Image Tricks, AppZapper

• Image Tricks 2.3 (free) updates the company's image-editing and image-generating tool. The new version features four new image filters and interface changes that allow users to hide filter effect while working with an image. The filter Shaded Materials allows users to make photos look as if imprinted on a chocolate, stone, water and other surfaces. Other tools such as Flip image vertically or horizontally options were added (Edit menu) were added. A Pro version is $15. It requires Mac OS X 10.4. [Download - 2.8MB]


• AppZapper 1.7 ($13) allows you to uninstall virtually any application, widget, preference pane and plugin as easily as it was installed: the utility intelligently finds leftover support files and allows users to put them in the trash with a single click. Version 1.7 can export apps and their related files, for storage and transport on USB keys and other portable devices. It also brings iPod updater support in QuickZap, PDF Service finding, an updated Polish localization, and numerous other tweaks and fixes. [Download - 1.6MB]


• Synergy Classic 3.0 (5€) updates the powerful iTunes accessory that puts three buttons to control iTunes in the menubar: previous track, next track, and play/pause. It also provides visual feedback about the currently playing tune and can automatically download and display the cover of the currently playing album. Version 3.0 offers a new icon, better visual feedback, and dozens of bug fixes. The company is working on Synergy Advance, a complete rewrite of the iTunes accessory as well. [Download - 1.4MB]


• FTPKit v1.4 ($30/$75) updates the set of REALBasic classes that implement the FTP protocol. FTPKit adds a full-featured FTP socket class to REALBasic. The package automatically parses FTP listings, allows for directory downloads and uploads, changing file permissions, custom commands, and features a powerful queue system. This version adds the ability to automatically choose between binary and text transfer modes, features more robust file listing parsing routines, and includes many important bug fixes. [Download - 348KB]


• PhotoReviewer 2.1 ($15) is a photo management tool for Mac OS X that can quickly flip though photos, choosing which ones are "keepers" and which aren't, sorting them into different folders, and renaming them. Users can compare images side-by-side, use a histogram tool to analyze the exposure and contrast, and examine them with the magnifier tool to check their sharpness and focus. Version 2.1 is largely a maintenance release, fixing bugs and improving the user interface. It requires Mac OS X 10.4. [Download - 1.1MB]

by MacNN Staff