Ovolab today released Phlink 1.3, a new version of its telephony software for Mac OS X. Phlink is a software and hardware product that turns your Mac into a “flexible and powerful answering machine and telephone information center.” Version 1.3 adds personalized ringtones, better support for multiple voice mailboxes, and enhanced scriptability. Phlink retails for US$159.95 and requires Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
Read MoreARTIS Software and The Iconfactory have released xScope 1.0.1, a free update to the powerful set of tools for designers released last November. xScope assists designers in measuring, aligning and inspecting on-screen graphics and layouts. The software consists of six tools in one including Rulers, Screens, Loupe, Guides, Frames and Crosshair.
Read MoreApple’s legendary “1984” commercial has been nominated for CBS’ “Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials” television special, which will air on Saturday, January 31 at 9:00 p.m. ET. You can vote for your favorite ad now on CBS’ Web site. “Join host Jim Nantz and the rest of the ‘NFL Today’ team, Boomer Esiason, Dan Marino and Deion Sanders, as well as other celebrities, for this special that takes a look back at the greatest Super Bowl commercials of all time.
Read MoreiChat Streaming Icon 1.2 is the latest version of the iChat AV enhancement that allows you to change your static buddy icon to an animation or a live video preview of yourself (requires iSight or other FireWire cam). “With the help of iChat Streaming Icon (US$5), an ordinary chat room suddenly becomes a video conference. The meaning of ‘Away’ is immediately visible. Anybody can see your video or animation—even non-iChat users (i.e. on Windows). And if you don’t have a camera, you can still replace your static icon with a nice animation…
Read MoreMarketcircle and The New York Group have announced a new seminar, “Building Your Business With A Mac,” which will soon be touring the Apple Stores in the New York metropolitan area.
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