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CoolIris 1.8 Beta for Safari

19.08.08

PicLens returns to Safari, at last!

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Squirrel + Fish = Fast JavaScript in WebKit

3.06.08

WebKit Gets a JavaScript Upgrade.

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Whither PicLens?

26.05.08

Once one of the reasons for choosing Safari over other browsers on the Mac, PicLens has seemingly left Safari on the outside looking in.

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SafariDockStatus -- Its Back!

22.05.08

Alive, and apparently living in a one-bedroom apartment in Queens.

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GlimmerBlocker 1.0.1b

Updated: 20.11.08
License: Free
URL: GlimmerBlocker 1.0.1b
Requires: OS X 10.5+

GlimmerBlocker

GlimmerBlocker offers a powerful ad-blocking plugin for Safari that avoids this method of enhancement. Instead, it is implemented as a simple http proxy. A robust set of built-in filters are included, and custom filters can be added via the control panel that is installed in the System Preferences.

Features in Version 1.0.1b

  • Not a haxie, like other blocking enhancements
  • Works with all browsers
  • “Upgrade-proof” functionality
  • Default filter for common worldwide ad-providers
  • Easy to create custom filters

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1Password 2.9

Updated: 09.10.08
License: $39.95 US
URL: 1Password 2.9
Requires: OSX 10.4+, Safari 3.0+

1Password Screenshot

1Password takes care of all your online passwords so you can use strong and unique passwords for every site and never forget any of them. Version 2.9 ushers in a slew of features, changes and bugfixes.

Important changes for 2.9

  • NEW Added Agile Keychain data format to allow syncing without requiring MobileMe. See Keeping Your Passwords in Sync with 1Password 2.9 for details.
  • NEW Enabled support for Safari 4.0 Developer Preview #2.
  • NEW Added AppleScript support for showing preference panels.
  • NEW 1Password can now be used without installing the browser extensions.
  • CHANGED Added back Sync to iPhone Safari Bookmark feature.
  • CHANGED Improved Safari startup time when 1Password extension is installed.
  • CHANGED Now automatically entering username and password in the HTTP Authentication window when there is only one login available.
  • CHANGED Improved 1Password startup time.
  • CHANGED Automatic check for updates is now performed 90 seconds after the application is started to be less intrusive to people needing to quickly access their information.
  • CHANGED Improved several 1Password classes to avoid potential conflicts with other extensions and existing browser classes.
  • CHANGED Improved keyboard shortcut support in Firefox extension.e.
  • CHANGED Stopped trusting Launch Services about the location of 1Password.app to prevent unneeded keychain item access prompts.
  • FIXED Fixed problem with 1Password toolbar button menu not being displayed in OmniWeb 5.8.
  • FIXED Fixed problem that could have caused conflicts when syncing to iPhone.
  • FIXED Fixed several problems in Camino extension.
  • FIXED Fixed a problem where the database was not loaded after the keychain was unlocked.
  • FIXED Fixed problem with copying values to clipboard from Web Form password history and wallet items.
  • FIXED Fixed sync issue where folders could be lost during sync with iPhone.

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DeliciousSafari 1.7

Updated: 04.09.08
License: $10 US
URL: DeliciousSafari 1.7
Requires: 10.4+ Safari 2.0+

Use and create del.icio.us bookmarks from the Safari web browser.

DeliciousSafari icon

Important changes for 1.7

  • URL icons (favicon) are displayed next to bookmarks
  • Added a toolbar button for saving bookmarks
  • Added spell checking to the Name and Notes fields
  • Increased maximum length of Notes field to 1000 to take advantage of new maximum allowed by Delicious.com 2.0
  • Bookmark saving is faster
  • Safari startup is faster
  • Improved reliability of Import Bookmarks from Safari
  • No longer a SIMBL plug-in

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