12/22/2011

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Quickstart American Sign Language on Mac App Store

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:33 am (PST)



Quickstart American Sign Language on Mac App Store - Published on 12/22/11

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California-based developer Selectsoft today released the educational app Quickstart American Sign Language for the Mac App Store. Quickstart ASL is a simple and fun way to learn signing, covering such useful topics as Greetings, Emergency Situations and more. In 9 easy-to-follow video lessons, professional sign language interpreter Renee Moore will teach you the basic skills needed to communicate with deaf friends, family, customers and co-workers.

San Mateo, California - Family-friendly games and app developer, Selectsoft today is thrilled to announce the educational app Quickstart American Sign Language for the Mac App Store(SM). Quickstart ASL features video lessons taught by professional sign language interpreter Renee Moore on such topics as Greetings, Emergency Situations, Everyday Communication and more. In 9 easy-to-follow lessons, users cover the basic skills needed to interact with deaf friends, family, customers and co-workers. Quickstart American Sign Language is available now on the App Store in the Education category.

About Quickstart American Sign Language:
What is most difficult about learning another language? Getting started! Quickstart American Sign Language is a simple and fun method to learn signing. Learn proper hand and finger position, common words and phrases, and useful ASL skills such as fingerspelling and using the manual alphabet. Sign language interpreter Renee Moore will guide you through 9 step-by-step lessons, beginning with Meetings & Greetings and progressing through the Home & Family, Emergency Situations, Words & Numbers and more. It's a great way to help you start signing quickly and with confidence.

Quickstart American Sign Language combines video lessons, text and a quiz to teach basic ASL skills. The app uses an intuitive videobook format that lets you easily navigate to find and review lessons. Read along with the text while watching the videos, then take the fun quiz to reinforce what you've learned. You'll be surprised by how much ASL you've picked up!

Learning sign language can be a great way to expand your horizons and open new worlds. It's also a fun way to exercise the brain and improve overall communication skills. With expert instruction from Quickstart American Sign Language, anyone can learn the fundamentals of ASL right away. Featured topics include:

* Meetings & Greetings
* The Manual Alphabet
* Home & Family
* Emergency Situations
* Everyday Communication
* Words & Numbers

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.4 or later
* 198 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Quickstart American Sign Language is available for $6.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and can be found worldwide through the Mac App Store in the Education category.

Selectsoft: http://www.selectsoft.com
Quickstart American Sign Language 1.0: http://www2.selectsoft.com/quickstart-american-sign-language
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickstart-american-sign-language/id470986204
Screenshot: http://www2.selectsoft.com/sites/default/files/MacAppscr-002.png
Screenshot: http://www2.selectsoft.com/sites/default/files/MacAppscr-001.png
App Icon: http://www2.selectsoft.com/sites/default/files/Icons-MacApp512.png

Selectsoft is a division of MPS Multimedia Inc., a privately-held CD-ROM software distributor in business since 1992. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Selectsoft is a leading developer of family-friendly games and apps, creating best-selling games for iOS, Nintendo DSi(TM) and Wii(TM), Android, Mac and PC. It's also one of the largest independent publishers of PC and Mac software, featuring licensed content from Broderbund, Disney, The Learning Company, Big Fish Games and many more. For almost 20 years, Selectsoft has been dedicated to providing affordable, fun entertainment for the whole family. Copyright (C) 1992-2011 Selectsoft. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Jennifer Sunami
Marketing
United States
jennifer@gospg.com

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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/company/selectsoft-publishing
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/Selectsoft

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Dirty Hip Hop mini for iPod and iPhone released by Digifilm

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:34 am (PST)



Dirty Hip Hop mini for iPod and iPhone released by Digifilm - Published on 12/22/11

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Hot for the Holidays, Digifilm today introduces Dirty Hip Hop mini 1.0, their new lifestyle app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Featuring popular Hip Hop dance moves taught by Syndee M. Winters and Phil Turay this hip hop dance and workout app is an authentic New York style Hip Hop learning experience. Based on The Quick & Dirty Guide to Hip Hop, Dirty Hip Hop mini is set in a spectacular computer generated set of New York City.

New York, New York - Hot for the Holidays, Digifilm has released Dirty Hip Hop mini. Featuring popular Hip Hop dance moves taught by Syndee M. Winters and Phil Turay This hip hop dance and workout app is an authentic New York style Hip Hop learning experience. This app is based on The Quick & Dirty Guide to Hip Hop.

"Learning was never so much fun and it's a good workout!" said Angelique Flores, Managing Editor of the Home Media Magazine.

"The dance moves in this app are authentic and iconic", said filmmaker Debdoot Das, the man behind the series. "Scientists recently identified certain dance moves that make you look more attractive to potential mates. Instinctively, that is what Syndee and Phil teach you in this program. "It's a spectacular way to learn to dance Hip Hop", he added.

Dirty Hip Hop mini takes us to a spectacular computer generated New York City of our imagination, where professional dance instructors Phil Turay and Syndee M. Winters embark on a step-by-step journey of dance training and instruction, as they lead the novice to complete Hip Hop dance mastery.

List of Lessons:

01. Introduction
02. Warm-up
03. The Rock
04. Side to Side
05. Sway
06. The Dip

07. Touch-out
08. Crossover
09. Kick Ball Change
10. Grooves Combination
11. Eight-Count Stomp
12. High Steppin'

13. The Heel Toe
14. Chicken Head
15. The Step Back
16. Brush Off Your Shoulder
17. Walk it Out
18. Rock it Out

19. Hot Steppin' Combination
20. Solo for Girls
21. Solo for Girls Combination
22. Solo for Guys
23. Solo for Guys Combination
24. Reggaeton

About the Instructors:

Phil Turay:
Phil Turay Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York; Phil has been dancing since the tender age of three. He began taking tap lessons at the local PAL and fell in love with dance as an artform. In high school, Phil dabbled in musical theatre (most notably playing Tyrone in the stage production of FAME). In college, Phil broadened his dance vocabulary by joining an international dance group specializing in multicultural styles (Indian, African, Chinese, etc.). After college, Phil joined the ReMIXX Performers in New York City and began performing for various music industry artists and events. At the age of Twenty-three, Phil currently resides in Los Angeles where he is pursuing a professional career in dance as well as a Graduate degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Syndee M. Winters:
Whether it s technical choreography or a simple two-step I believe that anyone can dance. Dancer/ Choreographer Syndee M. Winters believes that dance comes from within. New York born and Miami, Florida raised Syndee began dancing at age 15 in High School. Excelling quite quickly as a dancer, Syndee began working as a Freelance Dancer / Choreographer for a number of dance studios and inner-city programs throughout Miami. Dancing background for the Daddy Yankee Tour, Reggaeton artist Lisa M, American Idol Jordin Sparks, and traveling the world as a professional dancer Syndee has appeared in music videos for artists like Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Damian Marley, DJ Grandmaster Flash and many others. Syndee is a former veteran of the NBA s most famous dance team The New York Knicks City Dancers. She was also choreographer and assistant coach for the Knicks City Kids dance team and has hosted many events for the Knicks organization. She has appeared in magazines such as Teen People, Giant, and
ESPN Magazine. She began choreographing for non-dancers after a friend asked her to teach him some simple moves before going to a High School party.

She is excited to have worked with Phil Turay on The Quick & Dirty Guide to Hip Hop and hopes that it will be helpful to someone like you.

Features:
* Compact and handy iPhone version
* Authentic New York Hip Hop Dance Patterns
* Easy interface
* Bonus Chapter on Reggaeton

As a Hip Hop reference and instructional tool, this product features iconic and authentic Hip Hop Dance moves. Digifilm is also the producer of Dirty Salsa mini and Dirty Salsa Pro, also available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 5.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Dirty Hip Hop mini is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

Digifilm: http://digifilm.com
Dirty Hip Hop Mini 1.0: http://digifilm.com/dirty-hip-hop-mini/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/dirty-hip-hop-mini/id486270549
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mijP5B76POc
Screenshot: http://digifilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/screenart-real-hip-hop-mini.png
App Icon: http://digifilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/hiphop_icon_512-300x300.png

Located in New York, NY/US, Digifilm was founded in 2003 by Debdoot Das. Digifilm Inc. is an independent publisher and distributor of instructional and entertainment software for the home and mobile devices. DigiFilm's focus is on entertainment and special interest titles addressing established and emerging consumer markets. Their innovative and award-winning products include titles in the popular trend areas of fitness, dance, and dance instruction. All Material and Software (C) 2011 Digifilm Inc. / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries. Digifilm and Dirty Salsa are registered trademarks of Digifilm Inc.

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James Muir
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United States
pr@digifilm.com

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HTMLValidator is part of the Web Development Toolkit - Save 90%

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:35 am (PST)



HTMLValidator is part of the Web Development Toolkit - Save 90% - Published on 12/22/11

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MalcolmHardie Solutions Limited today announced that HTMLValidator is appearing in the 2011 Web Development Toolkit Bundle. The bundle offers 10 web development apps for Mac OS X, saving of 90% compared to buying the programs separately. The bundle includes HTMLValidator, MacFreelance, Whoosh, Logo Design Studio Pro, Stor, Better Link Tester, Interarchy, skEdit, Get Backup Pro and Simon. The Bundle runs until December 28th.

Edinburgh, Scotland - MalcolmHardie Solutions Limited today is proud to announce that HTMLValidator is appearing in the 2011 Web Development Toolkit Bundle. The bundle offers 10 web development apps for Mac OS X for a single price of $39.99, a saving of 90% compared to buying the programs separately. The Bundle runs until December 28th.

The Web Development Toolkit bundle contains 10 web development apps for Mac OS X. Priced at $39.99 it is available to buy from the Web Development Toolkit Bundle site. The bundle contains these apps:

* HTMLValidator
* MacFreelance
* Get Backup Pro
* Stor
* Better Link Tester
* Simon (Bronze - 15 active tests)
* skEdit
* Whoosh
* Interarchy
* Logo Design Studio Pro

About HTMLValidator:
HTMLValidator validates web pages against HTML standards, for example checking whether a page really is HTML4 strict or if it's just tag soup.

The program checks both local files and pages located remotely on web servers and it works without using any external services. This means that it can check pages within a firewall or those running on the local machine, as well as pages on the internet in general. And because it doesn't put any load on remote services or servers, there are no limits as to how many pages can be checked or how often the user can check them. It offers repeatable and predictable validation with a native Mac interface.

HTMLValidator supports batch validation, where a group of pages can be added to a list which is then validated in one action. The program validates each page sequentially and the results can then be viewed individually or in summary form.

Safari users will be able to use the Direct Validation Menu, which is added to the menu bar when HTMLValidator is running. This offers one-click validation of the current page in Safari. It directly copies the source of the page out of Safari, validates the source as Safari saw the page, before displaying the results. This allows HTMLValidator to validate pages that are affected by cookies or by user login credentials that would otherwise be difficult to check.

System Requirements:
* Running on Mac OS X 10.6 and later
* Application is 64 bit native

MalcolmHardie Solutions: http://www.malcolmhardie.com/
HTMLValidator: http://www.shakeonit.com/shop/web-development-toolkit-1.0.html
Download 30 day trial: http://www.malcolmhardie.com/htmlvalidator/download/
Screenshot: http://www.malcolmhardie.com/htmlvalidator/HtmlValidator-Screenshot.png
App Icon: http://www.malcolmhardie.com/htmlvalidator/Icon-100.png

Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, MalcolmHardie Solutions Limited is a privately held development company founded in 2005. Celebrating 6 years of creating Mac Software, the company specializes in writing incredbily useful tools for web and database developers. Copyright (C) 2011 MalcolmHardie Solutions Limited. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Angus Hardie
Founder, MalcolmHardie Solutions Limited
United Kingdom
Angus.Hardie@malcolmhardie.com

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Bubble Breaker - An award winning puzzle game for your iPhone/iPod

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:37 am (PST)



Bubble Breaker - An award winning puzzle game for your iPhone/iPod - Published on 12/22/11

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Mayan Software today introduces "Bubble Breaker : Insanely Addictive 1.0", their new gaming title for iOS devices. Now you can play one of the most classic games on your iOS. "Bubble Breaker : Insanely Addictive" comes with 3 enjoyable game modes as well as customizable features so you can enjoy the game the way you want to. Compete your scores amoung other players with the Online Leader Board and collect all 14 in game achievements.

Chiang Mai, Thailand - Mayan Software is devoted to creating a new twist on the classic game that many have enjoyed to be extremely beautiful and more exciting. Bubble Breaker has gained its recognition and popularity in the gaming community driving the game to the top 40 Overall ranking in the App Store and top 15 Game ranking in the Mac App Store. Prior to to the Mac App Store release, "Bubble Breaker : Insanely Addictive" was also awarded as Top Downloaded application from Intel Thailand with its release on Intel AppUp Center.

"Bubble Breaker : Insanely Addictive" comes with 3 enjoyable game modes to suite any type of casual gamers:
* Casual - Play along and pass each level by scoring as much as you can
* Classic -Test your skills on how much can you score with only one board of bubbles
* Zen - Be calm, take your time and rule the leader board

"Bubble Breaker : Insanely Addictive" includes customizable features so you can enjoy the game the way you want to, amoung the features and options that are available are:

* Full Screen or Windowed mode
* Crisp beautiful new graphics
* Global Leader Board and Local High Score
* Compare your Ranking with the rest of the world
* Relaxing Music and Sound Effects
* Creating your own iPod Playlist
* 14 Awesome Achievements
* Save and resume
* Animated User Interface with cool special particle effects
* Designed to be relaxing and entertaining at the same time

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
*15.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
"Bubble Breaker : Insanely Addictive" 1.0 is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

Mayan Software: http://mayansoftware.com
Bubble Breaker 1.0: http://mayansoftware.com/bubblebreaker/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/bubble-breaker-insanely-addictive/id469874704
Screenshot 1: http://www.mayansoftware.com/bubblebreaker/image/iosscreenshot/mainmenu_iphone.png
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App Icon: http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/33/8e/cd/mzl.qpkqstuc.175x175-75.jpg

Located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Mayan Software is a highly experienced independent game development company founded in 2007. Dedicated to initiate high quality games with passion, our goal is to fulfill the game community's with highest expectation and satisfaction. Copyright (C) 2007-2011 Mayan Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intel and AppUp Center are registered trademarks of Intel Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Aun Taraseina
Owner
+66841504365
Thailand
aunarin@mayansoftware.com

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Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/mayansoftware

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SweetP Productions Releases Cookie 2.1.7 for Mac OS X

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:38 am (PST)



SweetP Productions Releases Cookie 2.1.7 for Mac OS X - Published on 12/22/11

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SweetP Productions today announces Cookie 2.1.7, an update to their popular cookie and browser history management utility for Mac OS X. Cookie helps you to manage exactly who can access information about your online activities. It scans your computer for all types of Cookies, from all the top browsers, and is easily configured to remove all unwanted/tracking-advertising cookies. Cookie is super easy to use, just configure it once, and take control of your sensitive personal information.

Surfers Paradise, Australia - SweetP Productions today is pleased to announce the release of Cookie 2.1.7, an update to their popular cookie and browser history management utility for Mac OS X. Cookie v2.1.7 is available for purchase through both the Mac App Store, and the SweetP Productions Store.

Data can be stored on your computer without you even knowing in a multitude of different formats: Cookies, Flash Cookies, Databases and local Storage. Cookie scans your computer for all types of Cookies, from all the top browsers, and is easily configured to remove all unwanted/tracking-advertising cookies. Cookie is super easy to use, just configure it once, and take control of your sensitive personal information.

* Cookies:
Most websites you visit will leave a small file called a 'cookie' on your computer to store information about you, and store any relevant site preferences. Most of the time this is fine, however some sites use this information to track your surfing habits for profiling/advertising purposes and more.

* Flash Cookies:
Flash Cookies, can potentially be even more insidious, as they can store up-to 25x more information (100Kb) than regular cookies. Flash Cookies can even be used to restore regular cookies, long after the original cookie has been deleted.

* Databases/Local Storage:
Databases, and Local Storage are generally more innocuous, and are used mainly by web applications to store data.

Cookie, helps you to manage exactly who can access information about your online activities, all in one convenient location. With a clear and intuitive interface, Cookie is a must have application for anyone serious about protecting their personal information. After an initial simple setup, Cookie requires minimal effort to keep your computer clear from unwanted data-mining.

Features:
* Live cookie updates, and removal
* Browser specific, and Global cookie whitelists (favorites) and removal
* Tracking cookie identification, and removal
* EverCookie removal
* Automated Browser Cache removal
* Automated Browser History removal
* Manage Cookies, Flash Cookies, and LocalStorage/Databases
* Setup Wizard
* One time setup, and forget
* Accessible from the system menu bar
* Highly intuitive

Device Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later
* 2.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Cookie 2.1.7 is $14.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the Mac App Store in the Entertainment category. Cookie v2.1.7 is also available from the SweetP Productions Store. A trial version can be downloaded from SweetP Productions online.

Cookie 2.1.7: http://sweetpproductions.com
Download Trial: http://sweetpproductions.com/products/cookie/Cookie.dmg
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cookie/id415585910?mt=12&ls=1
Screenshot: http://sweetpproductions.com/gfx/cookie/cookie.jpg
App Icon: http://sweetpproductions.com/gfx/cookie.png

Headquartered in Surfers Paradise, Australia, SweetP Productions has been providing quality software to the Mac community since 2009. Copyright (C) 2009-2011 SweetP Productions. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Russell Gray
CEO
Australia
info@sweetpproductions.com

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Contrast for Mac - Free Trial Now Available

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:38 am (PST)



Contrast for Mac - Free Trial Now Available - Published on 12/22/11

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Independent developer Klemen Kloboves is pleased to announce a free trial of Contrast, an app designed to help users scan documents using a digital camera. You can try Contrast without hassle on the product website, right from your web browser. Contrast uses a clever algorithm to enhance images, ensuring a white background and black text. Printing the resulting image requires much less ink and text is easier to read. Contrast is easy to use and requires almost no configuration.

Skofja Loka, Slovenia - Independent developer Klemen Kloboves is pleased to announce a free trial of Contrast, an app designed to help users scan documents using a digital camera. You can try Contrast without hassle on the product website, right from your web browser.

From time to time it happens you need to scan a document. It takes a while, and there is not always a scanner at hand when you need one. A simple and convenient alternative is to use a digital camera or a smartphone to take a picture of the document. This works incredibly well and it only takes seconds. The image produced has more than enough detail, and the text is clearly readable. However, the image is often yellowish or grayish, which is a big problem, especially if you want to print it.

Contrast is a Mac app designed to solve this problem. It uses a clever algorithm to enhance images, ensuring a white background and black text. Printing the resulting image requires much less ink and text is easier to read. Contrast is easy to use and requires almost no configuration. It works fast and can process multiple files in one job.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later
* 1.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Contrast 1.0 is only $9.99 (USD) and is available worldwide through the Mac App Store in the Utilities category. Review copies are available upon request.

Contrast 1.0: http://www.contrastapp.com
Download Free Trial: http://www.contrastapp.com/try.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/contrast/id442122167?mt=12
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Based in Skofja Loka, Slovenia, Klemen Kloboves is an indie developer interested in developing useful, intuitive apps for Mac. He started developing software as a hobby and is currently pursuing a degree in computer science. His goal is to create apps that works well, are easy to use and look good. Copyright (C) 2011 Klemen Kloboves. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Slovenia
klemen@contrastapp.com

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Mapdiva Announces Artboard 1.3 Vector Drawing for Mac OS X

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Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:00 am (PST)



Mapdiva Announces Artboard 1.3 Vector Drawing for Mac OS X - Published on 12/22/11

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Mapdiva today announces Artboard 1.3, an update to their powerful vector drawing software for Mac OS X. Artboard makes it easy to design logos, posters, technical drawings and more. Artboard 1.3 features a completely redesigned user interface for creating simple styles as you draw, dozens of new built-in styles and editable vector clip art, and a help resources panel featuring an orientation video for new users. Artboard is optimized for OS 10.7 "Lion."

Indianapolis, Indiana - Mapdiva LLC today is pleased to announce a major update to Artboard, the simple, powerful, fun vector drawing software for Mac OS X. Artboard 1.3 features a completely redesigned user interface for creating simple styles as you draw, dozens of new built-in styles and editable vector clip art, and a help resources panel featuring an orientation video for new users. Artboard is optimized for OS 10.7 "Lion."

One of the big interface updates is a new Format Bar that simplifies and enhances the overall workflow. Create new and cloned simple styles without the need to open additional palettes. Artboard goes way beyond simple stroke and fill styles with its expert "stacked" styles and powerful Style Inspector. Artboard 1.3 increases its usefulness with the ability to individually export selected objects from your drawing in PNG, JPG, TIF, and editable vector PDF file formats. Several new styles and clip art are included in the built-in collection, such as an assortment of wood grain textures and logo elements. An interesting addition for developers is a brand new set of iOS templates.

New In This Version:
* Added Format Bar to simplify and enhance overall workflow
* Enhanced and reorganized built-in collection of styles and clip-art
* Added built-in orientation video and help resources panel
* Improved controls for stroke line cap and join settings
* Smarter 'Offset Copy' operation preserves original type of objects such as polygons and round rectangles
* Export now supports only exporting the selected objects
* Export for raster formats such as JPEG, TIFF and PNG use a new pathway to avoid the lack of support in PDF (and print) for transparent gradients. Transparent gradients are now exported correctly for JPEG, TIFF and PNG formats
* 'Outline Path' operation made smarter and enhanced to work with special stroke styles such as arrows, tapered, tagged and rough strokes
* Library Manager now creates a simpler and more useful default structure for new collections
* User created collections are now named based on the logged-in user name
* Wording of 'locked' styles and clip-art changed to indicate 'editable' instead, to make it clear what locking really means. Unlock/Lock icon changed to a pencil or crossed pencil
* Enhanced help
* New preference added for changing the freehand drawing smoothing factor
* Locked layers no longer incorrectly accept pasted objects or moved layers
* Numerous minor bug fixes

Artboard 1.3 makes it easy to design logos, posters, technical drawings and more. Artboard includes over 1600 awesome styles and fully editable clip art, including speech bubbles, shiny buttons, maps and flags, people factory, and home planning; plus a Library to store your own.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.6 or later
* 10.7 required for "Lion" features
* 64-bit native
* 64.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Artboard 1.3 is available for $25.99 USD exclusively through the Mac App Store in the Graphics & Design category. A Free Trial version, tutorials, and more information on Artboard can be found on the Mapdiva website. Artboard 1.3 is a free update for existing users. To easily update, use "Update" in the Mac App Store.

Artboard 1.3: http://www.mapdiva.com/artboard/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artboard/id414551588?mt=12
Vector Tutorials: http://www.mapdiva.com/artboard/tutorials/
YouTube Video: http://youtu.be/xKltbIT5FGc
Media Assets: http://www.mapdiva.com/about/press-center/
App Icon: https://www.mapdiva.com/wp-content/gallery/artbpressgallery/artboard_icon_256.png

Mapdiva is dedicated to making intuitive software so users can focus their creative energy on content and design. Founded in 2008 by Graham Cox and Jill Saligoe-Simmel, Mapdiva, LLC develops powerfully easy vector illustration software. Mapdiva, LLC has offices in Indianapolis, IN USA and Armidale, NSW Australia. Copyright (C) 2008-2011 Mapdiva, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Jill Saligoe-Simmel
Co-founder
United States
jill@mapdiva.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mapdiva-Ortelius-Artboard-Vector-Drawing-for-Mac-OSX/147570681946730?sk=wall
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/mapdiva

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DailySync Pro - a new iPhone news app available in App Store

Posted by: "prMac Mailer" prservices@prmac.com

Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:01 am (PST)



DailySync Pro - a new iPhone news app available in App Store - Published on 12/22/11

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Boston based mobile applications developer, Omvistech introduces DailySync Pro 1.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Sporting an innovative interface, DailySync Pro enable seamless access to a large number of news sources. It supports easy customization, and users can access content from many categories including Technology, Politics, Entertainment, Food, Fashion, Sports, Travel, and more. This app also includes Facebook and Twitter clients, and a calendar client.

Boston, Massachusetts - Omvistech is pleased to announce the availability of a new iPhone news app, DailySync Pro, in the App Store. This app sports an innovative interface to enable seamless access to a large number of news sources, with a beautiful visual interface. This app supports easy customization, and users can access sources across many categories including Technology, Politics, Entertainment, Food, Fashion, Sports, Travel, etc.

This app is useful for different types of users. A casual user looking to pass time while waiting for a ride, waiting in a checkout line, waiting for a flight, and so on, can use the app, for example, to look up the latest news in Entertainment, Music, Sports, etc.

It is also useful for a power user who regularly follows a number of sources such as technology blogs, political blogs, etc., for daily updates. This app allows the power users to efficiently read content from a large number of sources; several built-in features are particularly useful for power users. This app also includes Facebook and Twitter clients, and a calendar client.

Main features include:
* Discover interesting and useful sources (websites, blogs, etc) covering your favorite topics
* Arrange sources and blogs into multiple lists for convenient navigation
* Mark items as "read" as you view them, so that you can focus on latest content
* Share items of interest via Facebook, Twitter and Email
* Access your Facebook and Twitter feeds
* A simple, easy-to-use interface for navigating the content
* Easy management of lists of favorite websites and blogs

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 3.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
DailySync Pro 1.1 for iOS is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the News category.

DailySync Pro 1.1: http://app.net/dailysyncpro
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dailysync-pro/id486276745?mt=8
Screenshot 1: http://d.dailysync.com/pro/images/prmac-dailysyncpro-1-320-480.png
Screenshot 2: http://d.dailysync.com/pro/images/prmac-dailysyncpro-2-320-480.png
Screenshot 3: http://d.dailysync.com/pro/images/prmac-dailysyncpro-3-320-480.png
App Icon: http://d.dailysync.com/pro/images/prmac-dailysync-logo-128.png

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Omvistech is a privately held company that specializes in developing applications for mobile devices. Copyright (C) 2011 Omvistech Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Sam Lin
Business Manager
United States
pr@dailysync.com

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