Macintosh/iPhone software update roundup – January 18, 2010

Macintosh and iPhone/iPod updates and announcements for January 18, 2010:

Macintosh

• Mac-Chi has released WhoPaste 4.3, their popular contact utility for Mac OS X. With a single keystroke, WhoPaste can create contact records from the selected text in web pages, e-mails messages, or even spreadsheets. WhoPaste supports Marketcircle’s award winning Daylite, as well as Apple’s Address Book, Google’s Contacts, and Entourage. Version 4.3 adds dynamic rule management, implementing opportunity creation in Daylite, and expanding the custom data extractions available for Daylite.
• Yazsoft has announced the Playback Media Server – Console Giveaway. From Jan 17-Feb 14, 2010, we will be giving away 3 PS3/XBOX consoles to 3 lucky winners accompanied by a free Playback license valid for 3 Macs. No purchase required to enter. The 3 winners will be selected by random draw the shortly following Feb 14, 2010. All users that actually do purchase a license during this period will automatically get double the entries for the draw as a token of thanks.
• Zykloid Software has announced Posterino 1.6.3, a maintenance update to their popular life poster and postcard creator for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, Posterino creates life posters, photo collages, frames, postcards, greeting cards and contact sheets from digital images. Posterino supports auto-placement of photos, export of posters or postcards, custom template creation, and various image manipulation routines such as cropping and rotation.
• Tellini has announced Wiz Solitaire 1.45 for Mac OS X. Wiz Solitaire is a collection of several classic card games with the possibility to create and use beautiful decks with your favorite pictures. Wiz Solitaire supports different deck formats allowing you to choose between thousands of available card sets. You can also easily create your own decks with the included Deck Editor.

iPhone/iPod

• Ever wish you could beat the jerks on the street or boring colleagues during the meeting? Now, you can do it with BeatHim free for iPhone. Just point your iPhone camera on the person you hate, then you could throw many “bloody” weapons on the guy or girl to release your negative emotions: sharp knifes, beer bottles, lightening stroke, or just put Manneken Pis to pei on him. After that, don’t forget to take a photo immediately and share what you have done to all your friends through e-mail or Facebook.
• Hunter Research and Technology has announced Theodolite 1.1 for iPhone. This novel multi-function augmented reality app serves as a compass, GPS, map, zoom camera, and two-axis inclinometer. Based on the concept of a centuries-old astronomical instrument, Theodolite overlays real-time information about position, altitude, bearing, and horizontal/vertical inclination on the iPhone’s live camera image, turning the iPhone into a sophisticated location-aware viewfinder.
• Larry Roy has released ATC Pro 1.3 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. ATC Pro is a realistic sim application that puts users in control of the flow of aircraft in and out of airports. All aspects of flight safety are up to the user. The realistic air traffic control simulation app features a host of options and scenarios guaranteed to engage and excite users. ATC Pro utilizes a USGS map approach for more interesting and realistic playing experiences.
• Awakin Digital Publishing has released Titanifacts 1.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. The developer has added even more to the already feature-rich app, including new clips and content about the legendary Titanic. Users can now even view Titanic Island movies without WiFi. Titanic fans have eagerly embraced this app to engage with other Titanic enthusiasts, see the photos and access unique events, information and features not found elsewhere.
• Flux Visual has released Hookah 1.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch users looking for a realistic smoking app. Hookah is the most realistic smoking app on the market, with authentic sounds, amazing life-like graphics and animation, all of which gives users the sense of smoking satisfaction. The best part of all is the fact with Hookah there is no offending smell and no health risks associated with this now taboo pleasure.
• Joost Verrijt and AppsAnomalous have released MyWiki 1.1.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. MyWiki is the ultimate in information and workflow management, allowing users to create, link, edit and access personal and professional information in customized formats. The app is easy to use by beginner and seasoned Wiki creator alike. Each page created in the app can contain user inserted text, photos, specified font formatting, links to other articles and lists.
• Independent developer Brice Milliorn has announced My Pocket Mistress 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch devices. Experience the hottest interactive video application available on the App Store. Over 30 minutes of Footage from 21 Videos plus 36 Audio Phrases and 150 Photos. My Pocket Mistress moves, she’s interactive, and most importantly she’s real. Yes she’s real! She’s not some 3D rendered mannequin. Seriously, why would you want to buy an application of a dancing mannequin?
• Brace yourself with sword, shield and mind for tricky puzzles. HandyGames kicks off the new decade with the innovative puzzle game IQ Knights. With its unique mixture of chess and dice game and more than 50 challenging levels, IQ Knight provides many hours of puzzle entertainment.
• QSoft has announced Tap Tap Cash 1.2, an update to their popular tap for gold game for iPhone and iPod touch. Tap Tap Cash is an addictive and very fast paced game where players have to collect as many bags of gold coins as possible in 30 seconds. Tap a bag, and the number of coins in the bag is added to the score. Players can publish their score to Facebook and Twitter for 500 bonuspoints each. Every week, the top 3 scorers are rewarded a big cash prize via PayPal.
• Artificial Life, Inc., and Starz Digital Media have announced the launch of the official mobile game for the Starz Entertainment TV series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, which premieres on Jan. 22, 2010. The game takes players into the world of gladiators where blood and brutality bring honor. Players embark on a journey of intense battles and fight for the freedom and survival of the Thracian hero. Characters, weapons and locations are realistically modeled after items and events from the original TV series along with special scenes produced by Starz Media that are featured in the game. The game offers various game modes to cater to different playing styles: Story Mode, Quick Fight, Challenge Mode, and Head-to-Head Mode.
• In an effort to provide support for the Haiti earthquake victims, Atlanta based SimpleLeap Software has announced that 100% of all sales of their popular Mac study app, Cram for Mac, will be donated to the American Red Cross for the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. As a bonus to participants, the first 25 people to purchase Cram for Mac on January 20th will receive their popular iPhone and iPod Touch study app Cram for free.
• Matrix has announced the launch of its proprietary V Phone offering wireless and mobile VoIP software for the iPhone platform. The V Phone sip client is targeted at IP Telephony companies that are or intend to provide voice and telephony services to end-users. It has the immense potential to be a forerunner in the supply of software to VoIP Service Providers and Internet Service Providers.
• No Tie Software has introduced 9,999 Ringtones Uncensored and AutoRingtone TEXT-TO-SPEECH, both for iPhone and iPod touch devices. AutoRingtone and Ringtones Uncensored give users exactly what they want in a ringtone, using text-to-speech in 20+ voices, with 100+ introductory sound effects. Now you can have each caller’s name, title, and a personal message spoken out loud. No more guessing who is calling or whose phone is ringing.
• Freeverse has announced that it has partnered with AppRelief.com to aid Haiti quake victims. App Relief is a group of App developers donating their app sale proceeds to the Haitian Earthquake relief effort through the Red Cross. From now until Wednesday, Freeverse will donate 100% of its share of profits from the popular iPhone and iPod Touch game Skee-Ball, which has sold over a million units since its October release.
• Valentine’s Day can be really exhausting. Everyone is all mushy, trying to find the perfect Valentines Day gift and perfect way to celebrate. Skip the hooplah and just have a good time with Valentine’s Memory Match Game. This is the perfect app for children, teenagers, and adults. Use the Valentine’s Memory Match Game to develop your memory, cognitive, and language skills while having fun. Play the classic Match game with a few modern twists.
• AppFury, LLC. has announced SOHOinmypocket 1.2 for iPhone and iPod devices. SOHOinmypocket is a necessity for everyone exploring the SoHo and NoLita neighborhoods of New York City, whether you’re a local or new to town. All those great boutiques, restaurants, bars, hotels, and more jammed into 50 city blocks. SOHOinmypocket is the ultimate shopping map and directory, updated monthly, to help guide you through all there is to do and see in SoHo.
• Tank Raider is the highly addictive debut game from Sunday Studios. Tank Raider is an intuitive and fast-paced strategic shooter for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game plays out across three beautifully illustrated levels. It sees you the player venture out into the terrain to collect as many gems as you can and bring them back to your base. Remember though, raiding bases is the name of the game. With three opponents each vying for the top spot you have no alternative but to head into enemy territory to steal what you can.
• iFun4All has announced that Sexy Maid Service, its first subtle erotic game for iPhone and iPod touch, is now available on the App Store. Sexy Maid Service pays respects to the pin-up phenomenon with its beautiful, hand-drawn graphics and features a sexy home maid, Megan, as its main character. The player helps Megan to clean the mansion before its owners return home by collecting vicious dust balls falling from every corner. Thanks to its arcade nature, Sexy Maid Service is a game with great replayability, that is easy to get into and that can be played both in short bursts and in longer sessions.