Granted Software today released Still Life 2.2.2, an update to its standalone application that enables users to pan and zoom over digital images and thereby produce a video for use in iMovie, iDVD or any other multimedia project. The new version of Still Life adds pro-quality OpenGL rendering and a true implementation of cross-dissolves for better video results. Still Life sells for US$24.95.
Read MoreMacMinute reader Pete Zimowski informed us that Apple is now promoting the iPod on the “Imus In The Morning” radio program with popular host Don Imus. The show is running an “iPod a day” contest, giving away an iPod for correctly recognizing a scrambled, distorted clip of one of the tracks Imus plays during the broadcast. Last month, MacMinute reported that the iPod and iTunes were being heavily promoted on K-Rock’s Howard Stern and Cane shows.
Read MoreThe iPodlounge notes that Apple is now offering a US$99 battery replacement program for iPods that are more than a year old. The new service includes labor, parts, and a 90-day guarantee on materials and workmanship.
Read MoreAn Apple official said the company is “fully committed” to opening up its iTunes Music Store to rest of the world, The Star Online reports. Darren Sng, software product marketing manager for Apple Asia Pacific, said the company is currently in negotiations with music companies to enable worldwide sales of music via iTunes, but would not comment further.
Read MoreApple has apparently launched a new Web site, iPodRocks.com, to promote the iPod for the holiday season. The new site seems to be aimed at teenagers, offering the following sections: “What’s an iPod?” “How does it work?” “Convince your parents” and “Where to buy.”
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