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Software Watchlist – Mac App Updates

Adam Engst 5 comments

Apple Remote Desktop 3.4

Provides compatibility with the Mac App Store and introduces a Dashboard widget. ($79.99 new, free update, 4.25 MB)

Adam Engst No comments

cf/x alpha 1.2

Adds a new Arrange by Shape feature and four new collage generators, along with interface tweaks and more flexible mosaic creation. ($229 new, free update, 91.8 MB)

Lex Friedman 7 comments

Mac OS X 10.6.6

Adds support for the new Mac App Store, along with one security fix and two minor bug fixes.

Lex Friedman No comments

iWork 9.0.5

Numerous Keynote improvements, better EPUB exporting, and enhanced integration with the still-in-beta iWork.com. ($79 new, free update, 67.06 MB)

Lex Friedman No comments

GarageBand 6.0.1

Fixes issues with Flex Time, Groove Matching, and guitar track latency. (Free update, $49 as part of iLife ’11, 47.5 MB)

Lex Friedman No comments

iMovie 9.0.1

Addresses issues with stabilizing iOS video clips, Facebook passwords, camera compatibility, and more. (Free update, $49 as part of iLife ’11, 27.52 MB)

Lex Friedman 2 comments

Mailsmith 2.3

Adds new menu options for resolving serious mailbox problems, along with advanced hidden preferences. (Free, 24.9 MB)

Lex Friedman No comments

VirtualBox 4.0

A major update to the virtualization software that reworks its interface, adds new virtual hardware, and more. (Free, 79.2 MB)

Lex Friedman 4 comments

SpellCatcher X 10.3.7

Introduces Quick Look support, improves handling of soft hyphens, and more. ($39.95 new, free update, 21.4 MB)

Lex Friedman No comments

GraphicConverter 7.0.3

Adds several new preferences, a new keyboard shortcut, and more. ($39.95 new, free update, 100 MB)

Lex Friedman 6 comments

iPhoto ’11 9.1.1

Addresses issues with emailing photos, a MobileMe duplicate photo bug, and numerous other minor issues. ($49 new as part of iLife ’11, free update, 62.09 MB)

Adam Engst 2 comments

Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.5

Adds support for seven new cameras. (Free, 6.3 MB)

Lex Friedman 1 comment

Opera 11

New in this version of the alternative Web browser are a revamped address bar, a new Opera Bookmarks bar, new extensions support, and plenty more. (Free, 13.2 MB)

Lex Friedman 1 comment

Raskin 1.2

Visual and functional updates to the Finder alternative. ($49 new, 2 licenses for $55 through the end of the year; free update; 2.8 MB)

Lex Friedman No comments

Airfoil 4.0

Features a new look, better remote control options from Airfoil Speakers, and a new Web mode for keeping video in sync with remote audio. ($25 new, $10 upgrade, 11.1 MB)