8/23/2012

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Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:00 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

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French Vocab Games for iPhone Now Includes Pronunciation - Published on 08/22/12

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Neil Coffey announces French Vocab Games 2.1, a suite of games and activities for beginner to intermediate learners of French. The app now includes pronunciation of all 1,200 items of French vocabulary, as well as Game Center integration. The app has been designed with longevity in mind, comprising activities of different levels to accompany students as they progress with the language. Audio pronunciation is integrated into all of the activities.

London, United Kingdom - Version 2 of French Vocab Games for iPhone is now available. The app is designed to assist beginner to intermediate students with learning and reinforcing their French vocabulary. The included vocabulary has been designed around UK GCSE syllabuses, with some small modifications to make it suitable for students from other English-speaking countries. The app has been designed with longevity in mind, comprising activities of different levels to accompany students as they progress with the language.

The activities currently included in French Vocab Games are: Crossword, Flash Cards, Letterman, Pairs, Snap, Wordmeister (one of the more advanced activities, in which the user must guess a 5-letter in a similar way to the traditional "Mastermind" game involving coloured pegs) and Wordsearch. The chosen activities also require different levels of attention span to cater both for short bursts of "bite sized" learning and for more concentrated learning or revision sessions. Future releases of the game are planned with additional activities.

The new version of French Vocab Games includes two key updates. Firstly, the app now integrates with the iOS Game Center, so that students can get feedback on their progress via Game Center Achievements and, if they so wish, compare their overall progress score with other friends or classmates.

The second key feature is Audio Pronunciation. An optional in-app purchase gives the student high-quality studio recordings of a native French speaker pronouncing all 1,200 items of vocabulary included in the application. All pronunciations are accompanied by an animation to assist the student in using appropriate lip positions to pronounce the words as accurately as possible. Audio pronunciation is integrated into all of the activities.

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

Pricing and Availability:
French Vocab Games 2.1 is $5.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

The French Linguistics: http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/
French Vocab Games 2.1: http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/mobile/vocabgames/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/french-vocab-games/id462837825
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Located in London, United Kingdom, The French Linguistics web site, run by language and IT specialist Neil Coffey, publishes various materials and applications aimed at language learners. Copyright (C) 2012 Neil Coffey. 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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Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Living Earth HD 1.0 - World Clock + Weather for OS X: Top iOS App on Mac - Published on 08/23/12

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Radiantlabs today introduces Living Earth HD 1.0 for OS X, a Mac version of their best-selling World Clock & Weather app for iOS. Accessed from the menu bar, Living Earth HD provides a stunning, live, 3D simulation of our planet at our current moment in time with global weather, forecasts, and world clock for cities around the world. The New York Times named it to their list of Top 10 Apps of 2011, stating, "In a sea of more complicated and ambitious apps, Living Earth is beautifully simple."

San Francisco, California - Radiantlabs today is pleased to introduce Living Earth HD 1.0 for OS X, a Mac version of their best-selling World Clock & Weather app for iOS. Accessed from the menu bar, Living Earth HD provides a stunning, live, 3D simulation of our planet at our current moment in time with global weather, forecasts, and world clock for cities around the world. The New York Times named it to their list of Top 10 Apps of 2011, stating, "In a sea of more complicated and ambitious apps, Living Earth is beautifully simple."

Behind the elegance and simplicity of Living Earth HD are a host of technologies that set the app apart. Accessed from the menu bar, it opens to display a dramatic, simulated, near real-time view of all of Earth from space. Revealed are HD details of clouds, oceans, weather systems, continents, and city lights. Users can follow the movement of the Earth's terminator or grey line, which separates day from night. Users may enter any of millions of cities, towns, or landmarks contained in the app's database. Once set, the location remains in a permanent, scrolling list of cities, each entry showing a weather summary, temperature, and local time. Clicking on any city listed stops the spinning globe, zooms in, and instantly opens a complete weather forecast for the next seven days, plus up to date info on current weather conditions, including wind speed, humidity, and times for sunrise and sunset.

Feature Highlights:
* World clock, weather and extended forecast for millions of cities around the world all quickly accessed from the menu bar
* Live clouds from near real-time satellite cloud data - updated every 3 hours
* Live desktop wallpaper with global cloud patterns, hurricanes, and tropical storms
* Screensaver feature - a living view of Earth as it appears now, as a screensaver
* Supports Mac Retina display

Living Earth HD is a desktop accessible interactive window into the world, showcasing a live view of the planet complete with light and shadow from the Sun, and the ethereal blue glow of the atmosphere. Always sharp and clear, the simulation eliminates the vagaries of live satellite feeds, and it updates cloud-rendering data every three hours for near real-time accuracy. Magnificent, photorealistic atmospheric effects are rendered with the aid of algorithms that calculate the Rayleigh scattering effect, which is responsible for diffuse sky radiation, that phenomenon that creates all the colors of the sky. Similarly, users can observe the changing seasons throughout the year, viewing snow and ice coverage, as well as other seasonal changes on our globe.

When naming the iOS version of Living Earth HD to their list of Must Have Apps, Wired Insider wrote, "A stunning app that shows the Earth in real time, based on global weather reports." And Apple's App Store Rewind 2011, five-star rating said, "Living Earth HD is proof that a world clock and weather app can be beautiful."

"Living Earth HD provides an amazing world clock and weather interface, wallpaper and screensaver by displaying a dramatic, near real-time view of the Earth," stated Moshen Chan, Founder of Radiantlabs. "The new Mac App will allow users to explore and showcase the amazing weather dynamics on our planet, while also providing the reliable world clock and weather features millions of iPhone and iPad users currently depend on every day."

System Requirements:
* OS X 10.6.8 or later (Mountain Lion ready)
* 86.5 MB
* 64-bit processor
* Internet connection required

Pricing and Availability:
Living Earth HD - World Clock and Weather 1.0 for OS X is available at an introductory price of $4.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store in the Weather category. Living Earth HD - World Clock and Weather 2.0 for iOS is $1.99. Review copies are available on request.

Living Earth HD - World Clock and Weather: http://www.livingearthapp.com/
Purchase and Download OS X: http://itunes.apple.com/app/living-earth-hd-desktop-weather/id539362919
Purchase and Download iOS: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/living-earth-hd-world-clock/id379869627?mt=8
Screenshot 1: http://www.livingearthapp.com/screenshots/mac/desktop_1.png
Screenshot 2 : http://www.livingearthapp.com/screenshots/mac/desktop_2.png
App Icon : http://www.livingearthapp.com/screenshots/mac/icon.png

Based in San Francisco, California, radiantlabs, LLC is a software development house specializing in crafting cutting edge iPhone, iPad and Mac apps focused on elegance, beauty and utility. Copyright (C) 2012 radiantlabs, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod 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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Founder / CEO
United States
moshen@radiantlabs.io

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/LivingEarthHD
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/livingearthhd

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Sprightly Software Updates Four Seasons Solitaire Game for iPad & iPhone - Published on 08/23/12

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Sprightly Software today introduces Four Seasons 1.3, the latest in Sprightly's series of solitaire games for iOS. This fun card game is sure to entertain and delight, as players attempt to get all 52 cards into each of your corner foundation piles. There are 5 piles in the main play area, on which cards can be dragged from the discard pile. The game features high-definition graphics, intuitive game play, Game Center leader board and achievements, true-to-life card sound effects and much more.

Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada - Sprightly Software today introduces Four Seasons 1.3, the latest in Sprightly's series of solitaire games for iOS. This fun little card game is sure to entertain and delight, as players attempt to get all 52 cards into each of your corner foundation piles. There are 5 piles in the main play area, on which cards can be dragged from the discard pile. Players will love this addictive game!

Version 1.3 includes enhanced graphics for the new iPad Retina Display and a new wood grain background.

Featuring:
* Large print high-definition graphics
* Intuitive game play
* 3 Game Center Achievements
* Game Center Leaderboard
* True-to-life card sound effects
* Fun winning animation
* Undo button with unlimited undos
* Mute button to disable sound effects
* Easy to understand instructions

Players can try to get the lowest score on the Game Center leader board, or earn Game Center achievements while they play. They'll work their way through the Rookie and Veteran ranks, and with a little luck, they'll become a Four Seasons Solitaire Master. Four Seasons Solitaire features large print high-definition graphics, intuitive game play, a Game Center leaderboard, Game Center achievements, true-to-life card sound effects, a fun winning animation, an undo button, a mute button, and easy to understand instructions.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* 42.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Four Seasons sells for $1.99 (USD) and is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Sprightly Software has seven other iOS solitaire games that are also available on the App Store.

Sprightly Software: http://www.sprightly.ca
Four Seasons 1.3: http://www.sprightly.ca/fourseasons
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id462304843
YouTube Video (iPad): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5-ALpCksjM
YouTube Video (iPhone): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9prtyfQxXzM

Founded in 2009, Sprightly Software is a energetic, enterprising software developer based on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada that develops business, entertainment, and design software for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Mac. Copyright (C) 2009-2012 Sprightly Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Press Relations
Canada
pr@sprightly.ca

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/sprightlysoft
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Vicinno 12E Financial Calculator app new name and back to school sale - Published on 08/23/12

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California-based Vicinno Soft, LLC has announced a new release of its 12E Financial Calculator app, a powerful emulator for the well known HP 12C Financial Calculator, for iPhone and iPad. Identical in every aspect, it provides a perfect emulation of the layout, functions, algorithms, capabilities, and key sequences of the original. Ideal for courses in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Math, Real Estate, and Statistics.

San Jose, California - Vicinno Soft, LLC has announced the release and immediate availability of its 12E Financial Calculator 1.83 for the iPhone and iPad, a powerful emulator for the well known HP 12C Financial Calculator. Identical in every aspect, the app provides a perfect emulation of the layout, functions, algorithms, capabilities, and key sequences of the original. Ideal for courses in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Mathematics, Sciences, Real Estate, and Statistics.

HP 12C Financial Calculator is the standard in handheld financial computing and remains the best selling calculator of all time. To make it available to everyone in pocket without extra weight, Vicinno fully implements not only original HP 12C functions but also more suitable features for iPhone and iPod touch.

Vicinno 12E Financial Calculator is a professional application, offering users more user friendly features, in addition to full implementations of original HP 12C, like quick start help and online user manuals for reference on the go, optional click sound with each tap providing additional feedback, and so on. These features give customers more choices and better user experience, and are unavailable in the HP 12C or other apps.

Feature Highlights:
* TIme value of money TVM
* Cash flow analysis NPV, IRR
* Amortization
* Bond price and yield to maturity
* Depreciation with SL, DB, and SOYD methods
* Loan payments calculation
* Memory for 20 cash flows
* % change, % of total
* Statistical analysis
* Date arithmetic
* RPN entry
* Keystroke programming
* In App quick start help and online user manual
* Options to enable/disable audible key clicks and
* Switch between US and Europe number format

Just as the HP 12C, the app has over 120 built-in functions, 1-line 10-digit display, 20 registers, 99 step memory capacity, and use efficient RPN data entry reducing the number of keystrokes.

"To continue its huge success and better serve our users, we significantly update our 12E Financial Calculator for both iPhone and iPad today," commented Product Manager John. "and to thank our student users, we just launched back-to-school sale, now it is only $2.99 USD. Compared to HP's own 12C app pricing at $14.99, it is truly a great deal!"

With this release, Vicinno significantly improves the app as follows:
* App name change to 12E Financial Calculator due to name conflict with HP's app
* Add quick start help with one-click access
* Use fixed width digital font for better display
* Redesign key click sound
* Add more options like in app support access, about page, and other pages

Device Requirements:
* iPhone or iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* 12.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
The Vicinno 12E Financial Calculator 1.83 for iPhone and iPad is on sale at $2.99 (USD), and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Finance category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

Vicinno Soft: http://www.vicinno.com/
12E Financial Calculator 1.83: http://itunes.apple.com/app/v12c-financial-calculator/id400147868
12E Financial Calculator for iPad 1.82: http://itunes.apple.com/app/12e-financial-calculator-for/id401383944
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Located in San Jose, California, Vicinno Soft, LLC is committed to make high quality applications for iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Android to serve the mobile community. Look for other Vicinno releases in the App Store, including BA Financial Calculator Pro, 15C Scientific Calculator, 11C Scientific Calculator, and more coming soon. All Material and Software (C) 2012 Vicinno Soft, LLC. 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. HP 12C is a trademark of Hewlett Packard.

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Product Manager
United States
john@vicinno.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/vicinno
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/Vicinno

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Agile Tortoise releases Drafts for iPad, along with Drafts 2.0 - Published on 08/23/12

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Agile Tortoise today announces the simultaneous release of Drafts 2.0 for iPhone and its all new companion, Drafts for iPad 1.0. Drafts is the quick, easy way to capture and share tweets, status updates and other short texts. Drafts 2.0 takes the hit quick capture note taking app to the next level with a refined interface, new full screen reading mode and lightning fast sync with other devices and with the all new Drafts for iPad 1.0, a feature-matched companion optimized for iPad.

N Richland Hills, Texas - Agile Tortoise is excited to announce the simultaneous release of Drafts 2.0 for iPhone and its all new companion, Drafts for iPad 1.0. Drafts 2.0 takes the hit quick capture note taking app to the next level with a refined interface, new full screen reading mode and lightning fast sync with other devices and with the all new Drafts for iPad 1.0, a feature-matched companion optimized for iPad.

Since its release in April, 2012, Drafts has been one of the top iPhone productivity apps on the App Store. Drafts utility is not only in quick capture text with minimal friction, but its flexible output actions that can forward drafts to Twitter, Facebook, Dropbox, Evernote, Messages, Events and many popular task management, note taking and other apps - such as OmniFocus, Things, Tweetbot. Drafts is truly where text starts on iOS.

Version 2.0 brings many enhancements, including:
* Refined user interface with updated graphics and new custom font choices
* Lightning fast sync between devices
* Full screen reading by swiping down on toolbar
* Link mode enables tapping on phone numbers, addresses and web links captured in Drafts
* More output actions, including "Append to Dropbox"
* Ability to configure the delay before a new draft is created when returning to Drafts from another app
* Action sounds
* Integration with additional apps, such as Appigo Todo, Writing Kit and Threadnote

Available immediately is the first release of Drafts for iPad (sold separately). Drafts for iPad is feature-matched with Drafts 2.0, but with a fully iPad optimized interface. Drafts for iPad support sync with Drafts on iPhone and other devices - letting you easily capture on your iPhone, and pick up where you left off on the iPad.

Pricing and Availability:
Drafts 2.0 for iPhone is available immediately at the Apple App Store for $1.99 (upgrades free) and Drafts for iPad 1.0 is $2.99. Both are in the Productivity category.

Drafts 2.0: http://agiletortoise.com/drafts
Purchase and Download (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/app/drafts/id502385074
Purchase and Download (iPad): http://itunes.apple.com/app/drafts-for-ipad/id542797283
Screenshot (iPhone): http://media.agiletortoise.com/drafts_pr/iPhone/drafts_iphone_ss02.png
Screenshot (iPad): http://media.agiletortoise.com/drafts_pr/iPad/drafts_ipad_ss02.png
App Icon: http://media.agiletortoise.com/drafts_pr/Drafts_Icon.png

Founded in 2006, Agile Tortoise, Inc. develops mobile and web software both for end-users and clients. Agile Tortoise, Inc. is based in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. For more information, visit Agile Tortoise online. Copyright (C) 2006-2012 Agile Tortoise, 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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President
United States
greg@agiletortoise.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/draftsapp
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/draftsapp

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Pew Pew Land II - The Ultimate Tower Defense Game now Free - Published on 08/23/12

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Mobile Force has announced that Pew Pew Land II - The Ultimate Defense Game for both iPhone and iPad,is now free for a limited time. It is the follow up to the critical and commercial smash hit that re-imagined the TD gaming genre on iOS, with over 500k downloads. Featuring 14 unlockable Pew Pew weapons and 5 Special Abilities, players must stop 12 different Creeps from reaching the end of the maze. The update adds Game Center integration with achievements and leader boards.

London, United Kingdom - Mobile Force has announced that Pew Pew Land II - The Ultimate Defense Game, is now free for a limited time. The game is the follow up to Pew Pew Land, the critical and commercial smash hit that re-imagined the Tower Defense gaming genre on iOS, with over 500k downloads. Featuring 14 unlockable Pew Pew Weapons and 5 Special Abilities, players must destroy 12 different Creeps before any reach the end of the maze. The advanced game engine enables each of the weapons deployed by the player to automatically swivel, aim, reload, and fire at the waves of advancing Creeps. The update, with Arcade and Endless modes, adds Game Center integration, where players can compete for achievements and high scores via interactive, online leaderboards.

Played in portrait mode on a gameboard grid measuring 9 x 14, each square on the board is terrain (can be filled by one weapon), occupied terrain (contains an obstacle), or maze (the path the Creeps take from their start point to their end point). Players must strategically place weapons in inventory on available squares so that Creeps will be attacked as they come in to range, while they remain in range, and as they move out of range. Each cartoon-character Creep has its own speed of travel through the maze and its own level of resistance to weapon's fire. Each Creep has a small horizontal bar above them as they move forward, which acts as a thermometer indicating the Creep's weakening defenses. When the thermometer is completely red, the next hit destroys the Creep.

Just as the Creeps come in different sizes, move at various speeds, and have their own resistance to incoming fire, the Pew Pew Weapons each have their own characteristics, differing in cost, firepower, range, recycling time, and type of projectile. Weapons are rated from 1 - 10 on a 3-part scale: Damage, Range, and Speed. There are four levels of playing difficulty, and each level can be re-played at any level. Selecting, placing, and purchasing the right Weapons is the challenge on each of the game's 100 levels that are spread over five different Game Worlds: Forest of Illusion, Rush City, Snow Island, Lost Desert, and Angry Volcano.

Pew Pew Weapons & Special Abilities:
* Basic Weapons - single shot guns that do low damage
* Cannon, Multiple Canons - capable of wide-ranging attacks
* Fire Weapon - burns Creeps and damages everything it hits
* Sniper, Multiple Sniper, Mega Sniper - fast, long range, and accurate
* Poison - slows down Creeps
* Laser, Multiple Laser, Mega Laser - shoots through Creeps to damage everything its beam hits
* Rocket, Multiple Rockets, Mega Rocket - splash damage, and can attack secondary targets
* Beam - focuses on a single Creep until it is destroyed
* Hammer - freezes the Creeps for a short period (upgradeable)
* Bomb - activate the Bomb to damage all Creeps in range; very powerful but expensive
* Magnet - collects dead Creeps, then transforms them into additional money
* Enable All Weapons - requires in-app purchase
* Super Weapon - upgrades all weapons to Super Level; requires in-app purchase
* Gold or Silver Money - upgrades initial amount of money; requires in-app purchase

Pew Pew Land II sets a high standard for competing Tower Defense games, as it allows continuous, simultaneous, high-speed action at every level. Players may enable Fast Forward at any time to quickly discover the effectiveness of their strategic defenses. Counters provide real-time readout of points, lives, money, and waves. Each weapon has its own animated fire and impact, producing a symphony of mayhem on the gameboard. While a wave of Creeps travels together at the same speed, another wave traveling much faster can travel through and past the first wave. Single, Giant Creeps create special defensive challenges, and there are diverse Boss Level battles to be won.

Feature Highlights:
* Two gaming modes: Arcade and Endless
* 100 Challenging levels spread across 5 in-game worlds
* Diverse Boss Level battles
* 4 difficulty settings to accommodate any level of player
* 14 unique unlockable weapons and 5 Special Abilities to dominate foes with
* Interactive leaderboards and unlockable achievements via integration with Game Center
* Fast-paced, responsive gameplay and player controls
* Compatible with iPhone/iPod touch Retina display
* Supports iOS multi-tasking capabilities
* Fully integrated with Facebook
* Use personal iPod/iPhone BGMs during gameplay
* In-depth game manual and gameplay tutorial available for novice players

"Whimsical defense action just got better than ever," stated Luke Yang of Mobile Force Corp. "Download Pew Pew Land II and start planning, blasting, and defending your way to victory through one vibrant cartoon level after another! An explosion of color and action, defense gaming has never been more addicting!"

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

Pricing and Availability:
Pew Pew Land II - The Ultimate Defense Game, normally priced at $2.99 (USD), is now free for a limited time and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Game category. Optional weapons and money are available as in-app purchases. Review copies are available on request.

Pew Pew Land II: https://sites.google.com/site/mforcetw/pewpewland2
Download from iTunes (Free): http://ax.search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/search?submit=edit&term=Pew%20Pew%20Land%20II#powerSearch
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEL-4MzWzkU
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Based in London, United Kingdom, Mobile Force Corp. is an exciting new mobile applications developer currently focused on providing consumers with the highest quality action-based as well as puzzle-based games. The developer is committed to creating in-depth and mentally engaging mobile gaming experiences. Copyright (C) 2008-2012 Mobile Force Corp. 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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Luke Yang
CEO
United States
lukeyangtw@googlemail.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mobile-Force/348849002615
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/#!/MobileForceTW

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Polynomial Long Division 1.0 for iOS: Algebra App with Step-by-Step Aid - Published on 08/23/12

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Esa Helttula today introduces Polynomial Long Division 1.0 for iPad, the first iPad algebra app to give step-by-step help in solving long division problems with polynomials. The app allows users to input problems or to request a type of problem and difficulty level, for which it will then generate an appropriate problem. Rather than simply solving the problem for the student, the app offers unprecedented aid in the solution, giving users a chance to really learn a difficult concept.

Espoo, Finland - Esa Helttula today is pleased to introduce Polynomial Long Division 1.0 for iOS, the first iPad algebra app to give step-by-step help in solving long division problems with polynomials. The app allows users to input problems or to request a type of problem and difficulty level, for which it will then generate an appropriate problem. Rather than simply solving the problem for the student, Polynomial Long Division 1.0 offers unprecedented aid in the solution, giving users a chance to really learn the difficult concept. "It's fantastic for helping kids (and grown-ups) practice polynomial manipulation and division," says Jenny Williams in her Wired review. "I can't recommend Esa's math apps enough."

Feature Highlights:
* Enter own problems, up to 4-degree dividend and 3-degree divisor
* Whole number and fraction coefficients
* Choose difficulty levels and let app generate problems
* Step-by-step help that breaks down difficult parts
* Choose "Help Me" button at any time
* Multiple choice or enter own answers
* Add variables and exponents with one click
* Keyboard with built-in calculator
* History saves old problems for replay

Polynomial Long Division 1.0 is the first iPad app to teach students how to solve such problems in a step-by-step scenario, breaking down the steps to make the difficult and intimidating process simple. The app offers problems for users to solve ranging in difficulty level; students select the type of problem they wish to complete and get started. Users are also able to enter their own long division problems, with up to a four-degree dividend and up to a three-degree divisor into the application.

The application features a custom keyboard that makes entering problems simple. Users can enter positive or negative coefficients, which can be either whole numbers or fractions. Exponents and variables can be added with one simple touch on the intuitive keyboard. The sleek keyboard lacks any confusing, extraneous keys, making its use easy and quick. Each keyboard also features a calculator option for the user's aid in solving his or her problem.

Students may also adjust the difficulty level by choosing to either pick each step's answer from a multiple-choice selection or to input the answer by themselves. As the user goes through the problem, step-by-step help bubbles appear to break down the more complex multiplication, division, and subtracting pieces of the problem. Students can click the "Help Me" bubble at all times to find this break down when they are stuck. This help will guide students to the correct answer, teaching them how to do the problem along the way. Eventually, the user can hide the multiplication, division, and subtraction help and attempt to complete a problem without any aid at all.

The application features a History tab that allows users to go back and view old problems. Students can pause current problems so they can resume work on them later, or they can review old, solved problems to study the concepts. The solutions to the old problems can be viewed with a handy, step-by-step animation that the user can play, pause, skip, or work through again on his or her own. The app features background settings that can be changed as well, and may be used in portrait or landscape view.

Its comprehensive, step-by-step nature, along with the wide array of difficulty levels, makes Polynomial Long Division 1.0 appropriate for math students of all skill levels. The app is perfect for special needs students, math experts looking for a challenge, or just those who feel intimidated by polynomial long division. Wrong answers are never penalized in the app, and this allows students to discover and learn the concept without fear of failure and in a stress-free environment.

"This is the only app that teaches how to solve Polynomial Long Division problems step-by-step," says developer Esa Helttula. "It is designed to help everybody learn the process in an easy, non-intimidating way."

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

Pricing and Availability:
Polynomial Long Division 1.0 is $3.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. Review copies are available on request.

iDevBooks: http://idevbooks.com/
Polynomial Long Division 1.1: http://idevbooks.com/polynomial/index.php
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/polynomial-long-division/id532363557
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Esa Helttula is an independent developer located in Espoo, Finland. He specializes in apps for the iOS that help teach math skills in a visual way. Polynomial Long Division marks his eighteenth iOS app. Copyright (C) 2012 Esa Helttula. 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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Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:32 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Space Inflaters invades the App Store - Published on 08/23/12

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Fuel up your spaceships and arm your blasters, because the next free iOS game from Dobsoft Studios has invaded Apple's App Store. Space Inflaters is a shmup with a twist. After inflating aliens with their weapons, players must pop them using their ship to score points and coins. Before too long players are faced with more advanced enemies and even giant boss encounters. Featuring Game Center integration and a comprehensive store to purchase upgrades, this is one adventure not to be missed.

Brisbane, Australia - Fuel up your spaceships and arm your blasters, because the next free iOS game from Dobsoft Studios has invaded Apple's App Store and is available for download today. Space Inflaters is a shmup with a twist - after inflating aliens with their weapons, players must pop them using their ship to score points and coins.

While a journey through the Space Inflaters galaxy begins quite smoothly, things quickly heat up as the intelligent difficulty scaling kicks in. Before too long players are faced with more advanced enemies and even giant boss encounters. Thankfully the in-game store offers a range of upgrade options to help lessen the perils of space adventure. Coins to spend at the store are earned while playing and can also be bought via in-app purchase.

Will Dobson, director and technical lead at Dobsoft Studios, commented on the rising popularity of the freemium model in today's gaming market. "We love that being a free product means more people get to play our games. Since we're gamers ourselves, we make sure to carefully balance our stores so that everything can be earned organically in time, while simultaneously providing a value proposition to those players who are happy to spend real money."

Features:
* Unique shmup gameplay coupled with gorgeous cartoony visuals
* Supporting iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, and designed from the ground up to support The New iPad's resolution
* Two "endless" levels at launch and more on the way
* Boss encounters which scale in difficulty as the game goes on
* In-game store offering new spacecraft, powerups, consumables and more
* Game Center integration, featuring leaderboards and achievements
* Free to download

Device Requirements
* iPhone 3GS , iPod touch 3 , iPad
* iOS 4.3
* 36.5 MB

Pricing and Availability
Space Inflaters 1.0 is available now on Apple's App Store as a free download, in the Games and Entertainment categories.

Dobsoft Studios: http://www.dobsoftstudios.com
Space Inflaters 1.0: http://itunes.apple.com/app/space-inflaters/id507119351
YouTube Video (Trailer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_folzi5K1I
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Located in Brisbane, Australia, Dobsoft Studios was founded in 2010 by programmer Will Dobson, formerly a games journalist for MMO news website Massively.com. Game Designer Rowan Edmondson joined the company in 2011 and together Will and Rowan have successfully created fresh and compelling games for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Copyright (C) 2012 Dobsoft Studios Pty. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, iPad and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:32 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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App Finds you a hotel that welcomes your pet, as well as you - Published on 08/23/12

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Find a hotel that welcomes your pet, as well as you! PaWuv 1.0 is the App for pet owners to find hotels that they can bring their pets to as well as what the restrictions are and how much it will cost. PaWuv goes through thousands of pet friendly hotels from all across the United States and includes information about their acceptance policies, weight limits, pet fees, and much more. Already on the road? Not a problem. PaWuv will locate you and then show you all the pet-friendly hotels nearby.

New York, New York - Find a hotel that welcomes your pet, as well as you! PaWuv (Pet Hotel) is the App for pet owners to find hotels that they can bring their pets to as well as what the restrictions are and how much it will cost. PaWuv goes through thousands of pet friendly hotels from all across the United States and includes information about their acceptance policies, weight limits, pet fees, and much more.

Already on the road? Not a problem - PaWuv will locate you and then show you all the pet-friendly hotels nearby, and connect you directly to the hotel personnel. You and your pet will be resting in no time! Advanced search options help you search by price range, ratings, distance, and the amenities that the hotel offers. We at PaWuv believe that our pets are part of the family and that you should be able to travel together. So book your next trip with PaWuv and make sure that your pet is welcome.

Additional Features:
* See photos of the hotel room and facility
* See amenities available in the hotel room
* View hotel pet policy and pet fees
* Place your favorite hotels in the a 'favorite' list
* Tweet about or 'like' hotels on Facebook with one touch

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.2 or later
* 1.5 MB

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

PaWuv 1.0: http://applaunch.us/press-release/114/PaWuv-App-Press-Release
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/pawuv/id514239234
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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. Copyright (C) 2012 Atom Sage 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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Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:33 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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99c MileBug Birthday Sale - MileBug for iPhone is 4 years old - Published on 08/23/12

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MileBug for iPhone is now Four Years Old. Happy Birthday, MileBug! To celebrate, Izatt today announced that the full version of MileBug will be on sale for a few days only, August 23-27. MileBug helps those driving their own vehicles for business, or other reasons receive their reimbursement and/or tax deduction. MileBug continues to be a popular Finance app and has consistently appeared in the Finance Top 20 for the past 3 1/2 years, reaching as high as the #2 Finance app.

American Fork, Utah - The popular iPhone mileage log application, MileBug, turns 4 years old on Friday! To celebrate, the full version of MileBug is available for only 99 cents Thursday thru Monday (August 23-27).

Back in 2008, just 2 weeks after the iPhone SDK was announced, plans were started for the development of MileBug. It eventually went live in the App Store on August 25th, 2008 as one of only 2600 apps then available in the store. As with many of the early apps, MileBug was priced at $7.99. Over 40 copies were sold that first day. Over time the price has fluctuated, a free version became available, and MileBug continues to be a popular Finance app, consistently appearing in the Finance Top 20 for the past 3 1/2 years, and achieving over 200,000 downloads between the full and lite versions.

With the 2.0 release last year, MileBug now incorporates GPS tracking with full map display. Pins are dropped approximately every 100 meters and can dragged and dropped to edit the trip interactively on the map at any time.

Over the past 4 years, MileBug has enjoyed some recognition:
* In March 2012, MileBug rose to be the #5 Finance app and #540 overall in the U.S. App Store
* In January 2011, MileBug rose to be the #4 Finance app in the U.S. and #6 in Canada
* In January 2010, MileBug was highlighted in the What's Hot section of 57 App Stores worldwide
* Also in January 2010, MileBug rose to be the #1 Finance app in Ecuador and #2 Finance app in the United States
* Featured in the Apple's WorldWide Developers' Conference (WWDC) banners both in 2009 and 2010
* The MileBug logo appeared in the front window display of the Apple stores in San Francisco and Salt Lake City

Popular on the iPhone and iPod touch, MileBug was released for the Android platform Summer of 2010, and Windows Phone 7 January 2012.

To make next year's taxes that much easier, and the tax returns that much larger, MileBug helps those driving their own vehicles for business, or other reasons receive their reimbursement and/or tax deduction. From small to big business, from realtors to direct sales consultants, MileBug continues to serve those needing a mileage tax break.

"This is the most used app on my phone. Easy to use. Love the reports." - customer review

"I have used this now for a year and it has been a lifesaver." - customer review

"As a realtor, I am always going somewhere. This program makes it extremely easy to track my miles for tax purposes." - customer review

"Milebug saves you time and money; and is a MUST have for any business owner." - iReviewiPhoneApps

In the U.S., the IRS business rate for 2012 is 55.5 cents/mile. MileBug for the iPhone/iPod touch helps people track their miles and provides emailed reports for easy submission to employers, accountants, and the IRS.

"MileBug is a mileage tracker for your iPhone or iPod touch that makes it super easy to ... track your mileage. This is great if you need to report your mileage to your boss ... the [IRS] ... or for any personal reasons." - AppStoreApps

"In my job, I need a way to track mileage for work trips around town. MileBug does a great job of providing a really simple (and IRS friendly) method of tracking my trip logs. I really like how I can export the reports to email for reimbursement and reporting." - The Apple Blog

Inside the MileBug app is an option to select kilometers instead of miles. From within the Presets, users can define custom rates for business, charity, medical, and other categories. If you get one rate from your employer for reimbursement, and another rate from the IRS for your side business, you simply create two different business rates.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iPhone OS 4.0 or later
* 1.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
MileBug 2.1.6 for iOS is now $0.99 (USD) for a limited time and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Finance category. Regular price is $2.99.

Izatt International: http://www.izatt.com
MileBug 2.1.6: http://izatt.com/?p=260
Download and Purchase: http://itunes.apple.com/app/milebug-mileage-log-expense/id288376848
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Screenshot (Mapping): http://izatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/photo-411.png
App Icon: http://milebug.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/milebug_rounded_corners_114x114.png

Izatt International is a mobile application (iOS, Android) development company in American Fork, UT. Izatt develops applications internally and accepts outside development projects. Copyright 2008-2012 Izatt International. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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