Apps: AttendeesAlerter, Aperture2Twitter, Pantry
updated 09:55 pm EDT, Sun April 19, 2009
WeatherOffice, Dictionary
AttendeesAlerter 1.3 ($15) is a utility that can send reminder e-mails to contacts listed within an iCal event. The application periodically checks through a user's iCal events, searches for assigned contacts and sends a reminder e-mail using Apple's Mail application. The update includes a fix for a minor bug. [Download - 5.4MB]Aperture2Twitter 1.0 ($8) is an export plug-in for Aperture that links with Twitter accounts. Users can choose between different Twitter accounts and post tweets from within Aperture. The tweets can be sent individually or with an included photo that is posted on TwitPic. [Download - 0.1MB]
Pantry 1.0 (free) can help keep track of how much food is in a pantry. Users can add items to their database, sort the content into categories and receive alerts when quantities hit a customizable level. The application also features the ability to sync with other computers and an iPhone or iPod touch, allowing an entire family to keep track of what is available. [Download - 1.3MB]
WeatherOffice 3.7 (free) is a widget that gives users access to weather reports from Weather Canada. The app provides a five-day forecast and displays information on weather conditions such as high temperatures, low temperatures and the humidex. Version 3.7 has fixed a bug that would occasionally cause the widget to get stuck in a loop attempting to retrieve the weather data. [Download - 0.54MB]
launchDictionary 1.1 (free) provides quick access to the Dictionary application with a shortcut or menubar icon. Users can place the shortcut on the desktop, in the Dock or in the startup items list. The update has fixed a problem that was causing the hot-key function to malfunction on PPC based Macs. [Download - 0.35MB]