9/26/2012

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Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:30 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

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Important note to users for using ProCamera on iOS 6. ProCamera updated - Published on 09/25/12

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Cocologics announces ProCamera version 3.7 for iOS, with features like Live Histogram and Separate lock for exposure and focus. ProCamera is a well-balanced 5-in-1 app that has still photo, video, editing tools, social networking support, and camera related utilities. The new guide makes it easy to take better photos by showing the exposure histogram and offering warnings when the picture will be over or underexposed. iOS 6 requires enabling access to photos for saving and viewing photos/videos.

San Francisco, California - ProCamera version 3.7 released with features like Live Histogram and Separate lock for exposure and focus! Important note: iOS 6 requires enabling access to photos for saving and viewing photos/videos. Users should go to Settings - Privacy - Photos - ProCamera, and turn it On. Read on iOS6.

ProCamera just pushed out a new update (version 3.7) with the following features:
* New and Unique in ProCamera: Live histogram guide
This guide makes it easy to take better photos by showing the exposure histogram and offering warnings when the picture will be over or underexposed - This guide also displays the current exposure time and ISO value

* Separate lock or unlock of exposure and focus in Expert Mode
* ProFX is now faster
* Fine-tuning and Bug fixing

ProCamera is a well-balanced 5-in-1 app that has still photo, video, editing tools, social networking support, and camera related utilities. ProCamera is the most professional camera app and has set the standard for iPhotography with its many high-end features. A straightforward and intuitive design makes ProCamera very easy to use.

ProCamera has received many accolades. The New York Times' David Pogue said, "the high-end crowd swears by it". Gizmodo named ProCamera the Best iOS Photo App of 2010. VentureBeat selected the creator of ProCamera - Jens Daemgen as a "King of Code Finalist". Apple added ProCamera to its "App Store Essentials: Camera & Photography".

ProCamera primary features include:
* RapidFire Mode
* Expert Mode for separate focus/exposure, and white balance adjustment
* Video stabilization for Full HD video recording (iPhone 4S)
* QuickFlick Album
* Extended Geotagging including cardinal direction
* Anti-Shake Image Stabilizer
* Adjustable Self-Timer
* Full-screen trigger
* Timestamp
* Videozoom
* Full featured Video recording (Full HD on iPhone 4S)
* Pro FX, Pro Lab, and Pro Cut for all the editing needs
* Easy Social Network sharing to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Dropbox
* Codescanner
* Steady Light
* Green Mode (energy saving mode)
* Copyright embedding

There is also a ProCamera HD for iPad. ProCamera HD inherited the full suite of ProCamera's professional capabilities and ease of use and even added several new and unique features to take full advantage of iPad.

Pricing and Availability:
$2.99 for ProCamera and $4.99 for ProCamera HD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category. For more information and media requests, please contact Jens Daemgen.

ProCamera: http://www.ProCamera-App.com
Purchase and Download (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/app/procamera/id300216827
Purchase and Download (iPad): http://itunes.apple.com/app/procamera-hd/id549558641
User Manual, FAQs and Tips: http://blog.procamera-app.com/?page_id=523
Media Assets: http://www.flickr.com/groups/procamera-app/

Cocologics is the technological leader for mobile photography software on iOS and one of the leading producers of mobile eLearning systems. Commited to sustainability, cocologics develops cutting-edge software solutions, which meet the highest demands in quality, aesthetics and simplicity. Copyright (C) 2012 Cocologics. 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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Jens Daemgen
Lead developer
United States
ll@daemgen.net

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/ProCameraApp
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/ProCamera

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PDFpen for iPhone Brings Full-Featured Mobile PDF Editing to the iPhone - Published on 09/26/12

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Smile, a developer of productivity applications for Mac and iOS, today introduces PDFpen 1.0 for iPhone, the latest mobile version of its popular Mac PDF editor. With PDFpen for iPhone, users can add text, images, and signatures to PDFs, make corrections, resize and delete images, and fill out forms. PDFs can be annotated with comments and highlighting. The elegant and responsive iOS interface makes it easy to skim within a document via the thumbnail view sidebar.

San Francisco, California - Smile, a developer of productivity applications for Mac and iOS, today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of PDFpen for iPhone, the latest mobile version of its popular Mac PDF editor. With PDFpen for iPhone, users can add text, images, and signatures to PDFs, make corrections, resize and delete images, and fill out forms. PDFs can be annotated with comments and highlighting. The elegant and responsive iOS interface makes it easy to skim within a document via the thumbnail view sidebar.

PDFpen for iPhone allows users to store documents in iCloud, making it possible to seamlessly edit and store a PDF in conjunction with PDFpen for Mac and PDFpen for iPad. It also can retrieve and save PDFs directly with Dropbox, Evernote and Google Docs.

"With an iPhone version in the PDFpen product family, it's even easier to work with PDFs wherever you are," said Smile founder Philip Goward. "iCloud storage provides a seamless experience of PDF editing, regardless whether you are on a Mac, iPad or iPhone."

PDFpen for iPhone features:
* Ready for iPhone 5, with support for full screen height
* Read and edit PDF documents on your iPhone
* Store documents in iCloud and Dropbox for sharing between devices
* Optimized for Retina display
* Add text, images and signatures to PDFs
* Correct text in original PDF with editable text blocks
* Move, resize, copy and delete images in original PDF
* Import images from iPhone Photo Library
* Save frequently-used images, signatures, objects and text for reuse
* Fill out PDF forms
* Add notes, comments, and freehand scribbles
* Draw lines, arrows, rectangles, ellipses and polygons
* Mark up documents with highlighting, underscoring and strikethrough; proofreading symbol collection included
* Duplicate and rotate pages
* Copy, combine, rename and delete files documents
* Organize your documents using Folders
* Thumbnail view sidebar for easy skimming
* Email your PDF files
* Retrieve and save PDFs directly with Dropbox, Evernote and Google Docs; share PDFs with a computer via Wi-Fi; transfer files using iTunes, FTP, and WebDAV
* Support for Pogo Connect, JaJa Stylus, and Jot Touch pressure sensitive pens

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* This app is optimized for iPhone 5
* 27.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
PDFpen 1.0 is offered at the introductory price of $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category. For more information about PDFpen for iPhone, please visit Smile online.

Smile Software: http://smilesoftware.com
PDFpen 1.0: http://smilesoftware.com/PDFpen/iPhone
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/pdfpen-for-iphone/id557705455
Media Assets: http://smilesoftware.com/company/presskit.html

Smile makes productivity software for OS X and iOS devices, including PDFpen, the Mac PDF editor that won an Editors' Choice Award from Macworld and The Mac Observer; PDFpen for iPad, the mobile PDF editor that won Macworld 2012 Best of Show and The Mac Observer Editors Choice; the new PDFpen for iPhone; TextExpander, the Mac typing shortcut tool that also won a Macworld Eddy award; TextExpander touch for the iPhone and iPad; and DiscLabel, the Macworld Eddy award-winning CD label design program. Copyright (C) 2012 Smile. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Jean MacDonald
Marketing/PR
United States
jean@smilesoftware.com

Facebook Profile: http://facebook.com/SmileSoftware
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/SmileSoftware

Philip Goward
Founder
philip@smilesoftware.com

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As free iCloud for MobileMe'rs ends, Dolly Drive pushes up REVO launch - Published on 09/26/12

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To accommodate Apple MobileMe users who will begin getting charged for iCloud storage above 5GB on September 30, Dolly Drive announces its new storage, backup & sync platform REVO will be made fully available ahead of its planned October 10th launch. Dolly Drive provides more than twice as much online storage to MobileMe users for the same price as Apple's iCloud and provides more features including protection from file corruption and deletion, as well as hard drive saving virtual file storage.

New York, New York - Cirrus Thinking, makers of the award-winning Dolly Drive cloud backup and storage for Mac, has moved up the release of its new REVO platform to allow MobileMe users to switch to the company's cloud storage as a replacement for Apple's now ended service. MobileMe users were provided 20 GB for $40 per year of Apple's iCloud service as a replacement. Dolly Drive offers more than twice as much storage for the same price with an additional 5GB Reward each month that brings the total to over 100GB of storage by the end of the first year. Dolly Drive also offers a number of larger plans.

"iCloud, like Dolly Drive's Sync services, connects your files across all of your devices. What it doesn't do is protect those files from corruption, accidental deletion, or give you access to past permeations" said Anthony Palermo, CEO of Dolly Drive. "With Dolly Drive REVO, you get over twice as much file syncing, virtual hard drive storage and incremental, versioned backup of all your work and files for the same price as iCloud. And it's also built precisely for the Mac experience."

Added Palermo, "We were scheduled to launch REVO October 10th but decided to announce the release ahead of time to accommodate MobileMe users who are looking for a sync, backup & store option outside of iCloud before September 30th hits."

Dolly Drive REVO is an all-in-one sync, store and backup service designed for the Mac experience. In addition to providing Mac users offsite cloud storage and mobile access to expand hard drive space, the application allows users to create a bootable clone of their Mac on an external hard drive for local disaster recovery.

While Apple is offering iCloud users 20 GBS for $40 per year, Dolly Drive offers 50 GBS for $42, compared to iCloud's 20 GBS for $40 per year, and Dolly gives an additional 5GB reward every month for an free 60 GB of storage after the first year.

Dolly Drive: http://www.dollydrive.com/
Learn More: http://www.dollydrive.com/learn_more/
Videos: http://www.dollydrive.com/learn_more/video-library/

Cirrus Thinking was founded in 2009 by a pair of passionate Apple fans with the goal of delivering the critical advantages of cloud services to Apple users at the consumer, small businesses and enterprise levels. The first product Dolly Drive, an online backup solution for Apple's Time Machine launched in 2011 and was named MacLife Magazine's Best Software and Best of Show at MacWorld 2011. Cirrus Thinking has offices in New York and Miami, with data centers located in the United States and Europe. Copyright (C) 2011 Cirrus Thinking. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Leigh Kessler
Head of marketing
301.255.6444
United States
leigh@cirrusthinking.com

Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/#!/dollydrive

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iDownload 2.5 for iOS - Taller Security for the Classic Downloader - Published on 09/26/12

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Silicon Studios today announces iDownload 2.5 for iOS, an update to their Productivity app that allows users to quickly and easily download and share any file from any website. The update adds iOS 6, iPhone 5 and Retina iPad support, as well as increased file security. iDownload was the first downloader app to reach the App Store in 2008, and has been in the Top Ten of Productivity Apps in several countries around the world.

Florianopolis, Brazil - Silicon Studios today is pleased to announce the release of iDownload 2.5 for iOS, an update to their Productivity app that allows users to quickly and easily download and share any file from any website. From office documents and PDF files, to music and movies, the app supports numerous file formats. Once downloaded, users have the ability to view files or share them via Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, or email. The update adds iOS 6, iPhone 5 and Retina iPad support, as well as increased file security (files are encrypted while device is locked). iDownload was the first downloader app to reach the App Store in 2008, and has been in the Top Ten of Productivity Apps in several countries around the world.

New in iDownload 2.5 is support for the taller iPhone 5 screen and retina iPad graphics providing clear and crisp graphics on the most recent iOS devices. File security takes a huge leap forward with built in device encryption support for stored files, protecting them to external access while the device is locked and protected with a passcode. Full support for the newly released iOS 6 is included in the update.

Feature Highlights:
* Retina iPad support
* iOS 6 and iPhone 5 compatibility
* File encryption while device is locked
* AirPlay support
* Full support for "Open in" option to allow the download of files directly from Safari
* Retina Display support
* Universal app
* USB iTunes File Sharing support
* External Display Support (on compatible devices)
* Preview engine powered by QuickLook
* AirPrint wireless printing
* Background audio
* Multitasking support, downloads will continue in background
* Easy exchange of any files or documents between other apps and iDownload
* Pause and resume downloads
* Transfer files via Wi-Fi, USB, and Bluetooth Peer-to-Peer
* Bookmarklet lets users tag URLs in Safari and open them directly in the iDownload browser
* Full-featured file management
* Transfer files to any networked browser enabled device
* Landscape support
* Password protection
* Zip file support
* Email files and links
* Built in help and feedback reporting

"iDownload for iOS is the fastest, most convenient method of downloading and sharing files," commented Founder Nuno Pereira. "iDownload is an integrated solution for managing, transferring, and using downloads of every kind."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* iOS 4.3 or later (iOS 6 tested)
* 7.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
iDownload 2.5 is $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Productivity category.

Silicon Studios: http://www.silicon-studios.com
iDownload 2.5: http://www.idownloadapp.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/idownload/id300063294
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App Icon: http://a2.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/001/Purple/f7/1e/b5/mzi.pponqnfr.175x175-75.jpg

Silicon Studios is a new generation global company focused on development for Apple technologies, founded in Portugal by Nuno Pereira, the company is currently located in Brazil. With a strong blend of design and development skills, Silicon Studios' mission is to craft outstanding, unique applications for the iOS and OS X platforms. Copyright (C) 2012 Silicon Studios. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Nuno Pereira
Founder and Head Developer
Brazil
info@silicon-studios.com

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FileMaker Design Studio Scheduled for October 2012 in New York City - Published on 09/26/12

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The Craft of FileMaker has announced that they will be hosting their next Design Studio for FileMaker Pro Developers October 22th - 24th in New York City. This three day training will be led by veteran FileMaker Developer's Conference Speaker, Don Levan, President of Vanguard Custom Software and Founder of the Craft of FileMaker. Attendees of The Design Studio will learn to design applications, conduct design research, Prototype and Test Designs, identify and use design patterns, and more.

Ardsley, New York - The Craft of FileMaker has announced that they will be hosting their next Design Studio for FileMaker Pro Developers October 22nd - 24th, 2012 in New York City. This intensive, three day, learning experience will be led by veteran FileMaker Developer's Conference Speaker Don Levan, President of Vanguard Custom Software and Founder of the Craft of FileMaker.

Attendees of The Design Studio will learn to design applications that their users will rave about:
* Conduct Design Research
* Derive Requirements from Personas and Scenarios
* Identify and Use Design Patterns
* Develop and Refine Ideas
* Prototype and Test Designs
* Utilize Feedback to Improve Solutions

Nine of the FileMaker Inc. staff, have attended the Design Studio. Jesse Barnum, President of 360Works, had this to say of the workshop, "This workshop really helped us in the design of the document check-in screen of DocuBin, our newest product. After implementing what we learned, we simplified, re-worded, and rearranged the buttons so that the result of each choice is much more obvious. Its little touches like this that makes any software appealing, both to look at and to use."

What is design?
Design is an intentional process in which you elicit, derive, decide, clarify, and plan the solution to a given problem. Sketches, prototypes, technical plans, and finished solutions are the artifacts that result from a design process.

Design is also a key differentiator. A minimum level of design used to be enough to demonstrate professionalism, craft, and care. The overwhelming success of IOS, the growing acceptance of web-standards, and the sophistication of the user base, has significantly risen what is considered acceptable. Indeed, applications and websites that look amateurish or have poor interaction design are often viewed with contempt and distrust.

How can learning a formal design process help developers?
It is almost impossible to hit the right solution the first time. Most people and businesses don't know exactly what they want or need. As a result, a lot of time, money, and effort are spent undoing the initial attempts or working around ingenious solutions to the wrong problem. An effective design process saves money by identifying the right problems to solve and by developing effective solutions early when it is most cost effective.

Additionally, a repeatable design process makes it possible to have confidence in your estimates and projected timelines, and makes it significantly easier to sell better projects.

Who is teaching this course?
Dr. Don Levan, President of Vanguard Custom Software and the founder of the Craft of FileMaker is a software designer, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, FileMaker 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 Certified Developer, and former photo journalist. Dr. Levan was a speaker at the 2010, 2011, and 2012 FileMaker Developer's Conferences. He is an accomplished presenter and teacher and has provided design consulting to FileMaker, Inc.

What are past attendees saying?
"This course is a must-have for all serious developers." - Paul Spafford, FM Layoutmode

"This workshop changed the way I work forever!" - Marty Thomasson, Gearbox Solutions

"Absolutely fantastic material, professionally delivered." - James Hea, Project Manager, FileMaker Systems at HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited

"I would wholeheartedly recommend this workshop to any serious FileMaker developer trying to bring the best user experience possible to his or her clients." - Richard Carlton, President of Carlton Consulting, Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance

"This workshop provided clear and tangible examples and exercises that engaged us to rethink how we approach requirements gathering and dovetail that into intentional system design." - Adam Aronson, President of FullCity Consulting, Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance

"The workshop was fun and stimulating and will raise the game of those who care about designing databases at the highest level... I learned a lot in a short time." - Doug Gardner, President of Exoteric, Six-time speaker at the FileMaker Developer's Conference

"It's a 'must do' for FileMaker developers who do not have a background in formal software development. It will save them and their clients much time and aggravation if they apply the process presented in the workshop. Otherwise, they will repeatedly re-invent the common mistakes inherent in a free-form design development process." - Dale Stuart, Ph.D., Sc.D., President, CEO, StarQuick Solutions, Inc., Makers of TheraQuick

What does the workshop cost?
Registration for the class is $1.499.00 (USD).

What else do attendees need to know?
The Studio is being held at the 825 3rd Avenue (50th Street) in the heart of New York City. The Studio will run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop computers. Paper, sharpies, sticky notes, and six-up templates will be provided. Participants will receive a recommended reading list in advance of the Studio. Participants are responsible for their own meals.

Vanguard Custom Software: http://vanguardcs.net/
Craft of FileMaker Workshops: http://fmcraft.com/
Subscribe to FIleMaker Design Notes: http://fmcraft.com/index.php/newsletter_signup
Contact the Craft of FileMaker: http://fmcraft.com/index.php/contact

The Craft of FileMaker is a service of Vanguard Custom Software. Vanguard's mission is to "create simple applications which solve complex problems." They incorporate software development best practices, interaction design, and cognitive psychology to create data-driven applications and websites that are efficient for business and easy for people. Copyright (C) 2011 Vanguard Custom Software, LLC. All Rights Reserved. FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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President
United States
don@vanguardcs.net

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/donlevan
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/donlevan

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Steel Profiles for iPhone and iPad - A Perfect Companion for Engineers - Published on 09/26/12

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Independent developer, Matteo Rossi introduces Steel Profiles 1.0, his new easy-to-use yet full-featured reference tool developed for iOS. Steel Profiles includes steel shapes from American, Canadian, British and European standards. All profiles are searchable by different criteria: name, area, elastic modulus, inertia and radius of gyration. Data can be sorted by multiple properties in both ascending or descending order: it's really easy to pick the right section out of thousands available.

Milan, Italy - Independent developer, Matteo Rossi is pleased to announce Steel Profiles for iPhone and iPad, an easy to use yet full-featured reference tool that includes steel shapes from American, Canadian, British and European standards. All profiles are searchable by different criteria: name, area, elastic modulus, inertia and radius of gyration. Data can be sorted by multiple properties in both ascending or descending order: it's really easy to pick the right section out of thousands available. All displayed values can be converted on the fly to different units.

Steel Profiles is a universal app: it works for both iPhone and iPad. It sports enhanced detailed graphics for Retina displays and two different themes. On the iPad two display modes are available: all-in-one and classic table. Classic table displays sections with additional properties on each row for quick and easy comparisons. Steel Profiles currently includes shapes from AISC 14 (both metric and imperial units), CISC 92, DIN, EN and BS EN standards. A video walkthrough is available on YouTube.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* Universal Application
* 8.3 MB

Pricing and Availability
Steel Profiles 1.0 is available at $4.99 (USD) worldwide on the App Store in the Reference Category. It's localized in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian.

Matteo Rossi: http://www.theolternative.com
Steel Profiles 1.0: http://www.theolternative.com/products/steel-profiles/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app?id=558599873
YouTube Video (How-to): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kUM5h4V0rk
Screenshot: http://www.theolternative.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/YT-End.jpg
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Matteo Rossi is an independent developer of iOS applications located in Milan, Italy. He has been developing software for the Mac for over 15 years. Copyright (C) 2012 Matteo Rossi. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Media Contact
Italy
info@theolternative.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/SteelProfiles
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/theolternative

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Storypanda Books Comes Out of Beta To Help Kids Create Their Own Stories - Published on 09/26/12

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Storypanda announces Storypanda Books 1.1.1 for iOS, their book reading and creation app that helps kids read, create and share their very own interactive stories. Storypanda Books has helped over 2,000 kids and parents create over 10,000 stories. Users may read highly interactive stories from the app's stocked bookshelf, create their own version of a story, and share stories with friends and family around the world by posting on social channels and the web.

Mountain View, California - Storypanda's first iOS app, Storypanda Books 1.1.1, is now out of beta and ready to help kids read, create and share their very own interactive stories. The Silicon Valley backed startup is innovating in the kids market by focussing on helping kids become content creators not just consumers. Reading interactive stories on Storypanda's iPad app helps stimulate creativity and social play together as a family.

In its first month of beta, Storypanda Books helped over 2000 kids and parents create over 10,000 stories. With new social sharing features parents can now post their kid's creation on their social channels and to the web so even family members and friends who don't have an iPad can still enjoy the little author's creation. The top publishers are taking notice and now signing up their authors to release their titles through Storypanda for an added interactive element to classic stories we've all come to know and love. The high quality content, added creative elements and social sharing became key for publishers looking to innovative in digital. For parents, Storypanda's offering becomes a great answer to the question of how technology can help kids as they begin to read and learn about the world around themselves.

This unique approach to publishing comes from the minds of James Chutter and Pavel Bains, two interactive media veterans who saw a way to bring their experience in gaming and entertainment to help a lagging publishing industry. "When we had kids we saw that they expected all content to be interactive. They wanted to create with their stories not just sit there and be entertained," says Storypanda's CEO Bains.

"We spent our careers trying to come up with hit content when we worked for Disney, MTV and ABC, but now we focus on creating technology tools for kids to create with proven hit content from the biggest publishers in the world," adds Chutter, Storypanda's Chief Creative Officer.

Storypanda is funded by Silicon Valley's 500 Startups and a slew of angel investors with previous digital media successes from SAY Media, Adobe, and WPP. With new stories being added to the Storypanda app every couple of weeks, kids and parents will always have a new book to read, create and share together.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Storypanda Books 1.1.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category.

Storypanda: http://storypanda.com
Storypanda Books 1.1.1: http://storypanda.com/storypanda-app/
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/storypanda/id521512463
Screenshot: http://storypanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SP_app_create_ipad.jpg
App Icon: http://storypanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SP_App_Icon.png

Storypanda is a kids interactive and media company that builds products and tools to help kids become content creators not just content consumers. It's first product Storypanda Books allows kids and their parents to read, create and share interactive stories on the iPad. During its beta, Storypanda had 10,000 stories created and the company has partnered with some of the biggest kids media brands. The team comes from an extensive background in video game development and digital media; having worked for companies like Nintendo, Disney, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Activision and more. Copyright (C) 2012 Storypanda. 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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604-616-2373
United States
kirsty@storypanda.com

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FlickinAmazing for iPad - View, Discover, Subscribe, Share flickr Photos - Published on 09/26/12

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FlickinAmazing Inc today introduces FlickinAmazing for iPad, their beautifully minimal fullscreen Flickr client. Featuring an innovative "cross navigation" design that allows users to easily explore the billions of photos hosted by Flickr without ever losing their place, it helps users discover, save and share the most beautiful images hosted by Flickr. The app is blazing fast, optimized for the multiple cores and Retina displays of modern tablets, and features a simple home screen based design.

Asheville, North Carolina - FlickinAmazing Inc today is pleased to introduce FlickinAmazing for iPad, their beautifully minimal fullscreen Flickr client. Featuring an innovative "cross navigation" design that allows users to easily explore the billions of photos hosted by Flickr without ever losing their place, this app helps you discover, save and share the most beautiful images hosted by Flickr. FlickinAmazing is blazing fast, optimized for the multiple cores and Retina displays of modern tablets, and features a simple home screen based design for keeping track of new photos by your favorite photographers.

"I love Flickr," says Todd Ransom, founder and lead developer at FlickinAmazing, "It is still the most amazing photography site on the Internet, and it breaks my heart to see them losing ground to services that feature phone photography. The recent Internet campaign to save Flickr shows how passionate the user base is, and we all know what's wrong. Flickr doesn't have great mobile support. FlickinAmazing is our way of showing the world what an amazing experience Flickr can be on the iPad. We want to help Flickr be great again."

Feature Highlights:
* Elegant design makes discovering new photographers easy and fun
* Keep track of new uploads to groups, users or tags by adding them to your home page
* Grid Mode lets you zip around stacks at warp speed
* Over 100 suggested photographers to get you started
* Flick up to see more by the current photographer
* Flick down to go back
* No need to worry about getting lost, the history menu lets you navigate back at any time
* Share amazing photos with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or by email
* Full support for multiple flickr accounts
* Browse photos anonymously if you prefer not to register with flickr
* Tap on a tag or group to explore further
* See the location of geotagged photos on an interactive map
* Search by groups and tags
* Retina display compatible

FlickinAmazing is fast, elegant, and easy to navigate, with a minimalist black interface that stays out of the way and puts the focus where it belongs: on the photography. Users can search all of Flickr or browse the suggestions, explore by tag, and explore by groups. The history menu ties it all together, making sure you can always go back to the exact point you left off in any of your open stacks.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with all iPad models
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 50 MB or more of free space (scratchpad memory)
* App size 11.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
FlickinAmazing 1.0.2 is $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category. Review copies are available on request.

FlickinAmazing 1.0.2: http://FlickinAmazing.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/flickinamazing/id513289831
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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, FlickinAmazing Inc was founded by Todd Ransom in 2012. FlickinAmazing Inc makes innovative software for iOS. Copyright (C) 2012 FlickinAmazing Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad 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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United States
transom@flickinAmazing.com

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Limons Epic Quest Brings that Castlevania experience to iPhone Gaming - Published on 09/26/12

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PixelPower Inc is pleased to announce the release of Limon's Epic Quest 1.0, its new 2D action adventure platformer for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The evil wizard Zolo has cursed the land and has awaken the evil souls to cause havoc and destruction. Play as Limon, armed with his mighty sword to hack and slash his way through zombies, evil eye's and reanimated knights. Travel through castles, dungeons, and even a futuristic world to defeat the evil souls and take down the evil wizard Zolo.

Bayonne, New Jersey - iPhone gamers have asked for a Castlevania game almost since the inception of the App Store. Now thier wish has been granted. PixelPower Inc is pleased to announce the release of Limon's Epic Quest 1.0, its new gaming title for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

You assume the role of Hero Limon who is armed with a trusty steel sword and the ability to use magic. The story goes that the evil wizard Zolo has been reawakened and has unleashed his evil army to plunge the world into darkness. It's up to Limon to use his sword, magic powers, and his mind to overcome the challenges the evil Zolo has in store for him.

In Limon's Epic quest you control Limon who can move left or right and jump. There is also a attack and magic button which you use to defeat enemies in your path. The game is a 2D action adventure platformer where you will face various enemies. The basic enemy types are zombies who come from the left or right , and evil eyeballs which float around attacking when you come near. As you progress in the game more enemies appear like evil knights and wizards. Also during gameplay there is an experience meter that when filled up will unlock an extra mode which feature retro black and white levels based on the game.

Limon's Epic Quest was developed in mind with capturing the old castlevania series flavor but making an original hero ,storyline , and arch-villian. The end result is an Epic 2D platformer that all iphone gamers can enjoy.

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

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

Limon's Epic Quest 1.0: http://epicquestiphone.blogspot.com/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/limons-epic-quest/id557792356
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Located in Bayonne, New Jersey, PixelPower Inc is a small development studio founded by by Rogelio and Antoinette Rios. Copyright (C) 2012 PixelPower 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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201-238-3969
United States
dsprock12@yahoo.com

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Jotto - Follow the pencil and learn with fun - Published on 09/26/12

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TnT Brain GbR today announce "Jotto" and "Jotto ABC," their new iPad Apps. Jotto and Jotto ABC turn the device into a drawing board where kids learn how to draw their first images respectively how to write letters and numbers by following the movements of an animated pencil called "Jotto". By tracing the movements of their cartoon friend they learn playfully and very soon they are able to leave Jotto behind and draw the images and write the letters on their own.

Berlin, Germany - TnT Brain GbR today is pleased to announce that their new iPad Apps "Jotto" and "Jotto ABC" are now available on the App Store. Jotto and Jotto ABC are Apps that use the iPad's superb screen size to turn the device into a drawing board for kids. Both Apps teach young children to draw their first simple images respectively to write letters and numbers in a fun and easy way.

Kids learn by following the movements of an animated pencil called "Jotto". They are not just drawing over a static image - they are practicing drawing and correct writing patterns and orders by tracing the movements of their cartoon friend. Very soon the kids are able to leave Jotto behind and draw the images or write the letters on their own.

The App Jotto teaches how to draw a variety of different motives such as animals, flowers, a car, a house, an aircraft, a fire truck and much more.

The App Jotto ABC teaches how to write the letters 'A' to 'Z' (capital and non capital) of the latin alphabet and the numbers '0' to '9', whereas the children can also practice the correct writing patterns and orders instead of just copying an image.

Both Apps are modeled as a drawing board for children and are as easy to use. Their user interface is specifically designed to be kid friendly. There are only a few very obvious buttons and graphics which are completely self explanatory to a toddler, and no confusing buttons and pop-up windows with text or instructions.

The Apps contain an additional "freehand" mode that the children can use draw on the canvas with their finger or a stylus, selecting images respectively characters and numbers and placing them as a stamp anywhere on the page. It's a great way for kids to build their first more elaborated pictures and in case of Jotto ABC to build their first words and names.

Pricing and Availability:
Jotto and Jotto ABC are available for sale on the App Store. During their introduction period they are available for $0.99 only. In order to see Jotto and Jotto ABC in action there is a video available. Please visit TnT Brain GbR for more information about Jotto, Jotto ABC or other Apps from TnT Brain.

Jotto: http://itunes.apple.com/app/jotto-learn-to-draw/id548658190
Jotto ABC: http://itunes.apple.com/app/jotto-abc-follow-the-pencil/id558278767
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUgr9HIyqXY
YouTube Video (ABC): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUyogYl3IjQ
Screenshot (Jotto): http://www.tntbrain.com/jotto/Screenshot_4.png
Screenshot (Jotto ABC): http://www.tntbrain.com/jotto-abc/Screenshot_1.png

TnT Brain GbR is based in Berlin/Germany and was founded in 2010 by two engineers for the purpose of creating easy-to-use and well designed mobile applications for iOS and other mobile platforms. Copyright (C) 2010-2012 TnT Brain GbR. 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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Torsten Heinrich
Co-Founder
Germany
Torsten.Heinrich@tntbrain.com

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Algoriddim's djay Optimized for iOS 6 and Enhanced for iPhone 5 - Published on 09/26/12

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Algoriddim today announces new versions of djay for iPhone and djay for iPad. Users have a full DJ setup in the palm of their hand, complete with a realistic turntable and mixer interface to spin, scratch and cue right on the touchscreen. The app directly links users to their device's iTunes music library, providing easy access to favorite tracks. Version 1.6 takes advantage of the iPhone 5 enhancements and support the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 6.

Munich, Germany - Algoriddim, creators of the popular music-mixing djay apps for Mac, iPhone and iPad and the video-mixing app vjay for iPad, today released new versions of djay for iPhone and djay for iPad that take advantage of the iPhone 5 enhancements and support the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 6.

The djay for iPad and djay for iPhone apps now feature the ability to instantly download iTunes content directly from within the app, allowing DJs to add new tracks to the playlist without leaving the app, even while mixing. New with Apple's iOS 6, DJs can use multi-channel audio to cue their tracks in full stereo and output them in full stereo at the same time.

djay for iPhone now leverages the A6 processor and wider screen on the new iPhone 5. The app offers time-stretching functionality that enables song tempo to be sped up or slowed down without changing the pitch. In addition, the iPhone 5's wider screen real estate provides much more room for elements that were previously hidden away in sub-menus such as pitch bending, the sync button and beats-per-minute display. The location on one screen drastically reduces clicks and makes the experience more realistic and natural for users.

"This software update is all about simplifying the user experience and making it easier to DJ on the go," said Karim Morsy, CEO at Algoriddim. "The full iTunes integration lets users purchase music on the fly. This is huge because it allows mobile users to download their favorite songs whenever and wherever they want and immediately start mixing. DJs can take song requests while performing and blend them into their sets. In addition, the wider screen on the iPhone 5 allows us to make the entire djay display shockingly realistic with the exact features you'd expect on a traditional turntable setup."

The key features of the latest apps include:

* Full integration with the iTunes Store for easier search, preview and in-app purchase - Users can now browse, preview and purchase iTunes music content directly within the app. djay users can efficiently search for iTunes content with find-as-you-type search functionality, and they're able to fast forward and rewind previews to make sure the selection is right.

* Support for 4G/LTE networks and four-inch retina display on iPhone 5 with A6 processor - DJs don't ever have to miss a beat in their performances by adding new songs from the iTunes store directly through the app. Download and stream music and mash-ups with added bandwidth at blazing-fast speeds and experience a new level of functionality due to the new wider screen when using djay for iPhone on Apple's latest mobile device.

* Support for multi-channel and multi-route audio - This incorporates multi-channel audio interfaces, HDMI audio, or a compatible USB audio dock in combination with the device's headphone jack for pre-cueing.

djay transforms the Mac, iPhone and iPad into a full-fledged DJ system and lets users mix their iTunes music library on a hyper-realistic turntable interface. Perform live, record mixes on-the-go, or enable Automix mode and djay mixes favorite playlists automatically. With unprecedented ease of use and innovative multi-touch mixing features, djay takes DJ-ing to the next level and offers a unique experience for beginners and professionals alike.

Pricing and Availability:
djay for iPad is available for download from the App Store for $19.99 (USD). djay for iPhone is available for download from the App Store for $0.99. Both apps are in the Music category.

Algoriddim: http://www.algoriddim.com
djay 1.6: http://www.algoriddim.com/djay
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/algoriddim/id355721993
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KARq9YU1_B8
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Algoriddim is a software company that's passionate about inspiring people to be creative and re-inventing the way people experience digital media. At the heart of Algoriddim's design philosophy is the combination of creative expression with intuitive technology, letting people express themselves and unlocking amazing artistic opportunities for anyone. Copyright (C) 2012 Algoriddim. 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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Media Inquiries
(415) 593-1400
United States
algoriddim@atomicpr.com

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WaterField Ships iPhone 5 Cases to fit iPhone 5 Within Third-party Shell - Published on 09/26/12

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California based WaterField Designs introduces specially-sized, protective iPhone 5 Cases, the iPhone Wallet, the Smart Case, the Suede Jacket, the Hint, in sizes to fit the iPhone 5 when encased in a third-party, play-through shell. WaterField also offers snug-fitting sizes of each of these cases for the 'naked' iPhone 5. All products are manufactured to exacting standards in San Francisco. Cases begin shipping this week from WaterField's workshop.

San Francisco, California - WaterField Designs, a leading San Francisco manufacturer of custom laptop sleeves, bags and cases for digital gear, introduces specially-sized, protective iPhone 5 Cases - the iPhone Wallet, the Smart Case(TM), the Suede Jacket(TM), the Hint(TM) - in sizes to fit the iPhone 5 when encased in a third-party, play-through shell. WaterField also offers snug-fitting sizes of each of these cases for the 'naked' iPhone 5. Cases begin shipping this week from WaterField's San Francisco workshop.

"We raced out and purchased our iPhone 5s last Friday," explained Gary Waterfield, company founder. "They are there now with our design and production team, who are creating perfectly-fitting iPhone Cases to begin shipping this week."

The iPhone 5 Wallet:
* Available in custom-fitted sizes for the Apple iPhone 5 'naked' or within a shell
* Naturally-tanned, US-produced, supple black or brown leather
* Clear, front window for view and use of the Apple iPhone
* Rigid, Ultrasuede(R)-lined divider separates iPhone from cash and cards
* Internal pockets hold bills, credit cards and receipts
* Self-locking, quality, YKK(R) zipper keeps contents safe and secure

The iPhone Smart Case(TM):
* Available in custom-fitted sizes for the Apple iPhone 5 'naked' or within a shell
* Unique, multi-layered padding system with high-impact, rigid insert to protect screen
* Naturally-tanned, distressed, brown leather flanks each side for an easy grip
* Protective Ultrasuede(R) scratch-free liner cleans iPhone 5 as it slides in and out
* Textured, water-resistant outer nylon material in six color choices
* Three style variations offer carrying options: Slip for stashing in a pocket or bag; Flap for attaching to a bag or backpack strap; and Clip for clipping to a belt or bag

The iPhone Suede Jacket(TM):
* Available in custom-fitted sizes for the Apple iPhone 5 'naked' or within a shell
* Snug-fitting, ultra-thin, case made from 100% Ultrasuede(R) with stretch memory
* Scratch-free protection from bumps and scrapes; doubles as a screen cleaner
* Optional strong, stretch-mesh, rear pocket for storing earbuds, credit cards or cash
* Available in black, or two animal print choices

The iPhone Hint(TM):
* Available in custom-fitted sizes for the Apple iPhone 5 'naked' or within a shell
* Naturally tanned, U.S-produced, supple black or brown, slim leather iPhone sleeve
* Clear, front window for view and use of Apple iPhone
* Stretchy back pocket to hold cash, credit cards and/or earbuds

Pricing and Availability:
iPhone 5 cases available for pre-order now and begin shipping this week.

The iPhone Wallet - Price: $39. Black or brown leather. Two sizes - Size 33 fits the 'naked' iPhone; Size 34 fits the iPhone with a shell or bumper case. Ships September 28.

The iPhone Smart Case - Prices: Slip $39, Flap $45 and Clip $45. Colors: black, copper, pine, green, flame or pearl. Two sizes - Size 33 fits the 'naked' iPhone; Size 34 fits the iPhone with a shell or bumper case. Size 33 ships October 5; size 34 October 12.

The iPhone Suede Jacket - Prices: Black $10. With pocket $14. Animal Prints $12. With pocket $16. Two sizes - Size 33 fits the 'naked' iPhone; Size 34 fits the iPhone with a shell or bumper case. Available in black, zebra or cheetah. Ships September 28.

The iPhone Hint(TM) - Price: $25. Black or brown leather. Two sizes - Size 33 fits the 'naked' iPhone; Size 34 fits the iPhone within a shell case. Ships October 12.

WaterField Designs: http://www.sfbags.com/
iPhone 5 Cases: http://www.sfbags.com/products/iphone-cases/iphone-cases.php
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPomumvH_hI

WaterField Designs manufactures custom-fitted, high-quality cases and bags for a full-range of laptop computers, cameras, MP3s, cell phones, gaming devices, electronic readers, and other digital gear. All products are manufactured to exacting standards in San Francisco. WaterField Designs iPhone Suede Jacket, iPhone Smart Case and iPhone Hint are trademarks of WaterField Designs. Copyright (C) 2012 WaterField Designs. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and MacBook are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Director of PR and Marketing
415-552-8572
United States
heidi@sfbags.com

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ERP Software that's Made for Small Business - Published on 09/26/12

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Ever wonder why some businesses make it and others don't? According to the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy 70% of businesses close in the first 10 years. Why? For many businesses the answer could simply be that as their business grew they continued to try and run it with the tools they had when they started. AcctVantage ERP helps businesses bring all their data together in one place. Accounting, sales, CRM, inventory and distribution in one application.

Hendersonville, North Carolina - Ever wonder why some businesses make it and others don't? According to the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy seven out of 10 new employer firms survive at least 2 years, half at least 5 years, [and] only a third of them make it 10 years. Why is the attrition rate 70% over 10 years? For many businesses the answer could simply be that as their business grew they continued to try and run it with the tools they had when they started.

Often the story goes like this: When you started your business you wore all the hats. You handled sales, possibly assembly, managed the inventory, kept the books and yes, cleaned the bathroom. As your business grew these tasks began to be handled by others in your organization. Your accounting was in one program, your inventory in another and sales and customer records in one or two other programs. As the business grows you need to be able to quickly look at your business data and see where you stand but none of your software programs talk to each other. For some business owners this leads to great frustration and might seem like an insurmountable obstacle. My guess is many of them become part of the 70% who are out of business in 10 years. However, there is a solution.

For businesses that are distribution or inventory centric, managing all of this data becomes increasingly important as the business grows. Missing even small opportunities mean lost profits and lost customers and no business can survive long with that model. Enterprise resource planning [ERP] software is a solution that can help bring together these disparate data systems. Combining accounting, inventory, sales, distribution and purchasing into one software program allows information to be retrieved and reviewed quickly. Anticipating stock level needs based on sales history and real-time inventory management are only the tip of the iceberg of what a good ERP system will provide.

In the past ERP software was only feasible for larger corporations in the enterprise space due to the prohibitive costs of the software and hardware systems that it required. AcctVantage ERP is enterprise software for small business. Serving companies that have outgrown their traditional off-the-shelf accounting programs like QuickBooks, AccountEdge, Peachtree etc., their software brings the accounting process together with inventory management, sales, CRM, and distribution into one comprehensive package. Best of all you can use AcctVantage ERP for Mac, PC or mixed Mac/PC installations.

If you would like to explore whether ERP software could make your business more profitable and efficient, I invite you to explore some of the links below.

About the Author:
Bob Graham has owned and managed several small businesses and is a lifelong student of emerging technologies and trends. His passion for technology led him to work for Apple, Inc. managing small and medium business sales in what is often referred to as the "silicon valley" of the south; Huntsville, AL. Mr. Graham now manages sales and marketing for AcctVantage ERP, an ERP software publisher specializing in small business located in Hendersonville, NC.

AcctVantage ERP: http://acctvantage.com
What is ERP?: http://acctvantage.com/introduction/
Avoiding Hidden ERP Costs: http://acctvantage.com/avoiding-hidden-costs-erp
Vimeo Videos : https://vimeo.com/acctvantage

Based in Hendersonville, North Carolina and developed by Beckware, LLC, AcctVantage ERP is a sophisticated and agile ERP solution incorporating accounting, warehouse management, CRM, supply chain management and business intelligence in one user friendly application. Initially developed specifically for inventory-based manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors running a Mac office, AcctVantage now offers cross-platform support for PC or Mac/PC mixed installations. AcctVantage ERP has been providing ERP business solutions since 1987. Copyright 2012 AcctVantage ERP. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Mac OS X platforms are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Bob Graham
Sales/Marketing
828-692-3301
United States
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SintraWorks Releases Metron 2.7, a Professional Metronome for iOS - Published on 09/26/12

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SintraWorks has released Metron 2.7, a significant update to their professional digital metronome for iOS devices. With an intuitive front panel, Metron offers an accurate playback engine and a score based sequencer to provide detailed control over tempo settings & time signatures, including mixed meters, accelerandos and ritardandos. Metron incorporates a pitch pipe. Version 2.7 adds new file sharing and document management options, rehearsal numbers, iPhone 5 and iOS 6 compatibility and more.

Parede, Portugal - SintraWorks today is pleased to announce the release of Metron 2.7, a significant update to their professional digital metronome for iOS devices. The brainchild of a classically trained musician, Metron aids in the practice of runs, excerpts and complete compositions. Featuring an intuitive front panel, you can launch and start practicing instantly, while an organized back panel provides access to powerful extra features.

In addition to the usual single and multiple beat ticks of digital metronomes, Metron offers complex time signatures with beat grouping and dynamic accellerando and ritardando through a high-precision playback engine. A score based sequencer offers detailed control over tempo changes, rhythmic patterns, sounds, volume and color. Additionally, Metron incorporates a pitch pipe that can be calibrated at micro level.

In version 2.7:
* New: Share sequences via email and iTunes file sharing
* New: Manage documents in the documents directory directly within Metron
* New: 'Rehearsal Numbers': Jump directly to specific bars in the sequence
* New: The sliders on the front panel can now be reset to default values by double tapping the thumb
* New: iPhone 5 and iOS 6 ready
* New: Improved usage tips
* Fixed: A new tempo in the score would not reset an ongoing tempo variance. Henceforth it will
* Fixed: Some tempo variance settings would not be honoured when repeating a sequence
* Fixed: Corrected an issue in the pitch pipe player where changing pitch by holding down the or - buttons while rotating the device, would cause the frequency to keep changing, even after lifting the finger
* Fixed: Tapping the plus button at the bottom of the sequences list when in edit mode would result in a crash
* Fixed: Importing sequences with bars that had a mix of customized and standard beats would get the beats in the wrong order

Metronome:
* Portrait and landscape mode
* Tempo from 1 to 500 Beats Per Minute (effectively 1/4 to 1000 BPM)
* Accelerando and ritardando ("Variance")
* Specify a factor between one quarter (0.25) and double (2.0) the current tempo. (Useful when practicing complex sequences)
* Tap the tap pad to set the tempo (even while the metronome is running)
* Visual beat feedback in addition to clear and crisp audio pulses
* Fully customisable sound, volume and feedback colour on any beat and/or its rhythmic subdivisions
* Setlists navigation

Sequencer:
* Create your own library with any number of sequences. A set with the most commonly used time signatures is included by default
* Create sequences with any number of bars
* Each sequence can set a countdown, a start tempo, a variance and whether the metronome stops at the end of the sequence or repeats the sequence from the beginning
* Each bar consists of one or more time signatures and can set a tempo and a variance starting on any beat. A bar can be set to play up to a 110 times
* A time signature can have between 1 and 64 beats over a dotted or undotted denominator (examples: 7/4, 2/8., 9/32, 1/2., 3/1)
* A time signature can be subdivided into beat groups, allowing you to set an accent on any beat you wish, since grouping beats affects metronome playback. Metron differentiates between the first beat, stressed beats and unstressed beats, so you always know where in the bar you are
* Each beat in a time signature can be further customized into a rhythmic pattern (like triplets or swing, or most any pattern you like). You can assign a custom color, sound and volume to any beat or any rhythmic component of a beat. You are in control. You can keep it as simple as you like, or make it as intricate as you need
* Mix bars of different meters and tempi at will, and interpolate between tempi between any two points in a score
* Use the score view to create all your customizations using traditional western music notation
* Create and edit setlists
* Share and exchange sequences with students, teachers, colleagues, friends

Pitch Pipe:
* Plays any pitch from octave 0 to octave 8
* Reference pitch: A4 = 440Hz by default. Adjustable
* Adjustable target pitch (per Hertz or per cent level)
* Choice of note names: C D E, etc, Do Re Mi, etc.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 4.3 or later
* 8.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Metron 2.7 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Music category.

SintraWorks: http://sintraworks.com/
Metron 2.7: http://sintraworks.com/index.php/sintraworks/metron_home/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id321108817
Screenshot: http://sintraworks.com/images/metron/metron_portrait.png
App Icon: http://sintraworks.com/images/metron/MetronIcon540RoundedDropShadow.png

Located in beautiful Parede, Portugal, SintraWorks is a privately funded company founded in 2006 by Antonio Nunes. Committed to providing the highest quality software, SintraWorks' focus is developing productivity solutions for the Mac and iOS platforms, with a major emphasis on total customer satisfaction. Copyright (C) 2006-2012 SintraWorks. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Portugal
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Water Droplets with Realtime Lightning and Thunder 2.0 released for iOS - Published on 09/26/12

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Lyudmyla Ivanova introduces Water Droplets with Realtime Lightning and Thunder 2.0 for iOS, an all-new updated app that is perfect for stunning movie effects. Functional and very easy-to-use, Water Droplets empowers with realtime rain effect, intuitive touch lightning mode, energetic sound effects and all this with total live view and video recording up to HD quality. Featuring a new graphics and wide selection of sharing options.

Helsinki, Finland - Lyudmyla Ivanova today is pleased to announce the release of Water Droplets with Realtime Lightning and Thunder 2.0 for iOS, an all-new updated app that is perfect for stunning movie effects. Functional and very easy-to-use, Water Droplets empowers with realtime rain effect, intuitive touch lightning mode, energetic sound effects and all this with total live view and video recording up to HD quality. Featuring a new graphics and wide selection of sharing options.

Features:
* Record movies with selected filter in real time
* Realtime lightning in live video with energetic thunder sound effects
* Realistic live rain without being wet
* Live Effect 720P HD iPhone5/iPhone 4S, other devices VGA quality video recording
* Export movies to YouTube, Facebook, save to Camera Roll, send by Email
* Take a photo with selected filter and lightning
* Export photos to Facebook, Imgur, save to Camera Roll, send by Email

Device Requirements:
* iOS Version 5.0 or higher
* iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPod touch (5th generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2 and the new iPad
* 42.1 MB Free space plus space for movies

Pricing and Availability:
Water Droplets with Realtime Lightning and Thunder 2.0 is Free and is available exclusively through the App Store in the Photo and Video category.

Water Droplets with Realtime Lightning and Thunder 2.0: http://www.waterdropletsapp.com/
Download From iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/water-droplets-realtime-lightning/id464900611
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/waterdropletsapp
Screenshot: http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/096/Purple/v4/43/5c/46/435c4611-6faa-3ee2-352a-3a899d0cd113/mzl.qzcnfhjr.320x480-75.jpg
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Lyudmyla Ivanova writes mobile applications for creative people. Copyright (C) 2012 Lyudmyla Ivanova. 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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+358465424726
Finland
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