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Software Watchlist – Mac App Updates

Marco Tabini No comments

MacGourmet 3.1

The recipe management software gains the capability to import from more sites, adds blogging support, and fixes numerous bugs. ($29 new, free update, 12.7 MB)

Marco Tabini 2 comments

Firefox 4.0.1

Fixes numerous small problems, including some related to site-specific page rendering. (Free, 26.8 MB)

Jeff Carlson No comments

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.4

Adds support for several recent camera models and fixes a host of bugs. ($299 new, free update for owners of Lightroom 3, $99 upgrade from earlier versions, 88.6 MB)

Mactracker 6.0 Marco Tabini 2 comments

Mactracker 6.0

The long-standing Apple hardware tracking application offers a new interface and updated information. (Free, 21.9 MB)

Adam Engst 2 comments

Quicksilver β59

Adds auto-updating, new icons, new and updated plug-ins, and numerous bug fixes to the open-source launcher utility. (Free, 1.8 MB)

Adam Engst No comments

Mailsmith 2.3.1

Fixes a nagging bug and provides better integration with SpamSieve. (Free, 25 MB)

Adam Engst 2 comments

Evernote 2.1

Adds audio recording and playback, social network sharing of notes, and faster searching of large accounts. (Free, 19 MB)

Adam Engst No comments

iPhoto 9.1.2

Adds new card themes, fixes lots of interface problems, and addresses a few functionality related bugs. ($14.99 new, free update, 106.32 MB)

Adam Engst 1 comment

iMac Hard Drive Firmware Update 1.0

Resolves a bug that could prevent a mid-2010 iMac from booting. (Free, 767 KB)

Jeff Carlson No comments

TextExpander 3.3

Adds support for AppleScript, toolbar customization options, contraction capitalization, and more. ($34.95 new, free update, 5.6 MB)

Lex Friedman 3 comments

iTunes 10.2.2

Corrects syncing issues and fixes video previews. (Free, 75.59 MB)

Adam Engst 4 comments

Adobe Flash Player 10.2.159.1

Addresses a critical security vulnerability. (Free update, download sizes vary.)

Lex Friedman 2 comments

Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 SP1 (14.1)

Corrects serious security issues, resolves numerous crashes, and includes improvements for all of the software in the suite. (Free update, 246 MB)

Lex Friedman 1 comment

PDFpen and PDFpenPro 5.2.4

Includes AppleScript improvements and a fix for Correct Text. ($59.95/$99.95 new, free update, 41 MB)

Lex Friedman 5 comments

PopChar X 5.2

Introduces a font size slider, improves memory usage, and resolves compatibility issues. (€29.99 new, free update, 2.3 MB)