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iTunes Video Importer makes adding video files or DVDs to your Mac iTunes library as simple as drag and drop. iVI converts all video file formats into native Mac formats for iTunes or other Mac software. iVI also automatically finds and fills in useful information for Movies and TV Shows like artwork, show and season numbers and episode titles. iVI is also great for converting videocam or other other video to a Mac compatible format so you can edit it in iMovies or Final Cut Pro.

Version 3.221:

Important - iVI 3.2 is for OS X 10.6 and OS X 10.7 only.OS X 10.5 users should not upgrade.

Improvements in version 3.221:

• Home Movies, Movies and TV Shows can all have separate destinations
• User can set or unset the HD flag for a conversion
• User can choose to burn in SRT files or keep them as soft subtitles
• User can add video noise reduction
• Support for 6.1 surround sound
• iVI can be instructed to force audio/video sync
• iVI can automatically create show/season folders when converting TV Shows
• Users can create their own plugin to support additional meta-data services
• Users can choose precisely how converted files are named
• Users can add their own "supported" file extensions
• Added user option to disable "Sticky" Growl Notifications

Fixes in version 3.221:

• iVI now can preserve create as well as modify time from source file
• Improved SSA/ASS subtitle support
• Fixes for rules that were causing crashes
• Various bug fixes

Mac OS X 10.5 or later

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Maps 3D - The world's first outdoor GPS app for the iPhone with 3D terrain display based on precise NASA scans of the Earth's surface. Moritz Gaupp, previously responsible for the navigation systems map displays at Navigon, introduces the first app produced by his new company, movingworld. Maps 3D comes with OpenStreetMap, worldwide map download, GPS track recording, unlimited routes, waypoints and POIs. Maps 3D also helps with planning, plotting and segmenting of trips.

Alundus, LLC's iTattoo Device Decal Product Line for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac make excellent use of your devices Apple logo and has announced their NEW Glow in the Dark series of decals. iTattoo.com products are removable hard case snap covers, stickers, and skins for customizing your portable devices. iTattoo Decals will make you standout from the crowd, all while not taking away from the beauty and sleekness of your product but instead adding a distinctive uniqueness.

Volitans Software announced that SMART Utility is all bundled up as part of TheMacBundles' February Bundle. SMART Utility is an application to scan the internal hardware diagnostics system of hard drives SMART is a system built into hard drives by their manufacturers to report on various measurements of a hard drive's operation. It can be used to detect when a hard drive is having mechanical problems. TheMacBundles' innovative Build Your Own Bundle stores is a revolution in the bundle arena.

Top-100 education app developer Spinlight Studio announced the cure for mundane math. Built around a fun, action-based spy-theme, Operation Math invites children ages 5 to 12 on an international quest to defeat the evil Dr. Odd. From the heart of London to the Great Wall of China, they'll pursue the "Madman of Math" on 105 skill-based missions - with just 60 seconds to solve the equations blocking their escape, earn all the gear of a master spy and make the world a safer place for math.

Barcelona-based Tiktak Games has announced Terapets 1.2, an update to their fun-to-play gaming title for iOS devices. Teraland is a fantastic world where humans live together with some monsters called Terapets. Create your own fighting monster team with up to 6 Terapets. In Terapets you can play with a lot of players about the world with your pets in the multiplayer mode. Version 1.2 offers three new monsters, optimizes CPU usage and fixes a few minor bugs.

Florida-based independent software developer, Workhorse Bytes has introduced Fuzzy Cubes 1.0, their awesome new puzzle-driven adrenaline shot for iOS devices. Featuring 40 captivating levels spread over 6 story-driven episodes, Fuzzy Cubes combines the best elements of block style puzzle games with a humorous and immersive story line. Set in an exciting and comical world, Fuzzy Cubes' core gameplay centers around the basic tasks of shape and color matching.

GlasseyStrategy released upgrades to its StratPad family of iPad apps for business planning and strategy. StratPad simplifies the process of creating strategic business plans. With StratPad, owners and managers of small- & medium-sized companies create and execute their complete business strategy in a step-by-step fashion. Today's upgrades add new collaboration & branding features that make it easier for management teams and consultants to work together on strategy and business plan development.

California based Ready Made Wonder LLC introduced muser 1.0, its first productivity app for iOS devices. muser is a beautiful and fun inspiration App for fiction writers. It works like a large deck of cards full of photos and ideas that you shuffle to come up with a story. Every time you shake or swipe your device, muser picks one photograph and 3 idea cards at random. There are 350 photos and 8 categories of idea cards, each with 100 different ideas. There are millions of possible combinations.

Common Core has raised the bar for writing standards in middle school and high school to include reasoning and critical thinking skills. Niles Technology essay writing apps, for iPad and iPhone, are the optimal solution for schools to meet the new standards, while using the convenience and productivity of mobile technology. The receipt of many accolades prove that no other mobile writing product is as comprehensive and effective in teaching writing, critical thinking and reasoning skills.

ABBYY announced that it has expanded the content available for purchase and use in ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries for iOS with Collins Italian Dictionary, a premium quality dictionary from one of the world's largest English-language publishers. Collins Italian Dictionary has been completely revised and updated with thousands of new references to cover all the latest vocabulary, culture notes to broaden users' knowledge of Italian culture, and web addresses to enable further research.

Pages Templates App Company has announced Templates App for Pages 1.1, an update to their popular collection of Apple's Pages Templates. Templates App for Pages features an awesome 133 Pages templates in total. Each template can be used for your personal or business needs and will only take you seconds to compose a great-looking document. Making your content look amazing became so easy like never before. Version 1.1 contains 33 new, highly adaptable templates and more.

Boston based Noise Industries has introduced Viewfinder HUD, a brand new plug-in package from SUGARfx, now available on FxFactory 3. Viewfinder HUD enhances footage with realistic screen overlays that simulate binoculars, weapon sights, old cameras and other high-tech gadgets. The visual effects package includes three filters, Binoculars, Target and Viewfinder OSD, that complement any project. Viewfinder HUD is compatible with Final Cut Pro, Motion and After Effects.

Swarmbit is the new social proximity network in beta for iPhone and now for Android too, downloadable for free. It is an application unique in its kind which is based on the sharing of location-aware, temporary files and folders. At IAB Mixx 2012, Swarmbit received a "Special Mention for Digital Business Innovation". The function of Swarmbit is to connect people who may not know each other but who, by participating in an event, share the same interest at the same time.

five81, a London based startup announced the launch WorkAround.me, an iOS recruitment app. The app helps connect local business and candidates in real-time. Candidates can register, create a profile, browse local vacancies and get in touch with employers; Employers can advertise and manage vacancies, view relevant local candidates and get in touch with them. WorkAround.me's unique self-service software allows you to register as a candidate or as an employer.

Berlin based indie game studio, Spaces of Play has announced Spirits 1.0.1, their award-winning puzzle game title for Mac OS X. Players guide leaf-like spirits through the game by reshaping its world. Spirits can be transformed to blow wind, build stairs, dig away ground, or block wind. Each level allows different skill combinations, challenging players with constantly unique puzzles. Spirits is a first-class citizen on the Mac, supporting any native resolution up to 2560x1440 and more.

Austin based APPSPIRE.me released an infographic called WANTED: Top 10 Shooter Apps. The infographic covers 10 mobile shooter apps, and ranks them based on graphics, gameplay, plot and characters, and of course, powerful firearms. Apps included in the WANTED infographic are: Half Breed, Grand Theft Auto, Zombieville USA 2, Urban Crime, Contract Killer, 9MM, High Noon, Modern Combat 3 Fallen Nation, Shadowgun, and Overkill. All apps are available on the iPhone.

24U Software has announced an update of 24U FM Bench for FileMaker Pro 11, together with a new website and an addition of the per-seat license option. The new FM Bench website focuses on helping customers with their optimizations, with a How-To Guides section that lists videos explaining how to efficiently optimize FileMaker solutions. The new per-seat license option allows 24U FM Bench and 24U Toolbox Plug-In to be installed on a single FileMaker Server and used by one user.

Shacked Software has announced that its Flickpad HD for Facebook and Flickr app has been selected by Apple to be included in it's "App Store Essentials Camera & Photography" list. Flickpad makes viewing and exploring photos an entirely new, fun, and addictive experience. Quickly keep up on all the photos your friends and family are posting to Facebook and Flickr. Browse the photos that your friends and family are sharing by date, daily, weekly, and never miss another precious memory again.

Portland based TourBuddy Systems announced Bird Song Alarm Clock 3.0, its gorgeous collection of colorful high-fidelity bird songs for iOS devices. A delight for both birders and everyday users, Bird Song Alarm Clock offers a host of common and exotic bird songs and calls to gently wake users or simply provide daily reminders. Bird Song Alarm Clock contains more than 20 different songs, calls and medleys, including Robins, Curlews, Finches, Owls, Warblers and many more.