Brand: MacNews

MacX DVD Ripper Pro revved to version 5.5

MacXDVD (www.macxdvd.com) has released MacX DVD Ripper Pro 5.5, an upgrade to its flagship DVD ripper. The update extends the tool’s reach to non-UDF discs and main title check mechanisms. Plus, it’s faster.

The upgrade is available to all current MacX DVD Ripper Pro users at no charge. New users can get all the features and updates for $29.95 (50% off) for a limited time.

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Kool Tools: Epson Expression Home XP-440

Epson’sExpression Home XP-440 Small-in-One is a new, ultra-compact all-in-one designed to meet the everyday printing needs of students and families.

With features including a hi-res 2.7-inch color LCD for easy setup and navigation, a built-in card slot for borderless photo PC-free printing, and a 100-sheet paper capacity, the Expression Home XP-440 prints from virtually anywhere, with or without a network connection. It’s compatible with Epson Creative Print, allowing users to seamlessly create and print photo collages and print Instagram and Facebook photos.

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PopChar for macOS gets a maintenance upgrade

Ergonis Software (www.ergonis.com) has rolled out PopChar X 7.7, an improved version of the Mac tool for finding and inserting special characters and exploring fonts.

Version 7.7 offers metrics adjustments for eight new fonts, in particular some of Google’s Noto fonts. This is scheduled to be the last maintenance release for PopChar 7, while Ergonis is already preparing to release the major new version PopChar 8 later this year.

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Smartphone size preference size remains stable at 5-5.3 inches

In the first half of 2016, US and UK smartphone users were most likely to be interested in purchasing a device with a 5.3-inch or 5.0-inch display, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics (www.strategyanalytics.com).

The study also found that males showed a preference for larger devices than females, while Android owners still preferred larger devices than Apple owners. As in 2015, current smartphone owners are also more likely to prefer a thicker prototype with a longer battery life over a thinner phone.

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Comm-Unity releases version 2.1 of its CNS Image FileMaker Pro plug-in

Comm-Unity Networking System has updated its CNS Image FileMaker Pro plug-in to version 2.1 which includes bug fixes, more thread-safety, and ] CNS Core updates. It’s available immediately at http://cnsimage.cnsplug-ins.com/ for both macOS and Windows.

CNS Image is a FileMaker plug-in for working with images stored in container fields or stored on the hard drive. On the most basic level, you can use CNS Image to import images from the hard drive into FileMaker container fields and Export images from container fields to the hard drive using hard-coded paths or dialogs.

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