FileMaker Inc’s. Bento for iPad is a great companion app to its Mac version of the software, as well as a solid stand-alone solution. And at US$4.99, it’s a great buy.
The app is based on Bento for iPhone with enhancements to make the most of the iPad screen. Bento for the iPhone and iPod touch was pretty good, but the software reaches a whole new level of usability on the bigger screen of the latest Apple device.
Read MoreApple will announce its second quarter results for fiscal year 2010 today at 2 pm (Pacific) and we’ll have all the results here. Here’s what the analysts are expecting — per MarketWatch (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-could-dial-up-strong-earnings-with-iphone-2010-04-16?siteid=yhoof):– and what the Sellers Research Firm (that’s me) is predicting.
Read MoreAn update of the EveryMac site (http://www.everymac.com) features complete specs (and a handful of Q&As) on the brand new MacBook Pro line and additional Q&As covering the iPad, iPhone, and more.
Estimated current retail pricing also has been updated sitewide. Additionally, the By Year, By Processor, By Case Type, and By Capability Mac specs listings have been updated, as have Mac manuals and Mac benchmarks. Finally, EveryMac’s Ultimate Mac Comparison, Ultimate Mac Timeline, and Ultimate Mac Lookup features all have been updated too.
Read MoreMariner Software (http://www.marinersoftware.com) has released MacJournal 5.0, the latest version of the journaling software. It adds a “None” option to the settings for smart journals so you can set up a smart journal where none of the listed checks are true.
For example, the entry does not contain a certain tag. English-only until localizations can be updated.
Read MoreHere are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find ’em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore/).
The Quadsphere has released Icarus-X 1.0, a game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. It’s an US$1.99, full 3D vertical shooter with downloadable replays, so that you can enjoy watching the best players in the world turn the game inside out. There’s also a Slow-Motion Practice mode to learn the more difficult patterns at your own pace.
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