Well we’re delighted to announce that last week we submitted version 2.0 to Apple for review, and assuming everything goes well we hope it will appear in the App store within the next 5-7 days. This is a free update for all of our existing users. We’re also retaining support for the original iPhone and iPod Touch, while taking advantage of all the features in the latest devices.

Here’s a brief list of what’s new and a screenshot. We’ll be updating our product page with complete details when the app goes live.

• All new look & feel for 2010
• The ‘Classic’ look is a free optional theme.
• Two Premium downloadable themes for 2010.
• Added a much-requested “Wrapped” stage for gifts!
• Full support for Retina-display devices – every UI element is now in high-resolution.
• Every screen has been cleaned up, redesigned, and improved.
• Improved workflow for adding people/gifts from main screen.
• Improved performance on all devices.
• Improved photo previews for latest iOS devices.
• General code improvements.

Changes in this version include:

• By common request, Notes is now a full-page screen.
• Improved layout of gift recipient page.
• Recipient now includes photo (if present in Address Book)
• Can link recipient to your address book and view details.
• When creating a new profile, selecting from the address book will auto-fill fields.
• Improves performance of pass-code screen – no longer any need to pause between buttons.
• Pass-code a little more festive

Our past experience has been that it takes around two weeks for updates to make their way through the mountain of apps that Apple have to deal with. Look for it soon!