iPod touch and iPhone firmware 2.0-2.0.2 breaks some Audiobooks

August 21, 2008 • Keith Gugliotto

Couple of reports already from iPod touch users who’ve just upgraded to firmware 2.0.2 letting us know that only the last Part of their multiple Part Audiobooks are playing properly now. We’ve duplicated the issue with a 64Kbps/32kHz/mono test file 12 hours in length here and we’re about to test on an upgraded iPhone 3G. Stay tuned, answers are coming.

1st update
The issue does affect the iPhone with firmware 2.0.2.

Same test file shortened to 11:55:00 also fails.

2nd update
Same test file shortened to 11:30:00 also fails. And now we see the same issue on iPod touch/iPhone firmware 2.0.1 and 2.0. We’re working our way down in length to try to find a case with this particular test file where the issue does not occur.

3rd update
We believe we’ve cornered a major component of the underlying cause. We’re working on implementing a fix and will begin testing soon.

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CheckBook 2.x and Mac OS X 10.3.9

March 24, 2008 • Keith Gugliotto

Just want to let our Mac OS X 10.3.9 users know that we’re aware of the issue preventing it from launching properly. “Something” crept in at the last minute and zapped compatibility with 10.3.9. We’ll have it fixed soon but in the meantime, if you need to revert to CheckBook 1.8.1 you can download it at http://www.splasm.com/checkbook1x/downloads.html .

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Wanna beta?

February 4, 2008 • Keith Gugliotto

Interested in beta testing CheckBook 2.0? If you’re currently registered for CheckBook 1.x send an email to checkbookbeta@splasm.com. We’ll send out beta testing instructions and registration information to the first 50 users that write in.

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Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” Compatibility, Part II

October 26, 2007 • Keith Gugliotto

Upgrading to Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard”? We’re right there with you! In the great tradition of major Mac OS X releases Audiobook Builder, CheckBook and ViddyUp! have all been updated to resolve some minor issues with the latest and greatest from Apple. You might notice a tiny drawing glitch or two in some sheets but that’s the only item left to work on and certainly not enough to prevent us from getting these updates to you today. Enjoy!

Get your updates here!

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Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” Compatibility

October 23, 2007 • Keith Gugliotto

Apple’s releasing Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard” as school lets out for the weekend and we’re shooting to beat them to the punch. We have free compatibility fixes in the works for Audiobook Builder, CheckBook and ViddyUp! – resolving a handful of minor issues – all to be released this week. Keep an eye on splasm.com or your favorite software tracker, or use each product’s built-in update checking feature to get the word when your updates are ready.

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Of Family Packs…

October 5, 2007 • Keith Gugliotto

Got a request for CheckBook 2.0 Family Pack pricing yesterday…so here’s the plan:

– CheckBook 2.0 Family Pack: US $24.95
– Upgrade from CheckBook 1.x Family Pack: US $14.95

– CheckBook Pro 2.0 Family Pack: $39.95
– Upgrade from CheckBook 1.x Family Pack: US $24.95

Family Pack licenses allow installation and use CheckBook on up to 5 Macs in the same physical household (not places of business). And, since they’re priced less than two single-user licenses, they might just make sense for you and yours.

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