Macintosh/iPhone software update roundup – December 10, 2009

Macintosh and iPhone/iPod updates and announcements for December 10, 2009:

Macintosh

• Yazsoft today released a major new update to ShareTool. Developed for Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later, ShareTool is an award winning utility that lets you connect to all of the Bonjour services on your home or office network from anywhere in the world securely over a 100% SSH encrypted connection. This includes iTunes Music Sharing, Screen Sharing, File Sharing, printing, and much more. No configuration. No complication. No server or technical skills required. Just a mouse click.
• Synium Software has announced the availability of iFinance 3.1, the well renowned personal finance software. This release marks the introduction of reconciling, the new Database Manager, immensely improved performance throughout the entire application as well as compatibility with our brand new application for the iPhone and iPod touch. iFinance 3.1 is free for customers of Versions 1 or 2. iFinance Mobile is available from the iTunes App Store.
• SintraWorks has announced PDFClerk Pro 3.9.4, an update to their popular PDF Document Editor for Mac OS X. PDFClerk Pro is an editor with unique capabilities. It is designed to make standard operations easy, while allowing ample adjustment to more complicated workflows for those with advanced needs. Version 3.9.4 expands the page merging options and includes bug-fixes. In addition, during the month of December, the first 250 copies sold get 50% off, by using coupon code SWPDFX.
• The curvaceous allure of the new 13″ white unibody polycarbonate MacBook becomes even more attractive, robust and personalized with the addition of a Speck SeeThru or soft-touch SeeThru Satin hard shell case! The new cases are available now at Apple stores, apple.com and speckproducts.com.
• Apple’s Core Animation framework enables Mac OS X, iPhone, and iPod touch developers to create richer, more visual applications–more easily than ever and with far less code. Now, there’s a comprehensive, example-rich, full-color reference to Core Animation for experienced OS X and iPhone developers who want to make the most of this powerful framework.
• DEVONtechnologies, LLC has released the eighth and supposedly last public beta of version 2.0 of all editions of its information manager DEVONthink as well as of the smart note-keeper DEVONnote. The new release brings a polished appearance, a heavily revised column view, a much simplified installation, lots of additional and revised smart templates as well as, finally, tagging including support for OpenMeta.

iPhone/iPod

• Picture Sketch Pro turns any pictures into artistic sketches with millions of random sketching styles. Just push one button, and Picture Sketch Pro will do all the hard work. Select from your photo albums or simply use the iPhone camera to take a picture of your friends, family or pets. There are three color modes from which to choose: color, sepia, and black-and-white.
• Deep Powder Software has released Pro Poker Log 3.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. The app has been developed to allow poker players to record in-depth details of games, which may help to increase their wins. Pro Poker Log tracks and organizes playing times, location, blinds, rakes and tournament fees, as well as the amount of money won or lost. It has a simple interface which makes it easy for anyone to use.
• Deep Powder Software has released U.F.O. Sightings 1.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch users who love to read all the details of alien visitation. Interest in alien sightings and spacecrafts is almost as old as time itself. There are millions of people worldwide who actively seek information and offer first hand accounts of what they believe to be, valid U.F.O. sightings. The thousands of accounts offer enough details to keep readers happy for a long time.
• Appnoose LTD has announced Gorilla Monkey Crunch Lite 1.0 for iPhone/iPod touch. The Lite version features all the same functions as the fully paid version except that it does not have the Global high scores using Openfeint, does not save the game on exit or interruption & is ad supported. Gorilla Monkey Crunch Lite is a 2D arcade style action game for players from 6 to 96. Your goal is to knock out as many Monkeys as you can from their rafts as they pass below by dropping coconuts from above.
• AppAppers has released iJog 1.0 for iPhone users. The tracker app combines a clean, simple interface with accurate GPS technology that records time and distance, even if users are listening to music while they run or jog. iJog takes care of all trip calculations, even the course traveled, average speed, trip time and the number of calories burned. Users no longer need to manually calculate their pace or progress.
• Dramatic Applications has announced Fight Lights 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. Fight Lights offers a unique way for avid sports fans to show support for their favorite team. Enter your favorite teams’ names, select their uniform colors from a color picker provided, then flash your team’s colors with special effects. This is not just for Pro sports and college sports, Fight Lights can be used in any sporting event at any school or league regardless of the players age.
• Zentity has announced Touch Carrom 1.1.1, the most realistic Carrom board game on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Touch Carrom is a popular, fun and exciting implementation of the Carrom board game played all over the world. Touch Carrom brings the power of touch controls to the game with the passion and skills just like the real game. Touch Carrom features beautiful graphics and natural equipment simulation, with engaging game play, intuitive touch controls and more.
• SwimMan, the originator of waterproof and shockproof audio players and headphones, has now waterproofed Apple’s new 3rd generation iPod Shuffle using its proprietary internal waterproofing technology. In waterproofing the 3rd generation Shuffle, SwimMan makes it the perfect iPod for workouts, water sports, or any extreme activity.
• Pingysoft has announced Ring it Up 3.1, a major update to their popular and highly rated mobile point-of-sale solution for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Developed to leverage the iPhone’s portability and intuitive touch interface, Ring it Up is a portable point-of-sale application for the “Entrepreneur on the Go.” Ring it Up allows anyone who runs a small business to make a sale or capture expenses wherever they happen to be. Version 3.1 incorporates barcode scanning and more.
• Toronto based WorshipApps has introduced SongSuggest 1.0, their new and powerful praise worship application for iPhone and iPod touch. Developed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone’s unique capabilities, SongSuggest helps worship leaders select familiar songs for their music sets/services. SongSuggest features over 600 songs beloved by congregations from around the world, and offers easy one-click search for online lyrics, chords, videos, and audio sorted by theme, key and/or tempo.
• MapItApps has announced H1N1 Map – Outbreaks Near You 2.2 for iPhone and iPod touch. Also known as the swine flu, the application tracks specific locations of epidemic H1N1 outbreaks. H1N1 Map includes 30,000 records, fatalities, and can plot phone address book so users can see outbreaks near their family and friends. This revolutionary tool has five key features which will help people around the world to be more socially aware of the locations hardest hit by the H1N1 virus.
• Matteo Rossi has released WiFiPhoto 1.2 for iPhone and iPod Touch. With a simple and elegant interface, WiFiPhoto makes it easy to download photos from iPhone and iPod Touch to any computer over a wifi network without USB cables. The new update makes it possible to watch slideshows directly on a TV screen connected to a game console. WiFiPhoto is a fast and straightforward way to transfer photos instead of using emails.
• Good.iWare has announced the latest version of its GoodReader file viewer application for iPhone and iPod Touch, which includes “PDF Reflow” – the most anticipated feature for PDF file readers. A beta of the PDF Reflow feature was available in the previous version, and the final release of it is included in the newest version along with other improvements.
• Tarver Games, an IP design house developing quality games and applications for multiple platforms, has announced Ghosts Attack is now available in the App Store. Tarver Games is co-founded by veteran video game designer Chris Cross of EA’s Medal of Honor fame, and global business consultant Quinn Banks.
• Kayak, the world’s leading travel search engine, today announced the launch of version 2.0 of the Kayak for iPhone application. Building on Kayak’s early success in the mobile online travel category, the new app adds Kayak’s trips management tool and includes several usability enhancements and faster search performance.
• Red Cabana Studios has announced R.O.F.F.L.E., an all-new action game for the iPhone and iPod touch. R.O.F.F.L.E. is a unique sandbox-style platform shooter – you spawn enemies when you want, kill them when and how you want. Experiment endlessly, no pressure—these enemies don’t attack (until future updates). Solid gameplay, an epic soundtrack, and the addicting cycle of completing achievements to unlock new weapons and maps keep you coming back for more. Frequent updates with new weapons, maps, achievements and more.
• Entetrainer Ltd. has announced Speedhero 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. A sports radar for your iPhone, Speedhero is built for speed shooting. Just select your distance, place your iPhone and you’re ready to start speed shooting. Whether it’s your soccer shot, tennis smash, volleyball spike or ice hockey shot. Test your speed, challenge your friends, and share your results on Facebook or Speedhero. Use it in training, compete against the pros, or just have fun.
• zinc Roe Games has released two more apps in their Tickle Tap Apps series. Field Flier is an imaginative app that lets preschoolers explore a day in the life of Robin the bird. Pattern Painter enables preschoolers to learn and draw shapes at their own pace.
• The new Playboy iphone app [iTunes App Store link] gives fans of the magazine a glimpse of the latest issue, along with exclusive content such as free Rabbit Head and Playmate wallpapers, and a Playmate video clip. Each month, users can download a new edition of the app on the same day Playboy’s new issue hits newsstands. Archived editions will be available through in-app micro-transactions with the launch of the Jan/Feb double edition (available 12/18).