Year: 2002

SplashData has announced the release of SplashShopper 2.1, its shopping list manager for Palm OS handhelds and desktop computers, including Mac OS 8.6, OS 9 and OS X. Version 2.1, which includes support for multiple stores, beaming, sharing customized lists, converting HandyShopper files and more, is available June 30, 2002 for half-price, US$9.95, when purchased online from SplashData (use the discount code of “HANDY” during the checkout process).

MacNut, a monthly electronic magazine for Mac enthusiasts, has released Volume 4, Issue 2 today. This issue looks at XServe, Photoshop 7, the eMac, SnapperHead 4.5 and more. MacNut, which is published in Saudi Arabia, claims a subscriber base of 82,000.

Ergonis Software today announced the release of PopChar X 1.1, a utility that shows all characters available in a given font in a handy menu. Version 1.1 offers several new features, as well as fixes for various reported issues. PopChar X 1.1 costs US$29, but is a free upgrade for registered users.

An interesting story in the Financial Times today has Sathnam Sanghera talking to Jonathan Ive, Apple’s chief design guru, while he is present to collect a D&AD gold award for the iPod, Apple’s popular MP3 player. The interview covers Apple’s design philosophy, Newton, the new iMac and more, but of particular note is this quote about the Cube: “The important thing is that we keep on innovating.