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Software Watchlist – Mac App Updates

Marco Tabini No comments

Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.9

Adds raw image compatibility to iPhoto ’11 and Aperture 3 for recently released cameras from several manufacturers. (Free, 7.2 MB)

Marco Tabini 1 comment

MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.5

Resolves an issue that could cause MacBook Pros to unexpectedly shut down. (Free, 730 KB)

Jeff Carlson No comments

Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 Editor and Premiere Elements 10 Editor

The latest versions of Adobe’s consumer photo and video editing software are now available via the Mac App Store. ($79.99 new for each program; 1.21 GB for Photoshop Elements, 924 MB for Premiere Elements)

Marco Tabini No comments

Sandvox 2.2

The Web site creation software gains support for maps and several new formatting options, and also improves its server communications and raw HTML editing capabilities. ($79.99 new, free update, 32 MB)

Jeff Carlson 4 comments

Aperture 3.2.1

Fixes crashing issue on Macs with Core Duo processors, resizing and rendering problems when using the Crop tool, and a display bug in the Places view. ($79.99 new, free update, 635.76 MB)

Adam Engst 2 comments

iPhoto ’11 9.2.1

Fixes a crash caused by having the 3ivxVideoCodec plug-in installed. ($14.99 new, free update, 357.18 MB)

Adam Engst No comments

PDFpen and PDFpenPro 5.6

The PDF manipulation software gains more control of names associated with PDF notes and comments, can view documents at actual printed size, and improves selection accuracy and rotation-related issues. ($59.95/$99.95 new, free update, 41.2 MB)

Adam Engst 3 comments

TextExpander 3.3.4

Fixes several bugs related to Dropbox syncing and changes how TextExpander works when using input methods that combine keystrokes. ($34.95 new, free update, 5.7 MB)

Adam Engst No comments

KeyCue 6.0

Keyboard cheat sheet utility gains user-defined shortcut descriptions, plus canned shortcut descriptions for InDesign and Photoshop. (€19.99 new, free upgrades, 2.0 MB)

Adam Engst No comments

Fetch 5.7

The venerable file transfer software gains numerous small but welcome refinements. ($29 new, free update, 11.3 MB)

Marco Tabini No comments

Fantastical 1.1

The calendar utility adds editing and deleting of events, as well as adding and editing notes and support for iCloud calendars. ($19.99 new, free update, 1.1 MB)

Adam Engst No comments

Aperture 3.2

Adds support for iCloud and several new gestures, along with other minor changes and bug fixes. ($79.99 new, free update, 635.76 MB,)

Adam Engst No comments

Lion Recovery Update

Improves Lion Recovery and fixes a problem with Find My Mac when using a firmware password. (Free, 431.91 MB)

Adam Engst 3 comments

Security Update 2011-006 (Snow Leopard and Snow Leopard Server)

Addresses numerous security vulnerabilities across the entire operating system. (Free, 136.28 MB for Snow Leopard / 144.91 MB for Snow Leopard Server)

Adam Engst No comments

Safari 5.1.1 (Snow Leopard)

Improves JavaScript performance, addresses excessive memory usage, and fixes a number of bugs. (Free, 47.05 MB)