Macintosh/iPhone software update roundup – October 30th, 2009

Macintosh and iPhone/iPod updates and announcements for October 30, 2009:

Macintosh

• ZiggySoft has announced iWeb Valet 2.3.0, the tool to enhance and upload iWeb pages. iWeb Valet widgets give you the power to add new interactive widgets to your web pages. It is both easy to use and incredibly powerful, adding many features to iWeb sites and you don’t have to know anything about programming or web-authoring languages such as HTML or Javascript. Version 2.3.0 includes the ability to have unique meta tags on all pages, a new Falling Snow Effect widget, and more.
• Crunchyroll and Boxee have announced a partnership to provide Anime and Asian drama fans an even easier and convenient way to watch their favorite shows anytime they want from their living room couch. With the largest online collection of legal Anime and Asian entertainment, Crunchyroll has quickly grown to become a fan favorite website with over five million unique registered users. Using Boxee’s free downloadable software, fans will have an even easier way to stream all their favorite anime, k-dramas and more from the Internet onto their televisions. The best part is that Boxee provides users the ability to navigate Crunchyroll’s videos with a simple remote control from the comfort of their couch or bed. Additional bonuses include the ability for fans to share what they are watching with friends and social networks.
• The Mac Sale has announced their latest bundle, containing 10 great Mac apps, interviews with the developers and even a song! The Mac Sale should again provide a great deal for customers and importantly, a fair deal for developers. The apps in this bundle are HoudahGeo, MacJournal, CrossOver Games, Picturesque, Morph Age Regular, Searchlight, Vinoteka, iMaginator, Opacity Express and Stor.
• Anawiki Games has announced the immediate availability of Spooky Runes, the Halloween twist of their bestselling game for Mac OSX. Spooky Runes is a puzzle-driven game offering a polished, addictive game-play. Spooky Runes features exceptional music and superb effects that remain this games hallmark. Avalon invaded by ghosts, ghouls, bats and scary cats is fun and spooky. Spooky Runes takes you to an enchanting world of magic and mystery you won’t want to leave.
• KennettNet Software has announced Clarus 1.5, an update to their pet management solution for Mac OS X, now with a companion iPhone app. Perfect for maintaining insurance and medical records, vet bills, and expense receipts, Clarus was specifically designed to manage a pet’s life and paperwork, all in one convenient, easy-to-use utility. And if Spot just happens to go missing, printing a bold missing poster that includes his photo and basic details with reward only takes seconds.

iPhone/iPod

• IK Multimedia has announced the release of two new applications for the iPhone/iPod touch: GrooveMaker Electro and Drum ’n’ Bass (D’n’B). These complete the range of available GrooveMaker applications with two new style-based apps that allow anyone to create and share non-stop Electro and D’n’B tracks for DJing, remixing, multimedia and movie soundtrack compositions on the go, in real-time, just like a professional DJ or music producer.
• Scholastic Media has the answer for fans of The 39 Clues this month with a limited time promotion for its latest iPhone app – The 39 Clues Madrigal Maze. On November 3rd, in conjunction with the new release of Book #6 of the New York Times bestselling series, the company will offer the iPhone app for just $1.99 on iTunes through November 17th.
• Corduroy Enterprises has announced Portfolio – Local and International Stocks 1.0, their new iPhone app that greatly simplifies the task of tracking a portfolio of stocks. Portfolio takes the clutter and complexity out of stock tracking, and focuses on the information you really need – the total and change in your portfolio’s value. For everyone from professionals to mum & dad investors, Portfolio is an easy to use, uncluttered tool to track their share portfolio and watchlist.
• Pocket Oinko is a virtual pet living inside your iPhone or iPod touch. Instead of having to take care of him like all other virtual pets, Oinko has a mind of his own. You can suggest actions, but ultimately he’ll decide what to do. You can either obsessively stalk him and observe his daily routine, or help him out and receive bonus points in return. Use these to buy food and toys for Oinko to play with.
• BigSprocket, LLC has announced Tourneys 1.1, an update to their popular poker tool for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed for the Internet poker player, Tourneys puts the schedules of upcoming tournaments from the most popular Internet poker sites in the palm of your hand. It allows players to quickly find out what games are coming up on each site, without having to log into that site’s software.
• Rapid Turtle Games has announced Mr. Puzzle Genius, a brain challenging and addictive 3D puzzle game. For each level, front, side and top 2D views are given for the goal 3x3x3 cube. The player needs to create a 3D 3x3x3 cube with the basic building pieces; cube and prism in that way to create front, side and top views as in the goal 2D views. Mr. Puzzle Genius comes with 3 difficulty levels ranging from Novice to Expert each with 20 puzzles.
• Marware has announced the SportShell Convertible carrying solution for the iPod touch 2G is now shipping. The SportShell Convertible for iPod touch 2G is 3 cases in 1 and merges versatility with elegant, cross-functional design in a single product. It offers a polycarbonate shell with a smooth rubberized finish. By using interchangeable parts, the SportShell Convertible offers a full range of carrying options.
• LifeFocus Apps has announced LifeFocus 1.2, an update to their popular tasks and goals utility for iPhone and iPod touch. Designed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone’s unique capabilities, LifeFocus gets the information users need quickly so they can focus on getting things done. Whether users desire a basic task list or prescribe to the Getting Things Done methodology, LifeFocus can be personalized to meet any need.
• Ofijo has announced Halloween Mayhem 1.0, their new pumpkin saving Halloween game for iPhone and iPod touch. Halloween Mayhem is a small but very funny and addictive game in which your goal is to crush as many skeletons as you can before they reach the Halloween Pumpkin. Something has awaken and now it’s after your beloved pumpkin! You cannot let anything happen to it!