One of the many questions we get asked often is how to store Wallet's database file somewhere other than the default Application Support directory, such as a removable USB drive or Dropbox. With Wallet 3.1, this is not only possible but very easy as well!

Simply hold down the Option key while launching Wallet, and you'll see the dialog below:



This gives you the option to choose or create a new database at the location of your choosing. If you don't want to create a new database, you can either export or move your current database from its default directory (~/Library/Application Support/Wallet/). Future launches will open the database from your chosen location. That's all there is to it!

When paired with a cloud service such as Dropbox, this is a great makeshift solution for 'syncing' between multiple Macs if you don't have MobileMe or a WebDAV server. Just point Wallet's database to a location in your Dropbox folder on each computer, and every time you launch you'll be up to date!

Wallet for iPhone 2.0 has been approved and is now available on the App Store! Among the big new features already revealed, the update contains many other important tweaks and bug fixes.

Version 2.0 is an absolutely free update, and is highly recommended for existing users. You can grab it from the Updates section on the App Store.

We've been busy! I'm pleased to announce that Wallet for iPhone 2.0 has been submitted to the App Store, and will become available as soon as it's approved.

We released Wallet for iPhone alongside Wallet 3 for Mac back in December of last year. Since then, many of you have voiced your opinions on features you'd like to see. Your requests were clear, but as more and more features were added, it became apparent that the next release would be much bigger than expected. Put simply, this is the update you've all been waiting for.

There are too many additions to list, but here are some of the best new features in version 2:

Global Search
You ask, we deliver. Now you can search right from the main screen, making it even easier to hunt down a password when in a rush.

Attachment Viewing
Files you've attached in the Mac version of Wallet are now properly synced and viewable on your iPhone. Preview text files, images, PDFs, Office documents, and more.

Quick Copy
With cut, copy, & paste now available on the iPhone, Wallet's little brother has learned a few tricks. Tap any field to copy it to the clipboard, just like the Mac version.

AutoFill
AutoFill on your iPhone. Need we say more?

Lock On Sleep
Wallet can now automatically lock itself when you put your iPhone to sleep.

Improved Notes
View and edit the Notes field in entries more easily than ever before.

WebDAV Sync
Just like the Mac version, and works interchangeably.

Best of all, Wallet for iPhone 2.0 is a free update for existing users. It will require iPhone OS 3.0 or higher when released, so if you haven't updated yet, now might be a good time!

Times 1.1.4 is now available, fixing a crash that occurred when switching pages on Snow Leopard. Various other bugs have been addressed as well. You'll need this update if you plan on upgrading to Snow Leopard this Friday, so download it from the built-in software update.

Wallet 3.1 is finally available, and ready for Snow Leopard! This release contains many bug fixes and general improvements. Here are a few of the notable new additions:

• WebDAV sync support


• Keyboard shortcut for menubar app


• Improved password generator


• Optionally show group counts, date stamps


• Fields may now be specified as hidden text


• More reliable syncing


• Snow Leopard tested + compatible

This version is also localized fully in French. You can see a full list of changes here. The new version is a free upgrade for existing customers. Grab it via the built-in software update.

Just a note: browser plug-ins will sadly not be included in this release. With the imminent demise of Input Managers in Mac OS X, the direct Safari plug-in feature is no longer feasible. Other Safari "plug-ins" now officially have their days numbered. The Wallet menubar app is compatible with Snow Leopard and will continue to be compatible with future OS X releases.

Did I just see a pig fly by my window? I'm pleased to announce that as of today, in addition to the U.S. and Canada, Wallet for iPhone is now available on the App Store in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. Grab it here.

We'll also soon be rolling out new language localizations, starting with French in Wallet for iPhone 2.0 and Wallet for Mac 3.1 (both coming soon).

For those not included in this list, stay tuned - Wallet should be available in your country within the next month. Thanks for your patience and sorry about the wait; this won't happen again!

Update (08/05/09): Wallet for iPhone is now available in all 77 App Stores around the world.

One of the great new features in the recently released Times 1.1 is the ability to add your own "Share" links. For those familiar with configuring variable URLs, it's a really easy way to add support for your favorite services. But it may be a bit of a mystery for those who are not so savvy - in fact we've already received quite a few requests asking us to add new services ourselves.

I've compiled a list of some popular services you can add to Times. Just copy and paste these URLs as new items under the Sharing panel in the Times Preferences to add them as working services. Enjoy!


Update: Code Sorcery Workshop explains that native apps with their own URL schemes can be added to Times as well. Here's how to add support for their popular Delicious client, Pukka.


On a side note, Times 1.1.2 is now available and contains many important fixes. You can grab it from the Times page, or via the built-in software update mechanism.