Macintosh/iPhone software update round-up – November 18, 2008

Macintosh and iPhone software updates and announcements for November 18, 2008:

• Trial downloads of the Adobe Creative Suite 4 product family are available now on Adobe.com, allowing users to test out the software before purchasing. Delivering radical breakthroughs in workflow efficiency—and packed with hundreds of innovative, time-saving features—the new Creative Suite 4 product line advances the creative process across print, Web, interactive, film, video and mobile.
• VH1 and Mobui Corporation have announced the launch of the “VH1 Watch and Discuss Live Chat” application in the AT&T Media Mall. The downloadable mobile instant messaging application enables VH1 viewers to use their phone to chat in real time with friends and other VH1 fans while watching VH1’s popular programming, as well as participate in periodic discussions hosted by VH1’s popular on-air talent.
• ZappTek and InterLingua Publishing have introduced EngLits; detailed audio and text summaries of classic books and plays that you can listen to or read on your iPhone and iPod touch. Written by university professors, and recorded by professional actors to insure clarity, EngLits provides students with a summary the full story of the required reading assignment, including all characters and events that are important.
• 99Games has released puzzle game Jigsaw Wild for iPhone and the iPod touch. Jigsaw Wild has been built around the wild safari theme. Jigsaw Wild is preloaded with images of varied species of Wild Animals, Birds, Reptiles and Insects. It has options to change puzzle shapes, shake ‘n’ break puzzle, provision to capture images with Built-in Camera, and many more.
• TubeStick, equinux’s modern TV solution for Mac, now provides detailed TV listings for US and Australian viewers. Today equinux released TubeGuide US, a subscription-based TV listing service that displays the programming information for both digital and analog TV channels. TubeStick now also supports Australia’s independent electronic program guide (EPG) IceTV. TubeStick makes it easy and fun to watch, schedule and manage TV recordings at home or on the go.
• The tradition of Tasseology (tea leaf and Turkish coffee reading) is now available on your iPhone and iPod touch. When you drink your cup of tea or coffee the leftover sediment has meaning. Touch the leftover leaves or grounds and you will learn about the future of your life in three key areas: love, money, and work.
• ivyskin LLC has unveiled the $99.99 QuattroPower case, a new iPhone 3G accessory that brings a premium power and protection experience to iPhone’s owners. It offers ivyskin’s newest Glass touch Thru case called Quattro T4 bundled with the new QuattroPac battery. With the introduction of the world’s first Xylo touch-thru case for iPhone, and recently a breakthrough Glass Quattro Touch-Thru cases for iPhone 3G.
• easyishop.co.uk has introduced a brand new portable speaker. The Cygnett GrooveBassball is compatible with all iPod’s and MP3 players and is perfect for listening to music on the go, as it is pocket-sized. It is also perfect while travelling because of its small size and long lasting battery.
• MYOB has announced the immediate availability of AccountEdge 2009, the latest version of their premium small business management and accounting software for Mac small businesses. The update includes the new Business Insights feature, which gives customers new tools to assess the health of their business.
• QuickerTek has announced the Apple Juicz External Battery/Charger for the 13 inch MacBook. This product is styled to blend with your Apple equipment, the MacBook External Battery gives users up to 12 additional hours of computing power.
• Ilium Software has just released Kings Corners for the iPhone and iPod touch. Kings Corners combines luck and skill in a fun and fast card game that’s easy to learn, but challenging to master. Game play is quick, making Kings Corners the perfect distraction from long lines, waiting rooms, and all the otherwise boring parts of the day that can’t be avoided. But Kings Corners is also highly addictive, and players will soon find out that once they start playing, it’s really tough to stop!