8/16/2012

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Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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mobileAge releases Gluey 1.0 for iOS - Published on 08/16/12

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mobileAge today introduces Gluey 1.0, its new lava lamp-like puzzle game for iOS devices. Forced into weirdly shaped containers in a far-off land, brightly colored Glueys move around like lava lamp blobs. Players create and remove like-colored blob clusters as they split and merge in infinite ways; no two games play the same way twice. Use strategy to manipulate gravity, locks and bombs to achieve high scores. Poison bottles, toxic waste and bottomless pits will bring things to a sticky end.

Oradell, New Jersey - mobileAge today is pleased to announce the launch of Gluey on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Gluey for iOS marks a ground-up re-imagining of the massively popular desktop game, which has captivated players around the world. This new edition adds completely refreshed artwork, expanded level designs and fun new challenges to the liquidy puzzler millions of people know and love.

Forced into weirdly shaped containers in a far-off land, brightly colored Glueys move around like lava lamp blobs. Players create and remove like-colored blob clusters as they split and merge in infinite ways; no two games play the same way twice. Players must also use strategy to manipulate gravity, locks and bombs to achieve high scores. However, poison bottles, toxic waste and bottomless pits will bring things to a sticky end, if players don't keep their wits together.

"Gluey is one of those classic games that looks simple on the surface but quickly draws you into a compelling and very addictive world. During the development phase, it was tremendous fun to witness the visceral reactions to Gluey," said Clinton Logan co-founder of mobileAge. "We've been creating mobile software for 19 years now and this our best work yet - we're very proud of Gluey. Current fans as well as new players are really going to love this iOS edition."

Gluey features 37 challenging levels with more updates in the pipeline. Three styles of gameplay provide many hidden surprises along the way. Gluey has been fully optimized for the iPhone 3S, 4/S including support for retina displays and the full screen of the new iPad. A game trailer is available at mobileAge online.

Gluey features:
* Join and remove colored liquid blobs that move in life-like ways
* 37 challenging levels that never play the same way twice
* Puzzle, Strategy and Survival styles of game play
* Fun power-ups and hazards keep the game fresh

Language Support:
* US Languages: English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, 3/4G iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 18.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Gluey 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

mobileAge: http://www.mobileage.com/
Gluey 1.0: http://www.mobileage.com/gluey/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/gluey/id504876423
Video Trailer: http://www.mobileage.com/gluey/trailer
Screenshot: http://www.mobileage.com/images/Gluey.png
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mobileAge creates quality free-range products for the iOS and OS X. Their developers have constant access to fresh air and sunlight, eliminating the need for the harsh chemicals used by other software houses. mobileAge's iOS apps have been enjoyed by over 5 million people and include titles such as Shanghai Mahjong, Leonard Maltin Movie Guide, Wine Enthusiast Guide, BlackJack 21 and the Obsessed with... trivia series. Copyright (C) 2012 mobileAge. 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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Ken Landau
Co-Founder
(201) 670-0144
United States
kl@mobileage.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/Glueygame
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/mobileage

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Intro Thing: Create stylish character intro videos on the iPhone - Published on 08/16/12

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3909 LLC announces the August 24th release of Intro Thing for iOS, a unique new video app that combines filmed motion, momentary freeze frames, and music to create slick character introduction videos. Using techniques seen in movies like "Snatch", "The A-Team", "Three Musketeers", and more, Intro Thing generates stylish introduction sequences that can be easily edited, previewed, and shared with others directly from the iPhone.

Tokyo, Japan - 3909 LLC is pleased to announce the August 24th release of Intro Thing, a unique new video app that combines filmed motion, momentary freeze frames, and music to create slick character introduction videos. Using techniques seen in movies like "Snatch", "The A-Team", "Three Musketeers", and more, Intro Thing generates stylish introduction sequences that can be easily edited, previewed, and shared with others directly from the iPhone.

Seen the movie "Snatch"? How about "The A-Team" or "Three Musketeers"? Remember that cool freeze-frame character introduction at the start of these movies? Fist flying through the air, then *BAM* freeze-frame! It's Brad Pitt!

Intro Thing uses the same techniques, combining filmed motion and momentary freeze frames, to create short videos introducing people, pets, objects, or anything of choice.

Focused and Easy to Use:
There are plenty of video apps for the iPhone that are packed with features, filters, and options. Intro Thing is different in that it's designed to do one thing well and its interface is streamlined to make this task quick and easy. Simply tap the screen while filming to mark the freeze frame moments. After filming, select the music, style, and enter a name and alias for each character. The intro can be played back instantly at any time. For more control, users can adjust the exact frame for each character or draw a highlight to separate them from the background. Characters can be added or rearranged and the final video can be shared with friends and the world on YouTube or Facebook.

Not Just A Toy:
Intro Thing is a lot of fun to use, but it also offers real utility. Starting a new softball team? Promoting a band? Out with friends at the bar? Attending a wedding? Impressed by the entrees at an expensive restaurant? Intro Thing captures these people and events perfectly in a way that's more interesting than a slideshow or captioned pictures.

Stylish:
An artistically-driven app like Intro Thing wouldn't be worth much if the intro styles aren't any good. Intro Thing includes 3 awesome intro styles out of the box and new downloadable styles (premium and free) are available weekly from within the app.

Release Info:
Intro Thing will be available worldwide starting August 24th for $0.99 during an introductory week sale. On September 1st, the price will rise to $1.99 (USD). Supported languages are English and Japanese.

Intro Thing: http://www.introthing.com
Press Kit (zip): http://introthing.com/files/IntroThing-PressKit.zip

3909 LLC is a small two-person development studio located in Tokyo, Japan. The duo at 3909, Lucas and Keiko Pope, previously created the hit iOS puzzler Helsing's Fire. Among other accolades, Helsing's Fire won the Best Mobile Game award at the 2011 Independent Games Festival. Copyright (C) 2012 3909 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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Lucas Pope
Developer
Japan
lucas@introthing.com

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Punflay's Education Apps on Sale - Published on 08/16/12

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This month, Punflay is bringing you a special back to school promotion, by putting two of its popular young learner apps on sale. Word Wall and Measurement are educational apps for students from Kindergarten to Grade 2. Word Wall introduces early readers to frequently encountered words, and boost budding readers' confidence in mastering important reading skills. Measurement introduces kindergartners to basic concepts of measurement such as weight, volume and length.

Fremont, California - Punflay, Emantra's educational and consumer application development arm, is the maker of several successful kids educational apps including Virtual Frog Dissection, Cell & Cell Structure, Word Wall and Number Sense. With learning apps available on iPads, iPhones, iTouches and online, Punflay products have has often been featured on "Noteworthy" and "Top 25" lists, and have won several industry recognitions.

Go Back to School with Punflay's Learning Apps:
This month, Punflay is bringing you a special back to school promotion, by putting two of its popular young learner apps on sale. Word Wall and Measurement are educational apps for students from Kindergarten to Grade 2.

Word Wall introduces early readers to frequently encountered words, and boost budding readers' confidence in mastering important reading skills. Measurement introduces kindergartners to basic concepts of measurement such as weight, volume and length. Both apps are available for the iPad and are sold on the iTunes store for $1.99 each.

Special pricing, 3 days only!
In keeping with its Back to School sale, Punflay will be offering these two apps for 0.99 cents only. This sale will be on for 3 days, from 17th August 2012 to 20th August 2012.

More apps to come!
Next week, Punflay will be putting all three of its ever-popular science apps (Virtual Frog Dissection, Cell Structure, and Rat Dissection) on Sale for Back to School buyers. Don't miss this one-day opportunity to add these award-winning apps to your child's learning experience.

Punflay: http://www.punflay.com/
Measurement HD: http://itunes.apple.com/app/measurement-hd/id452493138
Word Wall HD: http://itunes.apple.com/app/word-wall-hd/id430272237

Punflay, a brand of Emantras develops educational iPad and iPhone apps for kids. The division's talented team designs its apps through meticulous research and testing. Aimed to educate and please children, Punflay's apps are very kid-friendly and intuitive to use. Copyright (C) 2010 Punflay. 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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Nicola Santiago
Marketing Executive
United States
nicola.zs@emantras.com

Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/punflay
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/punflaykids

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Now kids can discover & explore the magic of art w/ Merry Cherub for iOS - Published on 08/16/12

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Maryland based One Monk Clapping today announces the recent update of Merry Cherub for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Merry Cherub gives young children an avenue to interact with and explore vividly colorful drawings of diverse animals by simply uncovering them with a few swipes of their fingers. With professional illustrations and a design that immerses youthful users in the experience of exploration, Merry Cherub is an exciting new addition to the kids' app canon on the App Store.

Ijamsville, Maryland - One Monk Clapping, an emerging educational children's app developer, is excited today to announce the recent update of Merry Cherub onto the App Store. Compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, this children's app gives youngsters the opportunity to discover vividly colorful drawings of diverse animals by simply uncovering them with their fingers. Complete with soothing music, engaging "reveal" effects to encourage kids to finish clearing up each new piece of art, and intuitive controls easy enough for any child to use effectively, this is kid-centric playtime app is sure to please. Merry Cherub is currently available for download on the App Store for $2.99 in the Games category.

As focused on giving kids an educational boost as it on captivating their imaginations, Merry Cherub gives youngsters a path to discover animals while simultaneously encouraging their hand-eye coordination and language skills. To this end the application gives parents the unique choice of having each animal kids discover be presented via audio narration first in English and afterwards in Spanish, or Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and Hindi via coming upgrade. Since every picture in the app can only be uncovered manually, children will also learn to coordinate their hand movements and get a better grasp of cause and effect implications of their actions.

Merry Cherub is a well rounded mobile discovery portal. The app features unique full color drawings of different global animals, each of which is presented to the user in HD and viewable in both landscape as well as picture modes. Responsive controls are offered to both children, as well as their parents, letting them choose specific languages to use and manage other app features in mere seconds. Four specific congratulatory reveal animations can be set up by parents depending on their child's preferences as well. Give your kids a head start on developing important fundamental skills by making the whole experiences a pleasant game with Merry Cherub starting today.

One Monk Clapping: http://www.onemonkclapping.com/
Merry Cherub 1.1: http://www.onemonkclapping.com/MerryCherub.php
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/merry-cherub/id518189755
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Founded by the husband and wife development team of Jacquin Buchanan and Cleo Buchanan, One Monk Clapping is a family company. Nature Photography by grandfather Don Dunsmore gives the app its rich images. Beta testing and seal of APProval by one year old Liam Buchanan. (C) One Monk Clapping 2012. 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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Jacquin Buchanan
Owner
240-498-3429
United States
account@comboapp.com

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Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:01 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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iPhone Photo App Pocket Snapper Available for Free for a Limited Time - Published on 08/16/12

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Kdan Mobile announced today that the company will make its much praised iPhone photo app Pocket Snapper - iModel and Virtual Studio free for a limited time. Pocket Snapper resembles an authentic photo studio with real models and utilizes the gyroscope to simulate the model shooting experience. Kdan Mobile just updated Pocket Snapper and equipped the app with more photo enhancement tools and a brand new recording function that enables users to take photos from their self-recorded videos.

Tainan, Taiwan - Kdan Mobile, a mobile software application developer, announced today that the company will make its much praised iPhone photo app Pocket Snapper - iModel and Virtual Studio free for a limited time. With an aim to provide customers continuous satisfaction, Kdan Mobile recently updated the app with more photo enhancement tools and a brand new recording function that enables users to take photos from their self-recorded videos.

The highlight of Pocket Snapper, as pointed out by numerous reviewers, is the recording function that allows users to capture still images from their self-recorded videos. This offers users great flexibility to take clear images of moving objects or dynamic scenes out of clips. "By nature of the Pocket Snapper's design, the app helps preserve valuable moments both in the form of film and image," commented Kevin Huang, Chief Designer of Kdan Mobile. In addition, Pocket Snapper differentiates itself from other photo apps with its distinctive iModel mode, which offers embedded video clips of models for users to practice their photo shooting skills and experience the fun of being a fashion photographer.

Pocket Snapper makes an ideal photo app for both professional and amateurs with its versatile camera functions and comprehensive photo editing options such as adding frames, applying special effects, and arranging collages for users to customize their photo works. "With the help of Pocket Snapper, users can easily transform their photos from ordinary to extraordinary," said Huang. "Our ultimate goal is to provide a photo editing environment that encourages users to explore their creative sides," added Huang.

Pocket Snapper has gained popularity with novices and professional photographers after its release. "The sale we're offering gives customers a better chance to appreciate this innovative and cutting-edge photo app," remarked Kenny Su, CEO of Kdan Mobile. He also revealed the company's future plan of rolling out a platform for photo enthusiasts to share their works with a wider audience and incorporating more video editing features to enrich user experience.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, 4G iPod touch
* iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad 3G and iPad Wi-Fi + 4G
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 21.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
For a limited time, Pocket Snapper � iModel and Virtual Studio 1.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

Pocket Snapper � iModel and Virtual Studio 1.1: http://www.kdanmobile.com/en/pocket-snapper/index.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/pocket-snapper-imodel-virtual/id510312588
Screenshot 1: http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/maplealice/PocketSnapper_A_USA.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/maplealice/PocketSnapper_B_USA.jpg
Screenshot 3: http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/maplealice/PocketSnapper_C_USA.jpg
App Icon: https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/522157_10150897861614829_790615035_a.jpg

Kdan Mobile Software is a company specializing in mobile application development. Kdan aims to bring a ubiquitous mobile operating environment to end users by providing innovative service and powerful technology. (C) 2012 Kdan Mobile Software Ltd. 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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Alice Chen
PR Specialist
886-6-3131660
Taiwan
pr@kdanmobile.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/kdanmobile
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2103738?trk=tyah
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/KdanMobile

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Little Robot Studio Roasts New Updates for Ducky's Coffee on App Store - Published on 08/16/12

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Little Robot Studio today announces Ducky's Coffee 1.5, updates to its fun and addictive coffee-making time-management game for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch. In Ducky's Coffee, players must help Ducky build and run a successful coffee shop by making a variety of drinks, roasting coffee beans, cleaning tables, & dealing with a cast of whacky customers. The paid version of the game now includes "Blitz Mode" with "Caffeine Focus" and score multipliers to up the milligrams of caffeine-crazed gameplay.

Taipei, Taiwan - Little Robot Studio is pleased to announce today major updates for its hit game Ducky's Coffee, a fun and addictive coffee-making time-management game for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The paid version of the game now includes "Blitz Mode" with "Caffeine Focus" and score multipliers to up the milligrams of caffeine-crazed gameplay.

In Blitz Mode, players can jump right into the action for a quick game where they can challenge their own score as well as their friends from around the world. Caffeine Focus is the ultimate in "on-fire" style playing where players get a 10-second 5x score boost after achieving a six-combo. This also pushes the pace of in-game customers to increase the overall difficulty. Who said running a coffee shop was easy!

Finally, to help separate the elite drink-pourin', bean-roastin', coffee-makin' players from the rest of the pack, the new update adds score multipliers for players who are fast enough to consistently keep their customers happy. Ultimately, these updates will separate the instant coffee wannabe from the handcrafting, micro-roasting barista extraordinaire.

Ever fantasized about opening your own coffee shop? Here's your chance with minimal investment! See if you have what it takes to multi-task with the best.

A Love Story:
When Candy's father, a wealthy coffee tycoon, found out that Ducky has neither money nor fame, he forced them to break up. The heart-broken Ducky is determined to win her father's approval and opens his own coffee shop, "Ducky's Coffee." In Ducky's Coffee, players must help Ducky build and run a successful coffee shop by making a variety of drinks, roasting coffee beans, cleaning tables, and dealing with a cast of whacky customers.

Features:
* Blitz Mode: Jump into the action to be your own score or your friends
* "Caffeine Focus": Get a 10-second 5x score boost after achieving a six-combo
* Score Multiplier: Keep your customers happy, get huge points and march up the leaderboards
* Fast-paced and exciting coffee-serving game tests your ability to run a coffee shop
* Watch the love story unfold in 12 pages of comics
* Joyful game music and realistic sound effects give you an authentic barista feel
* 15 original characters carefully designed
* 63 levels with expansion and more challenging gameplay every 21 levels

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

Pricing and Availability:
The Ducky's Coffee app is available for $.99 (USD) and as a lite version on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Ducky's Coffee 1.5: http://littlerobotstudio.com/duckys_coffee/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/duckys-coffee/id478228124
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Little Robot Studios is the creator of the highly addictive and successful Ducky's Coffee game available on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The company was founded in August 2011 as a mobile game development studio and is based in Taipei, Taiwan. Copyright (C) 2012 Little Robot Studios. 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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Greg Dawson
Media Relations
509-901-7444
Taiwan
duckyscoffee@gmail.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/ducky.coffee
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/lilrobotstudio

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Bird On A Wire - Our feathered friends are flocking to the AppStore - Published on 08/16/12

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Van der Veer Games has released Bird On A Wire for iPhone & iPad. It's cute, it's addictive, it's time to help birds of a feather flock together in this unique physics-based arcade game for the whole family. Tap your way to some outrageously high Game Center scores and more cute unlockable characters, just don't let those wires snap or it's game over. New stages bring new bird colours to add to the difficulty and also new characters such as the dragonfly that starts a 2X score multiplier clock.

Bangkok, Thailand - Van der Veer Games is pleased to announce the release of its new family-orientated physics game Bird On A Wire for iPhone and iPad. Targeting mobile gamers who want an instant pick-up and play game, Bird On A Wire not only provides this with unique realistic physics but adorably cute feathered characters who bring with them some seriously addictive entertainment for the whole family.

The goal is as simple as the game controls. All that's required is to TAP birds so they land on wires occupied by similarly coloured birds to score points. But don't let too many birds sit on the same wire or they'll snap! Reach the required points for a stage and any wires snapped will be reset for the next stage. New stages bring new bird colours to add to the difficulty and also new characters such as the dragonfly that starts a 2X score multiplier clock or the squirrels that knock birds off the wires.

Bird On A Wire Features:
* HD graphics on both iPhone & iPad
* Realistic physics
* A host of unlockable birds and special characters
* Full Game Center support to challenge friends and global players
* Capture & post your magic moments to Facebook

Device Requirements:
* iPhone or iPad
* iOS version 4.3 or higher
* 7.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Bird On A Wire 1.0 is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

VDV Games: http://www.vdvgames.com
Bird On A Wire 1.0: http://www.vanderveergames.com/birdwire.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/bird-on-a-wire/id547882736
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EoGzzE1qd4
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Recently relocating its main office to Bangkok Thailand, Van der Veer Games is a dutch independent game developer founded in Singapore in 1998 by Jacques Deul. Originally setup to develop and publish its own board and card games, VDV Games made the leap to mobile games in 2011. The company has currently published 2 board games, 2 card games and 9 IOS mobile games titles. Copyright (C) 2012 Van der Veer Games. 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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Jacques Deul
Chief Game Guru
Thailand
jacques1@vanderveergames.com

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Jumsoft Presents the New Elements for iWork Set - Published on 08/16/12

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Jumsoft today introduces Elements for iWork 1.0, a brand new collection of images designed specifically for Apple's Pages and Keynote. Perfect for illustrating slideshows, invitations, posters, newsletters, e-books, or just about any type of content that requires a creative touch, the items included in the Elements for iWork set range from variations on universal symbols, such as arrows and question marks, to funky icons and stylish badges.

Vilnius, Lithuania - Jumsoft, a developer of high-quality applications and designs for Mac OS X, is further expanding its product range with a brand new collection of images: Elements for iWork. The versatile images can be used to illustrate slideshows, invitations, posters, newsletters, e-books, or just about any type of content that requires a creative touch.

The items included in the Elements for iWork set range from variations on universal symbols, such as arrows and question marks, to funky icons and stylish badges. In total, the collection contains 360 doodle icons, 24 patterns, 6 badges, and 68 watercolor cliparts in 3 color versions: green, blue, and red. The set was designed for Apple's Pages and Keynote, but the images can also be used in Numbers or iBooks Author.

Algirdas Unguvaitis, the general manager of Jumsoft, said, "We have a couple of clipart products for sale, but this is our first really versatile set that features a lot of hand-drawn items, stylized icons, and even patterns. These images can basically be used anywhere."

Using Elements for iWork is really straightforward. All users need to do is download the app, open the preview window, and drag the images to their selected location. The images will be saved there automatically, and users will be able to access them whenever they like. Images can be applied by using Copy and Paste or simply dragging an image onto a document and dropping it. The image resolution is suitable for printing.

All images include transparent backgrounds that allow placement on various colors and patterns, and the PNG format lets users adjust various color parameters. The badges are created in shapes, which enable resizing and changing colors as well as adding and removing various badge components. The patterns can be easily applied to an object of choice and their color can also be adjusted.

System Requirements:
* iWork '09 or later
* OS X 10.6.6 or later
* 215 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Elements for iWork 1.0 is $19.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the Mac App Store in the Graphics & Design category. More information and design samples are available on Jumsoft's website.

Jumsoft: http://www.jumsoft.com/
Elements for iWork 1.0: http://www.jumsoft.com/elements-for-iwork/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elements-for-iwork/id548645701?mt=12&ls=1/
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Based in scenic Vilnius, Lithuania, Jumsoft is a privately funded company founded in 2002. Committed to providing the highest quality software, Jumsoft is a dedicated group of Apple Macintosh experts whose goal is creating and marketing exciting, easy-to-use and powerful applications for the Mac Platform. Jumsoft most recently focused its attention on maximizing the potential of Apple's iWork, quickly becoming the leading provider of Keynote themes and objects. Copyright 2002-2012 Jumsoft. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Travel Interpreter - Multilingual Phrase Book - Release Info - Published on 08/16/12

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Jourist Publishing in Hamburg, Germany, has released an update for Travel Interpreter for the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Travel Interpreter is a talking phrasebook which translates English into 29 different languages. Choose any supported language and the app displays 15 topics from which the user can select one of 2,200 useful words or phrases. Each phrase is spoken aloud by a native speaker, illustrated with a witty cartoon.

Hamburg, Germany - Jourist Publishing has released an update for Travel Interpreter 2.0 for the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Travel Interpreter is a talking phrasebook which translates English into 29 different languages. Choose any supported language and the app displays 15 topics from which the user can select one of 2,200 useful words or phrases. Each phrase is spoken aloud by a native speaker, illustrated with a witty cartoon, and written out in English and the foreign language, with an English transliteration for non-Latin scripts.

Travel Interpreter - Multilingual Phrase Book employs a convenient method for navigating to the desired phrase. Fifteen topics or categories appear in a scrollable list: Basics, Traveling, Hotel, Local Transport, Sightseeing, Bank, Means of Communication, In the Restaurant, Food/Drinks, Shopping, Repairs/Laundry, Sports/Leisure, Health/Drugstore, Beauty Care, and Calling the Police. After a topic is chosen, 4-18 subtopics are listed. Finally, 5-25 phrases are listed from which the user can select the one they want. To ask "Would you please send the luggage to my room?", the user selects the topic Hotel, then the subtopic Service, and then the phrase. Alternatively, the user may simply type in the word "luggage" and be taken directly to the phrase.

The new version of Travel Interpreter presents a completely new interface with better design for a more comfortable user experience. All the languages are now downloadable. You choose yourself which languages you need and download only the required languages, helping to save space on your device. You can also simply delete any languages you do not require by holding your finger down on them. Furthermore the updated version offers you a new interface with better design for a more comfortable user experience and supports retina resolution for iPad 3. All illustrations are also downloadable. That means that you download only the images that fit the resolution of your device.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 6.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Travel Interpreter - Multilingual Phrase Book 2.0 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Travel category.

Jourist Publishing: http://www.jourist.com/
Travel Interpreter � Multilingual Phrase Book 2.0: http://www.jourist.com/product/travel-interpreter-2/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/travel-interpreter-multilingual/id356571048
Screenshots (rar): http://www.jourist.net/promo/TravelInterpreter_screens.rar
App Icon: http://www.jourist.net/promo/travel_interpreter_icon.jpg

Located in Hamburg, Germany, Jourist Publishing (Jourist Verlags GmbH) was founded in 1997 and focuses on publishing up-to-date and innovative encyclopedic apps, electronic dictionaries, language courses and other software products for various operating systems: iOS, Android, Windows, Windows Mobile, and Mac OS. The company is responsive to the demands of the constantly growing market and is a leader in the field of innovative language software. Jourist Publishing House products are used worldwide by international companies and universities of all sizes as well as end users. Jourist Publishing offers products in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Polish, Estonian, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Greek, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Hebrew. Copyright (C) 2012 Jourist Verlags GmbH. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the
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+49-40-21098290
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Maintain releases Cocktail 6.0.2 (Mountain Lion Edition) - Published on 08/16/12

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Maintain has released Cocktail 6.0.2 (Mountain Lion Edition), the latest maintenance update for users running OS X Mountain Lion 10.8. Cocktail is a general purpose utility for OS X that lets you clean, repair and optimize your Mac. It comes with an automatic Pilot mode that allows you to simply press a button to activate Cocktail. This version resolves some OS X Mountain Lion compatibility issues and contains various improvements to the Pilot scheduler.

Ekero, Sweden - Maintain has announced the release and immediate availability of Cocktail 6.0.2 (Mountain Lion Edition), the latest maintenance update of Cocktail for users running OS X Mountain Lion (10.8).

Cocktail is a general purpose utility for OS X that lets you clean, repair and optimize your Mac. The application serves up a perfect mix of maintenance tools and tweaks, all accessible through a clean and easy to use interface. Cocktail's features are arranged into five categories that helps you manage various aspects of your computer. It also comes with an automatic Pilot mode that allows you to simply press a button and relax, knowing that Cocktail will take care of the rest.

What's New:
* Addresses an issue in which Cocktail could not force empty the Trash
* Addresses an issue in which Cocktail may fail to scan preference files
* Various improvements to the Pilot scheduler
* Resolves some OS X Mountain Lion compatibility issues

System Requirements:
Cocktail 6.0.2 (Mountain Lion Edition) requires OS X Mountain Lion or OS X Mountain Lion Server (10.8). Cocktail (Lion Edition) for OS X 10.7, Cocktail (Snow Leopard Edition) for OS X 10.6 and Cocktail (Leopard Edition) for OS X 10.5 are available for download from our website.

Pricing and Availability:
Cocktail is $14.00 (USD) for a Single User License and available for purchase from the Maintain website. The license is valid for Mountain Lion, Lion and Snow Leopard and editions of Cocktail. Cocktail (Leopard Edition) is distributed as freeware and does not require a license.

Cocktail: http://maintain.se/cocktail
Download Cocktail 6.0.2 (Mountain Lion Edition): http://usa.maintain.se/CocktailMLE.dmg
Purchase Cocktail: http://maintain.se/cocktail
Screenshot 1: http://www.maintain.se/downloads/screenshots/screenshot1.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.maintain.se/downloads/screenshots/screenshot2.png
App Icon: http://www.maintain.se/downloads/screenshots/icon.png

Maintain develops tailored applications for Mac users. We work towards creating technical solutions which maintain your computer and make it as efficient and easy to use as possible. In addition, we offer comprehensive consultancy and support services which cover everything from operation of existing systems to purchase and implementation of new technical solutions. Among our clients are: Puma, The New York Times, Sony Pictures, Ericsson, Fortum, The City Of Calgary, Peak Performance, Loreal, Harvard University, Los Angeles Times, Swedish Film Institute, Weber, ESPN, Business Week, Swedish National Police Board, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Getty Images, University of Texas, South Park Studios, CompUSA, bwin, Lockheed Martin, Defense Intelligence Agency, University of Michigan and hundred of thousands of Mac users around the world. Copyright (C) 2012 Maintain. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other
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Scott Vallance Apps Launches What Animal? a Free Entertainment App - Published on 08/16/12

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Adelaide, Australia based developer, Scott Vallance, announces the release of his first App Store App, What Animal? 1.0 available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 5.1 . This app makes use of facial recognition research to match human faces with animal counterparts. The results are amusing and entertaining. Users may share their hilarious matches on Facebook and Twitter. The best part is its available now, for free.

Adelaide, Australia - What Animal? by Adelaide, Australia developer Scott Vallance makes use of sophisticated computer vision research to deliver simple harmless fun on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Using a technique called Eigenfaces, and the facial detection algorithms built into iOS 5.1 , What Animal? searches for human faces in photos and finds corresponding matches from a library of cute and funny animal faces. All animal faces are sourced from and appropriately credited to Flickr's excellent selection of Creative Commons licensed photographs. What Animal? lets users share their hilarious matches on Facebook and Twitter. Its free and available now on the App Store.

An appropriate way to match human and animal faces is an interesting problem, 'What Animal?' developer Scott Vallance explains more in detail on his blog. Cats eyes and genetic relationship between Humans and Chimpanzees all had to be overcome in order for the results to be convincing and repeatable. No special knowledge is required to use 'What Animal?' which hides its smarts under an intuitive interface.

What Animal? finds the matches that are most surprisingly similar within its database of animal photos. These are display with a percentage score which represents exactly how much more the face in question looks like the matched animal than the general population.

Device Requirements:
* 3/4Gen iPhone, iPad, or 3/4Gen iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 17.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
What Animal? 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

Scott Vallance Apps: http://scottvallanceapps.com
What Animal? 1.0: http://scottvallanceapps.com/app/what-animal-are-you/
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/what-animal/id548987628
Blog: http://scottvallanceapps.com/2012/08/14/i-can-has-overly-human-eyes/
Screenshot: http://scottvallanceapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo.png
App Icon: http://scottvallanceapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rounded.png

Scott Vallance is an Adelaide, Australia based developer of mobile applications. Copyright (C) 2012 Scott Vallance. 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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Australia
scott@scottvallanceapps.com

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New App Lets You Keep Track of Your Kids As They Travel - Published on 08/16/12

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Buddy Safe allows users to easily track the progress of a buddy's journey to their selected destination. Buddy Safe may be used to see if kids are home from school, locate traveling companions while on vacation, or find friends who are meeting for dinner. Users set the destination, expected departure and arrival times, and people who should be notified about the trip. If users don't begin the trip by the time chosen, or don't reach their destination by a selected time, the application will send a message to the selected buddies.

New York, New York - Know when your date is going to be late. Buddy Safe allows you to easily track the progress of your buddy's journey to their selected destination.

Use Buddy Safe to see if your kids are home from school, locate your traveling companions while on vacation, or find friends you're meeting for dinner.

Using Buddy Safe is easy as 1, 2, 3 - literally! To use:

1) Add your destination from the map interface or by typing into a textbox.

2) Choose Buddies (one or more) you want to notify about your trip and whereabouts.

3) Select a tentative time that you will leave or reach the destination.

That's it! Just tap on the 'Begin Trip' button to start tracking your progress in terms of location and time. If you don't begin your trip by the time you had chosen, or don't reach your destination by a selected time, the application will send a message to the buddies you selected.

If you see your trip getting delayed or cancelled, you can click 'Pause Trip' or 'Postpone' from the Trip Screen. You can also save and 'favorite' the trips you take most often.

Key Features:
* Follow Geo Fences and live location data
* Alerting of progress while en-route
* Never be stood up, or worry about your kids' journey home again

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

Pricing and Availability:
Buddy Safe 1.2 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Navigation category.

Atom Sage: http://www.atomsage.com/
Buddy Safe 1.2: http://atomsage.com/buddy-safe
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/buddy-safe/id488076015
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Atom Sage, head-quartered in San Diego, California is an agency providing Custom Websites, Software Application, Database driven Applications and providing IT Services.

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Physics Teachers Develop iPad App for Students - Published on 08/16/12

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Nerd Island Studios, LLC is pleased to announce Step2Step Physics - Mechanics, an iPad app created by physics teachers to help students learn physics. Designed by a National Board Certified physics teacher and MIT graduate, the app mirrors the experience of a student working with a professional tutor: it breaks complex physics problems into simple steps and provides intelligent feedback based on incorrect answers.

Highland Park, Illinois - Nerd Island Studios, LLC is pleased to announce Step2Step Physics - Mechanics, an iPad app created by physics teachers to help students learn physics. Designed by a National Board Certified physics teacher and MIT graduate, the app mirrors the experience of a student working with a professional tutor: it breaks complex physics problems into simple steps and provides intelligent feedback based on incorrect answers.

Step2Step Physics - Mechanics contains a variety of question types, with classic physics problems such as "If a ball rolled off a cliff, how far from the base of the cliff would it land?", "How quickly does an elevator accelerate?", and "Will a race car skid as it goes around a banked turn? If so, in which direction?" A complete listing of the question types is available at Nerd Island Studios, LLC's website. The questions were chosen to help students prepare for major exams, such as the Advanced Placement (AP) Physics B exam.

In Step2Step Physics, most question types contain multiple question versions with randomized numbers so that two students working side by side on the same question can focus on the solution process rather than just typing the same answer. Questions vary in length from 4 steps for simple problems to 27 steps for the most complicated problem. Question steps require a variety of user interactions, including drag-and-drop, multiple choice, and number entry.

Features:
* 37 question types covering topics in Newtonian mechanics, the first semester of a typical high school or college algebra-based physics course
* Intelligent feedback on each step, tailored to specific incorrect answers
* Multiple user accounts on each device, with progress tracked independently
* Progress can be emailed from within the app
* Can be used by a single user, or as part of a 1:1 classroom environment

"We intend to use Step2Step Physics as a partial replacement for traditional homework in our own classes," explained Chris Bruce, Nerd Island Studios, LLC Lead Developer and high school physics teacher. "Unlike traditional homework, students must master the material in order to receive credit."

Device Requirements:
* Requires iPad with iOS 4.0 or later
* 31.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Step2Step Physics - Mechanics 1.0 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Nerd Island Studios, LLC: http://www.nerdislandstudios.com
Step2Step Physics - Mechanics 1.0: http://www.nerdislandstudios.com/Products.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/step2step-physics-mechanics/id546699730

Located in Highland Park, Illinois, Nerd Island Studios, LLC was founded in 2012 by a team of four physics teachers to develop software to help their students learn. The owner, Chris Bruce, earned a bachelors degree from MIT and served as a nuclear submarine officer in the US Navy before realizing his life's dream of teaching high school students. Everyone at Nerd Island Studios, LLC is a practicing teacher first and a developer second. Copyright (C) 2012 Nerd Island Studios, 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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United States
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Media Alert - Join The Padcaster at the IBC2012 SuperMeet - Published on 08/16/12

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The Padcaster LLC is excited to announce it will be presenting The Padcaster at the CPUG Network IBC2012 SuperMeet held on Sunday 9 September 2012 at The Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in the heart of Amsterdam. The brand new Padcaster transforms an iPad into an on-the-go production studio. Get your hands on The Padcaster and network over a cocktail with industry peers. Use promo code PADCASTERVIP to save on your entry ticket.

New York City, New York - The Padcaster LLC is excited to announce it will be presenting The Padcaster at the CPUG Network IBC2012 SuperMeet held on Sunday 9 September 2012 at The Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in the heart of Amsterdam. Get up close and personal with The Padcaster and Lenscaster to find out why it's the latest must-have iPad accessory for amateur and professional filmmakers alike. Designed for video journalists, videographers, DSLR shooters and more, the brand new Padcaster transforms an iPad into an on-the-go production studio, providing an easy and professional way for users to create stunning videos on the iPad, from storyboarding and shooting to editing and sharing. Friends of The Padcaster can register in advance using the PADCASTERVIP promo code to save Euro5 (General Admission Euro15 and Student Euro7).

About SuperMeet Amsterdam:
Join the Creative Pro User Group Network (CPUG Network), including BOSCPUG, LAFCPUG, SF Cutters and digital video user groups around the Globe in Amsterdam for the Fifth Annual IBC SuperMeet. The largest gathering of creative and collaborative editors, attendees will network, mingle and enjoy cocktails with industry peers while learning the latest trends in editing workflows. Test drive The Padcaster, learn tips and tricks for filming on the iPad, view Padcaster films and more at the Amsterdam SuperMeet. For more information, please visit the SuperMeet website.

Where: The Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Winter Garden and Grand Ballroom, Dam 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam, The Netherlands
When: Sunday 9 September, 19:00 - 23:00 (Doors open 16:00)
How Much: Euro15 General Admission and Euro7 for Students (Euro20 at door) - use the PADCASTERVIP promo code to save Euro5! Ticket includes 2 raffle tickets per person.
Who should attend: Everyone who wants to learn more about Final Cut Studio, digital filmmaking and meet others who may know more than you do.
Food and Drink: Food (free) and Cash Bars will be available to enjoy a few cocktails!

The Padcaster: http://www.thepadcaster.com
Amsterdam SuperMeet: http://supermeet.com/

Headquartered in New York's Union Square, The Padcaster LLC is an innovative startup aimed at developing tools for filmmakers and videographers of all stages of development and skill levels. Established in 2012, its flagship title product, the Padcaster, is a multifunctional iPad case that takes users from passive consumer to creative filmmaker. The Padcaster was made by and for videographers to fit the needs of just about any filmmaker working with the ever-expanding set of production tools and technology. The Padcaster is a trademark of The Padcaster LLC. All other trademarks, registered trademarks and products mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

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Smart Soundtracker App Makes Your Videos More Fun & Memorable with Music - Published on 08/16/12

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SmartSound, an innovator of soundtrack technology for video, announced a new iOS app that automatically adds personalized soundtracks to videos taken on iPhone, iPod touch or iPad devices. The app harnesses the emotional power of a great soundtrack to make your personal videos more fun and memorable. It's simple and automatic, but also offers some customization controls. It has built-in sharing via E-mail, Facebook and YouTube. The app includes 5 soundtracks and available now in the App Store.

Northridge, California - SmartSound, the world's leading provider of royalty free music and soundtrack solutions announced their new iOS app, called Smart Soundtracker, which allows consumers to automatically add perfectly edited soundtracks to the videos they shoot on their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. The app automatically edits the included and available soundtracks to fit the exact video length while allowing the user to adjust the volume levels of their original video and the new soundtrack. The resulting video can be shared from the app via Facebook, YouTube and E-mail.

When using Smart Soundtracker, customers simply select a video from their Camera Roll and instantly watch their video with a soundtrack. The soundtrack is edited automatically, ending the music exactly when the video ends and can easily change to a different soundtrack with a swipe on the screen. An optional fade-out ending is automatically added to the video to enhance the viewer experience by ending the video and soundtrack perfectly together.

Customers can also separately adjust the volume of the original video and the new soundtrack from silent to full volume to create the right balance. A remix button allows users to try different mixes of the same song to find the best arrangement for their video before saving or sharing the video. Built-in sharing options include Save to Camera Roll, Send via E-mail, Post to Facebook and Upload to YouTube.

The Smart Soundtracker app, available exclusively through the Apple iTunes App Store, costs only $0.99 for the app and an included variety pack of 5 soundtracks. It includes a permanent consumer-use license to use the music in any non-commercial personal videos. The app is designed for the iPhone and iPod touch, but can also run on the iPad. (Note: Device must support video recording to the Camera Roll)

Upon release, an additional 27 categorized soundtrack packs are also available via in-app purchase; $0.99 each for 3-soundtrack packs, or $1.99 for 6-soundtrack packs. Pack titles include Olympic Dreams, Perfect Pets, Cute Kids, Adrenaline Junkie, Reflective Moments, Big Movie Trailers, Hijinks, Skate Rat, Tropical Vacation and several more, including several packs from Indie Artists featuring soundtracks with lyrics.

"The goal of Smart Soundtracker is to automatically make your videos more fun and memorable," said Kevin Klingler, President of SmartSound. "It allows consumers to post videos to social media which are much more interesting and fun to watch. The addition of a perfectly fit soundtrack adds whatever kind of emotional basis you want for your movie, making it far more enjoyable for your friends and family to watch."

The resulting soundtrack-enhanced videos are only for personal use, and for uploading to Facebook and YouTube. For commercial uses, including videos for YouTube Partners, customers should go to SmartSound's commercial-use customizable royalty free music at SmartSound Software online.

SmartSound Software: http://www.smartsound.com/royalty-free-music
Smart Soundtracker 1.0: http://www.smartsoundtracker.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/smart-soundtracker/id528960434
Before/After Video - Pets: https://vimeo.com/47555340
Before/After Video - Kids: https://vimeo.com/47555341
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SmartSound Software, Inc., the world's leading provider of customizable royalty free music and music soundtrack solutions for visual content creators, is headquartered in Northridge, CA. The company has been at the forefront of technological innovations in the industry, such as it's award-winning Quicktracks(R) Cloud-based soundtrack system and the Timing Control(TM) and Mood Mapping(R) features in SmartSound Sonicfire(R) Pro. Their patented technology is also available on iOS mobile devices with their Smart Sountracker app. SmartSound technology is available on the Cloud, iOS Devices and for Windows XP SP1, Vista, or Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. (C) 2012 SmartSound Software, Inc. All Rights reserved. SmartSound, Sonicfire, Strata Series, Mood Mapping, Express Track, Quicktracks and Quicktracks for Premiere Pro are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SmartSound Software, Inc. Apple, Final Cut Pro, iTunes, App Store, iPhone, iPod, iPad, iOS and other product and
company names are either trademarks or trade names of their respective holders. Patent numbers 5,693,902, 5,877,445 and patents pending.

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Brian Dickman
VP of Marketing
818-435-2877
United States
brian@smartsound.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/SmartSoundMusic
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/smartsound

Kevin Klingler
President and CEO
818-920-9122
ceo@smartsound.com

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