9/17/2012

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Sun Sep 16, 2012 5:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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InstaSplash is a must have App for all Instagram Users - Published on 09/16/12

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PixelForce today announces InstaSplash free for iOS, their Photo & Video app allows users to create dramatically enhanced photos by selectively removing or altering the color of people and objects in the photo popularly known as Color Splash Effect and easily share to Instagram. InstaSplash makes it easy to turn a color photo completely black & white, and then selectively replace the original colors or paint in new ones. Sharing to Instagram is just a button click away.

Bangalore, India - PixelForce today is pleased to announce InstaSplash free for iOS, their Photo & Video app that allows users to create dramatically enhanced photos by selectively removing or altering the color of people and objects in the photo and share to Instagram. InstaSplash makes it easy to turn a color photo completely black & white, and then selectively replace the original colors or paint in new ones. The app works with most photos from the camera, Facebook, or the iOS Photo Library. InstaSplash features: unlimited undos, revert to original, zoom in & out, move photo left/right & up/down, compatibility with most photo resolutions, powerful save & export & import, continuously variable color selection for 16 million possible shades, and post card delivery with built-in Sincerely Ship capability, which creates and ships a 4 x 6 personalized postcard anywhere in the world.

In the age of iOS photography, where billions of snapshots are in circulation around the globe, it is not easy to make a portrait photo stand out. A technique long used by professionals, selective desaturation, produces dramatic results by accenting a black & white photo with splashes of color. Until recently, a photographer needed a costly Photoshop-like piece of software to expertly execute this graphic sleight of hand. Now, InstaSplash produces professional results effortlessly in a free app for iOS.

To start, users can use photos from any of the following sources: Facebook Profile photo, Facebook Album photos, iOS Photo Library or Album, built-in camera, or Clipboard. Once opened in the app, the user can completely desaturate (remove the color from) the photo with one button. Next, the creative photographer uses the normal two-finger gesture to zoom in to the photo, making it easier to add color to a small area. Two-finger manipulation of the photo is easy, even on an iPhone-sized screen. User can choose from two kinds of color accents: natural or artificial. Natural accents reveal the actual, original color "beneath" the B&W photo. Artificial accents allow the user to paint a translucent color over any part of the B&W photo, turning an orange blue if desired. Because it is a semi-transparent layer of color, the details of the object, including highlights and shadow, show through, which adds realism. Photo retouchers can dial in any one of more than 16 million colors, and can
paint using a fingertip or variable sized paintbrush. Another choice is to colorize the entire photo, for example, add a sepia tint uniformly to the entire picture. Finally, the user can add the Captions to the image with millions of possible customizations and share the image to Instagram with just a button click.

Feature Highlights:
* Selective desaturation - remove color from selected areas
* Colorize - pick the color you like and paint your photos
* Captions - Add the captions to your image
* Get the images from your Facebook Album, Facebook Profile Photo, Photo Album, and Camera
* Upload your work to Instagram, Facebook Albums, Facebook Wall, Phone Album, Email and Clipboard
* Supports Undo with unlimited (until memory is full in your device) number of levels
* Save as many projects as you want
* Multiple resolutions to choose while Uploading your images
* Copy the image to the clipboard and use it wherever you like
* Zoom In, Zoom Out and Pan using your two fingers
* Use the Brush size that works for you
* See the Brush tip while working on the image, so that it will be easy for you while working on the image
* And it is free

With their new photo finished, InstaSplash artists can save the photograph to the iOS Photo Library or the Clipboard. Integrated export and upload options include: Instagram, email, Facebook Albums, Twitpic, and the newly incorporated post card feature.

"It has been very gratifying to see InstaSplash become a Top 10 Photography app in more than 30 App Stores worldwide," commented Sanjeeva Reddy Co-Founder of PixelForce. "Our plan is to continually improve it and keep it free, so that more and more people can enjoy it."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later
* 15.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
InstaSplash 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

PixelForce: http://www.photoandvideoapps.com
InstaSplash 1.0: http://photoandvideoapps.com/Apps/InstaSplash/InstaSplash.html
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/instasplash/id547136043
Screenshot 1: http://photoandvideoapps.com/Apps/InstaSplash/shot1.png
Screenshot 2: http://photoandvideoapps.com/Apps/InstaSplash/shot2.png
Screenshot 3: http://photoandvideoapps.com/Apps/InstaSplash/shot3.png

Based in Bangalore, India, PixelFource is a smartphone apps development company founded by Vijay Doddavala and Sanjeeva Reddy. It is publisher of popular photography apps like Color Splurge, Photo Splash, and PicCells. It also owns photoandvideoapps.com. To date, their free apps have scored more than eight million downloads. Copyright (C) 2012 PixelForce. 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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Sanjeeva Doddavala
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India
sanjeeva@photoandvideoapps.com

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Sun Sep 16, 2012 5:31 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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National Geographic Traveller hitches a ride to Magzter - Published on 09/16/12

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The renowned international travel magazine, National Geographic Traveller just went digital with its India edition by establishing its presence in Magzter; the world's largest and fastest growing self-service digital Newsstand. A boon to any traveller; all you need to do is purchase National Geographic Traveller India from Magzter, store it on your smart device and read it anytime, anywhere. National Geographic Traveller India favors fantastic photography and insightful articles.

New York, New York - National Geographic Traveller hitches a ride to the Magzter digital highway! The renowned international travel magazine, National Geographic Traveller just went digital with its India edition by establishing its presence in Magzter; the world's largest and fastest growing self-service digital Newsstand.

Travelling light with Magzter:
The Magzter sign-up with National Geographic Traveller India; the Indian edition of National Geographic Traveller (U.S.) proves the immense capability of digital Newsstands. By bringing a magazine like this onto their platform, Magzter continues to stay in sync with its cause and commitment to promoting digital Newsstands globally. A boon to any traveller; all you need to do is purchase National Geographic Traveller (India) from Magzter, store it on your smart device and read it anytime, anywhere. Magzter makes for the perfect travel companion as it saves readers from carrying a load of heavy reading material.

Traveller's tag line is 'nobody knows this world better,' and its stories capture a place's essence in a way that inspires readers. National Geographic Traveller India favors fantastic photography and insightful articles which Magzter brings to you in an instant. As iPads and Androids have become exceedingly popular it only seems fitting that a platform like Magzter enables users to access their favorite travel magazines with a single click from anywhere.

Magzter: India's chosen travel companion:
The main aim of National Geographic Traveller India is to inspire travel; and Magzter believes in arming its users with accessibility and mobility. An inclusive magazine that focuses on 'real travel for real people' through experiential and immersive storytelling, it exudes ideals similar to that of Magzter. Read all about family travel, unique experiences, new ways of covering older destinations and more on your favorite digital devices. Once bought and downloaded to your iOS or Android device, the pages get stored on the device for offline reading which is great for travellers who may not have internet at their destinations. Even on planes and trains they can read the downloaded pages without the hassle of carrying many travel magazines in their bags!

National Geographic Traveller India is priced at an attractive $17.99 (1 year subscription), which is 75% less than the price at bookstores and newsstands. Magzter's easy purchase and renewal systems ensure subscriptions are paid on time eliminating the need for paper checks and postal mail issues.

National Geographic Traveller India offers a digital format to meet the basic requirements of its readers and subsequent issues promise added multimedia and interactive content enabled for its tech savvy audience through Magzter, whose unparalleled features include a unique self-service platform across devices (iOS, Android, the web with Windows 8 and Blackberry coming soon).

Why Magzter is better:
The Magzter platform was created to facilitate easy access to a variety of publications with a single touch. An unmatched delivery model and aspects like real time reporting, one click publishing, a seamless social recommendation engine, single sign on, and the reach to more than 3 million users, makes Magzter an irresistible choice for publishers.

These intrinsic features are just too compelling for large, medium and small publishing companies to turn away from and already several renowned publishing houses accelerate the registration process with Magzter despite having their own digital magazine sign up options from their websites and their own apps. Registered subscribers on Apple, Android devices and on the web will get their electronic issues pushed to their devices automatically when the new issues are available. In addition, Magzter has created a global eco-system of magazine publishers and readers which will also help promote your magazine brand further globally.

"We are delighted to have signed up with National Geographic Traveller India through ACK Media. The brand presence of this travel magazine is huge globally, and the team at Magzter is committed to giving its users more unique content across smart devices." - said Girish Ramdas, CEO, Magzter Inc.

"Magzter looks to enhance and enrich its user base and the inclusion of a publication like National Geographic Traveller India works wonders for our platform. We have more than 3 million users transacting across the globe and we want them to get the best through the tools we offer publishers. The HTML5 based interactivity we have introduced for magazine content will find favor with publishers like National Geographic Traveller India and our users." - said Vijay Radhakrishnan, President, Magzter Inc.

About National Geographic Traveller India:
Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. (ACK Media) is the publisher of National Geographic Traveller India. It is India's leading entertainment and education company for young audiences. Some of India's most-loved brands including Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle &Karadi Tales come from the house of ACK Media. The company develops products for multiple platforms including print, home video, broadcast television, films, mobile and online services. ACK Media is headquartered in Mumbai, with a product development studio in Bengaluru and a subsidiary in Chennai.

ACK Media had already signed up with Magzter to sell their Tinkle and Brainwave children's magazines and now have extended it to the National Geographic Traveller India magazine as well.

Currently Magzter operates on a revenue share model with the publishers and publishers do not need to invest any monies to go digital. As part of the standard offering to publishers, Magzter also creates Apple Newsstand Apps for all publishers.

The company counts among its publisher customers some marquee names including Dennis Publishing (UK), Haymarket (UK), Edipresse Asia (HK), India Today Group (India), Black Enterprise (USA, Spain, Portugal), Singapore Press Holdings (Singapore) and has been rapidly expanding its publisher base with magazines from USA, UK, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. with Japan soon on the cards.

New titles from around the world are added every week making Magzter truly the #1 choice for magazine readers and publishers the world over. For more information please contact us.

Magzter - Magazine store 2.1.1: http://www.magzter.com/
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/magzter-magazine-store/id412163953
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dci.magzter
Purchase: http://www.magzter.com/IN/ACKMEDIA/National-Geographic-Traveller-India/Travel/
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Magzter Inc. is the world's largest and fastest growing digital self-service Newsstand with over 3 million digital consumers using its store. Magzter enables publishers to offer digital editions of their titles so readers can easily access and enjoy them. Magzter supports formats starting from simple PDFs to fully interactive HTML5 magazines. Magzter operates on a revenue share model with the publishers and publishers do not need to invest any monies to go digital. As part of the standard offering to publishers, Magzter also creates Apple Newsstand Apps for all publishers. The company counts among its publisher customers some marquee names including Dennis Publishing (UK), Haymarket (UK), Edipresse Asia (HK), India Today Group (India), Black Enterprise (USA, Spain, Portugal), Singapore Press Holdings (Singapore) and has been rapidly expanding with magazines from USA, UK, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines,Malaysia, Singapore, etc. with Japan on the cards.
Copyright (C) 2012 Magzter Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Vijayakumar Radhakrishnan
Co-founder and President
+1-646-756-2524
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vijay@magzter.com

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

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Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Magic Converter released for iOS - Convert any Measurement in One Click - Published on 09/16/12

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The Dark Dimension introduces Magic Converter 1.0, its free new utility for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Featuring a stunning interface that is a delight to use, Magic Converter is an app that you should have on your device now. The app features three main categories in measurements for length, weight, and temperature; a factory that can convert any measurement in one click. Magic Converter supports 5 languages and it can be switched any time.

Cairo, Egypt - The Dark Dimension is happy to announce the release of Magic Converter 1.0, its free new utility for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Magic Converter is an app that you should have on your device now. It's all you need for the calculation of different masses and lengths on your device.

Everyday we want to convert something to something. And that nearly happen on a daily basis. Maybe you've had an argument with a friend that he is sure that an ounce is equal 2 grams and you are sure it's not. The solution is always to search for it on the internet, or have a ready made solution for you. The problem is if you have an application for that it's always hard to use and have nothing that make you know which measure is which.

That's why we built for you the amazing "Magic Converter." The more you use it the more you will be satisfied. Featuring a stunning interface that is a delight to use, at its core Magic Converter offers three main categories in measurements (Length - Weight - Temperature), a huge factory that can convert any measurement in one click. Magic Converter supports 5 languages and it can be switched any time.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Magic Converter 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category.

Magic Converter 1.0: http://emadhegab.blogspot.com/2012/09/magic-converter.html
Download From iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/magic-converter-almhwl-alshry/id553024816
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Located in Cairo, Egypt, The Dark Dimension is a small company founded in 2010. With hugh attitude towards perfection, the company now has more than 100 apps on the App Store for everything a user could need. Copyright (C) 2010-2012 The Dark Dimension. 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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Founder
0020107361318
Egypt
emadhegab@gmail.com

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PhatWare's WritePad for iPad Now Supports Interactive Styli - Published on 09/17/12

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PhatWare Corporation today releases WritePad 6.4, an update to their advanced note-taker for iPad. WritePad converts practically any handwriting into computer text, and allows you to share notes via Email, SMS, Twitter, Facebook, & more. WritePad also features integration with events, contacts, maps, and other iPhone resources. Version 6.4 includes improved digital inking, support for active styluses, a new shorthand feature, as well as improved handwriting recognition quality in all languages.

Spokane, Washington - PhatWare Corporation is proud to announce the newest update to its WritePad note-taking app for iPad, enabling vastly improved text input in the user's own handwriting. WritePad now features integration with third-party interactive styli such as Jot Touch by Adonit and iPen by Cregle.

By using the WritePad app with an interactive stylus, iPad users will enjoy more precise ink input which should result in significantly improve handwriting recognition quality. Depending on the stylus, additional stylus features such as pen pressure, hardware controlled palm rest and stylus navigations buttons are supported to further improve user experience and application performance.

Another new feature in the latest WritePad is support for Evernote authentication, making synchronization with Evernote faster and more secure.

WritePad, an advanced note-taker for iOS, converts practically any handwriting into computer text. Notes created with WritePad can be sent via email or SMS, tweeted, saved, posted on a Facebook wall, printed, exported as PDF, translated to other languages, synchronized with Dropbox, and exchanged directly between two or more iOS devices. WritePad also features integration with events, contacts, maps, and other iPad resources.

With WritePad, users can:
* Create and edit text documents using the advanced handwriting recognition in 11 languages, including English, Dutch, Danish, French, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, and Spanish.
* Improve productivity by using inline gestures, spell checker, context analyzer, and shorthand features.
* Improve overall handwriting recognition quality using WritePad's Statistical Analyzer, which addresses common recognition errors. When enabled, this WritePad feature learns and adapts to the user's own handwriting style.
* Email, Tweet, SMS, print, or post Facebook updates directly from WritePad.
* Synchronize WritePad documents with Dropbox, Evernote, and iTunes, or upload documents to Google Docs.
* Translate documents to 16 supported languages using Bing Translator.
* Change WritePad's appearance by manipulating text, page, and ink colors using the customizable Styles feature.

WritePad Availability and Pricing:
WritePad for Pad 6.4 is available in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages and can be purchased via the iTunes App Store for $9.99. The price includes handwriting recognition in a language of the user's choice. Support for additional languages can be purchased in-app for just $2.99 per language. The US English Medical dictionary is also available for WritePad 6.4 for $4.99. For more information about the WritePad product line, please visit PhatWare online.

PhatWare: http://www.phatware.com/
WritePad for iPad 6.4: http://www.phatware.com/index.php?q=product/details/writepad
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/writepad-for-ipad/id363618389
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-LO-Bs9rF8
Screenshot: http://www.phatware.com/images/WritePad_Stylus.png
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Founded in October 1997, PhatWare Corporation is a leading provider of easy to use powerful software products and professional services for the mobile and desktop computing marketplace. PhatWare specializes in handwriting recognition, digital ink, note taking and database, and network management software development. PhatWare's products include such popular titles as CalliGrapher(R), PenOffice(R), PhatNotes(TM), PhatPad(TM), WritePad(TM), and others. PhatWare Corporation is a Microsoft Certified Partner, and Intel Software Partner. Copyright (C) 1997-2012 PhatWare Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PhatWare, PhatPad, PenOffice, and WritePad are registered trademarks of PhatWare Corp. in the U.S. and/or other countries. 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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Media Contact
784-273-9660
United States
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Colorado Mountain Climbers Create Storm Distance Calculator iOS App - Published on 09/17/12

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After numerous instances of having to flee the mountains due to mid-afternoon thunderstorms creeping in, owners of Denver-area app development company, Switchback Media LLC, decided to take matters into their own hands & create an app that tracks the distance of an approaching storm. Using simple technology, Storm Distance Calculator allows hikers, climbers, golfers, and other outdoor enthusiasts the ability to quickly & easily track the approximate distance of an approaching storm in seconds.

Denver, Colorado - Switchback Media LLC, a Denver-based mobile app development company, announced today the release of its latest app, Storm Distance Calculator. Too many hikers and golfers get trapped in risky situations because they misjudge the distance of an approaching storm. With Storm Distance Calculator, users will be able to quickly calculate the approximate distance of a storm so that they can safely take cover before it pounces on them. This app is not overly complicated and it's not overly fancy, but it is very straightforward and easy to use. Available now in the App Store, this weather app is free to download.

After several close calls in the Colorado Rockies, Switchback Media LLC owners decided to create this app so that on future adventures, they and other outdoor enthusiasts will have an easy to use tool that will allow them to judge a storm's distance and take the appropriate cover. Aside from the adventurous-type, this app is great for the front porch thunderstorm watcher to entertain themselves and their family by tracking a storm as it approaches. Many of us have heard the old notion that roughly every second between the flash of lightning and the clap of thunder equals about one mile in distance. Well Storm Distance Calculator takes that one step further, using an integrated stopwatch and specially programmed algorithm to track the distance of an electrical storm.

Storm Distance Calculator has a very clean look to it, and it is very simple to use. When a flash of lightning is seen, the user simply pushes the "Lightning" button, which starts the stopwatch. When the sequential thunder clap is then heard, the user pushes the "Thunder" Button, which stops the stopwatch and triggers the algorithm to generate an approximate distance of the approaching storm.

Features:
* Integrated Facebook and Twitter functions
* Option to measure in miles and feet or kilometers and meters
* Sound option
* Clear instructions as well as the background behind the calculation
* Large and easy to read "Lightning" and "Thunder" buttons to make sure there is no confusion
* Split-second results generation

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 5.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Storm Distance Calculator 1.0 is now available for free in the iTunes store in the Weather category.

Switchback Media: http://switchbackmediaapps.com/
Storm Distance Calculator 1.0: http://switchbackmediaapps.com/our-apps/storm-distance-calculator/
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/storm-distance-calculator/id552826195
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Switchback Media LLC is an independent app development company based out of Denver, CO. Founded in 2012 by three friends who are passionate about technology and innovation, Switchback Media LLC strives to constantly deliver fun and high quality apps based on the needs of its customers. Copyright (C) 2012 Switchback Media 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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Co-Founder and President
215-527-8490
United States
chris@switchbackmediaapps.com

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Packing Pro 8.1 Update Streamlines Travel List Making - Published on 09/17/12

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QuinnScape today announces PPacking Pro 8.1, an important update to its very popular travel packing app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Packing Pro features an extensive, customizable catalog, several handy sample lists that can be used as templates, and unlimited, 100% customizable packing lists. Version 8.1 makes list making even easier & smoother, as well as increases the flexibility of the 800+ item Master Catalog and improves the reliability of iCloud auto-sync.

Taipei, Taiwan - Packing Pro, QuinnScape's popular travel app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, has just been updated. Version 8.1 makes list making even easier & smoother, as well as increases the flexibility of the 800+ item Master Catalog and improves the reliability of iCloud auto-sync.

Streamlined improvements include configurable Quick Add behavior, smoother direct entry of sequential list items, auto-addition of new & imported items to the Master Catalog and helpful animations, among others. The Master Catalog has become even more flexible by allowing both two- and three-level structure, vs the previously rigid 3-level 'Category-Type-Item' organization. Several iCloud auto-sync related bugs were also fixed in this version.

Since its launch over three years ago, Packing Pro has been featured in Apple's summer 2012 "Plan Your Vacation," winter 2011 "Traveling Home" and as a "Staff Favorite," as well as highlighted in the summer 2009 "Travel Guide" promotion. It was also recognized by National Geographic & American Express' Travel + Leisure (two years in a row) as one of the best travel apps for the iPhone, and was chosen as a finalist in both the 2010 and 2011 Best App Ever Award competitions. Packing Pro has earned glowing reviews on major tech & app blogs (Gizmodo, Mashable, 148Apps, iLounge, TUAW & iPhone Life, among others).

Packing Pro features an extensive, customizable catalog, several handy sample lists that can be used as templates, and unlimited, 100% customizable packing lists. A host of special functions include:

* Multi-item selection for speedy list building
* Collapsable categories with floating headers & running item tallies
* Numerous packing list sorting & display options
* Weight and value totals
* Send to email for print out & file sharing
* Import / export to other Packing apps and devices
* Fully customized device support for iPhones, iPod touches & iPads
* Full multi-lingual support for English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese & Chinese (both traditional & simplified)

Besides the core features listed above (which are also present in the basic Packing app), Packing Pro also gives its users great iCloud auto-syncing support, complete control over the look and feel of the app (themes, layout, fonts, colors, textures), a double-sized Master Catalog with over 800 items and to-do tasks, an Expert packing list wizard that can "automajically" help you create a customized list, twice as many sample lists, Smart Search, and iTunes & email file sharing & out-of-app editing support.

Packing Pro version 8.1 makes an already easy-to-use app even more streamlined. Added flexibility to the Master Catalog gives users even more freedom, and improved iCloud auto-sync makes this one of the most powerful yet intuitive travel apps on the App Store. Check it out today.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Packing Pro is a universal app (like two apps in one!) that is available for purchase worldwide on the iPhone & iPad App Store for only $2.99 (USD), or the equivalent in local currency. The basic version (Packing) sells for only $0.99. App Store promo codes are also available upon request for press and bloggers around the world.

QuinnScape: http://www.quinnscape.com/
Packing Pro 8.1: http://www.quinnscape.com/PackingPro.asp
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/packing-pro/id312266675
Video Demo: http://www.quinnscape.com/PackingPro-videodemo.asp
Screenshot: http://www.quinnscape.com/images/PackingPro-v7.1-iPad.png
App Icon: http://www.quinnscape.com/images/icon-PackingPro-2011-150x150.png

Since its founding in October 2008, QuinnScape has been managed by Quinn Genzel. Quinn is best known for his popular, top-ranking travel packing apps: Packing and Packing Pro. Both apps have been recognized by Apple and National Geographic (and American Express for Packing Pro) as some of their top apps for traveling. Other app created by Quinn include nature appreciation apps (iLove Nature and iLove Birds), 3D VR action games (R.I.P and Ghost Buddy) and high-quality puzzles (the aQ's Pro Slider Puzzle series). Copyright (C) 2008-2012 QuinnScape. 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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Life Inventory for iPad Version 2.6 Makes Data Entry Considerably Faster - Published on 09/17/12

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Indie developer James Hollender's Life Inventory for iPad version 2.6 has just been released features the capability to enter data faster. This and the iPhone version are Lifestyle apps that guide users in creating their own Moral Inventory, which can provide greater self-understanding of their personality, strengths, and weaknesses. These apps allow the user to learn more about themselves than ever thought possible and at only a small fraction the cost of a single visit to a therapist.

Revere, Massachusetts - Indie developer James Hollender's Life Inventory for iPad app which was named Top iOS app No. 3 for 2012 has been updated to version 2.6 providing faster entry of data, especially for New Fears. This and the iPhone version are Lifestyle apps that guide users in creating their own Moral Inventory, which can provide greater self-understanding of their personality, strengths, and weaknesses. These apps allow the user to learn more about themselves than ever thought possible and at only a small fraction the cost of a single visit to a therapist.

Version 2.1 provides substantially faster access when moving between editing and reviewing individual incidents in addition to allowing for easy corrections of Entity and Incident names while reviewing Incidents. Version 2.5 provided enhanced graphics including switches for responding to Yes/No questions marked "Yes" and "No" instead of "On" and "Off"; quicker navigation from Determine Effects to Review Incidents; and multi-page printing now includes headers and footers.

New in Version 2.6 the Popover for Adding a New Fear now includes list of all incidents to assist in researching available data, and when new fear is being entered potential matches are displayed. This provides about a five-fold increase for the entry of Fears. For the iPhone and iPod touch version, support for the new iPhone 5 screen size has been submitted for update to the iTunes App Store.

The process of completing a Life Inventory does not directly address anyone's specific problems or addictions, but rather helps the user examine in detail events that have transpired in their life. The Life Inventory app gently assists the user in probing into not only what happened, but also why it happened. The questions asked help the user delve into areas often never considered before, like:

* What did I want?
* Why did I want it?
* What am I not admitting?
* What lie did I tell myself?
* What did I leave out or not say?
* What lie did I tell others?
* Have I ever done the same thing?
* Was it any of my business?
* Were my expectations reasonable?
* What was the real truth?
* What was I not seeing?
* Did I fail to see the facts of the situation?
* What actions did I take to get what I wanted?
* What actions did I omit to get what I wanted?

Life Inventory for iPad guides the user through six different steps, each with its own activity grouping, for making a Life Inventory in writing:

* Build Lists
* Causes and Effects
* My Part
* Fears Analysis
* Fear Questions
* Sex Relations

Throughout the process, users are encouraged to write out their Inventory, be completely honest about themselves and take advantage of encouragement and support.

The Inventory begins by making one simple list, which defines four fixed Categories in which to file away what are broadly categorized as Incidents:

* People
* Institutions and Organizations
* Principles, Ideals and Beliefs
* Sources of Anxiety and Excitement

Each of the four Categories will contain hierarchical sub-categories. From there, users outline Entities and then individual Incidents.

Step-by-step, users complete the Causes and Effects of each Incident. Next, users determine the part they played in each Incident listed. It is not unusual to create hundreds of Incident forms, each devoted to a single incident. The app includes the ability to create and save all written lists and forms with password protection. Having completed all their Incident forms, users can refer to these forms to help list all their Fears. The app includes the following eight pre-defined fears, to which the user is free to add:

* Other people's opinions
* Not getting what I want
* Not having control of the situation
* Financial insecurity
* Abandonment
* Physical harm
* Failure
* Success

The fifth step is examining each Fear category and answering the following key questions:

* Why did I have this fear?
* When did I first notice this fear in my life?
* How did I hold on to this fear?
* What did this fear make me do?
* What chain of circumstances did this fear set in motion in my life?
* How did I react to this fear?
* What decision did this fear cause me to make?
* How did self-reliance fail me?
* What should I have done instead?

And the sixth and final step is examining Sex Relations, where users answer all the following questions regarding each of their sexual relationships:

* How was I selfish?
* Where was I dishonest?
* Where was I inconsiderate?
* Who was hurt in this situation?
* Did I arouse jealousy, suspicion, or bitterness?
* Where was I at fault?
* What should I have done instead?
* What will I do in the future?
* Did I pray or have spiritual conversations with him/her?
* Did I pray for him/her?
* Did I enjoy his/her company?
* Did we bring each other closer to God?

"The process of completing a Life Inventory doesn't directly address anyone's specific problems or addictions, but rather helps the user examine in detail events that have transpired in their life," stated indie developer James Hollender. "The Life Inventory for iPad app gently assists the user in probing into not only what happened, but also why it happened."

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 12.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Life Inventory for iPad 2.6 is $9.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category. A Lite version of the app is $1.99, a supplement that provides a mock Moral Inventory from which the user can learn by example and experimentation. A similar version is also available for the iPhone and iPod touch. Review copies are available on request.

Life Inventory for iPad 2.6: http://www.hollender.com/MoralInventory.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/life-inventory-ipad/id450749504
Great Apps Profile: http://greatapps.com/lifeinventory
Top 3 iOS Apps for 2012: http://anansquidy.com/3-top-ios-apps-2012
Screenshots: http://www.hollender.com/MoralInventory.html#screenshots1
App Icon: http://www.hollender.com/images/MoralInventoryiPad256.jpg

Based in Revere, Massachusetts, Indie developer James Hollender is a well seasoned Information Technology professional who has been familiar with Apple products since the days of the first Macintosh computer and has been involved with object oriented programming since the introduction of Java, culminating most recently in writing apps in Objective C for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. His innovative ideas have resulted in numerous suggestions and other awards including a commendation from The President of the United States. James Hollender has been involved writing iPad apps with Foliage, Kronos, Olympus and Cross Country Automotive Services (now Agero). Copyright (C) 2010-2012 James Hollender. 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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iCarbs App and 7 other iNutrient Apps ready for iPhone 5 and iOS 6 - Published on 09/17/12

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Massachusetts based independent developer James Hollender has released iCarbs 3.5, one of 8 iNutrient apps for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. iCarbs allows anyone to easily find out the carbohydrate content in over 1,100 different food servings. The application offers critical information for individuals who need to keep track of their carbohydrate intake. Version 3.5 takes advantage of iOS6, and if you have the new iPhone 5, its larger screen size.

Revere, Massachusetts - Independent developer James Hollender today is pleased to announce the release of iCarbs 3.5, one of 8 iNutrient apps for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. iCarbs allows anyone to easily find out the carbohydrate content in over 1,100 different food servings. The application offers critical information for individuals who need to keep track of their carbohydrate intake. Version 3.5 takes advantage of iOS6, and if you have the new iPhone 5, its larger screen size. All of the apps in the iNutrient suite are universal and can also be used on the iPads using their full screen area.

New in a previous update to all 8 iNutrient apps (iCals, iCarbs, iCholesterol, iFiber, iProteins, iSatFat, iSugars and Vitamin K) was the capability to record Custom Serving Sizes from 1 to 500 grams in 0.1 gram increments. Users can easily adjust the amounts while viewing the weight in not only grams, but also kilograms, ounces and pounds. In addition to immediate weight updates as you change the number of grams, the nutrient content and calories get updated also. This makes it easy to record the exact serving size you're looking for based on any of the variables: 9 for Vitamin K, 6 for iCals, and 7 for each of the others.

The iCarbs app provides information about foods and how they are rated for carbohydrate content. This is given as a means to assist in deciding which foods to eat. This can help to make sure users don't exceed their recommended daily amount of carbohydrates if they are diabetic, or if they're getting enough in the case of body builders. The following colors help readily identify which is which:

* Black = Rated extremely high in Carbohydrates (45.01 - 166.46 g)
* Dark Red = Rated very high in Carbohydrates (30.01 - 45.00 g)
* Red = Rated high in Carbohydrates (15.01 - 30.00 g)
* Orange = Rated moderately high in Carbohydrates (12.01 - 15.00 g)
* Yellow = Rated moderate in Carbohydrates (9.01 - 12.00 g)
* Light Green = Rated moderately low in Carbohydrates (6.01 - 9.00 g)
* Green = Rated low in Carbohydrates (3.01 - 6.00 g)
* Cyan = Rated very low in Carbohydrates (0.01 - 3.00 g)
* White = Rated extremely low in Carbohydrates (less than 0.01 g)

There are eight tables listing foods:
* All Foods
* Fast Foods
* Fruits & Vegetables
* Meat, Fish & Shellfish
* Dairy & Egg
* Cereal Grains & Pasta
* Sweets
* Snacks

The All Foods table includes a search capability to quickly find food servings you are interested in. Selecting an item in any of the tables will display pertinent information about the selected food serving:

* Food Title
* Weight in grams
* Common Measure, e.g., 1/2 cup, etc.
* Carbohydrate Content
* Calories
* Carbohydrate by Weight
* USDA Description
* USDA Food Group
* USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference ID

Information is derived from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference: Carbohydrate Content of Selected Foods per Common Measure. There are currently over 1,100 different food servings included, searchable using approximately 2,500 names (some foods are known by different names or how they are prepared, e.g., "Egg, Scrambled" and "Scrambled Egg"). A few of these have as many as six searchable names. The Info page provides additional information about Dietary Cholesterol:

* What are Carbohydrates? - Description of Carbohydrates; Why are Carbohydrates Important; What are the Types of Carbohydrates?; Complex Carbohydrates; Dietary Fiber; Simple Carbohydrates

* Carbohydrates & Diabetes - Different aspects of how Carbohydrates affect diabetics

* Highest Carb Foods - Lists 15 different foods containing the highest amounts of Carbohydrates

* How to Use this App - Shows detailed information about how to record the user's personal nutrient intake of Carbohydrates, how to make changes to what the user has recorded, how to backup and restore the data.

* Access My Records - Provides up to a full year of recorded entries, listed and grouped by date. Users may also view each individual entry in the database. Allowances are made for deleting records, changing the date, and also changing the number of servings.

* Other Important Information - Provides access to a copy of the User Agreement, and links to communicate with the developer about bugs, suggestions or comments.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 6.8 MB

The iCarbs app is one of 8 apps in the iNutrients collection. Others include:
* iKals - Calories
* iCholesterol - Dietary Cholesterol
* iFiber - Fiber
* iProteins - Proteins
* iSatFat - Saturated Fats
* iSugars - Sugars
* Vitamin K - Vitamins K1, K1D and K2

Pricing and Availability:
The iCarbs app is available in the iTunes App Store for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The current price is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and can be found in the Health & Fitness category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website, blog or organization you represent when making your request.

James Hollender: http://www.hollender.com
iCholesterol 3.5: http://www.hollender.com/iCarbs.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id400449849
Screenshots (iPhone/iPod touch): http://www.hollender.com/iCarbs.html#screenshots1
Screenshots (iPad): http://www.hollender.com/iCarbs.html#screenshots2
App Icon: http://www.hollender.com/images/iCarbs256.jpg

Based in Revere, Massachusetts, Indie developer James Hollender is a well seasoned Information Technology professional who has been familiar with Apple products since the days of the first Macintosh computer and has been involved with object oriented programming since the introduction of Java, culminating most recently in writing apps in Objective C for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. His innovative ideas have resulted in numerous suggestions and other awards including a commendation from The President of the United States. James Hollender has been involved writing iPad apps with Foliage, Kronos, Olympus and Cross Country Automotive Services (now Agero). Copyright (C) 2010-2012 James Hollender. 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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Deep Voyage for iPhone and iPod touch Released - Published on 09/17/12

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Notus Games studio introduces Deep Voyage 1.0, a new puzzle game for iOS that the whole family can enjoy. In this game you set off for a voyage with a gorgeous mermaid outside the gates of the Underwater Kingdom. Complete exciting levels and help the mermaid to find all she needs to make your sea garden perfect. Clear your way through more than 200 levels of puzzles. Match colorful gems and earn a variety of helpful power-ups, as you relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

Sheffield, United Kingdom - Notus Games studio is pleased to announce the worldwide App Store release of Deep Voyage, a new puzzle game for iPhone that the whole family can enjoy. The game has been released in English with more localizations in the pipeline. In this game you set off for a voyage with a gorgeous mermaid outside the gates of the Underwater Kingdom. She dreams of becoming a royal gardener and winning the design competition. Her rivals are accomplished - can she excel them?

Complete exciting levels and help the mermaid to find all she needs to make your sea garden perfect. Clear your way through more than 200 levels of puzzles. Match colorful gems and earn a variety of helpful power-ups, as you relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

The game was launched on PC and was quite a success. Here are some samples of player's feedback:
*"If you like a challenge this one's for you! Finally something new for M3 games. Some levels are hard, but if you use your bonus choices wisely they can be completed in time. Lots of built-in extras on game board too... extra time, points, bombs, etc... cool. Love this game!"

"I really enjoy Match 3 games. I have tried them all, and own quite a few. I liked this game immediately"
" I love the sea and this game makes me feel like I am deep sea diving in my own little game world. Thanks for adding game. Lots of fun,fun,fun"

This year we bring Deep Voyage to iOS with all levels and content fully optimized for iPhone.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* iOS 5.0 or later
* 28.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Deep Voyage Premium 1.0.0 is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store for $2.99 (USD). There is also a free version of Deep Voyage. If you are interested in reviewing Deep Voyage please contact us to receive a promo code.

Notus Games: http://notusgames.com/
Deep Voyage 1.0: http://notusgames.com/games/deep-voyage.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/notus-games-ltd/id412025802
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Notus Games Ltd is a rapidly developing company founded in 2010. Copyright (C) 2012 Notus Games 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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Trigonomics 2.0 for iOS: Graphical, Interactive Learning and Calculation - Published on 09/17/12

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Very Alien Productions today introduces Trigonomics 2.0 for iOS, their intelligent math app that serves as a handy trigonometry aid. The application makes it simple for users to perform calculations and learn more about triangles, waves, the unit circle, trigonometric identities, and more. It also includes a graphing feature, which allows users to plot up to three trigonometric functions at once for comparison, and provides a vivid and exciting display ideal for learning new concepts.

Westfield, Indiana - Very Alien Productions today introduces Trigonomics 2.0 for iOS, their intelligent math app that serves as a handy trigonometry aid. The application makes it simple for users to perform calculations and learn more about triangles, waves, the unit circle, trigonometric identities, and more. It also includes a graphing feature, which allows users to plot up to three trigonometric functions at once for comparison, and provides a vivid and exciting display ideal for learning and retaining new concepts. Its ease of use and comprehensive coverage makes it the perfect tool for those both new and returning to trigonometry.

Feature Highlights:
* Triangle Solver draws triangles from a minimum number of side lengths or angles
* Unit Circle offers all coordinates and angles, the most common angles accessible with a tap
* Wave Explorer allows for adjustment of amplitude, frequency, and phase
* Comprehensive list of trigonometric identities
* Plot up to three custom functions at once on the Graph
* View Graph detail more easily with magnifying capabilities
* Retina display compatible
* iPad upgrade provides more workspace and precision

The Triangle Solver allows the user to enter side lengths or angles in text fields. Once the user has filled the minimum number of fields required, the solver will create the triangle by first filling in the values in the remaining text fields and then drawing a labeled triangle in the blue area below. The triangle created can then be rotated easily by touch.

The app also provides the area and perimeter of the calculated triangle. Alternatively, the user can view templates of equilateral, isosceles, right, and scalene triangles without entering any values by dragging down in the middle of the screen or through a convenient popup window on the iPad. The user may then enter values as well to create a specified triangle. The intelligent app will let the user know if the values entered are incapable of forming a triangle. On the new iPad version of the application, users can simply double-tap on any angle or side of their triangle to edit it directly.

The iPad upgrade allows for users to rotate their triangles with a newfound exactness, due to the larger viewing screen. The information window disappears and the landscape feature rotates fully to create an even larger workspace, adding to an ideal environment for clear learning.

The Explorers tab provides both the Unit Circle and Wave Explorer portions of the app. The Unit Circle features a warm blue display of a unit circle on a grid with x and y axes. Once the user enters any angle, a red line depicting that angle appears. The user may also drag along the circle to display a standard angle. The coordinates of any angle are provided.

The Wave Explorer features a graph of a wave that is easily adjustable. The amplitude, frequency, and phase can be varied to see how the wave changes. These adjustments are made with an effortless drag of the finger across the screen, and they appear immediately on the graph above. An equation for the line created also appears.

An exhaustive list of over 50 trigonometric identities is available to the user. This list features Reciprocal, Pythagorean, Quotient identities, and many more, organized by group. Users can scroll through the list to locate any identity, which can then be viewed magnified with one touch.

The Graph feature of Trigonomics 2.0 allows the user to plot up to three different functions at once, charting each one in a distinct color and providing a key at the top of the screen. Users can customize the functions they graph to compare and solve their own specific problems. The app supplies a table of values in addition to the graph, showing all the values of each function graphed. The graphing speed is adjustable, and users may play and replay the graphing of their function, or simply tell the app to loop the graphing animation continuously. The unit circle option allows the user to view a smaller unit circle alongside the graph for comparison. Users can view their results more clearly by using the magnifying tool to zoom in. The new iPad version offers extended space here, as well, so the user may view the graph, table of values, and list of functions all at once.

Trigonomics 2.0 is easily customized to the user's preferences. Such customizability and interactivity are not available in textbooks or most calculators. The visually pleasing, Retina display graphics keep any user engaged and learning, and the new iPad compatibility expands the scope of the application for easier and more comprehensive learning.

"We're really excited about this major upgrade to Trigonomics," says Jim Parshall of Very Alien Productions. "The app has been very popular with iPhone/iPod touch users, and so the additional iPad functionality really adds value to Trigonomics. The visuals and operation will appeal to and guide all users."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 9.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Trigonomics 2.0 is $1.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. Review copies are available on request.

Trigonomics 2.0: http://www.veryalien.com/trigonomics
Purchase and Download : http://itunes.apple.com/app/trigonomics/id333252650
YouTube Video (iPad): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5qeEjadX84
YouTube Video (iPhone): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swJRA2hwgXA
Screenshots: http://www.veryalien.com/trigonomics/images/trigonomics_screenshots.html
Application Icon: http://www.veryalien.com/trigonomics/images/Trigonomics_icon.png

Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, Very Alien Productions is a privately held company founded in 2009 by Jim Parshall. Very Alien's mission is to create educational and productivity solutions for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. With over 25 years in software development, Jim's professional career started with creating award-winning K-12 courseware for the Apple II. On the Macintosh platform he developed client/server applications for laboratories and monitoring systems for ice cream production. Under Parshall's leadership, Very Alien Productions creates iOS applications that not only offer educational benefits, but also enhance productivity. Copyright (C) 2012 Very Alien Productions. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch 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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NBZ releases gRadar Lite for iPhone and iPad - Published on 09/17/12

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NBZ today announces gRadar Lite 1.1.0, a free version of their top-selling weather app for iPhone and iPad. gRadar Lite is a fast and reliable weather app that provides worldwide radar images on an interactive map. The app allows the early detection of developing precipitation, thunderstorms and high impact weather. gRadar features up to one hours animated playback, animated graphics with configurable speeds and opacities, and much more.

Vancouver (BC) Canada - NBZ today is pleased to announce a free version of their top-selling weather app for iPhone and iPad. gRadar Lite is a fast and reliable weather app that provides worldwide radar images on an interactive map (Google Maps). The app allows the early detection of developing precipitation, thunderstorms and high impact weather. The perfect app for the outsiders and travelers alike, gRadar can animate one hour of rain/snow radar images so you can accurately tell if precipitations/storms are coming your way.

Features:
* US coverage, as provided by National Weather Service (NWS)
* Canada coverage, as provided by Environment Canada
* Australia coverage, as provided by Bureau of Meteorology
* Europe, Asia, Africa and South America coverage, as provided by EUMETSAT

156 US Doppler radar sites and 6 types of radar data:
* One-Hour Precipitation
* Storm Total Precipitation
* Base Reflectivity
* Composite Reflectivity
* Storm Relative Motion
* Base Velocity

31 Canadian Doppler radar sites and 4 types of radar data:
* PRECIP Rain
* PRECIP Snow
* CAPPI Rain
* CAPPI Snow

53 Australian radar sites and 4 types of radar data:
* Precipitation 64 km
* Precipitation 128 km
* Precipitation 256 km
* Doppler wind

Google Maps features:
* Panning
* Pinching (zoom in/out)
* Plan maps

* Animated graphics with configurable speeds and opacities
* One hour playback
* GPS position tracking

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.1 or later
* 2.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
gRadar Lite 1.1.0 is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Weather category.

NBZ: http://www.nbz.ca
gRadar Lite 1.1.0: http://www.nbz.ca/gradar
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/gradar-lite/id537832272
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OArUr10Lng
Screenshot: http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/105/Purple/v4/17/94/a5/1794a5e8-080a-8ea1-bdfc-0d8d4fefd408/mzl.orcxtxcv.320x480-75.jpg
App Icon: http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/091/Purple/v4/bc/17/69/bc17694a-6a25-c085-534f-bae31a752fcf/Bpw5xX3b4GUJmp8XFOBPlw-temp-upload.bpxzidzk.175x175-75.jpg

NBZ is an IT consulting firm specializing in the development and integration of high quality software solutions. Our consulting services are intended to any size of companies. We are committed to offer an outstanding service at highly competitive rates. Our dynamic and professional team is formed of talented specialists whom are committed in helping our clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Our mission: Help our clients to fulfil their aspirations. Copyright (C) 2012 NBZ. 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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Nicolas Bernier
President
Canada
nicolas.bernier@nbz.ca

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