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Well it has been a full couple of weeks since I have updated the blog. Mostly I have spent time working with the now over 20 beta testers who are working hard to bring you the next release of JetSet Expenses. It took longer than I thought it would (what software project doesn’t!) but it didn’t help that the holidays hit and a couple of weeks being held up by the worst chest cold I believe I have ever had.

I have lot of news to report on JetSet. I am happy to say that I submitted Release Candidate #4 to the testers tonight and barring any “No ship” problems I will submit the application to Apple tomorrow. Hopefully it will not take long to get this update posted, as it is a free upgrade and a big upgrade.

First off I worked to make the product more robust in data and memory management. I have to say that the update to the firmware to 2.2 has helped a great deal along with my growing understanding of iPhone programming. Remember it is all a moving target.

Are there new features? Oh yes! There are plenty along with a new and improved look for the application. Here are the new features in 1.2 of JetSet Expenses.

- JetSet Expenses now supports up to 6 different customizable payment types. You can now mark your individual expense with the credit cards of your choice.

- Worried that you are losing money on your trip? JetSet keeps track of your personal balance based on the expenses you paid for versus what expenses are allowances to you.

- Ability to mark expenses as billable. Now if you travel for others you can keep track of expenses so you can easily bill your client later when you’re back at the office.

- Ability to mark expenses as reimbursable. The company often purchases expenses such as airline tickets for you. You need to track them as part of your expense report. JetSet Expenses makes this simple.

- Complete mileage support. You can set up allowances for business, medical, charity and one you define. You can use the build in mileage editor to easily track the odometer readings as required by tax authorities around the world.

- Multiple reporting options are available as well. Options for a full reporting, summary reporting and payment type based reporting. Change the options to suit your need.

- Support for your iPhone international settings. JetSet Expenses now respects your local currency and local date formatting.

- Updated and improved built in Airline, Hotel and Rental Car databases with one-touch connectivity via telephone or the web -- don’t worry these contacts won’t get merged into your address book! These databases can now be searched!

I am also happy to announce that soon after the release of JetSet Expenses 1.2 there will be a free user guide offered that you will be able to download. All you need to do is register on this site and it is all yours! I’ll announce the availability of this guide in the coming weeks!

I want to thank each of you for taking the time to check on the growth of JetSet Expenses. We’re dedicated to this application and believe me we have a lot more ideas (many from you) that we want to implement. If you haven’t taken the time—please do post a review of JetSet Expenses when you have received your update. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

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