ImageWell updated - awesome app !

ImageWell is a fantastic application from Xtralean Software. If you have ever wanted to scale an image, add a watermark, a border, or perhaps a speech bubble or thought cloud, this app makes things extra easy. Loading up Photoshop just to scale an image down for web use is something you will never have to do again. ImageWell has a brilliant user interface and offers tools for quick everyday tasks, plus a whole lot more. Once you have made the settings for your image you can save the image as a file or send to your iDisk, FTP, SFTP or WebDAV server.

The update today adds support for Flickr, SmugMug, ImageShack, a new built-in font control panel that makes text editing faster and easier, and the ability to create ImageWell font collections so you can easily customize your font list.

ImageWell is free, or you can add even more features for $14.95 by buying the Xtras version.

Ecamm Call Recorder Updated

Ecamm Network have just released v2.1 of their Call Recorder, their handy little app that allows you to record both sides of a Skype conversation to your Mac.

This new version offers the following (taken from their site); Adds an option to automatically discard short recordings. Adds an option to keep the Call Recorder window in the foreground during Skype calls. Call Recorder will now properly respect Skype's mute button. Fixes a recording problem which could cause distorted sound when using certain input and output devices on a Power PC Mac. Fixes a warning message that could be displayed while recording voicemail messages with Skype v2.6 or later. Fixes a problem which caused the Call Recorder windows position to be forgotten after quitting Skype. Fixes an issue with default encoding settings on newer Macs. Fixes an issue which could cause Skype to hang after a conference call.

A demo is available, with the full product costing $14.95

New Motorola Zante is Sleek and Shiny, Lives on the EDGE (PICS)

An iPhone-killer already or just another Sidekick? Here's the Zante, up close and lustrously yours. Plenty of fresh technical information about this Motorola-flavored Sidekick plus two new pretty pics, one showing its funky purple sliding keyboard. After seeing it, I want to lick it almost as much as Apple's JesusPhone.via Gizmodo

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Firefox 3 Alpha 6 now available

Mozilla has released the sixth alpha of Gran Paradiso, Firefox 3 development name. This release comes with a very short delay to the original schedule which is an important achievement considering Alpha 5 was delayed for about a week.

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Geekanoids MacBook Pro Project

We have some very exciting news for you all. Due to our increased readership and moving our website over to new server space, with unlimited bandwidth, we are now able to bring you even more video reviews. We have invested in some new software that will help us polish the look of the reviews, you should see this implemented in the next few weeks.

The big news is that we have a new MacBook Pro winging its way to us from Apple UK. This will enable us to process the video reviews faster and will also be used for scripts and show notes during the video reviews. None of this would have been possible without the help and support of some great companies that sponsored the MacBook Pro. We will be laser etching or thermally transferring logos into the lid of the laptop and we think the design we have in mind will look very striking, so check back towards the end of this month for the launch video of our very special MacBook Pro.

News Update - We have one space left on the MacBook Pro, so if you are interested get in touch now! Email us at geekanoids@gmail.com

We would like to thank the following companies for sponsoring our MacBook Pro;

Yahoo Messenger - Need Mac Users Help

The team behind Yahoo Messenger for the Mac need your help! Head on over the their poll here and place your vote. They basically want to know if you want a quicker release with Tiger only support, or wait a bit longer for 10.3.x and 10.4.x support. The choice is yours… it seems.

Griffin PowerJolt - Charge your iPhone & iPod

Griffin Technology today unveiled its PowerJolt® Car Charger for iPhoneTM, the company's first accessory for Apple's new revolutionary device. Recently updated specifically for iPhone, Griffin's PowerJolt has long been a best selling car charger solution for iPod.

"We applaud Apple for its continued innovation, from iMac to iPod, and now iPhone," said Paul Griffin, founder of Griffin Technology. "We expect this to be another market-changing moment and we look forward to supporting Apple's vision with innovative accessories."

You plug PowerJolt into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or accessory power socket, and connect your iPhone to charge even during use. PowerJolt's charge indicator glows green when it's powered up and ready to go, amber while it's charging, and green again when it's finished charging your battery. PowerJolt sets itself apart from its imitators with features like built-in power management. The in-line 2 Amp automotive fuse ensures you need not be concerned about power surges affecting your iPhone. And should the fuse ever need replacing, it's easily obtained at any auto-parts or hardware store.

PowerJolt is also backwards compatible with iPod models that use the full-size Apple dock connector, and with first-generation iPod shuffle. The new PowerJolt ships with a high-quality detachable dock connector cable that can be used separately for charging and syncing to your computer; and with a separate USB mini-B cable that allows Griffin iTrip users to charge through iTrip's pass-through USB port.

Pricing and Availability
PowerJolt for iPhone, MSRP $19.99, is available at Apple and AT&T stores. For more information, please visit www.griffintechnology.com.

New Compact Surge Protector from Belkin

Surge Protectors are an essential piece of equipment in every house hold and are often not the first product people think of when we mention design and style. However all that has changed with the launch of the new Compact Surge Protector from Belkin. Designed to have a small foot print and modern, sleek look the new Compact Surge Protector can accommodate up to six sockets spaced far enough apart that the unit can be filled to capacity even with over sized power blocks. The unique design means that all sockets are easily accessible whilst the unit remains as compact as possible.

Against a baseboard, mounted on a wall or on the floor behind a desk, couch or bed the Compact Surge Protector takes up minimal space and the solid, simple design reduces clutter and maintains a modern yet inconspicuous look. The unit comes with available Phone/Fax/Modem and Coaxial protection and a single indicator lights clearly shows that the unit is powered on and protecting your equipment. This unit is available for £24.99 from Belkin stockists.

QM Entertainment - New 2nd Gen Nano Speaker

QM Entertainment have introduced their new iPod™ Nano Speaker (for the 2nd generation) - The perfect companion for the iPod™ Nano! Slide the Nano into the speaker and enjoy the sound. Available in pink, green, turquoise, red, black and silver, to complement the colour of the iPod™ Nano. The iPod™ Nano Speaker (2nd generation) will mainly appeal to 15-26 years who are male or gadget girls.

Technical Specification:-

  • Active Stereo Speaker
  • Dual Power: Batteries or USB (Batteries 6V, 4xAAA (not included))
  • Designed for iPOd nano 2nd generation
  • Also compatible with PC/MAC/MP3-players
  • Output Speakers: 8.5W
  • Package Contents: Speaker unit, USB Powercable, Audio input cable.

iPhone unboxing video - this guy is excited

We are not going to suffocate you with iPhone coverage… I promise, but this guy was so excited to bring you the first coverage of unboxing this little wonder. Straight from the store to what looks like a hotel lobby, you can just feel the guys anticipation. Many thanks to the author for shooting this video.