Richard Northcott notes that Enfour has released a new fat binary version of their "EPOC<>Mac Text convert" -- a file format conversion utility for Mac OS computers/ Psion devices. For more information check out: www.enfour.com/us/psion/epocmac.html.

Concept Kitchen has announced a ruggedized "elastic" Palm V case that is both durable and stylish called the "Bumper" (in yellow or gray colors).

Stephen Smith reports that Defiant Pty Ltd is working on a future PDA device that they are calling "Gecko."

JP Systems has announced plans to bring all of their current Palm OS device applications that are part of their "One Touch Messaging platform" to Handspring's Visor devices.

BusinessWire is reporting that Actioneer has announced v3.1 of their Actioneer Smart Portal service that is designed to provide Web-based data to handheld organizers.

Softwarebuero Mueller is pleased to announce the release of Secret 2.2 (US$15) for the Newton OS. This extension will add the ability of encrypting (DES or Triple DES) to the 'Notes' application on a Newton. It can also encrypt the "Owner Info." Softwarebuero Mueller has also recently released Secret Cards 1.0 (US$15) -- "protect storage cards using a password."

-Steve Holden (sholden@pencomputing.com) eFax: 978-246-3067