June 30 - 5:35pm EDT   Apple on Tuesday released a maintenance update to its image utility, iPhoto 8.0.4. The update addresses a rarely-encountered issue relating to importing photos from earlier versions, which would sometimes cause the program to crash. Other minor bug fixes include corrected references to points of interest and location names that were improperly labeled. [full story]

June 9 - 11:35am EDT   MyMacTime 1.3 ($20) is a tool for tracking time spent on different projects. Users can enter all the tasks they are currently working on and then either enter the time spent on each one manually or have the application log it. Tasks can then be synchronized with iCal for printing or sharing. Version 1.3 allows users to open recent projects through the status menu and also includes new options for bringing the main window to the front. Clicking on a Growl notification, using a defined keyboard shortcut, and using a specified status menu action are all options for making myMacTime the active window. [Download - 4.7MB] [full story]

June 3 - 10:50am EDT   Batch File Rename 1.6 ($14) allows users to rename multiple files simultaneously. A series of files can be dragged to the main window of the application and then select options for how to rename each files. Some options include, "Add Prefix", "Replace Text", and "Trim Characters from Start". This update has improved the softwares compatibility with older versions of Mac OS X. [Download - 0.05MB] [full story]

June 1 - 11:00am EDT   iPhoto2Gmail 1.1 (free) is a plug-in for iPhoto which allows users to send images through a Gmail account. Users can select which pictures they would like to send and then add contacts, a subject, and a message to the email. The plug-in also allows users to define how large they want the sent image files too be. The new release is now able to preserve EXIF and ColorSync data when it resizes images and can remember the last used resizing and sending options. [Download - 0.7MB] [full story]

May 28 - 4:10pm EDT   Palm at the D7 event today confirmed that the Pre and likely other webOS phones will sync with Apple software. Running a live demo on stage, Palm's Paul Cousino showed the Pre being recognized in iTunes as a "device" that could sync all but FairPlay-protected music as though it were an iPod. The feature works on both Macs and Windows PCs; on Macs, it can also pull photos from iPhoto and sync those through iTunes. [full story]

May 12 - 9:45pm EDT   In brief: A new guide for iPhoto '09 has been release by two columnists from The New York Times. iPhoto '09: The Missing Manual includes information on how to use the new features found in iPhoto '09 such as Faces and Places. A Middle Eastern Apple magazine will now be expanding its publication. Shufflegazine began in October 2008 and was available in the United Arab Emirates but the publisher will now be making it more available across the GCC. Meanwhile, TEKSERVE has release the ninth edition of its Mac FAQ pocket guide. The guide includes troubleshooting tips for problems such as kernel panics and freezing. Customers can order the book by phone for $5 or pick it ... [full story]

May 6 - 12:10pm EDT   NetMine 1.1 ($30) is designed to intercept network traffic from every application, and can help protect computers from viruses, malware, Trojans, ping floods, port scans, privacy intrusion and simple unauthorized program activity. The software acts as a two-way firewall meaning it can help prevent malicious access to a computer from both internal and external network sources. The update has added several new notifications and a new set of rules for default applications. [Download - 3.1MB] [full story]

March 26 - 5:15pm EDT   Apple has released maintenance updates for iPhoto, iWeb and iMovie, along with general support updates for the iLife and iWork '09 software suites. The iPhoto 8.0.2 update improves overall stability, while addressing minor issues in Faces, Places, photo sharing, slideshows and other parts of the software. The download weighs in at 87.86MB. The iWeb 3.0.1 update is 14.23MB in size and fixes issues related to publishing to an FTP server and other minor bugs. iMovie 8.0.1 is a stability and usability fix, and is contained in a 24.53MB file. [full story]

March 24 - 6:30pm EDT   JABMenu 2.1 ($15) provides quick access to Address Book data such as phone numbers, emails, and postal addresses. It can display the content in large type, copy it to the clipboard, create a new email, dial a phone number, or display an address on a map using the Google Maps service. Version 2.1 has added support for selecting multiple groups for menu inclusion and has also improved the handling of instant messaging actions. [Download - 1.2MB] [full story]

March 20 - 4:55pm EDT   WaterThumber 2.1 ($20) is a tool that allows users to resize images for online publication in one batch process. The software can create high-quality thumbnails and smaller versions of images or add custom watermarks. Brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpness adjustments can also be made to each image and all the EXIF data, including brand-specific camera information and GPS coordinates are preserved. Version 2.1 includes three new watermark placement options and a new bug reporting system. The update also includes a few graphical changes and fixes for several miscellaneous bugs. [Download - 3.3MB] [full story]

March 9 - 11:00pm EDT   Locr has launched the locr Uploader, an iPhoto plug-in that helps users upload images directly from iPhoto to locr. Users can add single photos, complete albums, descriptions, titles and keywords to the site. The plug-in also recognizes manually-geotagged photos and provides controls for the privacy level and image size of exported files. After a picture is successfully uploaded to locr, the new URL is copied into the iPhoto description for future reference. [full story]

March 2 - 7:00pm EST   Apple has released software updates for Aperture 2, iPhoto '08 and iPhoto '09, along with a firmware update that is designed to extend the battery life of MacBooks. Owners of Nikon D3X and Epson R-D1x digital cameras will now be able to upload RAW-format images to Apple's photo software. The update also addresses compatibility issues with specific cameras and improves overall stability. [full story]

February 2 - 3:55pm EST   The flagship title in the iLife '09 suite is arguably iPhoto '09. The original 2002 version helped to shape the way people store and organize digital photos, and the newest version carries on the tradition of making it fun and easy to generate personal libraries. [full story]

January 7 - 9:55am EST   Only one real story came out of yesterday's keynote speech by Phil Schiller, write analysts with Needham & Co. Despite the announcement of new versions of iLife and iWork, as well as a 17-inch unibody MacBook Pro, the most important revelation is said to be the switch to DRM-free music and variable pricing at iTunes. Even this may have minimal impact, Needham suggests. [full story]

January 6 - 2:00pm EST   Kensington on Tuesday announced a range of new products, including a hands-free car kit for use with Bluetooth cellphones, its SlimBlade TrackBall mouse and a pair of two space- and energy-efficient notebook chargers. The Bluetooth speaker clips onto vehicle's sun visors and can pair up with three different cellphones and holds three frequently-called phone numbers for each handset. Swapping between the three handsets or dialing any of the pre-programmed numbers is done via pressing a single button. Kensington has integrated noise-cancelling technology for the device that makes calls loud and clear. Two battery packs are included, providing users with 10 hours of ... [full story]