Ilium Software (http://www.iliumsoft.com/ ) has announced synchronization for eWallet on iPhone and iPod touch devices. eWallet is an information and password manager application that's used to store personal information like credit card numbers, passwords, PINs and much more. The new 6.1.2 release adds full wallet synchronization between an iPhone or iPod touch and a WiFi connected Windows PC.The eWallet for iPhone update is available through iTunes and the for a special introductory price of US$9.99. Updates for existing eWallet for iPhone users are free. The Windows PC version of eWallet with SyncPro is available to current owners of eWallet for iPhone at the discounted price of $9.95.

XChange International (http://www.xchangeuk.com/) has released two new XTensions for QuarkXPress 8. Xtags (approximately US$354) is a text import filter for picture-based data publishing, classified ads, input code conversion and more. DATAformXT (approximately $1,205) is a complete bi-directional connection between a database and QuarkXPress, allowing users to create a database publishing system. The XTensions are available for both Mac and Windows as well as for earlier versions of QuarkXPress. They're also available as a plug-in to Adobe InDesign.

DiscCloud Releases Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Mac OS X DiscCloud transforms any PC, workstation, or x86 based machine into a powerful virtual desktop server for Mac OS X Leopard clients. The DiscCloud virtual appliance runs on VMware and therefore provides Mac users with all of the benefits of VMware virtualization. Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) September 6, 2008 -- DiscCloud today announced the release of the DiscCloud Virtual Appliance, the world's first desktop virtualization platform designed for Mac OS X clients. The release of Desktop Virtualization for the Mac sets a high bar for desktop computing, both for consumer and enterprise clients. With DiscCloud, Mac desktops can be centrally administered, supported, and maintained using trusted and well known practices used by VMware professionals. The DiscCloud Virtual Appliance runs as a Virtual Machine on VMware Server and ESX class products, and hence on vast assortment of standard x86 platforms. DiscCloud extends existing...

MyWeather, LLC has announced MyWeather Mobile (http://www.myweather.com/iphone), a weather information application for the iPhone. It lets iPhone users access weather maps, current conditions and forecasts on the go, and also provides full screen interactive radar. MyWeather Mobile combines animated radar with Microsoft Virtual Earth technology, letting you view weather conditions at your specific location -- or any other location around the country. Turning the phone horizontally truly puts you in control by displaying a full-screen version of the map and radar, allowing you to pinch, flick, zoom, and double tap the map down to the street level, exactly as a broadcast meteorologist would. This precision also allows you to view golf courses, schools, stadiums, or any other key points of interest and view the radar at that exact location. In addition to the interactive radar, MyWeather Mobile also offers weather data, including current conditions, temperature, precipitation, wind speed...

TuneWear (http://www.tunewear.com) has announced new cases and films for the iPhone 3G. The new line up includes the silicone case series (IceWear for iPhone 3G), clear protective film (TuneFilm for iPhone 3G), the crystal-clear polycarbonate hard shell case (TuneShell for iPhone 3G), and the polycarbonate hard shell case with protective cover (TuneShell Plus for iPhone 3G). They cost US$24.95, $14.95, $24.95 and $29.95, respectively. TuneWear also offers leather cases (pictured) for the iPhone 3G. They include the The new line up includes the nappa leather case series, Ambassador for iPhone 3G ($59.95) and the leather shell case, LeatherShell for iPhone 3G ($29.95). All iPhone 3G products are available in from the TuneWear online sho

Noise Industries (http://www.noiseindustries.com), developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets announced that new development partner, Yanobox (http://www.yanobox.com), has released the Motype FxPack. Motype is a 2D and 3D text animation plug-in for Adobe After Effects CS3, Apple Final Cut Studio and Apple Final Cut Express users. Developed using the FxFactoryPro Plug-in Manager, Motype offers a palette for creating and animating text. Visual effects tools such as particle emitters,trailing blurs, and 3D camera movements enable users to create text and title animations. The Motype FxPack is available today for US$99 via the Yanobox web site. Additional FxFactory plug-in FxPacks are available for free or commercially starting at a price point of $29. FxFactory products can be purchased via the Noise Industries web site.

Optima System (http://www.optima-system.com/camspinner/) has released CamSpinner 2.0, an update of the web cam utility for Mac OS X. New in the upgrade are 20 presets for different cameras, video and audio settings, iPhone compatible display of webcam images in the iPhone web browser, faster FTP uploads, improved AppleScript support with support for scheduling webcam actions using iCal and AppleScript. Version 2.0 also adds more web page themes and an option to hide the control palette. CamSpinner lets users publish images from a web cam on a site, capture still images and record movies using iSight and other QuickTime compatible cameras. CamSpinner 2.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5, QuickTime 7 or later, and a QuickTime compatible web cam, DV camera or other image input device. Web cam publishing requires FTP access to a web server or Mac OS X personal web sharing CamSpinner costs US$12.95 for a single-user license. It's also available in a bundle with PageSpinner 5.0 and MapSpinner...

TweakerSoft (http://tweakersoft.com/) has introduced AroundMe 1.0, a new application for the iPhone. It costs US$1.99 and is available at the Apple App Store. Via GPS, AroundMe acquires the users location and allows them to choose the nearest bank, gas station, hospital, hotel, movie theatre, restaurant, supermarket, theatre, etc. The selected listing is then displayed on a map, and the software plots the route to the nearest address. The chosen information can be added to the contact list or emailed to a friend. AroundMe also includes a Nearby listing too. You can use Wikipedia to discover information about a chosen locale. Languages supported are English, German, French, Italian, Swedish and Portuguese. AroundMe requires iPhone 2.0 or later.

Bad Dog Apps has released BdPricer (http://web.me.com/alanc/BdPricer/Information.html ) for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's a shopping companion that lets you compare pricing. You can use its quick look-up directory to find common items from 15 main product categories, with over 150 sub categories and 3,000 sub category item. BdPricer keeps track of all your searches and allows you to bookmark common searches. Product items can be stored and searched on in the favorites view. Use the BdPricer's quick look up directory to find common items form 15 main product categories, with over 150 sub categories and 3,000 sub category items, to instantly find the products your are interested in. You can use BdPricer's information to make the right product choice or pricing to negotiate a better price, according to the folks at Bad Dog Apps. Features also provide the option to navigate to the store that has the product on-line to order it right from your phone. An Internet connection or 3G wireless...

Epson America (http://www.epson.com) has announced three new high-definition home theater projectors -- the PowerLite Home Cinema 6100, Pro Cinema 7100 and Pro Cinema 7500 UB. The Home Cinema 6100 provides full 1080p resolution for US$1,999. The new Pro Cinema 7100 and 7500 UB offer true 1080p resolution with the latest Epson 3LCD and D7 technology to deliver higher contrast and brightness -- up to 75,000:1 ratio. In addition, the Epson Ensemble HD Home Cinema System, a complete home theater solution, has received a 2008 Exc!te Award from CustomRetailer Magazine. The Exc!te Awards recognize innovative products that demonstrate excitement and growth in the custom installation and consumer electronics industries.

iSkin (http://www.iskin.com) has introduced its new US$29.99 solo bodyguard for the iPhone 3G. It sports a high-gloss finish accented with curves. It encapsulates the iPhone 3G and is designed to protect against impact, scratches, dirt, dust, and everyday hazards. This protection and design is complemented by a touch compatible clear protective screen film to guard against scratches, integrated volume and power button protection, unobstructed access to all ports and controls, and a non-slip grip surface. The solo's slim-fitting design easily slides into a pocket, purse, or any other compact space, according to the folks at iSkin. The solo bodyguard is offered in four color finishes: Puma (opaque black), Baron (translucent red), NightCrawler (translucent blue) and Angel (opaque white).

Network storage provider QNAP Systems has unveiled the QGet remote download control utility for Mac users to improve their experience of using the Download Station of Turbo NAS series. The Download Station is a l function of QNAP's Linux-embedded Turbo NAS, which supports computer-less BitTorrent, FTP, and HTTP download. In addition to using the web browser to access the web-based Download Station, Mac users can now use the QGet utility to remotely manage multiple download tasks of one to many QNAP NAS servers from LAN or over the Internet. For example, the users can view the download percentage, pause/ restart/ delete the download tasks, set schedule download, or configure the download settings of different NAS servers. The QGet remote download management utility is available in Mac and Windows versions with multilingual support, .e.g. English, Traditional & Simplified Chinese, German, French, Spanish, and Italian. QNAP Turbo NAS users can download the software from the official...

Ambrosia Software has released the US$2.99 mondo Top 5 Solitaire game (http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/games/mondotop5mobile/ ) for the iPhone and iPod touch. It bundles the five most popular solitaire games from Ambrosia's mondo Solitaire game. mondo Top 5 Solitaire includes tools such as a magnifying glass and the paper clip help you intuitively manage your game. It's designed as a casual game you can play whenever and wherever, yet dismiss quickly to take phone calls or send messages. When finished, simply tap on the game application's icon and head right back into the action.

DVcreators has released DVKitchen, a Mac OS X application for publishing video on the Internet. It features batch video encoding, integrated uploading and remote FTP server management, HTML code generation, and still frame export, along with media publishing functions. The user can import a folder of movies and start encoding and uploading with as few as two clicks, says Josh Mellicker, principal DV Kitchen designer. He adds that DV Kitchen is the only software available that includes built-in tools to help the user determine the optimum encoding recipe for the movies they want to publish on the web, such as SampleLab and the Bitrate Budget Calculator. DV Kitchen also features TimeFreezer, an environment designed expressly for exporting high quality still frames of video at any size, then publishing to the web in a few clicks. DV Kitchen is currently only available for Mac OS X. For more information, to view demonstration movies and to download a free 20-day trial of DV Kitchen, visit...

ProteMac has released ProteMac Meter 1.0 (http://www.protemac.com/Meter/), a network Activity monitor and network traffic logger utility for Mac OS X. It costs US$29.95 for a single-user license. ProteMac Meter shows information about each connection: application network connections, host availability, remote host name, amounts of incoming and outgoing traffic through connection or application, timestamps of the first and last activity, application that initiated or accepted this connection, full path to the application the process belongs to, and more. The traffic summary indicator shows an upload and download speed graph and traffic totals specially for selected application. You can view all established connections, monitor network and per application traffic over a certain period, setup various notifications and much more. You can use ProteMac Meter right from your menubar.

Native Instruments just launched Guitar Rig Hero, a four-week worldwide video contest that challenges musicians to demonstrate their skills and creativity in combination with the Guitar Rig Hero software. Hosted on a dedicated YouTube channel, the competition features prizes worth over US$10,000, and is co-hosted by a jury of international pro guitarists. With YouTube already populated by a multitude of home-made Guitar Rig Hero videos, Native Instruments now calls on all users of its digital guitar studio to take their performance to the next level. The Guitar Rig Hero contest allows everyone to compete for a range of prizes including several Gibson guitars, a Quad Core-powered Fujitsu-Siemens laptop, various NI products and more. A further reward is the attention of the international YouTube community and of the high-profile Guitar Rig Hero jury that features artists like Deftones, Dweezil Zappa, Mogwai and many others. Participants are asked to capture a video of their most...

iPresentee has released Keynote Animations 2.0 to be used with Apple's Keynote presentation software. The new release retains 50 animations from the previous release and adds 30 new animations for Keynote. To use, you select the right animation, drag it to the chosen slide, press play and that's it. The background of all animations for Keynote is transparent and can be used on any colored background. Within Keynote these animations can be changed in size, rotated, increased or decreased in opacity or even overlapped with one another to create extra effects. Keynote Animations 2.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later and any version of Keynote. It may be purchased for US$25. Keynote Show users may upgrade Keynote Animations for free. Samples and more information about Keynote Animations 2.0 are available immediately at the iPresentee web site (http://www.ipresentee.com/).

Syncro Soft has released version 4.0 of its Subversion (SVN) client (http://www.syncrosvnclient.com). The upgrade adds Subversion 1.5 features such as merge tracking, sparse checkout and relative URLs for the svn:externals property and a merge wizard that simplifies the SVN merge operations. Starting with SVN 1.5 the revision at which a branch is merged is remembered. This is useful for the next merge operation when only the changes committed to the branch after the previous merge operation are considered, according to the folks at Syncro Soft. Sometimes not all the files and subdirectories of a repository are needed in a working copy. In these cases only the needed subdirectories and files can be checked out from the repository by selecting one of the following checkout depths for a directory: recursive, immediate children, file children only, this folder only. A new action "Update to revision" is available in the Working Copy view. It allows updating the resources selected in the...

Recordare LLC has released version 4 of its Dolet plug-in for the Sibelius 5 music notation program. Recordare's Dolet plug-ins serve as "universal translators" between music notation programs. The Dolet 4 for Sibelius plug-in saves MusicXML 2.0 files from Sibelius. This lets Sibelius users share files with users of other music applications. The Dolet 4 plug-in also supports many new Sibelius 5 features. Combined with MusicXML 2.0 support, this greatly increases the fidelity of moving sheet music from Sibelius to Finale and other programs. New features saved in Version 4 include beaming, cautionary accidentals, chord symbol diagrams, tablature staff tuning, multi-measure rests, double-note tremolos, percussion staff formatting, and blank pages. Dolet 4 for Sibelius supports Sibelius 5 on Mac and Windows systems. It's available for US$149.95 direct from Recordare at http://store.recordare.com/dolet4sib.html Upgrades from Dolet 3 for Sibelius are available for $99.95.

Alta Vida has updated Babelingo (http://www.ibabelingo.com/), the language translation utility for the iPhone and iPod touch, to version 1.2. Version 1.2 includes professionally translated phrases in the Czech and Hindi languages. Containing more than 300 phrases and words, Babelingo is a phrase book communicator. It can translate to and from nine different languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Czech, Hindi, Japanese and Chinese. Each category, phrase, word, and screen can be presented in any one of the supported languages. The user chooses his native language, the alternative audiences language, and Babelingo does the rest. Phrases are grouped by category in a flat list for fast navigation. Tap a phrase and its translation is immediately displayed. For commonly used phrases, users may add them to a favorites list for quick access. You can search for phrases using key words. Version 1.2 is a free upgrade for registered users. For new users the cost is US$5.99...

Griffin Technology has announced the availability of its latest iTunes app -- Double Bonus Slots. The video slots gaming app builds on the success of other Griffin iPhone and iPod touch apps, including Lucky 7 Slots and the poker app 5-Card Touch. Double Bonus Slots tracks winnings and starts each person off with 1,000 credits. Gamers place their bets then tap the screen to set the reels rolling. Griffin added wilds and variables to double the chances of winning big. Double Bonus Slots takes full advantage of the iPhone's beautiful wide-screen view with smooth, fast-moving graphics. Double Bonus Slots features: ° Easy to play slots simulator ° Fast animation and graphics ° Large, wide-screen view in landscape mode ° Keeps track of your winnings won and lost ° Compatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod touch ° Requires iPhone 2.0 Software Update Double Bonus Slots is priced at $1.99, and is now available at the Apple App Store. For additional information on Double Bonus Slots, please...

Other World Computing (OWC) , says it will increase warranty coverage by up to triple the duration on itsFireWire/USB 2.0 storage solution line. Here's how it will go: ° Mercury On-The-Go Bus Powered Portable Solutions from one year to three-year warranty; ° Mercury Elite-AL Pro Single Drive Storage Solutions from two year to three-year warranty; ° Mercury Elite-AL Pro Dual-Drive Storage Solutions from two year to three-year warranty; ° Mercury Elite-AL Pro RAID and Mirror Solutions from two year to three-year warranty; ° Mercury Elite Pro Classic Portable Solutions from two year to three-year warranty. The OWC lines are extending to a two-year warranty coverage. This OWC Neptune "Value Done Right" Single Drive Storage Solution goes from one year to a two-year warranty. Extended warranties are for pre-configured storage solutions, including enclosure and drive, are also available. For more info, go to http://www.macsales.com

Global Delight has released a major update to Web2 Delight, an utiity for transferring videos and photos from the Internet to Mac, iPods and iPhones. This release includes new feature additions, several UI tweaks and enhancements on the existing feature set. "Over 60,000 downloads has helped us analyze the way people use their videos and photos on their iPods/iPhones/ Mac and we have refined the tool to suit users' needs", said Rohith Bhat, CEO of Global Delight. "This release includes more than 25 new features and other improvements, which will make the user experience delightful with this must have utility". What's new in this release: New features have been added based on the customer demand, which include adding a new video site, retaining original FLV videos and an export option to AVI, MOV and 3GP formats, downloading videos using URLs and including the ability to download H.264 videos if available, more sorting options for searching the videos/ photos, such as newly added to...

Jumsoft (http://www.jumsoft.com} has released Education iWeb Themes: Primary, Cool Class, Teens, College, or University. You can choose the theme that you prefer and create a net space for your affinity group. For Knowledge Day, Jumsoft is offering a great opportunity to purchase one Education iWeb theme and get five other variations for US$2 each. In other words, when a customer buys one particular Education iWeb theme, he or she can get five different color variations to use with it. This allows everyone to find a style that fits. Education iWeb themes are recommended for those who belong to an educational community from primary-school to the university. They are also great for companies that provide goods for student customers. Exceptional designs with sweet details will help you display the essential information in the best possible way. As always, each theme contains numerous page layouts a designer is likely to need, such as "Welcome," "About Me," "Photos," "My Albums," "Movie...