Niemeijer Consult has announced the release of KeyStrokes 3.1, the latest version of its popular on-screen keyboard software for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Version 3.1 offers improved Panther support, automatic backup and restore of user dictionaries, AppleScript support to allow other developers and AT specialists to build integrated solutions, and more. KeyStrokes 3.1 is priced at US$249.
Read MoreA news story on Channel 4 in the U.K. last night reported on the issue some users are having with their iPod’s battery. “The iPod, by Apple, can cost anywhere from £250 to £400 pounds – but now some users are finding that replacing the battery is so expensive, it’s not worth the bother,” notes the report. Apple Europe recently said, however, that it plans to offer iPod owners AppleCare packages and a battery replacement program soon.
Read MoreDVDthemePAK.com today released four new DVD menu theme collections for Apple’s DVD Studio Pro 2.0 software in PAL and NTSC formats. Each theme includes several completely custom menu templates, button shape designs, and composite graphic backgrounds. A new free Theme is also available for immediate download. The company also announced that it is giving away a free 15GB iPod — details can be found on the web site. Each new DVDThemePAK is priced at US$79.00 or 2 PAKs for $139.00.
Read MoreDEVONtechnologies has announced updates to its freeform database DEVONthink and the thumbnail creator ThumbsUp, and has released XMenu, a new freeware application for Mac OS X similar to the classic Apple Menu. All three applications are immediately available as a free download from the company’s Web site.
Read MoreInformation Appliance Associates has released PocketMac Smartphone Edition, a new solution to allow Mac users to synchronize data between their Mac and a Microsoft Smartphone. The US$28.88 software lets users synchronize iCal, Entourage, and their OS X Address Book. It also has integration with iSync, and iTunes and iPhoto support. In addition, PocketMac Smartphone Edition offers support for Bluetooth wireless synching, and gives users the ability to install 3rd Party Software and Smartphone themes.
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