Macintosh/iPhone software update round-up – December 8, 2008

Macintosh and iPhone software updates and announcements for December 8, 2008:

• Strands is bringing Lifestreaming to the iPhone and iPod touch through the Apple Store. Strands.com has allowed their members to bring all of their digital life together in one place for the past four months, and now they’re going mobile. Their award winning mobile team has created web app versions for iPhone and Nokia phones, but this is their first actual iPhone application.
• No Thirst Software LLC today has introduced MoneyWell 1.4, a free upgrade to its popular personal finance software package. MoneyWell 1.4 has over 50 new enhancements and gives users the top features they have been asking for, including a one-button solution to download transactions from hundreds of financial institutions and a redesigned interface that’s cleaner, more compact, and more informative.
• Altomac has announced the release of Running Applications 2009, their application launching utility for Mac OS X Leopard. Running Applications conveniently lists all running applications in a small, floating palette on the users Desktop. A single click brings an application, including all its opened windows, to the front, facilitating switching among apps a breeze. Users can create “applications sets”, which allow them to simultaneously launch, close or hide multiple applications at a time.
• iWebTemplate has introduced SEO Tool Set, a web-based resource for Mac enterprise and web developers alike. Offered exclusively for click and mortar, website or online business, Search Engine Optimization Tools is a comprehensive, browser based collection of tools designed to help anyone get a better handle on their website’s SEO. The resource is completely free and offers many unique features.
• Boinx Software has introduced BoinxTV 1.1, an update to its live-video production software. BoinxTV 1.1 improves the stability and is strongly recommended for all BoinxTV users. BoinxTV 1.1 comes with additional layers and a new template for a shopping channel. The previous demo period has been extended from 5 to 30 days, giving users more time to explore all the fascinating possibilities of BoinxTV to create great looking shows.
• Fiery Ferret has announced Rebound 1.0, a new entertainment application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. A surprisingly simple concept combined with playful graphics, Rebound offers a fun distraction to fill spare moments. In Rebound, users can choose from one of four unique toys; a bouncy ball, a bright balloon, a spiky mace, or an annoyed cat. With the swipe of a finger, these toys are sent ricocheting across the screen.
• BravoBug Software has announced the release of EasyBatch 1.2, a simple but powerful batch image processor for Mac OS X. EasyBatch provides a powerful set of image processing tools, all packed into an intuitive and easy-to-use interface. Version 1.2 features over a dozen improvements, including a brand new interface, saturation and contrast filters, automatic folder creation, more free watermarks, enhanced error checking, and several bug fixes.