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Macintosh and iPhone software updates and announcements for March 12, 2009:

Macintosh

• Other World Computing (OWC®) has announced the first available third party 1066MHz DDR3 ECC memory upgrades up to 32GB for the new Mac Pro “Nehalem” models announced last week by Apple. OWC Memory Upgrades offer new Mac Pro users savings of up to $1,620 on same size upgrades, as well as upgrade options not offered by the factory. Internal hard drive upgrades are also available from OWC with savings of up to $540 versus same size factory installed upgrades.
• Dare to be Creative today announced that users can build their own software bundles on Macsnack, the bundle outlet site for its Mac OS X applications. The site offers savings up to $68 on a broad range of applications covering disk cleaning, recipe management, file compression, image editing, note-taking and file renaming.

iPhone/iPod

• In just a few short months, iRingPro has become known for improving the experience of thousands of iPhone users world wide. What’s more, it has virtually improved the lives of everyone else within earshot of those users. That’s because iRingPro makes ringtones. But don’t confuse these ringtones with the kind of annoying racket you’re used to. In complete disregard of popular convention, the company has created a refined and minimalist collection of tones that actually sound, well, civilized.
• Belowscape for iPhone and iPod touch throws the player into the cockpit of a sole survivor ship in the Retrospace. The relentless legions of bad guys on its tail the ship blasts away in an endless struggle for survival. The new version features two different game modes: Survival and Rush, a completely reworked difficulty curve to heighten the intensity even further, new boss levels to really challenge the players, and more.
• Don Bluth Films, Inc. together with Iconic Apps, has announces the launch of Don Bluth’s Banjo the Woodpile Cat Adventure Game from the Apple App Store. Don Bluth’s Banjo The Woodpile Cat Adventure Game’ is pioneering and unique to the App store as it is the first animated feature movie game to be released for the iPhone and iTouch.
• Appliya, Inc., has just launched two new applications in their Evangelion Series. Now iPhone and iPod Touch users can enjoy a calendar app that features exclusive art from the Rebuild of Evangelion films, along with a challenging puzzle game.
• Scosche Industries, an award-winning innovator of mobile electronics and iPod accessories, today announced that it is developing breakthrough earphones with integrated controls for the new third generation iPod shuffle with Apple’s new VoiceOver feature. The new IDR (Increased Dynamic Range) noise isolating earphones will give users the ability to play, pause, adjust volume, skip tracks, navigate playlists and hear the name of the song and artist with the press of a button.
• Ever the celebrationists, Proporta has created two Limited Edition products in honour of St. Patrick’s Day, exclusively available to Proporta online customers. The Aluminium Lined Leather Case for the iPhone 3G and Leather Memory Wallet have both received a makeover and now boast a green pillar box lining to give them that special St. Paddy’s Day feel.
• Optimum Lead Generation, LLC has announced the launch of a new website, iPhoneAppQuotes, enabling businesses and consumers the ability to connect with up to three iPhone development companies and receive a free price quote. The Network is open to any iPhone developer, iPhone development company and iPhone freelancers. The goal of the iPhoneAppQuotes Network is to become the exclusive source for iPhone Application developers.
• SplashData has launched iCraig (iTunes App Store link) for iPhone and iPod touch. iCraig makes it simple to browse your local Craigslist postings on your iPhone or iPod touch. It’s as easy as 1-2-3, and you’re off to the races viewing the full Craigslist on your iPhone in record time, with the full text, images and contact info.