10/09/2012

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Tue Oct 9, 2012 2:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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PhatWare Releases PhatPad 2.4 Supporting Interactive Styli - Published on 10/09/12

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Washington based PhatWare today announces PhatPad 2.4 for iPad, an update to their popular note-taking and collaboration application. PhatPad enables users to jot notes in their own handwriting. Designed to encourage collaboration among a work-team, PhatPad allows team members to draw, write, record voice notes and type on the iPad. Version 2.4 features integration with third-party interactive styli such as Jot Touch by Adonit, iPen by Cregle, My Note Pen by Aiptek, and aPen by E-FUN.

Spokane, Washington - PhatWare Corporation today is proud to announce the newest update to its PhatPad note-taking and handwriting recognition app for iPad, now featuring integration with third-party interactive styli such as Jot Touch by Adonit, iPen by Cregle, My Note Pen by Aiptek, and aPen by E-FUN.

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

More than just a note-taking app, PhatPad turns an iPad into an advanced brainstorming tool by enabling users to draw, write, and type on the iPad, then instantly share ideas via email, WiFi sync, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Docs, or in PhatPad's presentation mode.

PhatPad's key features include:
* Smooth-flowing digital ink technology, which lets iPad users scribble notes as if they are writing on real paper
* The ability to combine drawing, handwritten text, images, and digital text on the same document page to create media-rich content
* A powerful multilingual handwriting recognition engine, which automatically converts handwritten notes into text
* Voice notes - record, play, and use in presentation mode
* An advanced Presentation mode, which supports a VGA monitor and allows recording and playing presentations by synchronizing document pages and voice
* PhatPad Document sharing using Dropbox synchronization, Google Docs and Evernote upload, direct access via WiFi or iTunes, and email
* Printing to a printer on wireless network via AirPrint

The beauty of PhatPad as a note-taking, collaboration and brainstorming tool, is that it allows users to draw pictures, jot notes, or put a mixture of pictures, drawings, handwritten and typed text on a virtual scratch pad. The included handwriting recognition engine allows PhatPad users to convert previously recorded handwritten notes into digital text, and edit text using either the handwriting input panel or the keyboard.

Brainstorming and collaborating with team members is simple using PhatPad's Presentation mode, which allows users to create quick presentations and display them on the iPad screen and external monitor.

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

PhatPad Availability and Pricing
PhatPad 2.4 is available in the iTunes App Store at a reduced price of only $4.99 (USD). 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 PhatPad 2.4 for $4.99.

PhatWare: http://www.phatware.com/
PhatPad 2.4: http://www.phatware.com/phatpad
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/phatpad/id406459946
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t55Y6M-hriQ
Media Assets: http://www.phatware.com/index.php?q=product/details/phatpad/screenshots

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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Vicinno's educational game - Little Farm Preschool for iPad released - Published on 10/09/12

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Vicinno Kids Studio introduces Little Farm Preschool 1.0 for iPad, its new educational app for kids. Little Farm Preschool is a collection of 7 exciting games for preschoolers that seamlessly blend one into another as the kids advance in solving puzzles. Each game focuses on its own aspect of preschool education. It begins with teaching children to clearly identify animals on the farm with sounds and names, then help kids learn colors, sizes, differences, counting, matching, alphabet and more.

San Jose, California - Vicinno Kids studio, owned by Vicinno Soft, LLC, is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of an educational app for kids, Little Farm Preschool 1.0 for iPad. The app is a collection of 7 exciting games for preschoolers that seamlessly blend one into another as the kids advance in solving the puzzles.

Each game focuses on its own aspect of preschool education. The app begins with teaching children to clearly identify animals on the farm with sounds and names, then help kids learn colors, sizes, differences, counting, matching, and the alphabet letters, while playing with farm animals.

The gameplay is best designed for the little ones. There are no confusing menus , navigation, or in app purchase. The game smoothly flows to next after successful completion of a puzzle. The game graphic design features concept art with clear color and shape for easy recognition by kids.

The interactive animated farm animals present in the app entertain kids as they learn the basics of counting, spelling, differentiating colors etc. The app comes with professional music, sound effects and real kids voice overs for preschoolers to better accept and follow. It'll definitely be a funny app for both preschoolers and their parents.

"Little Farm Preschool is best designed for preschoolers. The popular farm animals as characters can highly enhance the entertainment, and help us achieve our goal - make the learning fun. We strongly believe that the kids around the world will love it and learn a lot from it, now it is on introduction sale, 0.99$ only, truly a great deal!" - says David Woods, the product manager of Vicinno kids.

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

Pricing and Availability:
The Little Farm Preschool 1.0 for iPad is priced at $0.99 (USD), and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Educational Game category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

Vicinno Soft: http://www.vicinno.com/
Little Farm Preschool 1.0: http://kickfolio.com/vicinnokids/little-farm-preschool
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/little-farm-preschool/id566143627
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Located in San Jose, California, Vicinno Soft, LLC is committed to make high quality applications for iPhone, iPad and Mac to serve the mobile app community. All Material and Software (C) 2012 Vicinno Soft, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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John Hopkins
Marketing Manager
United States
john@vicinno.com

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

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Tue Oct 9, 2012 3:02 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Go Go Games: Matching Adventures on the iPad for Children with Autism - Published on 10/09/12

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Go Go Games 1.0 is a suite of games on the iPad that helps preschool and elementary school children to learn to notice multiple features of the objects in the world around them, a specific perceptual skill that is essential to learning and comes naturally to most children, but is known to be a common difficulty for those with ASD. Go Go Games features 3 different matching games to support a broad range of children on the autism spectrum with 6 levels of difficulty and more.

San Francisco, California - Go Go Games, an educational app launched by three graduate researchers out of Stanford University's School of Education and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school), has been released today for the iPad. Go Go Games is a suite of casual games for preschool and elementary-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The app helps players to learn to quickly notice multiple features of the objects in the world around them - a specific perceptual skill that is essential to learning and comes naturally to most children, but is known to be a common difficulty for those with ASD.

Go Go Games uses the techniques of Pivotal Response Therapy (PRT), an evidence-based behavioral intervention to target several common challenges for learners with ASD, including perceptual ability. After initial instruction from parents or teachers, players can independently build this critical skill by maneuvering trucks, trains, and spaceships through three different matching adventures: Build-A-Train, Wheels & Roads, and Out of this World.

"We designed the game to feel more like play but work like therapy. Go Go Games is simple and fun, though behind the scenes each matching sequence is carefully selected to provide just the right amount of challenge based on the player's ability to notice and respond to increasingly complex features," said Alexis Hiniker, Co-Creator of Go Go Games.

It is typically recommended that children with ASD receive between 25 and 40 hours of therapy per week - a standard that is impossible to meet for many families. A new study reports that 41% of children with Autism spend "most of their free time" playing video games, dramatically more than the 18% of children nationwide who fall into this same high-user category. As an independent play-based intervention, Go Go Games incorporates core elements of ABA therapies to help parents and teachers bridge this gap and introduce additional therapy time in a fun, naturalistic setting.

"My son loves Go Go Games and he's so excited when he plays it," said Nikii Finch-Morales, Director of Wildlife at CuriOdyssey and mother of a 7-year old with ASD. "From the time he started playing the game about a month ago until now, his progress has been incredible. You can see him stop, focus, and look carefully to find the correct match. He really pays attention, which is something that he didn't do well before."

"Our students are really engaged while playing Go Go Games, especially because of the intuitive touch interface, fun graphics, and audio/visual reinforcements. For many of our kids with ASD, paying attention to details and being able to discern important information from a background is a tough skill, which the game addresses," said Susan Rose, Director of Arbor Bay School. "We're looking forward to using this portable learning tool in our classrooms."

Go Go Games includes:
* 3 different matching games to support a broad range of children on the autism spectrum
* 6 levels of difficulty to help a child to observe, scan, focus, and categorize
* Touch-sensitivity and responsiveness for players with fine motor challenges
* Positive rewards with verbal praise and delightful sounds to boost confidence; stress-free gaming experience with no penalties
* Original artwork, music, real voice files, and colorful animations

About Arbor Bay School:
Located in San Carlos, CA, Arbor Bay School increases opportunities for children in grades K-8 with mild to moderate learning differences to achieve academic and social success. We achieve this through highly individualized and specialized instruction, combined with speech and occupational therapy in a small classroom environment.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Through the end of October, Go Go Games 1.0 is offered at the introductory price of only $0.99 USD (Reg $1.99) or equivalent amount in other currencies and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Go Go Games 1.0: http://www.go-go-games.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/go-go-games/id565022507
Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/46835063
Media Assets: http://go-go-games.com/product/

Go Go Games was created by Joy Wong Daniels, Alexis Hiniker, and Heidi Williamson as a Stanford University master's thesis for the Learning, Design and Technology Program in August 2012. Copyright (C) 2012 Go Go Games 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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Joy Wong Daniels
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United States
joywd@alumni.stanford.edu

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Surprise friends with video on birthday from Birthday Calendar Plus app - Published on 10/09/12

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California-based Vicinno Soft, LLC today introduces Birthday Calendar Plus 1.0, its powerful new birthday reminder app for the iPhone OS. With Birthday Calendar Plus, users can easily set a notification setting and then get a local notification with their friends' birthday before the birthdays. Users can record a customized greeting video or select one from their iPhone photo gallery to send to their friends on birthdays in emails or post on friends' Facebook wall, and more.

San Jose, California - Vicinno Soft, LLC today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Birthday Calendar Plus 1.0, a powerful birthday reminder app for the iPhone OS. With this amazing app, people can easily send friends a video, a photo, or a message on friends' birthdays, besides never forgetting the birthdays.

Birthday Calendar Plus is a powerful birthday reminder app. With it, users will be able to set a notification setting and then get a local notification with friends' birthday before the birthdays. Besides this reminder function, it allows people to record a customized greeting video or select one from their iPhone photo gallery to send to their friends on birthdays in emails or post on friends' Facebook wall, not just sending a static photo or plain text message. This feature will definitely be a big surprise on birthday celebration.

Key Features:
* Directly show your friends' photo on calendar
* Import birthdays from Facebook, or add manually
* Send a video/photo in your custom message to your friends and wish them "Happy Birthday" with just one click
* Customizable reminder settings: delivers notifications straight to your iPhone
* No Ads

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
* iPhone OS 3.0 or later
* 1.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
The Birthday Calendar Plus 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch is on sale at $0.99 (USD), and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utility category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

Vicinno Soft: http://www.vicinno.com/
Birthday Calendar Plus 1.0: http://www.vicinno.com/birthday-calendar-plus/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/birthday-calendar-plus-send/id566394719
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Located in San Jose, California, Vicinno Soft, LLC is committed to make high quality applications for mobile community. Vicinno has developed BA Financial Calculator Pro, 12C Financial Calculator, 15C Scientific Calculator, and 11C Scientific Calculator for iPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac, and Android. More apps are coming soon. All Material and Software (C) 2012 Vicinno Soft, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
john@vicinno.com

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Word Poker Live Free for iOS: MPOG Texas Hold'em Using Letters + Words - Published on 10/09/12

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Graphite Fusion today introduces Word Poker Live Free 1.0 for iOS, their Multi-Player Online Game where players are dealt cards displaying a letter and its value, and they must draw from both their 3 pocket cards and the 5 community cards on the table to spell the highest scoring word possible. Betting follows the rules of no-limit Texas Hold'em, allowing players to go "all in" at any time. Gameplay is live online, with Graphite Fusion servers dealing at tables with buy-ins from $300-20 million.

Austin, Texas - Graphite Fusion today is pleased to introduce Word Poker Live Free 1.0 for iOS, their new Multi-Player Online Game, where players are dealt cards displaying a letter and its value, and they must draw from both their 3 pocket cards and the 5 community cards on the table to spell the highest scoring word possible. Betting follows the rules of no-limit Texas Hold'em, allowing players to go "all in" at any time. Gameplay is live online, with Graphite Fusion servers dealing at tables with buy-ins from $300 to 20 million. The free game provides beginners with $10,000 in chips to start playing immediately, and additional chips are available as an in-app purchase.

Feature Highlights:
* Texas Hold'em Poker, but with Words
* Choose from a wide variety of different avatars
* Run out of chips? Get some more from the store
* $1,000 in free chips at launch if you are out of chips
* $10,000 in free chips when you first play the game
* Gain Achievements based on the words you spell
* Play against REAL people in REAL time

The perfect blend of Texas Hold'em betting action and Scrabble word skills, Word Poker Live Free is always ready for hours of entertaining, challenging gameplay. On launch in landscape orientation, the number of players currently online is displayed, and players have the option of signing in or playing as a Guest. Players take one of the nine seats (usually not all occupied) at the $300 buy-in table by default. Experienced players can easily enter any of 11 other rooms, where the table buy-ins include: $1,500, $4,000, $8,000, $30,000, $60,000, $150,000, $500,000, $800,000, $1,500,000, $5,000,000, and $20,000,000. For players seeking the extra thrill of high-stakes gambling, additional chips are available as an in-app purchase (approximately $.01 (USD) per $1,000 in chips, depending upon the amount of chips purchased).

Interactive, multi-player, online gameplay is flawless, with each player able to view the avatar of everyone at the table (in-game chat can be toggled on/off in the user Preferences). Graphite Fusion's high-bandwidth servers provide near instantaneous interconnection, providing a live experience. In fact, in situations where all players check, one after another, the knock sound produced by the game may be heard five times in five seconds. Players have approximately 15 seconds to call, check, raise, or fold when it is their bet, and approximately 30 seconds to type in the word they want to play at the end of betting.

Each card has a large capital letter and a small number in the corner indicating its value, between 1 and 13. Players attempt to make a word with the highest score, the sum of the values of each letter in the word. The highest scoring word wins the hand, regardless of the number of letters used. Gameplay follows all the rules of Texas Hold'em, with an opening bet, and subsequent opportunities to bet after the flop, the turn, and the river. The only differences in Word Poker Live Free are that players are dealt 3 rather than 2 pocket (private) cards, and the hand a player shows following all bets may contain between 1 and 8 cards, rather than the usual 5 used in poker.

"Word Poker Live is the only app in the App Store that allows you to play word-based Texas Hold'em Poker with REAL people!" stated Jeremy Nortey of Graphite Fusion." Each letter is assigned a point value based on its frequency of use in words. Use the three cards in your hand and the five cards on the table to create a word that is worth more points than the words created by the other players at the table. Bet, Call, Check, and Raise along the way in order to increase the total amount of money you can win! Can't spell a word? Try to outsmart your opponent by bluffing! Its Texas Hold'em Poker, but with Words!"

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad 1/2/3
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 18.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Word Poker Live Free 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Also available is an ad-free version for $0.99 (USD).

Word Poker Live Free 1.0: http://www.graphitefusion.com/app/word-poker/
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/word-poker-live-free/id552746639
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Based in Austin, Texas, Graphite Fusion was founded by Jeremy Nortey in 2010. Graphite Fusion's aim is to design innovative games with some sort of social aspect to them. Copyright (C) 2010-2012 Graphite Fusion. 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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United States
support@wordpokerlive.com

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FURY 1.2.0 for iOS - Vent Hostility in Corporate Office, Side-Scroller - Published on 10/09/12

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No.1 Games today announces FURY 1.2.0 free for iOS, an update to their side scroller set in a corporate office, where players can release their frustrations, bludgeon bosses and office mates with 13 different makeshift weapons, and score combos and points. Get fired from work, and then get fired up, stalking the office and taking revenge on secretaries, UPS deliverymen, Senators, co-workers, Star Wars storm troopers, the Evil Leader, and zombies. Players can control any one of three characters.

Beijing, China - No.1 Games today is pleased to announce FURY 1.2.0 free for iOS, an update to their side scroller set in a corporate office, where players can release their frustrations, bludgeon bosses and office mates with 13 different makeshift weapons, and score combos and points. Get fired from work, and then get fired up, stalking the office and taking revenge on secretaries, UPS deliverymen, Senators, co-workers, Star Wars storm troopers, the Evil Leader, and zombies. Players can control any one of three characters.

Feature Highlights:
* Best stress-relief game
* Several unique weapons (more coming!)
* 3 characters with hilarious expressions
* Quests, lots of quests
* Secret combos

Cash from clobbering unsuspecting office mates is accumulated, allowing players to purchase all manner of aids for their rampage. Initially, the player employs a large rolled up paper (his or her termination notice) to hit or floor employees and others. As players stalk the long hallway, they can purchase upgrades, including: a Coke bottle, a Tuna, a Turkey Leg, a large Wrench, an Electric Guitar, a Golf Club, a Toy Hammer, an Oscar Statue, a Bouquet of Flowers, an Ear of Corn, a Cactus Plant, or a Laser Sword. Each weapon offers special bonuses, but they are all equally damaging. Players also collect gems that may be combined with cash for purchases and upgrades.

There are many combinations and quests as the game unfolds, and players may purchase special items to help them achieve the highest score, including: a Rabbit's Foot, an Energy Drink, a Tranquilizer Pill, Game Tickets, an Hourglass, and a Discount Coupon. Surprise creatures appear occasionally walking down the hall, offering additional challenges. And players can supplement their weapons budget with unemployment benefits. The 1.2.0 update includes a new daily Task system, special Achievements for the day, plus improved animation and character expressions.

"'Step into my office, 'cause you're fired!' You are angry and need money!" commented Ming Yang of No.1 Games. "Now, you can get revenge! We know how stupid and mean they can be."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.1 or later (iOS 6 tested)
* 44.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
FURY 1.2 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. In-app purchases are available from $2.99 (USD). Review copies are available on request.

FURY 1.2: http://www.funso.com/iosapp-542614698.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/fury/id542614698
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Based in Beijing, China, Gate9 Ltd was founded by Shi YanZheng in 2008. Gate9 Ltd is an innovative developer and publisher of entertainment games. Their Vision is to build a dream game company - one that values innovation in development and perfection in completion. They are committed to creating products that are fun, useful, and that people love to play. They approach each project with a creative mindset, work hard to toward perfection, and rely on fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, additional in-depth experience, and specialized skills. With each project and employee experience, they learn more about providing value to the customer. The company vision and values are the foundation of the company. They are deemed as the roadmap for their accomplishments and the benchmark by which they measure their performance. They are constantly trying to improve their company, their products, and their environment in a variety ways. Copyright (C) 2008-2012 Gate9 Ltd. 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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Shi YanZheng
CEO
China
lanll@ourpalm.com

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KQ TimeTraveler Free Today - Transport Yourself Back in Time - Published on 10/09/12

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Today only, download KQ TimeTraveler for iPad for free. Transport yourself to another time and place through KQ TimeTraveler. KQ TimeTraveler is a unique app that provides educational content in an entertainment setting. Using your iPad's camera and/or photo library, users can transpose their face into a scene from history and become a historical hero. Guess who I am? Quizzes reinforce their history knowledge and Facebook and email integration allow users to share the fun.

Gresham, Oregon - Knowledge Quest, publisher of history and geography books and mobile apps, is on the brink of a new app release, which they hope will make its debut later this month. While they wait, they have decided to release one of their popular ipad apps as a free download for one day only on Tuesday, October 9, 2012.

Today only, you can download KQ TimeTraveler for iPad free, regularly a $2.99 value. Transport yourself to another time and another place through KQ TimeTraveler. Ideal for grade-school and middle-school students, KQ TimeTraveler is a unique app that provides educational content in an entertainment setting. Using your ipad's camera and/or photo library, users can transpose their face into a scene from history and become one of twenty-five historical heroes.

Some kids love history; others hate it. This app is ideal for both types of students. Whether they love or loathe history, kids can express their creativity with this app. They can get social and challenge each other to play "Guess who I am?" Quizzes reinforce their history knowledge or add to it. Facebook and email integration allow kids, parents and teachers alike to share the fun with their friends and family, challenging their knowledge of history too.

Sign up for our newsletter for free samples. KQ also carries geography curricula, historical biographies, timeline products & online classes.

Knowledge Quest: http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com
KQ TimeTraveler 2.0: http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/Apps.html
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/kq-timetraveler/id521889566
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Based in Gresham, Oregan. Knowledge Quest, Inc. is dedicated to helping homeschooling families succeed. The company specializes in maps and timelines available in various formats including software, print books, digital media and mobile apps. Copyright (C) 2011 Knowledge Quest, 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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Terri Johnson
Vice President
210-745-0203
United States
terrijohnson6@gmail.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/KnowledgeQuest
Twitter Profile: http://www.twitter.com/Terri_Johnson

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Virtual TimeClock Integrates with ADP for Fast, Accurate Payroll - Published on 10/09/12

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Employers who rely on ADP payroll processing have an economical new time clock solution with today's new Virtual TimeClock release from Redcort Software, Inc. Virtual TimeClock, with it's new ADP payroll integration, reduces employer costs and improves accuracy from employee timecard to paycheck. Virtual TimeClock's new ADP Pay eXpert integration completes Redcort Software's goal to support all of the most popular payroll systems, including QuickBooks, Paychex, SurePayroll, PayChoice, and more.

Fresno, California - Employers who rely on ADP payroll processing have an economical new time clock solution with today's new Virtual TimeClock release from Redcort Software, Inc. Time saving ADP payroll integration and a dozen program enhancements in the new Virtual TimeClock '12 Release 2 makes it even easier to manage employee time and attendance.

Virtual TimeClock, with it's new ADP payroll integration, reduces employer costs and improves accuracy from employee timecard to paycheck. Pat Erhardt, the Financial Manager for Parkview Orthopaedic Group in Palos Heights, Illinois, is a long time Virtual TimeClock user. Pat was enthusiastic about using Virtual TimeClock '12 Release 2, saying "Virtual TimeClock's integration with ADP will eliminate payroll errors, and will save us the time spent re-keying and balancing our ADP payroll. We will no longer spend hours trying to find the difficult errors, such as entering the correct hours for the wrong employee or converting minutes to decimals as required in the ADP grid. With over 100 hourly employees in a busy orthopaedic medical practice, I am sure we now have 2 or 3 more days to spend working productively on patient care."

Virtual TimeClock's new ADP Pay eXpert(R) integration completes Redcort Software's goal to support all of the most popular payroll systems, including QuickBooks, Paychex, SurePayroll, PayChoice, AccountEdge, and CheckMark Payroll. Virtual TimeClock's commitment to broad based payroll integration enables employers to deploy a cost effective time clock solution that grows with them even if they outgrow or otherwise need to change their payroll service provider.

Virtual TimeClock '12 Release 2 adds a dozen user enhancements that improve the overall user experience. Default activities and memos are now preselected to improve accuracy when users punch in and out. Numerous menus and commands have been streamlined and enhanced for keyboard centric users. Users of Virtual TimeClock Network Edition have enhanced client login and simplified logout, making it even easier to report hours quickly and accurately.

Free Trial
A complete list of enhancements in Virtual TimeClock '12 Release 2 and a fully functional free trial of Virtual TimeClock software is available at the Redcort Software web site. Free trials are available for the Basic, Pro and Network Editions of Virtual TimeClock at www.redcort.com.

Pricing and Availability:
Pricing for Virtual TimeClock '12 starts at $99 (USD). Annual software maintenance and support as well as discounted upgrade pricing is available. Full pricing details are available online at the Redcort Software store.

Redcort Software: http://www.redcort.com/
Virtual Time Clock: http://www.redcort.com/timeclock/
What�s New in Virtual TimeClock �12 Release 2: http://www.redcort.com/timeclock/releasenotes/virtual-time-clock-software-12R2-notes.html
Free Virtual Time Clock Software Trial: http://www.redcort.com/timeclock/free-time-clock-software-trial.html
Download Virtual TimeClock: http://www.redcort.com/download/
Purchase and Pricing: http://www.redcort.com/store/

Redcort Software has been developing, publishing and supporting time clock software since 1986 and on the Internet since 1997. The company pursues a collaborative relationship with customers through direct sales, regular feedback and enthusiastic U.S based technical support specialists. Tens of thousands of workers at businesses in over 50 countries rely on Virtual TimeClock software every business day. (C) 2012 Redcort Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Virtual TimeClock and Virtual TimeClock Pro are registered trademarks of Redcort Software, Inc. All other names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders in the United States and other countries.

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Operations
888-207-0005
United States
jmorrow@redcort.com

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Popular customization app iTheme for iOS now adjusted to the iPhone 5 - Published on 10/09/12

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Creators of fun games and apps, Ayogo GmbH today announces iTheme 3.5, an important update to its popular lifestyle app developed for iOS. iTheme 3.5 features a wide variety of themes for the iPhone or iPod touch. More than 300 themes are included, each consisting of a matching Lock and Home Screen. Users can also add multiple layers, change colors and add special effects to customize each theme suite their taste. iTheme is now fully compatible with the iPhone 5.

Berlin, Germany - Ayogo GmbH, the creators of fun games and apps for the iPhone, today announced iTheme 3.5 - now fully adjusted to the iPhone 5. iTheme 3.5 features a wide variety of themes for the iPhone or iPod touch - more than 300 themes are included - each consisting of a matching Lock and Home Screen.

Combining these two, users can redesign their iPhone interface in a unique and outstanding way - giving their device a green, metallic, glowing or 3D look - to name but a few. With the new update iTheme becomes one of the first and most popular wallpaper apps to fully support the iPhone 5. Sorted into 20 categories like 'Digital Art', 'Music', 'Mystic and Fantasy' or 'Signs and Symbols' there are designs to everyone's taste.

With iTheme 3.5 users can also add multiple layers, change colors and add special effects to customize each theme suite their taste! iTheme is fun and easy. Users can change their theme as often as they like because Ayogo adds more great themes every week.

"We love the new iPhone 5 and wanted to provide outstanding and stunning artwork as soon as possible" said Kai Banholzer, CEO of Ayogo. "With this new version of iTheme we are happy that we are one of the few companies to provide full iPhone 5 support and continue to give a great experience to the many users our app has."

iTheme 3.5 features:
* Full support for the iPhone 5 - all themes available in 640x1136 pixels retina resolution
* A new way to browse themes by category and in the new thumbnail overview with great high quality preview images
* A theme editor to further customize each theme - inviting the user to get creative
* The option to turn your own photos into themes with the optional 'Create your own' theme editor
* The option to share themes easily through Facebook, Twitter or Email
Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch 3/4G
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 47.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
iTheme 3.5 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

iTheme 3.5: http://www.ayogo.de/itheme/index.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id419135449
YouTube Video (Walkthrough): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr18mkGj9mk
Screenshot: http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/072/Purple/v4/45/59/7c/45597c88-8959-8dce-2112-d6fbf792d319/mzl.njgtnmtv.320x480-75.jpg
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Press Kit (zip): http://ayogo.de/itheme/itheme_presskit.zip

Ayogo GmbH is an innovative new developer specializing in mobile applications as well as internet-based products and services. Ayogo is committed to the Always Online demographic through their line of products and services. Their offices are situated in Berlin, Germany. Copyright (C) 2012 Ayogo GmbH. 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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Kai Banholzer
CEO
+49306165191810
Germany
kbanholzer@ayogo.de

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/ithemeapp
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/Ayogo_GmbH

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Top Travel App iExit Now Offers Hotel Coupons Thanks to New Partnership - Published on 10/09/12

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App developer Metrocket teams up with lodging coupon publisher Market America to provide hotel coupons in the popular iExit app. iExit Interstate Exit Guide allows travelers to locate gas, food, lodging and shopping by exit number along U.S. interstates. Version 4.6 introduces hotel coupons for significant discounts at hotels along a user's travel route. Market America distributes over 20 million of its Original Red Guide magazines annually to rest areas and other outlets across 22 states.

Birmingham, Alabama - Metrocket, the developer of the popular iExit road-trip application, is partnering with Market America, a national publisher of hotel coupons. This partnership will allow iExit users to see upcoming hotel discounts grouped by exit when traveling on a major U.S. highway.

iExit uses a smartphone's location to determine when a user is on the interstate and then displays upcoming exits and businesses without the press of a button. Its powerful and intuitive search functionality allows users to see only the upcoming exits that have what they need, whether that's diesel fuel, coffee, a rest area or a favorite restaurant. iExit has been the top travel app in the iTunes App Store for much of 2012.

Market America distributes over 20 million of its Original Red Guide magazines annually to rest areas and other outlets across 22 states. As of today, travel coupons for fourteen states can be accessed on mobile devices with iExit, with the remaining states to be added by November 1st. The inclusion of these coupons in iExit makes it more convenient for travelers to find great deals on hotel stays.

"I'm a longtime user of Market America's Travel Coupons because they really can save you significant money," explains Evan Metrock, president of Metrocket. "A coupon for half off a combo meal might save you a couple bucks, but saving 30 percent on a hotel is serious money, and that's why we're so excited about this partnership. Our users are going to love seeing upcoming Market America deals."

iExit is also launching a new website today where users can add their own businesses to the app.

Features of iExit:
* Includes more than 400 food, gas, lodging and retail chains, as well as thousands of independent businesses
* Favorites mode allows users to only see exits with their favorite businesses
* Search functionality allows easy discovery of a particular business or a particular amenity
* Offline mode allows for planning ahead when not on the interstate, even without an internet connection
* Optional background alerts allow users to be reminded before passing an exit with a favorite business
* $.99 on iOS (iPhone, iPad) for a limited time; free on Android

Reviews for previous versions:

"iExit gives a great rolling window into all of the restaurants, gas stations, and what have you as they pass on the nation's interstate highways." - New York Times

"iExit is a valuable resource for travelers in general and especially so for parents of picky eaters." - MacWorld

"There's something to be said for this kind of convenience, especially if you're a serious road-tripper." - CNET

About Market America:
Market America has been serving travelers and the hotel industry for 23 years by providing reliable hotel discount coupons to travelers. Market America makes all of its guides and coupons available on its website.

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

Pricing and Availability:
iExit Interstate Exit Guide 4.6 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Travel category. The update in this press release only applies to the iOS version. The Android version will be updated on December 1st.

iExit Interstate Exit Guide 4.6: http://www.iexitapp.com
Purchase and Download (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/app/iexit-interstate-exit-guide/id401746066
Purchase and Download (Google Play)): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metrocket.iexit&hl=en
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30n1XZaZ5pA
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Founded by Evan Metrock in 2010, Metrocket is based out of Innovation Depot, a business incubator located in Birmingham, Alabama. This incubator was named the best technology incubator of 2011 by the National Business Incubation Association, beating out more than 2,000 programs. Metrocket released iExit in January 2010 to great critical and commercial success. Copyright (C) 2012 Metrocket, 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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Evan Metrock
President / Metrocket, LLC
205-250-6390
United States
info@metrocket.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/iExitApp
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/iexitapp

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