iGadget X and iRepo X Updated
Posted by Shadow on 20 August 2008

I have released new versions of iGadget X and iRepo X that fixes an issue that caused the Playlist Transfer plugin to not be able to add songs to the playlists.

- Shadow

MarkAble 1.7.0 (Beta)
Posted by David on 28 July 2008

I've released a version of MarkAble which attempts to work around what I believe is a bug in Apple's iTunes 7.7 which prevented Markable from working.

iGadget and iRepo Updated
Posted by Shadow on 25 June 2008

I have released new versions of iGadget (Mac and Windows) as well as iRepo X (Mac). The new versions of iGadget fix the Horoscope plugin. iGadget X and iRepo X (the Mac versions) have been updated to use a new license system. This new system no longer uses a license file as the file caused problems for some people's email systems.

- Shadow

Gas Prices plugin for iGadget fixed
Posted by Shadow on 28 May 2008

I have released new versions of iGadget (Mac and Windows), that fixes the Gas Prices plugin which was no longer retrieving the prices correctly.

- Shadow

iGadget, iRepo and Tunejack updated
Posted by Shadow on 18 April 2008

I have released new versions of iGadget (Mac and Windows), iRepo (Mac and Windows) and TuneJack. These releases all now work properly with jailbroken iPhones and iPod touches running the new 1.1.4 firmware version.

Also, the Windows versions of the applications have been updated to work better with non US-English versions of Windows. With prior releases, it could generate errors when trying to locate the file necessary to work with iPod touch and iPhone on non US-English Windows systems.

- Shadow

Chapter Master Released!
Posted by David on 14 April 2008

I'm pleased to announce the first public release of Chapter Master. Its function is to add permanent chapter stops and images to audiobooks or to create enhanced podcasts for the iPod.

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iGadget, iRepo and Tunejack updated
Posted by Shadow on 14 March 2008

iGadget, iRepo and TuneJack have all been updated to work with the new iTunes for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition. Prior versions of iTunes did not support 64-bit editions of Windows at all.

- Shadow

iGadget, iRepo and TuneJack updated
Posted by Shadow on 26 February 2008

New versions of iGadget (Windows and Mac), iRepo (Windows and Mac) and Tunejack have been released.

All of these applications now transfer some additional data when copying songs from an iPod to iTunes. The following information will now also be transferred: Start time, stop time, volume adjustment, remember playback position, and skip when shuffling.

- Shadow

iGadget, iRepo and TuneJack updated
Posted by Shadow on 11 January 2008

New versions of iGadget (Windows and Mac), iRepo (Windows and Mac) and Tunejack have been released. Here's a breakdown of the updates:

iGadget 4.2.1 (Windows)

Updated to work with jailbroken iPod touches and iPhones.

The Playlist Transfer plugin has been updated and now includes the "all" playlist which includes all the songs on the iPod.

The Driving Directions plugin has been updated to work with the new source site.

The Eject button now displays the correct message when trying to eject an iPod touch or iPhone (these devices do not need to be ejected before disconnecting them from your computer).

iGadget X 2.1 (Mac)

Added support for jailbroken iPhones and iPod touches

Fixed bug that would display "iPod not found" in status bar when an iPhone or iPod touch was connected

Updated Driving Directions plugin to work with new design of source website

Added "main playlist" to the Playlist Transfer plugin - this playlist has the same name as the iPod's name and contains all the songs on the iPod

iRepo 2.2 (Windows)

Updated to work with jailbroken iPhones and iPod touches.

Added "main playlist" to the Playlist Transfer plugin - this playlist has the same name as the iPod's name and contains all the songs on the iPod

iRepo X 2.1 (Mac)

Added support for jailbroken iPhones and iPod touches

Fixed bug that would display "iPod not found" in status bar when an iPhone or iPod touch was connected

Added "main playlist" to the Playlist Transfer plugin - this playlist has the same name as the iPod's name and contains all the songs on the iPod

TuneJack 3.0

Updated to work with iPod touches and iPhones. This includes jailbroken iPhones and iPod touches.

iArt 3.3.7 Update
Posted by Prashant on 29 December 2007

I have updated iArt with some fixes. The lyrics engine has been reworked again to be better than ever before, and some of you may be happy to see a new set off buttons in the lyrics wizard, "Previous Result" and "Next Result", to finally be able to go through the different results. Read the changelog to see a list of all the changes.

iArt HomePage

Happy New Year!

- Prashant

iGadget X works with iPhone and touch
Posted by Shadow on 10 November 2007

iGadget X version 2.0 has been released. This version adds support for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.

More Information

- Shadow

iGadget works with iPhone and touch
Posted by Shadow on 8 November 2007

iGadget version 4.0 has been released. This version adds support for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.

More Information

- Shadow

iRepo X works with iPhone and touch
Posted by Shadow on 7 November 2007

iRepo X version 2.0 has been released. This version adds support for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.

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iRepo 2.1 released
Posted by Shadow on 1 November 2007

iRepo version 2.1 has just been released. This version fixes a problem with the 2.0 release that could cause iRepo to stop with the message "iRepo has stopped working" on some Windows Vista systems.

More Information

- Shadow

iRepo works with iPhone and touch
Posted by Shadow on 29 October 2007

iRepo version 2.0 has just been released. This version adds support for the new iPod touch and iPhone. Support for the iPod touch and iPhone will soon be added to iRepo X (for Mac).

More Information

- Shadow

Apps updated to work with iTunes 7.3
Posted by Shadow on 05 July 2007

With the release of iTunes 7.3 Apple made changes to the way things were written to the iPod. This ended up causing the Purple Ghost applications (iGadget, iRepo, TuneJack, iGadget X and iRepo X) to not be able to see the songs on the iPod. These applications have now all been updated to work with iTunes 7.3.

- Shadow

"Gas Prices" plugin for iGadget
Posted by Shadow on 11 June 2007

We just released new versions of iGadget (for Windows) and iGadget X (for Mac) that include a new "Gas Prices" plugin. This plugin will find the lowest gas prices within a zip code. This is great these days with ever rising gas prices.

More Information

- Shadow

iGadget X 1.0 (for Mac) Released
Posted by Shadow on 04 June 2007

A lot of people have asked for a Mac version of iGadget and I'm very pleased to announce that one is now availalble. iGadget X 1.0 has been released. This is the Mac counterpart to our very popular Windows iPod utility, iGadget.

More Information

- Shadow

MarkAble 1.6.2 Released
Posted by David on 18 May 2007

Version 1.6.2 of MarkAble now includes support for converting UNprotected WMA files to bookmarking audiobooks. Load these files or folders into MarkAble using the + or ++ buttons, click on "Rip All", then after conversion, "Merge All".

NB: iTunes will not convert PROTECTED WMA files, that is, ones which have digital rights management (DRM), so neither can MarkAble.

Also a minor bug fix (I hope!) to an issue which seemed to be preventing Quick Converted tracks being marked as bookmarkable on a few people's systems .

iGadget 3.3.1 Released
Posted by Shadow on 4 May 2007

Version 3.3.1 of iGadget has just been released. This version fixes a bug that could cause it to report that the plugins required a newer version of iGadget even when that wasn't the case.

This version also contains an update to the Canadian Movie Showtime plugin to make it work with the new format.

- Shadow

iGadget and Ivy Bundle
Posted by Shadow on 30 Apr 2007

We're offering two of our most popular products for sale as a bundle for a discounted price. The bundle includes iGadget and Ivy Video Converter.

Sold separately these products would sell for a combined total of $30. For a limited time, if you purchase them together in this bundle package, you can get them both for only $25.

More Information

- Shadow

MarksMan 1.2.0 Bugfix
Posted by David on 24 Apr 2007

Fixes a bug introduced by the latest version of iTunes preventing MarksMan from reading the iTunes database on the iPod.

While I'm here, it's worth clearing up what MarksMan does:

MarksMan does NOT create chapter stops in audiobooks through which you can navigate when your iPod is away from the computer.

MarksMan DOES allow you to save bookmark positions ON YOUR COMPUTER to which the iPod can be directed to reset its current bookmark while it's connected to your computer. When you disconnect the iPod, the changed bookmark will apply when you begin listening.

iRepo 1.0 Released
Posted by Shadow on 18 Apr 2007

This is the initial release of my new Windows application named "iRepo". iRepo is the Windows version of the recently released Mac application iRepo X.

iRepo is an easy to use iPod utility to recover songs off your iPod. It makes it effortless to copy all the songs that are on the iPod to your PC and/or to iTunes.

iRepo could be considered "TuneJack Pro" as both TuneJack and iRepo give you the ability to transfer songs and playlists from an iPod to your PC and/or iTunes. The difference is that iRepo displays an organized list of the songs on the iPod and allows you to select which songs and playlists you want to transfer from the iPod. With TuneJack, you don't get a list of songs and playlists. It simply transfers all songs and playlists from the iPod.

More Information on iRepo

- Shadow

iPod shuffle Giveaway
Posted by Shadow on 16 Apr 2007

I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm giving away a new 2nd generation iPod shuffle. No purchase is required. To enter the contest and for more information, please go here.

- Shadow

iRepo X 1.0 Released
Posted by Shadow on 04 Apr 2007

This is the initial release of my new Mac application named "iRepo X". iRepo X is an easy to use iPod utility to recover songs off your iPod. It makes it effortless to copy all the songs that are on the iPod to your Mac and/or to iTunes.

More Information on iRepo X

- Shadow

iGadget 3.3 Released
Posted by Shadow on 19 Mar 2007

Version 3.3 of iGadget has just been released. This version adds support for changes in iTunes 7.1. Anyone running iGadget and iTunes 7.1 or later should upgrade to this new version.

- Shadow

Ivy Update
Posted by Prashant on 23 Feb 2006

There was a problem in the latest update that may have caused your copy of Ivy Video Converter to stop functioning completely.

If your copy of Ivy doesn't start, please reinstall it. If you still have problems, obtain the latest copy from the link below, and try again.

If you have any more issues, please contact us by email : ivy@ipodsoft.com

Download Ivy Here 

 - Prashant

Ivy 1.1 Released
Posted by Prashant on 12 Feb 2007

Ivy Video Converter has been updated to version 1.1!

This version includes many new features and fixes, including new support for importing DVD's and a Library feature to view previously downloaded videos.

Here is a small preview of the new library:

Ivy Video Converter

iGadget 3.1 Released
Posted by Shadow on 5 Feb 2007

Version 3.1 of iGadget has just been released. This version fixes an issue that required that iGadget was restarted after entering your license key in order to remove the trial limitations.

Ivy Firefox Integration
Posted by Prashant on 27 Dec 2006

You can now add videos you are watching on a webpage to Ivy using the new Firefox Extension! Click a button, and you can now have the video you are currently watching automatically added to Ivy, so that it is converted for your iPod in the click of a button.

Check out this page for more information. You need Ivy Video Converter for this extension to function properly.

iGadget 3.0 Released
Posted by Shadow on 18 Dec 2006

Version 3.0 of iGadget has just been released. This version's main change is that it now used Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. If you are using a prior version of iGadget, you may need to install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 before installing this new version of iGadget.

This verison is also fully compatible with Windows Vista.

TuneJack 2.0 Released
Posted by Shadow on 18 Dec 2006

I just released version 2.0 of TuneJack. This version's main change is that it now uses Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. If you are using a prior version of TuneJack, you may need to install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 before installing this new version of TuneJack.

This verison is also fully compatible with Windows Vista.

MarkAble 1.6.0
Posted by David on 8 Dec 2006

It's not often one announces a software 'upgrade' that in fact removes a useful feature; but I'm afraid I have to do it. iTunes 7 changed the way it handles preferences such as encoder settings, and MarkAble is therefore no longer able to modify these settings for you (mainly this was to change the bit rate of the encoder). This version of MarkAble simply acknowledges this sad fact. If I find a way of restoring the feature in future I'll certainly do so.

If you didn't rely on the feature mentioned above, then there's no reason for you to download the new version of MarkAble. (And even if you did, you don't need to download, just be aware that it no longer works!). This is a free upgrade to registered users.

The other important change is that MarkAble is now compiled under the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. This makes it compatible with Windows Vista. If you are running an older version of Windows it's possible you may need to download the .NET 2 Framework before upgrading to MarkAble 1.6.0.

The same now goes for MarksMan, which moves to version 1.1.0. There are no functionality changes so no need to upgrade if you're currently running MarksMan 1.0.4.

MarksMan 1.0.4 Released
Posted by David on 23 Nov 2006

A free update (for registered users) is now available for MarksMan. Version 1.0.4 adds a requested feature to allow the automatic generation of a series of 'Saved Bookmarks' throughout an audiobook at a specified interval (eg every 10 mins). Like other MarksMan bookmarks, one of these can be selected and quickly applied to the iPod when it is connected to your PC. This saves tedious scrolling back and forth on the iPod to get to a particular spot.

Download it from here

iGadget 2.0.4 Released
Posted by Shadow on 21 Nov 2006

I have just released version 2.0.4 of iGadget.

This release now properly identifies even more iPods and fixes a bug that would cause some songs not to be transferred to playlists when using the Playlist Transfer plugin.

- Mark

Ivy Video Converter
Posted by Prashant on 21 Nov 2006

Today marks the release of Ivy Video Converter! This program is the best way to get videos and other content on to your iPod or other portable devices. Ivy is able to search the internet through your favourite video sites using plugins, and then download these videos and convert them to a format that is compatible with your iPod or other portable devices. Ivy can also convert any videos that you already have on your computer.

Check it out Here!

- Prashant

iGadget: "Best iPod Software" of 2006
Posted by Shadow on 2 Nov 2006

Computer Shopper has named iGadget the Best iPod Software in their recent The Best in Tech 2006!

To celebrate, both iGadget and TuneJack have been put on sale!

- Mark

TunesRobot: Beta version 0.6.5 now available
Posted by David on 13 Nov 2006

This version of TunesRobot now implements the promised "Wizard" interface, and is now considered to be in Beta test mode. It may still contain some bugs, but is in quite a usable (and hopefully useful) form.

More details

iGadget 2.0.3 Released
Posted by Shadow on 23 Oct 2006

I have just released version 2.0.3 of iGadget.

This release now properly identifies more iPods and adds support for the new iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED

- Mark

TuneJack 1.1 Released
Posted by Mark on 16 Oct 2006

Version 1.1 of TuneJack has been released. This version adds support for iTunes 7.

- Mark

iGadget 2.0.2 Released
Posted by Shadow on 02 Oct 2006

I have just released version 2.0.2 of iGadget.

After the release of iGadget 2.0.1 we quickly realized it only worked with iTunes 7. With earlier versions of iTunes, that version would appear to freeze during the load. This release fixes that so it will work with ealier versions of iTunes as well.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

If you've already purchased iGadget 2.0.1, please download the free upgrade here.

- Mark

iGadget 2.0.1 Released
Posted by Shadow on 02 Oct 2006

I have just released version 2.0.1 of iGadget.

This is a major upgate to enable iGadget to properly work with the new iTunes 7 and the new iPods that Apple recently released (2nd generation iPod nanos and the new full sized iPods).

Please note: If you already own a copy of iGadget 1.0.4, you can purchase the upgrade to version 2.0.1 at a substantial discount. Please see the main iGadget page (link goes to Purple Ghost Software website) for details.

Other changes include the following:

  • Movie showtime plugin dates
    In prior versions, the date list of the movie showtime plugins would not display correctly when the Preview pane was turned off. This has been fixed in this release.
  • Horoscope plugin dates'
    In prior versions, the date list of the horoscope plugin did not display correctly when the Preview pane was turned off. This has been fixed in this release.
  • Support for new iPods'
    Prior versions did not know about the new second generation iPod nanos or the updated fifth generation iPods.
  • Support for iTunes 7'
    With the release of iTunes 7, Apple has removed some information from the iPod that allowed iGadget to identify what type of iPod was connected. iGadget uses this information to display the correct image in the About Your iPod plugin as well as to determine the capabilities of the iPod. With the change to iTunes 7, it has made it more difficult to determine the iPod model. This version now uses a new method to determine the iPod model.
  • Properly identifies the new 1GB iPod nano'
    Prior versions didn't know about the new 1GB iPod nano and thus reported them as the original 1G iPod.
  • Check for Updates function'
    With prior versions, the Check for Updates function (from the Help menu) was only able to download updates to the plugins. With this version, updates to the main application as well as the plugins can now be downloaded and installed automatically.

- Mark

MarkAble : another iTunes 7 problem
Posted by Boffin on 28 Sept 2006

iTunes version 7 has caused another unexpected problem with MarkAble. Files converted using MarkAble's 'Podcast' option no longer appear in the Podcast folder in iTunes. Though they can be located using a smart playlist, and play correctly if so, the fact that they can't be otherwise found in iTunes 7 means that they cannot be removed from your iPod.

I therefore strongly recommend against using the podcast option in MarkAble until I have resolved why iTunes is treating the files this way.

In fact, I've now released version 1.5.3 of MarkAble which disables the podcast option - however, there's really no need to download this update if you never use the podcast option (and if you do, this new version merely avoids any accidental use of the feature).

I regret this problem and the other difficulties recently experienced with iTunes 7; but Apple, I'm afraid, doesn't consult with me before releasing a new version of iTunes!

MarkAble and iTunes 7
Posted by Boffin on 22 Sept 2006

The latest version of iTunes (version 7) caused an error to occur in the MarkAble Audio CD Wizard and some problems for foreign language users.

I've now addressed these problems and you can download version 1.5.2 from the MarkAble home page here. This is a free upgrade for registered users.

PodPlus renamed to iGadget
Posted by Shadow on 12th May, 2006

We have changed the name of PodPlus to iGadget. The reason for the change is to better reflect the wide functionality of the program.