Type of Article: MacNews Web Site

Jedit X text editor for Mac OS X gets maintenance update

Artman21 (http://www.artman21.com/en/jedit_x/) has updated Jedit X, the Cocoa-based text editor for Mac OS X, to version 2.2.6 It’s a maintenance update with five improvements and one bug fix.

Jedit X is an Universal Binary app so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. It requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. The cost is US$28 for a single-user license, though version 2.2.6 is a free update for registered users.

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Maintain releases Cocktail 4.7.7 (Snow Leopard Edition)

Maintain has released Cocktail 4.7.7 (Snow Leopard Edition), the latest maintenance update of Cocktail (http://www.maintain.se/c) for users running Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”). It adds Mac OS X 10.6.5 compatibility, adds ability to restore horizontal window controls in iTunes 10, adds Dock menu and contains other minor user interface improvements. This version also fixes compatibility issues with iTunes 10 and Safari 5 extensions.

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Kensington announces new iPad accessories

Kensington Computer Products Group (http://www.kensington.com) has introduced three new iPad accessories to help boost productivity for users of the tablet computer on-the-go or in the car.

Kensington’s PowerBack Battery Case with Kickstand and Dock (US$129.99) is an all-in-one design that integrates battery charging, protective casing, three-position kickstand and dock abilities. The built-in charger provides up to five extra hours of power for iPad, while the slip-on case protects the tablet computer.

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