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A minor maintence release of Bibble (4.9d) has been moved to the download area from the public testing section: http://download.bibblelabs.com/

This update fixes a number of issues with 4.9 including a severe problem with Sony A100 files. It adds support for the Lecia Dlux3, but mainly fixes problems and memory leaks. It is a recommended update for all users, but also, please keep a backup of your regular 4.9 install should you need it.

FotoNation, a world-leading imaging and connectivity solutions company for the digital photography industry, announced today that its patented in-camera red-eye detection and correction technology has surpassed an installed base of over 50 million digital cameras. FotoNation red-eye reduction technology is shipping in digital cameras from the industry’s leading brands, including Kodak, Nikon, Pentax, Sanyo and Samsung among others.

Gertrudis Graphics announces the release of Version 3.0 of the painting software Gertrudis Pro. This major release includes many new features and enhancements like Wacom Support, Custom Backgrounds, 3D Brushes, Full screen paint, and enhancements like better color accuracy and enhanced stroke rendering algorithm.

HandHeld Entertainment today announced the beta launch of ZAPP(TM) Media Manager version 1.0, the company’s latest software application for managing digital videos, music and photos for use on personal computers and ZVUE(TM) portable video players (PVPs).

Previously known as ZOrg(TM), ZAPP 1.0 beta is now live and available for free to all ZVUE owners at the ZVUE.com(TM) (http://www.zvue.com) video download store at http://www.zvue.com/players/zapp.php. The beta is expected to run for the next several weeks before a finalized version is released to the general public. The new version of the software is easy to use and simplifies the steps to find PC-based content and convert it for video playback on PCs and ZVUEs.

Breeze Systems today released DSLR Remote Pro v1.3. Photographers can now use Breeze Systems highly regarded software to control the new Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi as well as the 30D, 5D, 350D/Digital Rebel XT, 1D series cameras and most other EOS Digital SLR cameras.

DSLR Remote Pro v1.3 adds support for tethered shooting with the new Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi, enhances automatic exposure bracketing and allows multiple cameras to be controlled from a single PC.

PictoColor Corporation announces the release of iCorrect OneClick, the latest addition to its award-winning family of digital photo color correction plug-ins. The new point-and-click color correction tool is PictoColor’s fastest, easiest, and most automatic color correction plug-in to date. Based on PictoColor’s professional-level color technology, iCorrect OneClick is ideal for photo enthusiasts who want to take the guesswork out of making the color right. By simply clicking on an area in the image that should be neutral (black or white or gray), users can instantly correct the white balance, fix the exposure, and improve the saturation.