![]() ![]() When out-of-date apps are found, you'll see a notification and list of them as you start the Platform, at which point you can uncheck any you don't wish to update, click Cancel if you don't have the time to update right then, or click Next to have it automatically download and install all the updates. The updater can automatically check all your apps in Format and let you know which are out of date. The next beta will see the first public appearance of the new Updater. Read on for more details on Platform 2.0. ![]() Today, we'll be exploring a few of the new features that will be appearing in 2.0, many of which will appear in Beta 5! The 2.0 platform is adding an array of new features including a brand new theming engine, file associations, portable fonts, categories and other icon arrangement options, an integrated updater, platform extensions, FULL Unicode support and more. It currently consists of the Menu which has the ability to install and uninstall apps as well as manage your icons, check your drive for errors and more and the Backup Utility which allows you to backup and restore your documents, portable app data (bookmarks, email, settings, etc) and your entire portable device. ![]() For the new users, the Platform is the glue that lets you tie all your apps together. (UPDATE: Platform 2.0 Beta 5 has been released, so now you can try out many of these features today.)Īs we've had a lot going on both publicly and behind the scenes lately in the countdown to 2.0, I figured the best topic for my inaugural blog posting would be a preview of the upcoming 2.0 platform. ![]()
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