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Macintosh and iPhone/iPod/iPad product updates and announcements for February 26, 2010:

• Macintosh
• iPod

Macintosh

• iTacet Software has released Cookie Platter 1.0, a Mac OS X application which automatically deletes all unwanted cookies and saves specific cookies based upon a user’s favorite websites. This innovative software can process cookies for multiple web browsers simultaneously and allows customization by browser, domain and type of cookie. Users can group all domains into their root domain, as well as the ability to preview the cookie’s website without opening a browser and more.
• Codewave Software Michael Descher has announced that MyTunesRSS has been successfully introduced at Jazz at Lincoln Center for digital music library sharing. MyTunesRSS was selected from the pool of music sharing tools because of its advantageous features and overall usability. MyTunesRSS is a Media Server that makes iTunes libraries or simple watch folders available on a local or corporate network, or even over the internet.
• Zevrix Solutions has announced BatchOutput Server 4.2.8, an update to its output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Originally developed for a major publisher in the U.S., the software automates InDesign output by processing files from hotfolders. BatchOutput Server offloads printing and exporting to PDF and PostScript to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process. The new version addresses an issue related to auto-updating of modified links.
• iSale users can benefit more than ever from their online social networks. Equinux has unveiled iSale 5.6, a free update for the Apple Design Award-winning eBay auction manager for Mac users. iSale 5.6 has been improved so users can invite Facebook friends to check out ongoing auctions. The new iSale 5.6 also takes into account recent changes to eBay, including new feature improvements and works twice as fast.
• Lightweight, friendly, thorough, and completely up-to-date, My MacBook is the must-have companion for every MacBook user. Long-time Mac expert John Ray walks MacBook users through every task they’ll need to perform—from connecting to networks and the Internet to finding entertainment on the go, troubleshooting problems to maintaining security. Every task is presented step-by-step, using carefully annotated, full-color screenshots, all numbered so there’s no chance of getting lost of confused.

iPhone/iPod/iPad

• Awhato has released Is It Me?! 1.2 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. The application mirrors half the face in a photo to produce a new image. As each side of a person’s face is different, the resulting composite shows what a person would look like if both sides were identical. The finished product produces surprises and giggles and has people asking, “Is It Me?!” The app boasts an easy to use interface with touchscreen controls that only require finger gestures to rotate, move or size images.
• Limited Securities has released iCurrency Plus 1.0.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. The application tracks and evaluates currency exchange rates, as well as provides trends, graphs and a currency conversion calculator. iCurrency Plus is the only app on the market that can send push notifications of changes in currency rates. Changes in currencies, whether domestic or foreign, can affect profit, as well as affordability. It is the perfect example of Simplicity to the extreme.
• iPhonky has released Pidgey 1.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. Players must fly Pidgey all over town, feeding him tasty bugs and keeping him safe from Vinnie, the hungry vulture. The more insects ingested, the faster the pigeon goes, which is crucial to his safety. Extra points are awarded when Pidgey relieves himself on the cars and people below. This fun, simple game features cute characters and an easy gameplay that quickly becomes addictive.
• Independent software developer Steve Glinberg has announced the release of 123 Color by KidCalc, a companion app to his top ranked math learning game for iPhone and iPod touch. 123 Color is a coloring book with a unique twist: it teaches numbers, upper and lower case letters, shapes and colors in multiple languages as kids play! 123 Color engages and entertains children ages 2-10 with beautiful artwork, fun sound effects and rich music, while at the same time teaching crucial language skills.
• Game development studio Oniric Games has announced Crunchy Planets 1.0, an insanely addictive planet eating game for the iPhone and iPod touch. In Crunchy Planets you help Snackie, a crazy-looking space creature, eat as much planets as you can while avoiding obstacles and collecting power-ups. He just can’t have enough of them. Help Snackie dodge space junk and bullets, and guide him from a galaxy-sized bite to the next one.
• Art & Mobile has announced QuadCamera 2.30 for iPhone and iPod touch devices. One of the first Multi-Shoot iPhone camera apps, QuadCamera now can post animated gifs to Twitter. By using the QuadCam, you can take 4-8 sequential pictures with beautiful retro effects. Watching Twitter Animated Gif Stream is very fun and new way to share the fun motion in daily life. Now you don’t need video for sharing animation with your friends.
• Global Delight has released Camera Plus Pro v2.0 which features the ability to record high-quality videos on the iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS besides its host of photo capture, edit and sharing features makes it to be an all-in-one camera app. Being the first All-in-one camera app on the App Store, Camera Plus Pro does away with the need to keep multiple camera applications on the device for meeting various photography and video recording needs. With the new version, users can record high-quality videos on their iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS and upload videos to popular video sharing sites.
• OutOfTheBit has announced Vintage Drum 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch devices. Vintage Drum is a music app with the sounds of the most important electronic drums of the latest 30 years. Re-experience the feeling of the ‘70, ‘80 and ‘90. The sounds are sampled directly from the original Drum Machines and let you recreate the same rhythms of the electronic drums used by Prince, Sting, Run DMC, Phil Collins and many more.
• When seeking to advance in your career, being bright, conscientious, and ambitious simply may not be enough. Everyone faces significant competition whether it’s finding that first job, landing a supervisory position, getting promoted, and so on. Career or self marketing as some call it has never been more important, yet few people truly understand what it’s all about. Rising in Your Career removes the mystery.
• Independent developer Pere Orra has announced that Touch Cams 1.5 will be on sale this weekend, February 26th through 28th. Touch Cams, the Minority Report style interface webcams viewer, lets you freely distribute the cams on as many screens you may need. Touch Cams 1.5 now includes a built in database with more than 800 webcams from 58 countries and 404 cities fully categorized. Touch Cams has a integrated browser with google search that helps you find webcams.
• App developer Amy Miller has released Oy! 1.0 the first iPhone and iPod touch app that provides recorded exclamations of dismay for any occasion! The included Oy+ also lets users listen to 20 hilarious and authentic witticisms for many of life’s most common scenarios. Whether it’s being stuck in traffic, having in-law woes, or when contemplating kids these days, there are times when everyone just needs to say Oy!