InfoLogic has announced MathMagic 6.0 (http://www.mathmagic.com) in
Universal Binary format. The update of the equation editor for
mathematical equations and symbols now runs natively on both PowerPC
and Intel Macs running Mac OS X 10.4 or higher.
MathMagic’s equation quality is designed to meet stringent high-end
DTP requirements. Version 6.0 also adds support for MathType
conversion.
The 2008 Best App Ever Awards nominees have now been announced and
the voting is open at http://bestappever.com. Sponsored by 148Apps,
the inaugural competition is the first iPhone OS Application
achievement awards to recognize the best iPhone apps and games
released in the in Apple App Store in 2008. The goal is to help
publicize the very best apps available, not just the best-selling
apps.
The nomination process lasted a little over two weeks and saw 17,758
nominations for 1,259 different apps submitted to the site.
iLuv (http://www.i-luv.com) has announced the iHD171 HD Radio with
iTunes Tagging for iPhone 3G and iPod. This dual alarm clock with TV
connection capabilities, AM/FM Radio and song title display will be
available in January 2009 at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price
of US$199.99.
iHD171 HD Radio is compatible with iPods and the iPhone 2G/3G. It has
a Time Sync function that automatically updates the clock to match
the time on your iPhone or iPod.
Alesis (http://www.alesis.com), a manufacturer of professional audio
equipment and studio electronics, has announced that the
MasterControl audio interface and control surface is now shipping.
MasterControl will be on display at the 2009 NAMM Show in Anaheim,
Calif., Jan. 15-18, 2009.
MasterControl is a professional audio interface and recording control
surface, providing engineers with 44.1– 92kHz-recording capability
via low latency FireWire and full-featured control of HUI-compatible
DAWs and external MIDI devices.
Smule has released Zephyr, a tool for “unlimited self-expression” for
the iPhone. It’s available at the Apple App Store for US$0.99.
With this app, users can express thoughts by writing or drawing on a
snow covered screen. Zephyr senses every touch and tilt to
supplement each message with a wind sound. Gently composed writing
might be accompanied by the sound of a lightly blowing
breeze. Quickly drawn designs might generate the sound of blustery
winds.
If a recipient likes a particular message, he or she can express
“love” by tapping on a heart icon.