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Software Watchlist – Mac App Updates

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Aperture 3.1.3

Improves album syncing and slideshow exporting performance, along with better handling of foreign languages and a few user interface tweaks and bug fixes. ($79.99 new, free update, 292.02 MB)

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iDVD 7.1.2

Improves reliability of imported iPhoto ’11 slideshows; fixes a problem that could prevent files from relinking; addresses performance issues when searching for missing files. (Free update, 36.12 MB)

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iWeb 3.0.4

Improves overall stability and addresses a number of minor issues. (Free update, 178.57 MB)

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Snapz Pro X 2.3.1

Provides compatibility with Mac OS X Lion and fixes a few minor bugs. ($69 [image + movie] / $29 [image only] new, free update, 8.5 MB)

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DEVONthink and DEVONnote 2.2

Provides compatibility with Mac OS X Lion and the Sparrow email client, along with improved export features and keyboard shortcut handling. (DEVONthink Pro Office, $149.95 new, free update; DEVONthink Professional, $79.95 new, free update; DEVONthink Personal, $49.95 new, free update; DEVONnote, $24.95 new, free update)

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GarageBand ’11 6.0.4

Fixes an issue with the Lesson Store not completing downloads; corrects problems with some tempo-based effects falling out of sync, and with some Magic Garageband projects not opening correctly in the GarageBand tracks view. ($14.99 new, free update, 53.72 MB)

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TypeIt4Me 5.2

Text expansion utility gains Lion compatibility, additional date/time flexibility, and the capability to issue a Shift-Tab keystroke combination. ($19.99 new, free update for purchases since 1 January 2010, $8.99 upgrade otherwise)

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Sandvox 2.1

Web site creation software gains Lion compatibility, a Clear Styles command, and a Block Quote object, along with a limited time discount for iWeb switchers. ($77 new, $47 upgrade from Sandvox 1, free update from Sandvox 2.0, 29.2 MB)

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iBank 4.2.4

Personal finance app gains Lion compatibility, offers direct importing from Quicken and Microsoft Money, and introduces several budgeting and investment tracking tools. ($59.99 new, $29.99 upgrade, free update, 19.2 MB)

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Firefox 5.0.1

Works around a crash under Lion and a problem in Leopard introduced by Apple’s recent Java update. (Free, 27.8 MB)

Marco Tabini 2 comments

BusyCal 1.5.4

Adds Lion support, plus preliminary iCloud support, and improves compatibility with Google Calendar, Fantastical, and WebDAV servers. ($49.99 new, free update, 6.7 MB)

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Transmit 4.1.6

Improves compatibility with Lion and adds support for AWS’s Tokyo region. ($34 new, free update, 22 MB)

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Skype 5.2

Provides group screen sharing for Skype Premium users, maintains video while in the background, and supports Apple and Logitech HD cameras. (Free, 20.8 MB)

Marco Tabini 5 comments

Airfoil 4.5

Adds support for AirPlay and Mac OS X Lion, and enhances Airfoil Speakers with the capability to receive audio from iTunes or any iOS device. ($25 new, free update, 12.6 MB)

Marco Tabini 1 comment

GraphicConverter X 7.3

Provides compatibility with Mac OS X Lion, and adds or improves support for a few import formats. ($38.99 new, free update, 100 MB)