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Notable apps and app updates for May 2, 2018

On a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they’re popular and deserve mention. Here are today’s picks.

macOS Apps/Updates

Escape Motions has released Rebelle 3, an upgrade to the natural media application. It adds the following features:

  • “Ultra-realistic papers”: you can use not only textured paper backgrounds, but also an imitation of real watercolor papers, some of them with deckled — rough and irregular edges, including: hot press, cold press, rough, Japanese, canvases and others.
  • Watercolor simulation code re-design: To adapt to the new papers, a watercolor simulation code has been rewritten to be even more realistic than ever before.
  • A new DropEngine: aAn implemented engine enables more realistic paint drying and dripping. You can blow drops and create watercolor dripping effects.
  • A Masking Fluid layer. The masking fluid allows you to paint freely over the masked area. 
  • Straight line, Ruler and Perspective tools.

Rebelle 3 is available for macOS and Windows for $89.99. There’s a 50 plus discount for existing Rebelle users.

Ben Software has rolled out SecuritySpy 4.2.4, an update to the multi-camera video surveillance software for the Mac.

It offers flexible recording features, motion-activated events, and remote monitoring and configuration. Version 4.2.4 adds such features and improvements as improved playback of captured footage, web interface improvements, and bug fixes.

Pricing depends on the number of cameras used, ranging from approximately $40 for a single-camera license, to about $930 for an unlimited-camera license. A demo is available for download. SecuritySpy requires macOS 10.7 or higher.


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Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.