the end of the year. This represents a 60% discount over the regular price.
The Dream Apps announces iWallet 4.1 for Mac OS X
The Dream Apps is proud to announce iWallet 4.1, an update to their expense management utility for Mac OS X. Leveraging the latest leopard technologies, iWallet features an easy-to-use interface that makes managing expenses easy and fun. iWallet focuses around grouping expenses into manageable chunks, and then setting budgets. Version 4.1 is a major update including many enhancements and bug fixes...
Mac Developers Unite to Feed Those In Need
MacZOT launches the New Year’s Bundle - including support for Heifer International - a charity that provides sustainable farming practices that feed those in severe need. Ten seasoned software developers unite to provide extreme value and software while promoting a good cause. This bundle includes eleven software applications that make using a Mac more productive and enjoyable.
Blogo 1.2 adds Ping.fm, Expression Engine, HTML,...
Brainjuice announced today that the official release of Blogo 1.2, its Mac desktop blog editor and Twitter client, is available for download. The application makes blogging on the Mac easy even for those with no knowledge of HTML, and this release adds Expression Engine, a popular content management system, and Ping.fm, a service which updates multiple social networks with a single login, as well...
Webbla Christmas/New Year promotion
Celmaro today announced that Webbla will be on a special price during Christmas and New Year. The promotion offers a discount of 20 percent and will be available until the beginning of Next Year. Webbla is a modern, visual bookmark manager for Mac OS X Leopard. It provides the ability to add bookmarks with shortcuts and bookmarklets from Camino, Firefox, OmniWeb, Opera, Safari. Easily find...
First Modern Mac-only Social Network Prepares For...
MacMod today unveiled the beta of their new site to 5,000 community members and the press today for a weeklong private preview. The site expects to launch January 1, 2009. The site, which has been a Macintosh community for many years, will target enthusiastic Mac users seeking to socialize with other Mac users around the world.
Macgamestore.com Offers 10 Game Bundle
Macgamestore.com today announced the Mac Games Holiday Bundle, a special collection of 10 great Mac games for just $24.95. The games in the bundle would cost over $200 if bought seperately. This special bundle is available now for a limited time until January 4th, 2009.
Limit Point Software releases TransformMovie 1.1.5
Limit Point Software announces TransformMovie 1.1.5. TransformMovie is a utility for rotating and resizing movies, or changing their duration. You can also use it to create movies from other file formats, such as text or pdf. TransformMovie is a member of the Limit Point Software Utilities Bundle that consists of a wide array of small task oriented programs.
Limit Point Software releases Mailings 1.9.47
Limit Point Software announces Mailings 1.9.47, a full featured application for batch emailing that delivers any web page or plain text document with attachments to multiple recipients for marketing, news announcements, product updates etc. Mailings facilitates the task of delivering regular bulk email distributions with such features as logging, progress monitoring, scheduling, error recovery,...
Macvide iPod Converter 2.1: Video mp4 Conversion...
Macvide is proud to announce iPod Converter 2.1, their video to iPod mp4 conversion utility for Mac OS X. Developed specifically for Mac users, iPod Converter allows conversion of video files to mp4 iPod video. All of the most popular formats are supported, and helps bridge the gap between many video standards. iPod Converter offers an easy-to-use interface that guides the user through the...
ProteMac announces ProteMac KeyBag 1.1: Advanced...
ProteMac has announced ProteMac KeyBag 1.1, their keystroke recorder utility for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, ProteMac KeyBag allows control of all keyboard activity for each application on your Mac, showing you exactly what was typed and to where. ProteMac KeyBag provides real-time keylogger monitoring and shows the history of every keyboard and mouse activity.
1Password is on Sale for the Holidays
Agile Web Solutions today announced that 1Password will be available for a special price during the holidays. The holiday price provides a 40% discount and is only available using the special link. 1Password is a highly secure database to keep track of logins, secure notes, identities, credit cards, bank accounts, and software registration information.
Twittelator Pro 1.6 for iPhone/Touch Ships from...
Stone Design today shipped another major update to Twittelator Pro, the high-end feature-packed native iPhone Twitter client. With many power features including multiple accounts, emojis, Trending Topics, Reply Chains, and Nearby Search for Tweeters, Twittelator Pro is the culmination of the expanding Twittelator customer base’s wishes and desires. And just in time for the holidays!
Synium Software offers up to 50% Christmas...
Synium Software announces a special 50% gift discount for Christmas 2008. On December 24th and 25th, Synium offers up to 50% christmas discount on popular products like CleanApp, MacFamilyTree, iFinance, Screenium for Mac or StuffRadar for iPhone and iPod touch. Synium Software would like to say thanks for continued support of quality Mac sofware development and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas...
Agenda set for FCPUG SuperMeet at Macworld
The agenda has now been set for the 8th Annual FCPUG SuperMeet to be held Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco, CA. Doors open at 4:30pm and presentations begin at 7pm and continue until 10PM. This SuperMeet promises to be the single largest gathering of Final Cut Pro users and Gurus during Macworld Conference and Expo SF.
Cynical Peak Software releases Scorecard 1.5 and...
Cynical Peak Software announces the update of Scorecard 1.5, their golf scorecard and statistics application for Mac OS X and Windows XP and Vista, and Scorecard for the iPhone and iPod touch, a companion application for quickly entering game information. Scorecard allows golf enthusiasts to track statistics on Mac and Windows systems. The application offers comprehensive statistics, helping users...
TopXNotes 25 percent off Christmas Sale
Tropical Software today announced a TopXNotes Christmas promotion. TopXNotes is an award-winning full-featured personal note manager. Tropical Software, Inc. offers a discount of 25 percent on TopXNotes starting immediately through Christmas Day, December 25, 2008.
Ubercaster 1.6: Major update for all-in-one...
Pleasant Software today releases Ubercaster 1.6, a major update for its groundbreaking podcasting solution. Besides German localization, the new version sports native Skype support, Amazon S3 uploads and tons of more new features, improvements and bug fixes, answering the most important requests from its current user base.
New Leaf & iTMP Technology Launch First "Smart...
Angeion Corporation has announced that its New Leaf division has partnered with iTMP Technology, Inc. to launch iNewLeaf, a unique fitness application that transforms the Apple iPhone and iPod touch into a fitness monitoring system based on personal metabolic test results. For a limited time, iNewLeaf will be available for free on the iPhone App Store.
Mobile Internet connection wizard with new...
nova media today unveiled launch2net version 1.8.7, which features a new connection statistic and supports more mobile devices. launch2net is a mobile Internet connection wizard which allows to establish mobile Internet connections worldwide. The software supports many mobile phones, most USB modems and datacards and already includes drivers and network access information for a hassle free online...
ReaddleDocs 1.2 makes document management on the...
Readdle announces the release of ReaddleDocs 1.2, new version of its popular document and file management solution for the iPhone. Now ReaddleDocs users can easily save files to their iPhones and iPod Touches from almost any possible source: Windows, Mac or Linux computers, various web sites, email attachments, WebDAV enabled online file storage like MobileMe iDisk and even other iPhones.
Bit Maki Software Announces the Release of...
Bit Maki Software, Inc. is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Textcast, exclusively for Mac OS X Leopard. Textcast turns any text - documents, web pages, or entire blog feeds - into personal podcasts for your iPod or iPhone. Simply add a news feed or copy a text file to the application, and Textcast will automatically create spoken-word audio files and send them to iTunes for upload...
Agile Web Solutions releases 1Password 2.9.6
Agile Web Solutions today announced the release of 1Password 2.9.6, a maintenance release that provides several improvements and bug fixes. 1Password is a highly secure database to keep track of logins, secure notes, identities, credit cards, bank accounts, and software registration information. This update is recommended for all users and is a free upgrade for all paid 1Password customers.
Agile Web Solutions releases AllBookmarks 3.1.3
Agile Web Solutions today announced the release of AllBookmarks 3.1.3, a maintenance release that includes several improvements and bug fixes. AllBookmarks is a Bookmark Manager that enables quick access to all your browser bookmarks in one place. AllBookmarks is a free application and version 3.1.3 is a recommended upgrade for all users.
Light Year Software introduces In Season 1.0 for...
Ohio based Light Year Software is delighted to introduce In Season, their new produce shopping guide for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Leveraging the iPhone’s unique interface, In Season features a database of common fruits and vegetables with information about when they are in season. Additionally, the guide includes great background information about the food, how to pick the most exceptional...
Mac Bundle Box holiday bundle Grows, but only...
The Mac Bundle Box today added an extra application, Dream Capture to their already amazing Holiday MiniBundle promotion. The added application, Dream Capture, will also come with lifetime upgrades as well as top quality support, available via email. In addition to Dream Capture being added to the bundle, Mac Bundle Box are also extending the other offer of iWallet, to all purchasers of the Mac...
Codeminion Releases Second SaqPack Expansion to...
Codeminion released Egyptian Encounters - the second expansion to the successful Ancient Quest of Saqqarah. The developers are also running “Get Featured In Our Game” contest for all who buy the expansion. Ancient Quest of Saqqarah is a vast and highly successful casual puzzle game. The expansion also includes additional gameplay music, extra graphics and new ranks for the players to...
Contactizer Pro 50% on Saturday December 20th and...
MacZOT will be featuring Objective Decision’s Contactizer Pro for 50% on Saturday December 20th and Sunday December 21th. Moreover, MacZOT buyers will receive a free and automatic upgrade to version 3.7 when it becomes available next month. MacZOT is known for offering great Mac apps at incredibly reduced prices - but for one weekend only. This offer ends at Sunday midnight tonight Pacific...
FMWebschool Announces Our Biggest Sale Ever -...
FMWebschool is offering an amazing sale on almost all of their products. 10% of each sale will be dontated to the children’s hospital in Costa Rica. Everyone that takes part in this sale will be placed on the FMWebschool website and on the card that we present to the hospital. Many of these children have absolutely nothing but the clothes on their backs and we would like to buy them toys,...
360Works Debuts FileMaker Plug-In Bundle "360Works...
360Works today announced the launch of its 360Works Portfolio License, a comprehensive product bundle that includes all the company’s most popular plug-ins and tools. The new 360Works FileMaker Product Bundle provides FileMaker developers and consultants with 360Works product discounts, convenience and early access to unreleased and upcoming products.
Free Christmas Gifts from Jumsoft
Jumsoft today announces the release of a free Christmas pack, which includes 20 Cliparts, 2 iWeb themes, 1 Keynote, and 8 Mail Stationery themes. Whether the presentation, email, or particular Web site is entertaining, technical, scientific, or educational, Jumsoft suggests that you use a Christmas pack and states that the Christmas and the New Year’s atmosphere is great for any activity.
Mac Mingle Party Set for Macworld Expo 2009
Extra fun at Macworld Expo! Respected author, consultant and radio personality, Deb Shadovitz again steps into her role as social hostess for her fifth annual party at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, CA as part of the conference’s external festivities. The Mac Mingle is a unique opportunity for all Macworld Expo attendees - old-timers, first-timers, software vendors, hardware vendors - to...
Synium Software releases Motocross for iPhone and...
Synium Software is proud to release Motocross, their first game for iPhone and iPod touch. Motocross is an exciting racing game in the tradition of classic arcade games. The player rides a motorbike using the built-in accelerometer of the iPhone and has to climb steep montains, master fast-paced hillsides, cross shaky bridges and make daring jumps over intimidating canyons. Synium also announces...
iFinance 3 Public Beta released - Put Your Money...
Synium Software announces the availability of iFinance 3 Public Beta. iFinance 3 is a major leap for Synium’s personal financial management software. iFinance 3 offers vivid charts, an intuitive workflow and a brand-new customizable user interface. What’s more: iFinance tracks stock prices, displays portfolio perfomance and calculates profits and losses.