Mac, iPhone, iPod and iPad product news – March 10, 2010

Macintosh and iPhone/iPod/iPad product updates and announcements for March 10, 2010:

• Macintosh
• iPod

Macintosh

• iWebThemesPark has launched ten new iWeb Themes for Apple’s iWeb. In addition, a free iWeb Theme has been released for all iWeb users. Brand new, amazing and supreme quality iWeb Themes from iWebThemesPark are the perfect way to create or update a website. Some iWeb Templates are recommended for building business websites, so everyone can find a perfect theme for any kind of website. The package of ten themes for an unbelievably low price is most likely to be the best offer ever.
• iUseMac has announced that it will be featuring the innovative image identification software PhotoBrain at 50% off on Wednedsay March 10th and Thursday March 11th. PhotoBrain is an advanced software for image identification and photo matching, it’s the first image search engine on the local drive to use image identification technology. iUseMac offers popular Mac applications at reduced prices for limited time periods. This offer will start on Wednedsay March 10th and will end 48 hours later.
• Intego has announced VirusBarrier X6 Dual Protection, featuring the latest version of its acclaimed anti-malware and network security software together with BitDefender Antivirus 2010 so Mac users can protect their Windows installations. The latest version of Intego’s anti-malware and network security program includes new threat-detection techniques, improved methods of detection, combined detection protocols, proactive behavioral analysis, and a full range of defensive functions.
• Bambooapps today announce Quiet Read Pro, an important update to their popular link management application for Macintosh. Quiet Read lets you save any link for later, and is an unobtrusive, easy to use application that features a clean interface. Quiet Read Pro features a comfortable and simple user interface, providing support for bookmarklets, syncing with MobileMe, short URLs, with list searching and filtering capabilities.
• Eltima Software has announced the release of Folx 1.0, a free download manager for Mac OS X. Folx features a friendly, easy-to-use and very Mac-style interface, so all Mac users will find it convenient to use. It can download not only common files, but also torrent content. In free Folx all your downloads can be split into two threads. This makes downloading with Folx faster, than usual downloading with Internet browsers.
• Media Lab Inc. has announced SiteGrinder 3, its powerful, next generation Photoshop web site development platform. In addition to over 300 new features, Media Lab SiteGrinder 3 supports two new optional add-ons, Commerce and Control. Graphic designers, photographers, artists or anyone can easily transform their Photoshop designs into CSS and XHTML standards-compliant websites without writing a single line of code.

iPhone/iPod/iPad

• Sparkle is a new premium action puzzler from the creators of Azkend. The game appeared on the #1 spot on RealArcade.com when it was first launched for Mac and PC. In the developer’s opinion, it’s maybe one of the most playable, original, and atmospheric orb shooters ever made.
• ASD Plus Inc. has announced iRetro Dialer 1.4 for iPhone and iPod touch devices. 21st century meets 20th century. iRetro Dialer is a beautiful rotary dialer for iPhone with 9 original pretty skins and a realistic sound effect. It supports contact speed dial and number editing. There are several similar apps in AppStore, but iRetro Dialer is different from them with its unique detailed skins and great usability. It is very easy to use, hopefully you will enjoy it.
• Izatt has announced it is offering the full version of MileBug for 50% off as a Tax Time Sale. As many begin preparing their taxes and sort through notebooks of logged trips, Izatt is offering MileBug at a substantial discount through April 15th so next year is much easier. MileBug helps those driving their own vehicles for business, or other reasons receive their reimbursement and/or tax deduction, and was featured in What’s Hot this January as it rose to #2 in Finance.
• Virginia based Proactive Life LLC has announced Proactive Sleep 1.2 for iPhone and iPod touch. Proactive Sleep tracks your sleep and displays your sleep patterns when you set an alarm at night. Listen to ambient music to help soothe yourself to sleep, and to help you wake up in the morning, listen to any song in iTunes and play a stimulating game. Designed with the science of sleep in mind because it tracks the two major components of sleep: the homeostatic and circadian components.
• j2sighte has announced its latest iPhone game: Doodle Kart. Doodle Kart is a Doodle style top-down driving game. It’s funny and addictive and unique amongst driving games. Items/weapons are supported during the race. You can fire a pencil/bullet to attack opponent’s cars. For some special items, you can even enlarge your car to run over the other cars!
• TruffleSoft, Inc. has introduced xSolve 1.0, their powerful new custom calculator utility for iPhone and iPod touch. Designed specifically to leverage the iPhone’s unique capabilities and touch interface, xSolve combines the power of a calculator with the simplicity of a purpose built application. It lets users automatically create their own custom solutions. Simply enter a formula, set any desired optional settings and xSolve will dutifully create their own custom utility.
• Dejal Systems, LLC has introduced Tweeps 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch devices, with an iPad edition in the works. Tweeps is a Twitter companion tool to manage your Twitter account. Edit your avatar, name, bio text, website URL and location, plus follow/unfollow people, see if someone follows you, block people, and find people. Read recent tweets from each person, or skim through the lists of people you’re following and who follow you, and much more.
• DSstyles has announced a new series of Swarovski Crystallized iPhone Case: the Cubical Series. Each Case featuring with the excellent combination of flat back round and flat back square Swarovski crystals. The series combines these crystals to bring new visual effect. These New Swarovski Crystallized iPhone Cases will definitely be the trend for 2010 for any Swarvoski Crystallized Cases.
• Slide To Play has released GameFinder 1.0.1, a free app now available on the App Store. GameFinder is designed to help iPhone and iPod touch owners find their new favorite games in a variety of ways. Gamers can check out games that were recently reviewed on Slide To Play, explore games by genre, or browse through exclusively programmed lists, such as STP Games of the Month, zombie-themed games, or great games under a dollar and more.
• Just Mobile has announced a new line of electronic solutions for today’s most widely used mobile devices. The Lounge, Xtand Go, and Gum Plus all feature unique design elements and a sleek appearance, providing consumers mobile freedom with a stylish flare. These latest accessories are compatible with the iPhone, iPod, and most Smartphones to provide convenient, on-the-go solutions.
• iKit has launched another installment to their eagerly anticipated 2010 product range. The new iPad Pro Dura Case is a continuation of their series for iPhone 3GS. This is the latest edition to a long line of products, which should leave consumers itching at a mere chance to purchase one. It combines a carved hard shell with a durable soft-grip border, that provides the ultimate protection for your iPad. The slim impact-resistant case is form-fitting which allows full access to all controls.
• Freeverse has announced Flick Bowling 2, the newest installment of the hit Flick Sports series, available soon on the iTunes App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Flick Bowling 2 takes you on a journey through time and space to defeat the insidious Baron Von Schtopwatch as he tries to hatch his dastardly plan to…well, he hasn’t quite figured that out yet. Play as one of six historical figures like Cleopatra or Genghis Khan as you bowl through five different bowling alleys throughout time, all created with little to no historical reference.
• Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced the launch of an updated version of the smash arcade hit Frogger with Facebook Connect. Frogger will give Facebook users the opportunity to track game scores, play against others, and follow friends and family on the Frogger Leader Board. The launch of Facebook Connect for Frogger brings players the latest version of the 28-year-old successful series that challenges players to safely guide Frogger across the highway, while avoiding oncoming traffic and alligator filled streams.
• Belly Bums is based on the beloved sport of Beach Volleyball, but with a twist. Ever wondered what it would look like for a large stature guy to hit a ball with his belly over the net? Well this game reveals a whole new way of playing sports. In this game, you will control these big (and, in most cases, hanging) belly guys to hit the ball over the net with their tummy.
• PixelMags has 100+ apps ready for Apple’s iPad. PixelMags publications are releasing to top paid book app spots all over the world. 30% of readers are making subscriptions their top In App purchase. The release of the iPad is sure to increase this digital publishing phenomenon. Since PixelMags launched in December, 60+ titles for iPhone and iPod touch have been sold in 77 countries through the iTunes App Store.