Apps: TextExpander, PopChar X, iMedia Browser, iStock

TextExpander 2.5 ($30) lets users define abbreviations for frequently used text strings and imagine allowing users to save time by quickly typing words and phrases with a few letters. The update has added a new date math feature that allows uses to create "snippets" that automatically add or subtract hours, minutes or seconds from the current time. [Download - 3.9MB]

PopChar X 4.1 ($38) allows users to add special characters into application documents without the need to remember a keystroke combination. The new version improves compatibility with OpenOffice and NeoOffice and can detect the current font in MultiAid Creator Pro. [Download - 1.9MB]

Karelia iMedia Browser 1.2.3 (Free) lets users quickly browse and drag photos, music, movies and bookmarks from their pictures, music and movies folders. The update features live updating of media libraries, improved parsing of iPhoto and Lightroom libraries. [Download - 2.6MB]

iStock 1.5.3 ($21) automatically retrieves the latest quotes from the internet and displays the information allowing users to monitor their portfolios of shares. The update has addressed several problems that resulted in quotes not being displayed properly. Currencies are also now updated automatically depending on the users settings. [Download - 11.3MB]

ResizeMe 1.3.1 ($20) is a batch image and photo editor that can resize, scale, rotate and flip multiple images and photos at once. The application is capable of handling most of the common image formats including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, JP2, SGI and TGA. The update has added a French localization as part of the company's global expansion plans. [Download - 2.8MB]

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