Branches Pro 1.6 for macOS and iOS (iPad)

Branches Pro for macOS, along Branches Pro for iPad, and Branches for iPad (free), has recently been updated. Branches is referred to by its developers as a “full featured record manager for your family tree information.” It uses GEDCOM files to import/export data, and is cross-platform between Macs, iPads, and … Read more

Family Tree Maker 2017 – May 11, Adding More Testers

It’s been just over a week since the last update to the Family Tree Maker 2017 testing, and this afternoon, another update was released: Working with Ancestry we’ve decided it’s time to let a whole lot more test drivers join the first 25,000 who’ve been happily using FTM 2017 for … Read more

Family Tree Maker 2017 Release – Tuesday, April 4, 2017

After a slight delay due to some TreeSync/FamilySync issues, MacKiev has announced that Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac and Windows will be released on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017. Official Statement from MacKiev: A SLIGHT CHANGE IN PLANS FOR FTM 2017 Late Friday night, a few worrisome beta test results … Read more

Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac and Windows – Slight Delay

At the end of last month, it was announced that Family Tree Maker 2017 (both Mac and Windows) would possibly be shipping yesterday (March 31st). MacKiev, developers of FTM 2017, announced earlier today that there would be a slight delay. There have been a lot of people who were upset/irritated, … Read more

Family Tree Maker 2017 – Pre-Orders, Ancestry TreeSync

Here in a few days, four days to be precise, March 31, 2017, Family Tree Maker 2017 will be released. In the meantime, there are a few things you need to be aware of, although if you are a long-time FTM user, you probably already are. Note: This applies to … Read more