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BKeeney Software has introduced BKS Report Studio, a database reporting tool for Mac and Windows. It features a visual interface, templates, and editing features that allow users to create reports without writing SQL. It operates like a layout editor by allowing users...

Sounds.com has released two exclusive new sample packs drawn from the archives of Strictly Rhythm Records – the New York based–label that helped define house music.  Strictly Rhythm One-Shots Volumes 1 and 2 – which can be downloaded now by Sounds.com subscribers –...

Tap Guides has introduced iPhone XS Guidebook, a $3.99 eBook (https://tinyurl.com/ydaowlmh) with details, tips, and tricks about using the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.  It’s designed to enable readers to become proficient with iPhone XS features such as Face ID, iOS...

Dejal Systems has launched Simon 4.3, an update to their server monitoring tool for macOS. The software checks web pages, FTP and DNS servers, local or remote ports or volumes, and other kinds of services for changes or failures. HTML reports enable remote viewing of...

Quark Software has announced a new software bundle offer designed to save designers $1,597 when buying or upgrading to QuarkXPress 2018.  The bundle offer allows users with any version of QuarkXPress to receive a set of 12 professional Fontsmith typefaces encompassing...

Tropical Software has rolled out TopXNotes 1.8.7, an update to their personal information manager for macOS.  The utility lets you create, view, organize, and access your Mac notes. Version 1.8.7 — which provide some new features, performance enhancements and bug...

Ergonis Software has announced Typinator 7.7, PopChar X 8.4, and KeyCue 9.1, making the productivity utilities compatible with macOS Mojave, including support for Dark Mode.  Since Mojave contains some substantial changes under the hood, you should upgrade to...

St. Clair Software has released Default Folder X 5.3, an update to their Mac utility. Default Folder X enhances the file dialogs in all macOS applications. It provides fast navigation to your files, previews, integrated Spotlight tagging, and more. Default Folder X's...

Apple has released developer betas of iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1 and tvOS 12.1. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal (https://developer.apple.com/account/#/welcome). Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration...

Alien Skin Software has released Exposure X4, the latest version of their RAW photo editor and organizer that’s compatible with macOS 10.10 or later. It’s a non-destructive photo editor that enables photographers to create images and complete their full workflow....

Zevrix Solutions has announced Output Factory Server 2.1.4, a feature update to company's output automation solution for Adobe InDesign. The software automates printing and exporting from InDesign by processing files from hot folders. Output Factory Server offers...

Apple has released Pages 7.2, Keynote 8.2, and Numbers 5.2 for macOS. All add support for the Dark Mode in the upcoming macOS Mojave release and support for Continuity Camera, which allows you to take a photo with you iPhone and have it automatically appear in a...

Apple has released Safari 12 for macOS Sierra and macOS High Sierra. It’s available for download at the Mac App Store.  According to Apple, Safari 12 offers “improvements to privacy, compatibility, and security.” Specifically, it: ° Adds the ability to view website...

watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 are now available. The former is available via the Watch app on the iPhone.  If your Apple TV hasn't already downloaded the update automatically, open the Settings app, choose System, Software Updates, then "Update Software.” macOS Mojave will be...

iOS 12 for the iPhone and iPad is now available as a free software update. It introduces new AR experiences, new features like Memoij, Siri Shortcuts, and new tools to help people reduce interruptions and manage screen time. Apple says that iOS 12 brings performance...

Jamf has announced it’s prepared with both compatibility and key feature support for Apple’s release of iOS 12 and tvOS 12. Compatibility and key feature support for macOS Mojave will be available in an upcoming release of Jamf Pro in time for the release of Mojave’s...

Matrox Video has announced two new additions to its eveloper product portfolio: Matrox X.mio5 12G, a multi-channel SDI I/O card with onboard video processing, and Matrox DSX LE5 12G, a multi-channel SDI I/O card.  The developer cards are the first to offer...

Apple has announced the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max, which feature Super Retina displays, a faster and improved dual camera system, the first 7-nanometer chip in a smartphone — the A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine — faster Face ID, wider stereo...

Apple has announced iPhone XR, integrating “breakthrough” technologies from the iPhone XS in an all-screen glass and aluminum design with the “most advanced “LCD in a smartphone featuring a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display and six finishes.  It also brings the A12...

Apple has introduced the Apple Watch Series 4, which the company says is redesigned and re-engineered to help users stay connected, be more active and manage their health in powerful new ways.  While retaining the original iconic design, the fourth-generation Apple...

CS Odessa (www.conceptdraw.com) has announced an extension of the Health Solutions for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 12 with new entities.  A new set of solutions provides a wide range of graphic content to support documentation and graphics that deal with biomedicine,...

Addigy, a provider of cloud-based Apple device management software, has announced that Midigator, a chargeback and fraud technology platform provider, has deployed the company’s cloud-based macOS/iOS unified management solution.  Addigy was selected to centralize the...

Zevrix Solutions (www.zevrix.com) has announced Output Factory 2.3.9, a feature update to its output automation solution for Adobe InDesign.  Output Factory is designed to help users automate printing and exporting from InDesign by offering batch processing, single...

Norbert M. Doerner has released NeoFinder 7.3, the third major update for NeoFinder 7.  The utility helps you keep track of digital files, photos, songs, movies, fonts on hard drives, USB sticks, servers, Blu-ray disks, DVD-ROMs, CDROMs, and any other digital media....

Version 4.3 of the Apple Design Award-winning live video production application mimoLive - The Multi-In, Multi-Out Live Video Engine for the Mac is now available from Boinx Software.  Integration of social media content such as Facebook comments, Facebook reactions...

As of Sept. 5, the pricing for apps and in-app purchases in the Republic of Korea will change from U.S. Dollars to Korean Won (KRW).  While developers’ proceeds from sales in the Republic of Korea will also change to KRW, you’ll continue to be paid in the currency you...

CloudBerry Backup for Mac (https://www.cloudberrylab.com/backup/mac.aspx) has been upgraded to version 2.5.2. It supports Amazon S3, Amazon Glacier, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and other cloud storage providers. It’s available in Freeware and Pro versions. Designed...

QNAP Systems has unveiled the TS-x77XU rackmount NAS series. This series features the 8-bay TS-877XU-RP, 12-bay TS-1277XU-RP, and 16-bay TS-1677XU-RP. Utilizing the AMD Ryzen processor family with high core/thread counts, the TS-x77XU series has been significantly...

Native Instruments has released INFAMOUS FLOW, a new Expansion created with Grammy Award winning producer Snipe Young. It captures the sound of platinum-selling hip hop and R&B from the early 90s. INFAMOUS FLOW was created with Young, whose collaborators include Nicki...

Lemke Software has announced CADintosh 8.4.1, an update to its 2D CAD program for macOS.  It’s designed for use by technical draftsmen and designers and provides a variety of tools to create technical, mechanical, and architectural drawings. Version 8.4.1 brings new...