Apps: TextWrangler, PopChar X

• TextWrangler 2.1.3 (free) is a maintenance update to the general-purpose text processing tool that fixes reported issues and offers minor refinements. TextWrangler features multi-file find-and-replace functionality with optional regular expression ("Grep") pattern matching, function navigation, and syntax coloring for numerous programming languages. [Download - 9MB]


• PopChar X 3.0fc1 ($30) is the final candidate for the forthcoming PopChar 3 application. PopChar 3 is a completely re-designed version of the special character insertion tool, allowing users to inject special characters into the text of any application. The update runs natively on Intel-based Macs as a Universal Binary, and includes more than 25 new features. [Download - 1.6MB]


• MacProgramGuide 0.31b (free) updates the electronic program guide for North American TV listings. The software offers off-the-air cable and satellite program channel listings, displaying program descriptions as well as episodes. Version 0.31b enhances the EyeTV and iCal scheduling, improves schedule downloading, and fixes several bugs. [Download - 784KB]


• Remote Buddy 1.0 Preview 3 ($13) enables users to fully control a Mac via its included remote controls. Remote Buddy 1.0 Preview 3 adds support for the Keyspan RF Remote for Front Row, introduces a deluxe version of "Behaviors," allows virtual mice to emulate a two-dimensional mouse wheel, and includes a new filesystem browser with an integrated launcher. [Download - 1.1MB]


• Eyeballs 3.2 ($10) is a "desktop critter" for Mac OS X offering a set of eyeballs in the menu bar or on the desktop that watch the cursor move around as users work. Appearance and behavior are configurable, and the eyeballs are skinnable. Eyeballs 3.2 runs natively on Intel Macs as a Universal Binary, and adds several new skins with an assortment of Anime-style eyes. [Download - 1.9MB]


• English-Italian Dictionary 8.6 ($25) is the latest release of the all-in-one dictionary and phrase book for Mac OS X in both English and Italian versions. The update is a significant revision that includes a variety of code and interface tweaks which improve support for words containing diatrical characters. [Download - 4.9MB]

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