Widget Press (http://www.widgetpress.com) has introduced FormEntry Server 1.0, a new form delivery platform for working in conjunction with FormEntry for Mac and FormEntry for iPhone. Designed exclusively for Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server, it's designed to facilitate syncing between form based applications for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices is now simple and automatic.

FormEntry for Mac was specifically developed for novices, students, and iPhone gurus alike, according to the folks at Widget Press. It offers an unified interface and purportedly makes creating form based applications as easy as pressing a button. Drag and drop controls, add custom icons, update parameters and custom edit each post setting.

FormEntry for iPhone is a free iPhone and iPod touch application from the Apple App Store. FormEntry for iPhone is the form reader software for FormEntry for Mac. The two software...

Griffin Technology has announced their new A-Frame multi-position tabletop stand for the iPad. The company also announced new versions of their PowerBlock AC wall charger and PowerJolt DC car charger for the new Apple device.

The US$49.99 A-Frame (pictured) is a heavy-duty brushed aluminum stand for desk and tabletop use. You can open A-Frame into the upright position and secure your iPad inside its soft silicone cradle for reading and web browsing. Strategically-placed grooves in the cradle allow sound to play from iPad without obstruction, according to Paul Griffin, founder and CEO of Griffin Technology. Turn iPad to landscape mode and A-Frame provides a base for viewing videos or browsing photos. In either configuration, A-Frame's soft silicone cradle is designed to accommodate cases for iPad from Griffin and many others, while allowing full access to the dock connector for charging and syncing.

Griffin's PowerBlock AC charger ($29.99) is...

BaKno has released Unlocker 1.2.0 (http://www.bakno.com/Unlocker/), an update to its free utility that automatically unlocks trial versions of games for the Mac or PC after purchase from its online store.

The free Unlocker utility saves customers the time and trouble of entering a User ID and Key Code, required to go from limited to full game functionality, according to BaKno President Andres Martinez. They need only click the link contained in their purchase confirmation email, and Unlocker automatically and permanently unlocks their new game.

BaKno caters to the casual game player. It offers a selection of games for the Mac, iPhone and Windows PC users. The goal is to offer games worth playing, to players of any age on any computer, says Martinez.

Marware is shipping the Eco-Vue for iPad (http://www.marware.com/products/iPad/Eco-Vue-for-iPad). The case is designed to offer three carrying solutions in one. It's aavailable in black eco-leather and retails for US$44.99.

A hand strap design allows you to fold back the cover and securely grip the device during usage. The Eco-Vue opens like a book, and the front cover can be used as a stand. The elastic strap keeps the case closed while the fold-over tab inside helps keep the iPad from slipping out.

A foldaway display stand is designed for lower-angled typing or viewing, and rounds out a broad array of features provided in a single case solution. This eco-leather folio case design is made from RoHS compliant leather. The Eco-Vue also comes with Marware's lifetime warranty.

Digital Heaven, a third party developer for Apple pro apps, has released Loader 2.0 (http://www.digital-heaven.co.uk/loader), an update of the US$79.99 application that streamlines the process of importing media into Final Cut Pro. The Final Cut Pro destination for imported items can now be set.

Options are "Timestamped bin" (as in Loader 1.x), "Top level of project" or "Named bin" (Final Cut Pro 7 only). Loader 2 also adds: the ability to convert all audio files, regardless of original file type; audio conversion settings for sample rate, bit depth and mono/stereo configuration; and the ability to move original file(s) to trash by holding the Command key when dropping items on the Loader window.

Importing music, sound effects, graphics or movies into Final Cut Pro is a task that most editors do many times a day. In order to keep media files in one place for a...

The PandaWare Company (http://www.pandaware.com) has updated TimeCache -- its time and expense billing app for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher -- to version 8.0.8. The update includes improved spell-checking functionality and a fix for a problem with creating new invoice files. TimeCache Manager allows consolidating data from multiple TimeCache users to centralize reports and invoicing.

TimeCache offers support for timed or manual entries, retainer billing, customizable invoices and reports, printing options, and flexible data entry options. It also offers tracking of all a user's computer activity, the ability to save fine-grained details with time and expense entries, can use Apple Address Book entries for client contact information, can produce charts of billable time and expenses, and can import from and export to iCal calendars.

What's more, PandaWare has updated TimeCache Manager, allows for...

Rage Software has released WebDesign 3.0 (http://www.ragesw.com/products/webdesign.html) an update to the web development software for Mac OS X. The new version adds such features as 20 professionally designed CSS web site templates, an all new toolbar similar to Apple's Pages software for quick inserts of common HTML code, live side-by-side web page previews, support for secure FTP connections and more.

WebDesign sports over 40 HTML wizards. Features include live side-by-side web page previews, auto code completion as you type, integrated HTML help, and much more.

WebDesign is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 and higher. It costs US$59.95.

Quark (http://www.quark.com) has acquired the assets and technology of GLUON, a New Jersey-based software company that has developed tools for the corporate and publishing industries for over 20 years.

The acquisition includes GLUON’s HyperPublishing System suite of products, which Quark will integrate into its dynamic publishing software to enable enterprise-scale Web-to-print, variable data printing (VDP), and advertising automation solutions, says Nick Howard, director of Enterprise Products for Quark.
 
Quark and GLUON have partnered for years to integrate QuarkXPress® Server with GLUON’s HyperPublishing System to create automated print and multichannel solutions for corporate marketing departments, printers, advertising agencies, publishers, designers, and governmental agencies, he adds. The acquisition of GLUON’s HyperPublishing System allows Quark to strengthen its ability to offer customers...

Targus (http://www.targus.com) is debuting its new cases specifically designed for the Apple iPad. Available in a variety of styles, Targus has expanded its most popular product lines including Hughes, Crave and A7 to include iPad cases.

The US$59.99 Hughes Leather Portfolio Slipcase is constructed of durable, oil-tanned premium leather with a soft twill inner lining that protects against scratches and dust. It offers a secure magnetic closure and is available in black and brown.

Inspired by outdoor apparel, the $34.99 Crave Slipcase is made of weather-resistant material that features a stain-guard coating to protect its surface. Available in black and silver, the Crave Slipcase includes stow-away top handles and an accessory pocket for other items.

With multiple color options, including black, blue, brown and plum, the A7 Neoprene Sleeves sport the Tri-Cell Cushion System, which integrates...

Deconstructing processors like the A4 usually happens behind the closed doors of only a handful of companies. However, iFixit and Chipworks have teamed up to bring us a closer look at how semiconductor teardowns are conducted, as well as a peak inside the iPad's A4 chip. Here's part of what they found:

° The A4 package has three layers: two layers of RAM (Samsung K4X1G323PE), and one layer containing the actual microprocessor.

° This Package-on-Package construction gives Apple the flexibility to source the RAM from any manufacturer they want; they're not locked into Samsung.

° It's clear from both hardware and software that this is a single core processor, so it must be the ARM Cortex A8, and NOT the rumored multicore A9.

° iFixit and Chipworks don't expect to find any markings from PA Semi, Apple's recent acquisition, but it's safe to assume they played a major role in designing this package.

°  Every iPhone processor that we have dissected has...

Blastwave FX (http://www.blastwavefx.com), the HD sound effects publisher, has released the Bugs! Sound Effects Library, an US$249 collection of 700 insect sound effects. It has over 30 categories from Ants to Worms, including 5.1 surround sound effects.

Every sound effect in Bugs! was originally recorded and delivered at 24 bit 96kHz with MP3 reference files. The library is delivered on a 16GB USB Flash Drive, and all sounds are embedded with metadata that is compatible with Pro Tools, Soundminer, NetMix, iTunes and other popular sound library search engines.