TrueDoF is a new depth of field calculator for the iPhone and iPod Touch. TrueDoF is the only depth of field calculator that takes the effects of diffraction into account. It is designed for photographers who want an accurate, versatile and easy way to calculate the depth of field produced by their chosen camera settings.

Version 5.2 Release Candidate of Bibble is now available. Bibble 5.2 includes major upgrades in a couple areas, and it also includes a huge number of smaller improvements and bug fixes, as well as support for the latest cameras. This is a free upgrade for all current Bibble 5 customers. Bibble 5 Pro is available for a limited time for $159.95, regularly $199.95 and Bibble 5 Lite for $79.95, regularly $99.95.

piRAWnha is the first RAW image developer for the iPad. In piRAWnha, the raw data can be edited and once the settings have been optimized, a high?quality JPEG image file can be exported to the Photo Library. Currently, piRAWnha supports raw images transferred to the iPad with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit. piRAWnha works with all raw files supported by Apple.

iQuikD.o.F. produces macro lens, Tiltshift, Miniature and Bokeh effects for iPhone and iPod Touchs. iQuikD.o.F is able to create selective focusing in any photo and features 12 depth of field presets, manual drawing, and a special “Stack” function. iQuikD.o.F. 1.0 is priced at $0.99 USD.

Sort Shots iPad Edition 2.2 allows users to import images while retaining previously assigned metadata/EXIF keywords automatically. Instantly find and view photos by simply tapping on a word. It’s the first iPad app to utilize EXIF/Metadata keywords/tags with Apple iPhoto and Aperture. Additionally, File Transfer Protocol, file renaming and a search feature have been added. Sort Shots - iPad Edition 2.2 costs $4.99 USD.

Tthe PrintJinni for Epson mobile printing App is now available for free. PrintJinni for Epson allows you to preview and print to any Epson wireless all-in-one from an Apple device. In addition, this latest version of PrintJinni for Epson utilizes the iPad’s larger screen size and rotational capabilities while providing a more intuitive interface.

PIKLIO is a unique, easy to use online application for the creation of exceptional high quality personal photo products. PIKLIO users can store an unlimited number of photos securely without any loss of resolution quality in their own assigned virtual space. This easy and fun to use internet application requires no software download - everything stays online.

Comic Life 2 is the latest version of plasq’s award winning photo comic creation software for Mac OS X. Comic Life offers advanced balloon control and text flow, predefined and freeform shapes, integrated Facebook uploader and an enhanced user interface that preserves the ease of use. Comic Life 2 is available through plasq.com for $29.95.

TiltShift Video 1.2 applies the popular Tilt-Shift effect directly to videos recorded with an iPhone 3GS/4 or 3rd or 4rd Gen iPod touch. Available for $1.99 on the App Store, the TiltShift Video app allows the users to process their videos with the tilt-shift effect, giving a miniature look to them.

GeoLogTag 3.2 is a popular photo geotagging solution for iOS. It offers an all-in-one geotagging solution for photos taken with any digital camera. Version 3.2 of GeoLogTag now supports geotagging of SmugMug photos. Mac and Flickr geotagging was already available in earlier versions.

Apple have released version 3.5 of the Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update. This update adds RAW image compatibility for the following cameras to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ‘11:

  * Canon PowerShot G12
  * Leica D-Lux 5
  * Leica V-Lux 2
  * Nikon D7000
  * Nikon COOLPIX P7000
  * Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
  * Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Website: Download Apple Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.5

Shape Collage creates picture collages from photos on your computer or from the web to make collages in less than a minute. With just a few mouse clicks photos are automatically and intelligently placed into any shape a user a wants. Users can design their collages in custom shapes - like a heart shape for a romantic touch or holiday shaped collages like a Christmas tree, Santa, or a Snowman.

PhotoCaddy 1.4 is an award-winning photography guide for iPhone and iPod touch devices. PhotoCaddy is a handbook for photographers of all skill levels, with content that is constantly evolving thanks to an active user community. Users have access to a growing range of photography topics, with each topic providing creative suggestions, technical camera settings, and equipment recommendations.

TouchRetouch 2.0 is a new photo-editing software app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. It allows users to remove objects from freshly captured or saved photographs easily, with finger swipes and taps only, without affecting any other elements of the picture. TouchRetouch 2.0 is available worldwide exclusively through the AppStore in the Photography category and for $0.99 (USD) only.

AKVIS Refocus improves the sharpness of out of focus images. It can process the entire photo or bring into focus only the selected part to make the subject stand out against the background. To achieve a more realistic selective focus effect, you can sharp one part of the photo and blur the rest. Registered users of AKVIS Enhancer can get this program for free. Other users can benefit from the 30% discount Christmas offer.

kiRay Camera 1.3 is a new photo correction app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. The kiRay Camera app offers users a single click photo correction tool that works automatically when a new photo is taken. Saved photos can be opened and enhanced with just a tap or two to the screen to fix back lighting, brightness, focus and more. With more than 250,000 downloads, kiRay Camera has been sitting in the number one spot in Japan’s Photography category for the last year. kiRay Camera 1.3 is only $1.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photography category.

Atlantic Light Works and Reindeer Graphics have released PercepTool 2.0.2, a Photoshop add-on suite that performs HDR, Tone Mapping and Perceptual Effect operations on digital photos. Completely revised and updated, PercepTool 2.0.2 includes a new interface for the Perceptual Effect routine that now includes Exposure and Contrast adjustments instead of using Photoshop tools. The Perceptual Effect adjustment has been redesigned to operate faster and to protect the highlights. In addition, PercepTool 2.0.2 now includes Equalizer, a superior multi-contrast Tone Mapping interface, and HDR Align and Blend, a High Dynamic Range operator that combines images without “grunge” effects. Included is a histogram with both Levels and Ansel Adams Zone System scales. PercepTool 2.0.2TM may be downloaded only from the website below. For those who have purchased the original PercepToolTM the upgrade cost is $75. The full version is $150.

Avanquest has launched a new version of its interactive photo sharing solution SendPhotos. This application automatically sends photos taken on a mobile phone to a dedicated website to enable easier sharing. “The SendPhotos project started with a simple observation; most of the photos we take with our mobile phones never leave our devices,” said David Wright, CEO of Avanquest Software Development. “Sharing digital memories has always been the core idea behind the project but this new version has evolved substantially to offer a dedicated website where users can enhance images and produce printed products.”

Kodak has just introduced its Social Photo Album Creator for Facebook which allows consumers to easily combine photos from the popular social networking site with friends and family, easily creating one album together. Users simply create their album from their current Facebook photos, and invite their friends and family to add their own photographs. They can even visit any Kodak Picture Kiosk at participating retailers, and print from their Facebook account right at the kiosk.

MacPhun has released an update to PhotoPal, their multi-tool photo editing app for iPad. Inspired by regular iPad users, PhotoPal 2.0 features an user interface with big hand-drawn buttons and logically grouped tools, special effects & custom frames. Most of the tools and effects can be adjusted with just a swipe of a finger. To celebrate the launch of the update, MacPhun has temproarily reduced the price for the app to $0.99. The cost will go back to the original $3.99 on Monday, 20th December.