3/11/2012

[MacNews] Digest Number 2295

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Magzter launches its much awaited version 2.0 on the Apple App Store

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Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:00 am (PST)



Magzter launches its much awaited version 2.0 on the Apple App Store - Published on 03/10/12

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The fastest growing device-agnostic magazine store and newsstand, Magzter is quickly becoming a must-have magazine aggregator app across all devices. It offers country-based storefront where you can set the country and be shown the latest and best magazines from your country of choice first and improves magazine discoverability. Version 2.0 offers a fully revamped look and a more stable app with a lot of new features to enhance the magazine reading experience and more.

New York, New York - Magzter, the fastest growing device-agnostic magazine store and newsstand is quickly becoming a 'must-have' magazine aggregator app across all devices and has just launched its much-awaited Version 2.0 'avatar'.

Magzter has recently crossed 1 million downloads in just 9 months and is averaging 10,000 downloads a day across the globe which has captured the imagination of publishers worldwide and Magzter is currently in discussions with global majors like Time Inc., Hearst, Conde Nast, The Economist, IPC Media and their global licensees to benefit from the Magzter phenomenon and sell more magazines to their users.

After this initial success and cool user features like Facebook login, in-app purchasing, etc. Magzter is now well on its way to the rest of the world to enable magazines worldwide to be able to easily publish their magazines and for users to find a plethora of magazines to choose from and to enjoy reading and archiving.

Magzter 2.0 is the latest 'avatar' of Magzter with a fully revamped look and a more stable app with a lot of new features to enhance the magazine reading experience and the discoverability of magazines globally.

Some of the new features include:
* Country-based storefront where you can set the country and be shown the latest and best magazines from your country of choice first and improves magazine discoverability
* Improved magazine reader with better readability options
* Magazine reader shows individual page loading status and overall magazine download %
* Improved help tips for all screens
* Improved search features across magazines including a powerful keyword search
* Archiving of magazines and individual issues to save valuable space on your iPhone or iPad after you have finished the reading the magazines
* Social sharing of magazine pages on Facebook and Twitter
* Now with ezRead mode in the landscape orientation. Read magazines without pinch zooming them using ezRead
* Enhanced category listings to enable readers to find magazines based on their category and genre and also to find the top magazines in each geographical location
* Support for Chinese and Arabic magazines with reverse page swiping (left to right) to read these magazines
* Push notification inside the app of new magazines as they are made available to read or buy
* Access to magazines across multiple user devices (after creation of a free Magzter account)
* Facebook and Twitter Connect for easy login

Magzter(TM) allows publishers to publish their magazines on all Apple devices via the Apple App Store and all Android 1.5 and above devices in addition to allowing readers to buy, subscribe and read their favourite magazines from their Laptops and Desktops via any Internet browser for those who don't own these devices and smartphones. It is a boon to readers and publishers alike and allows readers to easily buy new magazines, subscribe to them and view multimedia links and video content among other cool content that may not be available on the print versions.

The Android version of Magzter works on all Android 1.5 and above devices like Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom, Dell Streak, LG Optimus, among many others who use the Android Operating System and the latest app update for the next Android 'Ice Cream Sandwich' version is also going to be released shortly.

Publishers looking to increase revenue, reach and branding can turn to Magzter for an effective digital distribution channel, getting their publications in front of potential buyers without the hassle of printing and physical distribution. One of the most attractive features is the low time-to-market capability and the ability to gain global distribution at almost zero additional cost. The Magzter platform also provides publishers with real-time sales reports so they can track their progress and success and also add on to their circulation numbers in order to earn more from advertisers.

"With the launch of Magzter 2.0, we've released a game-changing technology that recreates the way magazines are published and read. Magzter completely reproduces the comfort of the traditional reading experience, while still bringing the modern benefits of the digital platform. We are now entering the global market which is for our growth and we have been getting a ton of user requests to sign up international magazines as well - we are in touch with all top magazine publishers and they are all keen to come on board" said Girish Ramdas, Co-founder and CEO

"As a technology intensive application, Magzter is built in a way that enables publishers to manage their magazines in a seamless manner across multiple devices. It operates a simple self-serve online uploading platform where publishers can handle pricing, issue release, sales reports and much more in a quick and efficient way" said Vijayakumar Radhakrishnan, Co-founder and President adding that "we will be soon ready for the new iPad3 as well with better rendering of the magazine pages on the new retina display of the iPad"

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 2.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Magzter - Magazine Store 2.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the News category.

Magzter - Magazine Store 2.0: http://www.magzter.com/
Download From iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/magzter-the-global-mobile/id412163953
Download from Android: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dci.magzter&feature=search_result
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Magzter Inc. is an New York based startup which is just 9 months old but has successfully been able to sign up top global publishers like Dennis Publishing, UK, Edipresse Asia, India Today Group, Haymarket, Black Enterprise, among many others, resulting in the magazine store having titles like Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Reader's Digest, AutoCar, Top Gear, Lonely Planet, Grazia, Hello! and 100's of other magazines. Magzter offers an ideal way to browse, buy, and read magazines on your iPad, iPhone, Android (Samsung Galaxy, etc) and the web. New titles from around the world are added every week and with 3000 magazine issues including a bunch of free magazines available from across the globe makes Magzter truly the #1 choice of magazine readers and publishers around the World. Copyright (C) 2012 Magzter 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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Girish Ramdas
Co-founder and CEO
United States
press@magzter.com

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Speed PRO 2.6 adds a live map view

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Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:01 am (PST)



Speed PRO 2.6 adds a live map view - Published on 03/10/12

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Austin based Mother Tucker, LLC today announces Speed PRO 2.6, an update to their popular digital GPS speedometer for iOS. Speed PRO is a GPS-based speedometer that gives users a digital view of their current speed, average speed, top speed, distance traveled, elapsed time and altitude and allows them to save their routes. Speed PRO allows users to share speedometer images with friends as well as customize the colors of the interface. Version 2.6 introduces a live map view.

Austin, Texas - Mother Tucker, LLC today is pleased to announce the release of Speed PRO 2.6 for iOS devices. Designed originally for GPS-equipped iPhones, Speed PRO is a GPS-based speedometer that gives users a digital view of their current speed, average speed, top speed, distance traveled, elapsed time and altitude and allows them to save their routes. The most significant features are: presenting speedometer information in an easy to read digital format; Saving Routes with breadcrumb trails; Manual and Automatic Pause/Resume; Downloadable altitude readings; Sharing speedometers and routes with friends; and a customizable speedometer interface.

Speedometer Features:
* Full-screen display of your Course, Current Speed, Average Speed, Top Speed, Distance Traveled, Elapsed Time, Altitude
* Full-screen live map view
* Altitude source option ["Device", "MapQuest", "USGS"]
* Pause/Resume tracking by single tapping screen
* Single Tap assignment option ("Pause/Resume Tracking", "Capture Image", "Ignore")
* Double Tap assignment option ("Pause/Resume Tracking", "Capture Image", "Ignore")
* Auto Pause/Resume option (Turn On to make Speed PRO: pause when it detects that you've stopped; resume when you it detects your moving; not allow manual Pause/Resume)
* Orientation Lock option
* Show Speed Fractions option [allows you to remove the decimals in the displayed speed]
* Reset Confirmations option (Turn On if you want a confirmation sheet when you tap 'Reset')
* Swipe Left or Right to switch to Camera interface (Must have Background set to "Camera")
* Share Speedometer snapshots on Facebook or via In-App Mail
* Copy&Save Speedometer snapshots
* Portrait and Landscape orientation support
* Background option ("Black", "Camera")
* Mirroring option for HUD on windshield
* Text Color option ("Red", "Green", "Blue", "White")
* Units option ("Miles", "Km")
* GPS Accuracy option
* 'Background Updates' Location option - Allows your app to execute in the background (requires multitasking)

Route Management Features:
* Speed PRO always records your current route
* Tap 'Reset' to set your current route's start time to your current time and it's starting location to your current location
* Tap 'Capture' -> 'Save Route' to save your current route
* Tap 'Routes' to view your Saved Routes
* Share Route maps and speedometers on Facebook or via In-App Mail
* Share Routes as KML via In-App Mail [Google Earth recommended for viewing KML]
* Copy and Save route maps and speedometer snapshots
* Records your route in the background (requires the 'Background Updates' Location option to be turned On and a multitasking device)
* Trail Color option for maps (Red, Green, Blue, Brown)
* Map Type option for maps (Street, Satellite)

Camera Features:
* Record videos and view the Speedometer interface at the same time
* Single Tap preview to Take a Photo
* Double Tap preview to Start/Stop Recording (iPhone 3GS or later model iPhones only)
* Set Focus by Pressing and Holding 1 finger at desired point on the preview
* Set Exposure by Pressing&Holding 2 fingers at desired point on the preview
* Swipe Left or Right on preview to switch back to the Speedometer interface
* 5X Zoom
* Flash/Torch/Focus Control
* EXIF (Camera Timestamp GPS)
* Auto Save (All videos and photos you shoot are saved to your Saved Photos Album)
* Requires your Background option to be set to "Camera"

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3G or later model iPhone, and iPad WiFi 3G
* iOS 4.0 or higher
* 1.4 MB Hard Drive space

Pricing and Availability:
Speed PRO 2.6 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Navigation category.

Mother Tucker: http://www.mothertuckerllc.com
Speed PRO 2.6: http://www.mothertuckerllc.com/speedpro/speedpro.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id405087651
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0FHd2KNjVg
Screenshot: http://www.mothertuckerllc.com/speedpro/3.PNG
App Icon: http://www.mothertuckerllc.com/speedpro256x256.png

Located in Austin, TX, Mother Tucker, LLC was founded in 2009 by Raymond Perez and Nicole Tucker Perez. Mother Tucker, LLC develops software for iOS devices including many that were featured by Apple. Copyright (C) 2009-2012 Mother Tucker, LLC. 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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Raymond Perez
Owner
United States
mothertuckerllc@gmail.com

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QED Solver - A Powerful New Mathematical Computing Application for i

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Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:30 am (PST)



QED Solver - A Powerful New Mathematical Computing Application for iPad - Published on 03/10/12

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Cyrillian today introduces QED Solver 1.0.3 for iPad, its powerful new mathematical computing application for science and engineering problems, as well as general math problems. Calculations have never been so easy - just enter your problem and tap Solve! QED Solver features a smart editor for fast and easy problem entry, syntax highlighting, a comprehensive library of built-in functions, blazing fast computing engine, powerful charting capabilities and much more.

Ocala, Florida - QED Solver is a powerful new mathematical computing application for science and engineering problems, as well as general math problems. Calculations have never been so easy - just enter your problem and tap Solve! QED Solver features a smart editor for fast and easy problem entry, syntax highlighting, a comprehensive library of built-in functions, blazing fast computing engine, powerful charting capabilities and much more.

Syntax Highlighting - QED Solver implements a clean & elegant syntax highlighting scheme that makes it easier to read and follow the logic of your calculations.

Natural Entry - We've made the syntax as close to natural language as possible and augmented the standard keyboard with the keys you'll need to quickly enter your problems.

Blazing Fast - Your calculation is optimized & compiled to binary code and run through QED Solver's computation engine. Most problems are solved in just a few milliseconds.

Solution Reports - Create, print, and share professional solution reports. Customize your report by formatting the solution variables, adding a description, and much more.

User Defined Functions - Creating your own functions provides an efficient way of making your problem both compact and elegant. QED Solver supports both single & multi-line user defined functions.

Use QED Solver to solve:
* Linear equations
* Nonlinear equations
* Function minimizations
* Derivatives
* Definite integrals

QED also:
* Generates solution reports
* Works with inequalities
* Creates beautiful graphs of functions

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 3.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
QED Solver 1.0.3 is only $6.99 USD for a limited time (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.

Cyrillian: http://www.cyrillian.com
QED Solver 1.0.3: http://www.qedsolver.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/qed-solver/id507198499
Screenshot (PSD): http://www.qedsolver.com/assets/qedsolver_icon_print.psd
App Icon: http://www.qedsolver.com/assets/qedsolver_icon-512.png
Press Kit (zip): http://www.qedsolver.com/assets/qed_solver_screenshots.zip

Cyrillian was founded in 2007 with a focus on creating exceptional software. We became fans the iPhone when it launched and have focused a great deal of development on the iOS platform. Our development team has decades of experience crafting industry leading cutting-edge software. This experience includes software for satellite image processing, guidance systems, nuclear engineering, physics applications, math applications, chemical process simulation, financial trading system analysis, and more. Copyright (C) 2007-2012 Cyrillian. 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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Illya Busigin
President
United States
illya@cyrillian.com

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