Matterform today released version 1.3 of Sonar, the ultimate file security tool for Mac OS X. The new version provides Intel Mac compatibility and provides some other minor improvements. Sonar 1.3 is a free upgrade for all registered users. Sonar costs $17.95. A free demo is available at www.matterform.com.

Matterform announced its commitment to releasing Universal Binary versions of its software later this year. The new versions will also be built on Apple’s Cocoa Framework.

Matterform Media is marking its 12th year on the Web with a brand new Web site design. The new Web site, visible now at www.matterform.com, is designed to provide better customer service to the users of Matterform’s consumer software for Macintosh. The site also serves as a showcase for Matterform’s new content-management technology, code-named “Voltaire.” More information on Voltaire will be available in the coming weeks.

Matterform today released version 1.0.1 of Link Mapper, the Webmaster’s link managing tool. The new version fixes a bug with long file names and also includes some minor interface improvements. This is a free upgrade for registered users. A free demo is at www.matterform.com.

Matterform Media has unveiled a new version of the Yank File Sharing Service, a web service for sharing Macintosh uninstaller files. The service works with Yank, Matterform’s all-purpose uninstaller program, to make removing software from a Macintosh as easy as installing it. The new Yank File Sharing Service features interface improvements, more uninstaller files, and an RSS feed. Yank requires Mac OS X 10.2 or later. Free demos of Yank and the Yank File Sharing service are available at www.matterform.com/yank. Yank costs $19.95 and includes free access to the Yank File Sharing Service.