Switchers' Blog

1Password is ready for Firefox 3.5

By now you probably know that Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5 with a slew of new features and enhancements. But we're sure that Firefox-slinging 1Password users are all wondering the same question: is it safe to update yet?

Fortunately, the answer is yes! We tested 1Password with Firefox 3.5 through the beta period and didn't run into any issues. Just to be on the safe side, you should probably update 1Password to the latest 2.9.21 version that we released yesterday. That said, if you run into any issues, be sure to let us know in our 1Password support forum or here on the blog.

David Chartier
Chief Media Producer, Agile Web Solutions

1Password 2.9.21 is out

This is a minor release, but we did some good bug squashin this time around. You can use the 1Password > Check for Updates menu to grab the new version, and here's a rundown of what's new:

1. Replaced the .1report extension with plain old .html for Diagnostic Reports.
2. Updated the Switch to Agile Keychain window to make it clear what the password is for, added the ability to specify a reminder hint.
3. Updated Registration Required prompt.
4. Fixed rare 1Password freezing problem that could happen on launch.
5. Search no longer includes item UUIDs in the search criteria.
6. Fixed problem where the contents of the Sync Conflict Resolver Window was empty in some cases.
7. Fixed memory leak in Safari extension.
8. Fixed missing localization of several strings.

Enjoy.

Getting 1Password to work on Snow Leopard

Maybe you're a developer helping Apple put some final spit and polish on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, the forthcoming major update that's due by September this year. Or maybe you're an ahem enthusiastic user who just has to peek at what Apple has behind the curtain. Either way, you are now frantically looking for a way to continue living in a pre-release Snow Leopard world without 1Password working with Safari.

That's right, while our developer ninjas typically slice through browser updates with startlingly silent speed, we tend to wait for Apple to publicly ship its major OS updates before springing into action. A lot can change during the beta period of an OS, and constantly keeping up with those changes can create a lot of busywork—work that takes us away from supporting our customers and making 1Password even more awesome.

However, as it turns out, 1Password 2.9.19 should work fairly well on Snow Leopard. Our plug-in for most browsers should also work, except for Safari. To get 1Password running in Safari on Snow Leopard, you can perform two simple steps from this post in our forums, courtesy of 1Password developer Chad Seldomridge. To quote:

1. Configure Safari to run in 32-bit mode (Use Get Info in Finder and enable the 32-bit mode under the General section).
2. Edit the 1Password.app/Contents/Resources/SupportedBrowsers.plist file and set the Safari.MaxBundleVersion value to 6531

That should make 1Password Safari happy on Snow Leopard, but remember: this is not an official statement of support. 1Password is still completely unsupported on Snow Leopard, so if you need help, swing on by the aforelinked thread to post feedback and ask questions.

David Chartier
Chief Media Producer, Agile Web Solutions

"Agile Turns Labor of Necessity Into Best Seller"

Agile Web Solutions' own Chief Evangelist, Carl Slawinski, was interviewed recently by TechNewsWorld. The article covers the original inspiration behind 1Password, and Carl comments on a number of issues ranging from misinformation about the Mac platform, the challenges of developing for the iPhone, and more!

Check out the full article at TechNewsWorld!

Features coming soon to 1Password touch Pro

Earlier this week we explained why 1Password touch Pro is not yet so different from its little brother, and why we will be offering it at a heavily discounted sale price for a while. But if you're wondering which upcoming features actually put the "Pro" in 1Password touch Pro, this is the post for you.

Below is a chart which details the current features that separate 1Password touch Pro from the standard version. More importantly, it lists some of the big new features that are coming soon to the Pro version:

Features on the way include Favorites for easy access to frequently used items, Folders to better organize your 1Password information, and wireless sync via MobileMe and other WebDAV services. But those are just the big ones that the developers will let me talk about publicly—they have plenty of other exciting features in store for 1Password touch Pro.

If 1Password touch is your weapon of choice, don't fret. It will continue to get other new features and compatibility upgrades.

We know that, right now, the feature differences between 1Password touch and Pro are not quite where they should be. This is partly why 1Password touch Pro is heavily discounted at $5.99 from its eventual retail price. For those who are on the decision fence between these two version, we hope this chart helps you make your choice.