TwimGo, the Qt Web Runtime-based Twitter client, has had another minor update, changes include: More secure – uses Twitter API over HTTPS; Simple desktop widget showing latest tweets; Clickable hashtags – Does a search when clicking hashtag. TwimGo will require Qt WRT to be installed before you can use it. As Qt WRT is still in Extras-devel, be sure to test with care.
Communi, a light-weight Qt-based IRC client oriented towards keeping the client simple and screen-space friendly, has been compiled for Maemo. The release is a simple recompile, so it's very much alpha quality and not entirely mobile-friendly yet, but may offer a viable alternative to XChat's complicatedness in the future. It's currently available from Extras-devel, so handle with the usual care.
A new Qt-based drum loop maker has been released as a beta by Danilo Cesar Lemes de Paula Beat Maker is my “pet project” with Allyson Soares at INdT. It is, basically, a drum loop emulator to be used by musicians during practicing sessions. You just need to select the samples, define a BPM value and listen to the rhythm. If you can’t wait for the official release at Ovi Store, you can try the beta version for N900 devices. The beta release is currently available as a .deb from Danilo's blog. As random .debs from random sites on the internet present a rather significant security and system-wellness risk, be sure to consider carefully before installing.
Travelapp, the London Underground route planner, has received another round of updates which bring it to version 0.1-10: Since the provider for routing data has made changes to their website you will find the via option has now been taken off since its not provided; A few more stations have been added to the list; Some of the other feedback have also been implemented; The routing data is more readable; The map window has +/- buttons to zoom in/out so you dont need to access the menu. The update is currently available from Extras-devel, usual warnings and disclaimers apply.