11/13/2012

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Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:01 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Four iPad minis to be Given Away in Mom-Inspired Holiday Raffle - Published on 11/13/12

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Four iPad minis will be given away in a holiday raffle organized by a California mom, children's author and educational app developer. Melissa Northway has pulled together 32 children's app developers from several countries to join in the giveaways, which kicked off Nov. 13 and will take place during the holiday season. Each prize package will include an iPad mini 16GB, a collection of educational and storybook apps and a case by Domeo Products in the color of the winner's choice.

Irvine, California - Four iPad minis will be given away in a holiday raffle organized by a California mom, children's author and educational app developer. Melissa Northway, author of award-winning Penelope the Purple Pirate, has pulled together 32 children's app developers from several countries to join in the giveaways, which kicked off Nov. 13 and will take place during the holiday season.

Each prize package will include an iPad mini 16GB, a collection of educational and storybook apps and a case by Domeo Products in the color of the winner's choice.

The raffle is open worldwide and can be entered at her author site or dandelion moms, a site Northway founded to give moms support, resources and fun.

The first two iPad minis will be given away Dec. 12 at the dandelion moms and Penelope the Purple Pirate Holiday Facebook party. The second two giveaways will begin Dec. 12, with the winners announced on Penelope's Facebook Page on January 1st. Winners also will be posted on both her author site and dandelion moms website.

"As makers of educational apps and quality learning content for kids, we wanted to make this holiday season really special for four families," said Northway, a mom of one. "The iPad mini can be a great resource. It's mini-sized for mini hands, and families can take advantage of a wealth of great apps for kids on iTunes."

Those entering the contest can Tweet, share on Facebook or pin on Pinterest to gain additional entries into the giveaway, Northway said.

"The developers who are sponsoring this giveaway are members of a hand-picked group that make some of the best children's educational apps in the world," she said. "We are small, independent developers who really care about how technology is consumed by our children. We want technology to be a learning tool, not a baby-sitter."

Participating developers are: SoGabee, Mobile Education Store, SpeakInMotion, iStoryTime, kidEbook, MacCheeky Books, Super Harry's Rotten Luck, Bish Bash Books, SpeechPups LLC, Ellie's Games, Brush of Truth, Abilitalk, Let's Go Chipper, PicPocket Books, Ink Robin, Elfishki Productions, KatzApps, Kizoom, Speech With Milo, Fat Shadow, Goldstar Savings Bank, Jump App, Good Neighbor Press, Inc., Treasure Kai and ChorePad and several more.

Penelope the Purple Pirate was written and developed into a book app by Melissa Northway in January 2011 to expose her young daughter to a strong female fictional character and it has been selected as a Top 10 Educational iPad App by Digital Storytime and a Must-Have eBook by lilsugar of Popsugar. Northway has since released her second book app, Gerry the Giraffe last month. In 2012, Northway founded Dandelion Moms to help hectic moms like herself find peace in their day and provide a platform for other women to share their journey.

Polka Dots Publishing: http://www.melissanorthway.com/author.html
dandelion moms: http://www.dandelionmoms.com

Polka Dots Publishing was founded in Irvine, California, in 2010 by Melissa Northway. The company is dedicated to offering quality children's stories and games for the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch market, as well as in traditional print media. The storybook app was created by PicPocket Books, who bring quality children's picture books to digital media. Copyright (C) 2012 Melissa Northway. 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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949-874-1997
United States
mcube@sbcglobal.net

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Participants 1.1 - Attendance Taking App, Now Supports iPhone 5 - Published on 11/13/12

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Sprightly Software today released Participants 1.1, a first of its kind attendance taking app for iOS makes it easier than ever to record attendance. Perfect for teachers, business people, group organizers, or anyone that needs to take attendance, Participants keeps a history of attendees for individual events and a history of events for each participant, letting users quickly check a participant's history. New in version 1.1, support for iOS 6 and iPhone 5, new event sorting options and more.

Gibsons, BC, Canada - Sprightly Software today released Participants 1.1, a first of its kind attendance taking app for iOS makes it easier than ever to record attendance. Perfect for teachers, business people, group organizers, or anyone that needs to take attendance, Participants keeps a history of attendees for individual events and a history of events for each participant, letting users quickly check a participant's history.

New in version 1.1:
* Added support for iOS 6
* Added support for the iPhone 5 and latest generation iPod touch
* Improved user interface
* Added sorting of events

Perfect for teachers, business people, group organizers, or anyone that needs to take attendance. Participants makes it easy way to keep attendance. Users can import people from their address book, assign them to groups, and add them as participants in their next event. Users can easily take attendance at their next event by checking off the participants that attend.

Features:
* Use the groups feature to quickly add a large or small group of participants to your event
* Easily e-mail event participants
* Full address book and calendar integration
* iCloud syncing between iOS and Mac ensure that you always have access to your participants data, whether at work, school, or home

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

Pricing and Availability:
Participants 1.1 sells for $2.99 (USD) and is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. The companion Mac version sells for $7.99 (USD) and is available on the Mac App Store in the Education category.

Sprightly Software: http://www.sprightly.ca
Participants 1.1: http://www.participantsapp.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id507191160
YouTube Video (iPad): http://www.sprightly.ca/ytpart1
YouTube Video (iPhone): http://www.sprightly.ca/ytpart2
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Founded in 2009, Sprightly Software is a energetic, enterprising software developer based on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada that develops business, entertainment, and design software for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Mac. Copyright (C) 2009-2012 Sprightly Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:03 am (PST) . Posted by:

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QuickerTek Upgrades the New Apple AirPort Express - Published on 11/13/12

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QuickerTek today announces an upgrade to the latest Apple AirPort Express. The only company that makes this upgrade, QuickerTek added two connectors to the top with antennas giving the AirPort an extra 20% boost in signal strength, with a corresponding increase in range. QuickerTek also made the upgrade so it can be improved further. The antennas that come with the unit can be replaced with other antennas such as a high gain omni directional or directional antenna to suit your needs.

Wichita, Kansas - QuickerTek today is proud to announce the first and only upgraded Apple AirPort Express. While the AirPort Express is a great product, sometimes you just need a little more range than it provides right out of the box. To respond to this, QuickerTek's upgrade puts two powerful 3dBi antennas on top, giving it a 20% boost to its signal strength, with a corresponding increase in range. No extra software is needed, so connecting to your network is just as simple as it is with the original AirPort Express. It works just as easily as before- it's just stronger.

But while this alone is noteworthy, QuickerTek went the extra mile to make it even better than the antenna upgrade alone could provide. QuickerTek's connectors allow you to use other antennas such as a high gain omni directional or directional antenna (also available from QuickerTek) to match the unique situations for different users.

If you want to upgrade the antennas it's easy too. The hard work for upgrading them has already been done with the addition of the connectors. Just take the old antenna off, and screw the new antenna or antenna cable on. If you have a long one story building or one that's several stories, QuickerTek's upgrade to the AirPort Express is flexible enough to accommodate almost any situation.

Features:
* Extends the range of Wi-Fi using external antenna
* 20% increase in signal strength from existing unit
* It has the same footprint as the original unit
* No 3rd party software required

"We love the fact that Apple has made an access point that you can open up and make better," said Rick Estes, owner of QuickerTek. "We've taken advantage of this." QuickerTek is always thinking about ways to make everyone's life easier. This is done either by making totally new products, or by taking a good product and making into a great product, as they did with the upgrade to the AirPort Express.

Pricing and Availability:
The Price is $178.95 (USD), with a special introductory price of $168.95 until 11/16/2012. Included is a new Apple AirPort Express base station with Antenna upgrade.

QuickerTek: http://www.quickertek.com/
AirPort Express Upgrade: http://www.quickertek.com/products/AntennaExpress.html
Screenshot 1: http://www.quickertek.com/prImages/cluAntExprFull.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.quickertek.com/prImages/antennaExpressairport.png

QuickerTek has been a recognized leading innovator of power/solar products, antennas and RF products for the Apple community. QuickerTek products can be purchased online and from authorized resellers. Copyright (C) 2009-2012 QuickerTek. All Rights Reserved. Apple, and the Apple logo, AirPort and MacBook Pro are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Rick Estes
President
316-691-1585
United States
rick@quickertek.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/pages/QuickerTek-Inc/201291486556629
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/QuickerTek

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Puzzle Plus HD Free for iPad: Jigsaw Puzzles of 600+ Free Pictures - Published on 11/13/12

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Rhyboo today introduces Puzzle Plus HD 1.1.1 free for iPad, another in their series of jigsaw puzzle Games featuring 8 different levels of complexity for each picture. Included are 8 famous paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, and users may download 600+ additional pictures free. The app's Retina display, HD graphics and zoom capabilities allow puzzle masters to assemble puzzles of 42 - 572 pieces, depending on the level chosen. Also included are an integrated music player and optional piece rotation.

Obninsk, Russian Federation - Rhyboo today is pleased to introduce Puzzle Plus HD 1.1.1 free for iPad, another in their series of jigsaw puzzle Games that features eight different levels of complexity for each picture. This new version features eight famous paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, and users may download 600+ additional pictures free. The app's Retina display, HD graphics and zoom capabilities allow puzzle masters to assemble puzzles of 42 - 572 pieces, depending on the level chosen. Also included are an integrated music player and optional piece rotation. Among the most difficult and sophisticated jigsaw puzzle games on the App Store, puzzle fans will soon discover the pleasures in store for them doing puzzles in Puzzle Plus HD.

Like most iOS jigsaw puzzle games, this one, played in landscape orientation, employs a vertically scrolling tray that holds all the pieces of the puzzle. As a piece is dragged from the tray on to the white tabletop, it expands to its full size. This allows the user to browse through many individual pieces easily, since they do not assume their final size until dragged on to the board. At its most advanced level, where pictures are 26 pieces wide and 22 pieces high (572 total pieces), pieces dragged from the tray do not expand at all; they are already scaled correctly.

Many jigsaw puzzle games provide a view of the finished puzzle as a reference, but Puzzle Plus HD eschews this possibility that would have the effect of reducing the challenge presented by the puzzle. Players will soon find that assembling oil paintings is more difficult than photos, simply because every part of a painting is more imaginative and less predictable than most photographic scenes. Puzzle champions can engage the "Rotate Piece" option, which allows pieces to be dragged from the tray oriented incorrectly. Each time the player double taps a piece, it rotates 90 degrees, thus the option effectively multiplies the complexity of each puzzle by a factor of four.

Feature Highlights:
* Constantly updated picture gallery
* 8 levels of complexity: 7x6 (42 pieces), 10x8 (80 pieces), 14x11 (154), 17x14 (238), 18x14 (252), 22x17 (274), 26x20 (520), 26x22 (572) - available for any puzzle
* New, iPad 3 compatible graphics engine and UI
* Stunning jigsaw color, resolution, and detail on the new iPad's Retina display
* Zoom in/out function
* Pieces search
* Easy-to-operate control
* Move parts in groups
* Easy preview
* Background brightness
* Rotate pieces to fit in to the right place
* Integrated iPod function or built-in background music

The reproduction of the included art masterworks is excellent, as are the detail and color of the downloadable photographic pictures, and the ability to zoom in and out facilitates the appreciation of subtle details of line and color. The touch interface performs perfectly, and dragging any piece creates a subtle shadow around it, as if it were being lifted and moved. Pieces that have been correctly assembled can be moved as a single unit, and pieces can be returned to the tray at any time until they are needed. Another feature that sets Puzzle Plus HD apart from similar apps is that it is possible to cover one piece with another, simulating the confusion of apparently missing pieces, so common in doing actual jigsaw puzzles. For entertainment, laughter, accomplishment, and puzzlement have a friend over on a Saturday night to work on the 26x22, rotating pieces puzzle of Vincent van Gogh's classic Starry Night.

100+ Puzzle Packages, Including 600+ Pictures:
* Free Puzzle Packages, including: Active Life; Secrets of History; Cosmos; Retro; Food; Nature; Drummers; May 9; Equipment; Punks; Romance; Music; Beautiful Experiments; Dinosaurs; Beautiful Places; Airplanes; Joachim Beuckelaer; Animals; Pieter Bruegel; London; Mysterious Girl; Underwater; Paul Cezanne; Race Cars, Girls and Seasons, Monster Trucks, M. C. Escher; Kiev; Ships; Paris; Prague; Vincent van Gogh; Trains; Rome; Venice; Maya; Cartoons; American Indian; London 2012; Vintage Collage; Knights; Pirates; Dreamland; Cartoon Cats; Rock & Roll; We Love Sheep; Biology; Frogs; Off Road Cars; Cartoon Dogs; Old PCs; Cartoons Underwater; Cartoon Animals; Cartoon Nightmare; Soccer; Let's Dance; Fruits; and Asian Legends
* Paid Puzzle Packages, including: Isac Goulart Contemporary Photography; Girls and Horses; Dinosaurs; Wedding; Beautiful Girls; Swan Lake; Pretty Animals; Fairytale; Old City; and Brides
* New Puzzle Packages (Free), including: Golden Oldies, Graffiti; Cartoon Tales; Still Life; Paradise; Vintage Cars; Jazz; Cowboys; Zombies; Mimimimi (Kittens); Cartoon Heroes; and Sleeping

"Puzzle Plus HD is the best jigsaw application available on the app store at the moment," asserted Andrey Ivanushkin of Rhyboo. "It fully simulates real puzzles and at same time the app uses all advantages of iPad to make the playing of your favorite game as convenient as possible."

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0.1 or later (iOS 6 tested)
* 25.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Puzzle Plus HD 1.1.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Paid Puzzles are available as an in-app purchase for $0.99 (USD) each, and users may eliminate ads for $3.99.

Rhyboo: http://rhyboo.net
Puzzle Plus HD 1.1: http://rhyboo.net/puzzle-plus-hd/
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/puzzle-plus-hd/id543822916
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Located in Obninsk, Russia, Rhyboo was founded in November 2011 by a group of Russian iOS developers. The group consists of 5 developers with 10+ years of development and 3 years iOS development experience. This group was previously working inside XimAD on their iOS portfolio. The main goal for the new company is to create high quality iOS projects. Copyright (C) 2011-2012 Rhyboo. 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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+79056439263
Russian Federation
andrew@rhyboo.net

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Rex Rooster: Eggsterminator Free for iOS - Splatter Predators with Eggs - Published on 11/13/12

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Blue Giraffe today introduces Rex Rooster: Eggsterminator 1.0 free for iOS, their egg-throwing arcade game, where players must quickly flick their fingers to fire eggs at oncoming predators. Splattered by a broken egg, predators vanish and players score points, earn coins, improve their hits per second, and save the chicken coop. The frantic game features 8 types of special eggs that can be thrown and 9 kinds of predators. Expert players may unlock Frenzy Mode and Arcade Mode for larger rewards.

Weert, Netherlands - Blue Giraffe today is pleased to introduce Rex Rooster: Eggsterminator 1.0 free for iOS, their egg-throwing arcade game, where players must quickly flick their fingers to fire eggs at oncoming predators. Splattered by a broken egg, predators vanish and players score points, earn coins, improve their hits per second, and save the chicken coop. The frantic game features 8 types of special eggs that can be thrown and 9 kinds of predators. Expert players may unlock Frenzy Mode and Arcade Mode for larger rewards.

Feature Highlights:
* 3 stages with multiple levels
* Dedicated iPhone 5 graphics
* Intuitive gameplay
* Realistic animal movement
* Excellent egg fire and hit animation
* Many optional purchases to boost scores
* Will take players to the limits of their speed and coordination

"The fence to the henhouse is broken and all kinds of ferocious predators are on the march. The only one who can prevent a massive slaughter is Rex the Rooster. Help him defending the nest by aiming eggs at the intruders." So begins the intro animation for Rex Rooster: Eggsterminator, a game whose breakneck pace will challenge even the most experienced arcade/action players. Featuring expertly rendered animated chicks, predators, and special effects, the detailed game gives players the opportunity of beating back an assortment of vicious predators by splattering them with eggs.

Gameplay takes place in portrait orientation, with enemies advancing from the top of the screen, trying to reach the five bird nests at the bottom of the screen. The isometric view is from above and behind the chicks, offering a dynamic view on the action. At the start of the game, Rex is alone protecting the nests. As players earn coins they can add additional chicks to the horizontal row at the bottom of the screen. Rex throws standard eggs, which break to create an slimey bull's eye on the predator's face.

Predators range in size from large to small, with the smallest poachers the most difficult to hit successfully. Wearing angry, vicious expressions and moving with cat-like stealth, the predators include the following: rats, weasels, cats, martens, foxes, badgers, wolves, lynxes and bears. Each of the predators moves at the same rate of speed, taking about 12 - 15 seconds to reach the nests. This allows more than enough time to hit a few animals. However, their attacks come in waves, with more than 10 predators advancing at one time.

Several factors influence performance in the game. First, animals that are directly in front of Rex present a smaller profile than the identical animal advancing from the left or right. Second, the smaller the predator, the more difficult it is to hit. Third, players must increase their rate of fire as the number of attackers increases (which can lower accuracy). Fourth, the predators react differently to the eggs. Badgers have to be hit twice, wolves have to be hit 3 times and bears have to be hit 4 times. Foxes have to be hit twice in rapid succession or they will shake themselves clean, and lynxes will run faster after the first hit. Last, after a hit, a gold coin may be left behind where the predator stood. To collect coins and eggs left on the battlefield, players must touch them within the first few seconds after they appear. Expert players have a very high rate of fire, excellent accuracy, and pick up coins and eggs between shots.

Rewarding high rates of fire and accuracy of greater than 90% is the Frenzy Bar, a horizontal health meter underneath Rex. Greater speed and accuracy assure greater multipliers, leading to higher scores and more coins. Their are a variety of items players may shop for, including additional nest and an assortment of bombs. Most entertaining are the eight kinds of special eggs that can be employed through store purchases. Special eggs enable players to hit more targets per throw and light up the screen with animated effects.

Chicks n' Eggs:
* Duo Chick - destined to become twins, this egg has two yolks to splatter one target, then another target at the same angle as the throw
* Easter Chick - this funny chick lays colorful Easter eggs that bounce off of enemies, enabling multiple hits
* Ice Chick - vertical columns of predators are destroyed by the icy impact of this chicken's frozen eggs
* Golden Chick - these eggs are made of precious metal and blast through lines of predators
* Army Chick - these eggs are laid by a tough hen drilled to produce grenade eggs that explode in a circle
* Fire Chick - horizontal formations of enemies become history when this egg hits
* Army Easter - when tapped in midair, this egg releases multiple Easter eggs that bounce all over
* Army Golden - this egg creates an unstoppable eggsplosion in every direction

"Hit advancing hordes of deadly predators in the face with slimy, raw eggs," advised Roel Verbroekken of Blue Giraffe. "You may want to have your favorite energy drink nearby, because Rex Rooster: Eggsterminator is designed to take you to your physical limits, firing eggs and tapping coins and eggs as fast as your fingers can move."

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

Pricing and Availability:
Rex Rooster: Eggsterminator 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Coins may be earned during gameplay or downloaded via an in-app purchase.

Rex Rooster: Eggsterminator 1.0: http://www.cockblockergame.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/rex-rooster/id500495037
YouTube Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhfRocMwsFM
YouTube Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T99aW4-fHc
Press Kit: http://cockblocker.nl/press/index_en.html
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Based in Son en Breugel, Netherlands, Blue Giraffe was founded by Roel Verbroekken, Ruud Havenith, and 2 other industry professionals in 2012. Roel and Ruud are two ex-gamehouse developers who moved on their own to independently develop iOS apps. Roel Verbroekken has 9 years experience programming casual games, and Ruud Havenith has 5 years experience in doing graphics for casual games. Copyright (C) 2012 Blue Giraffe. 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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Netherlands
R.verbroekken@gmail.com

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Packing Pro Chosen as One of 10 Essential iPad Travel Apps - Published on 11/13/12

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QuinnScape is proud to announce that its Packing Pro app has been chosen by Apple as one of its 10 Essential iPad Travel apps on the App Store. Packing Pro features an extensive, customizable catalog, several handy sample lists that can be used as templates, unlimited, customizable packing lists, great iCloud auto-syncing support, a double-sized Master Catalog with over 800 items and to-do tasks, an Expert packing list wizard, Smart Search, iTunes and email file sharing and more.

Taipei, Taiwan - QuinnScape is proud to announce that its Packing Pro app has been chosen by Apple as one of its "10 Essential" iPad Travel apps on the App Store. It finds itself in good company, with the likes of Kayak, Yelp, and TripIt, among others on the list. Since its launch over three years ago, Packing Pro, which runs equally well on iPhones and iPod touches, has been highlighted on the App Store several times. It was featured in Apple's summer 2012 "Plan Your Vacation," winter 2011 "Traveling Home" and "Staff Favorite," as well as in the summer 2009 "Travel Guide" promotion.

Besides Apple, Packing Pro has also been recognized by Budget Travel, The Chicago Tribune, National Geographic and American Express' Travel + Leisure (two years in a row) as one of the best travel apps for the iPhone, and was chosen as a finalist in both the 2010 and 2011 Best App Ever Award competitions. Packing Pro has earned glowing reviews on major tech and app blogs (Gizmodo, Mashable, 148Apps, iLounge, TUAW and iPhone Life, among others).

Packing Pro features an extensive, customizable catalog, several handy sample lists that can be used as templates, and unlimited, 100% customizable packing lists.

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

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

Being chosen as one of the top "10 Essential" travel apps for the iPad is a great honor for QuinnScape. Come check it out, and see if this can be an essential app for you too!

Language Support:
English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 30.5 MB

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

QuinnScape: http://www.quinnscape.com/
Packing Pro 8.2: http://www.quinnscape.com/PackingPro.asp
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/packing-pro/id312266675
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Since its founding in October 2008, QuinnScape has been managed by Quinn Genzel. Quinn is best known for his popular, top-ranking travel packing apps: Packing (TO DO!) and Packing Pro. Both apps have been recognized by Apple and National Geographic (and American Express for Packing Pro) as some of their top apps for traveling. Copyright (C) 2008-2012 QuinnScape. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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New way to treat Diabetes using iPhone App - Published on 11/13/12

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Released just in time for World Diabetes Day 2012, Dr. Jakob Bargak announces Diabetes Acupuncture: 7 Points Self-Treatment 1.1, his new diabetes self-treatment app for iOS. The App conveys a traditional Chinese method to treat diabetes using acupuncture with grain. It provides 7 easy-to-find acupuncture points, one for each weekday to be located using simple videoclips. Spending only 10 minutes a day, diabetics have the possibility to lower blood sugar on their own without taking medication.

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Nuremberg, Germany - November 14, 2012 - According to the International Diabetes Federation, out of 6 billion people living on our planet, 285 million have Diabetes. It is 6.6% of the world's adult population. The disease is responsible for 4 million deaths every year. $378 billion and growing are spent every year to treat the disease. The American Diabetes Association says: "Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no cure."

At the same time, Traditional Chinese Medicine holds the promise to treat the disease. An old Chinese method is to massage specific points on the body several times during the day using the buckwheat grain. It makes sure, the acupuncture points are extensively supplied with blood. The method has been successfully used in China and other parts of the world to treat diabetes.

Now this method is available on iTunes for everyone as an App for iPhone and iPad. The App demonstrates how to find the right acupuncture point every day using simple video clips. It guides the users through the entire treatment process. It helps treat Diabetes Types I and II.

Language Support:
English, German and Russian

Example Features:
* Easily find the right acupuncture point every day using short and simple video clips
* Achieve a long-term effect on the points using the buckwheat grain as shown in video clips
* Lower the blood sugar without medications by spending only 10 minutes a day with the App
* Repeat the treatment every 6 months with no extra charge

Example Minimum Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini, iPod Touch with iOS 4.3
* Designed for both iPhone and iPad
* 166 MB space on the device

The App is recommended for diabetics to lower the blood sugar naturally without taking medications. It is available exclusively on iTunes App Store in the Medical Category for $3.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies). It works without internet connection.

Diabetes Acupuncture: 7 Points Self-Treatment 1.1: http://drbargak.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/app-diabetes-acupuncture-with-grain-self-treatment/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/diabetes-acupuncture-7-points/id518776702
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Located in Nuremberg, Germany, Dr. Bargak Publishing was founded in 2011 by Dr. Bargak. All Material and Software (C) 2011-2012 Dr. Bargak Publishing / 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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Middle School Math Game for iOS Apps Helps Children Learn Math - Published on 11/13/12

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Math File Folder Games today introduces 5 Dice: Order of Operations Game 1.0 for iOS. This new math app is a fun game that helps students practice essential math skills. Designed for middle school kids, this enjoyable app will help students practice order of operations skills and make sense of mathematics, one concept at a time. Created by math teachers, the app requires students to use higher order thinking to solve the target number by working backwards, given the answer but not the equation.

Magrath, Canada - Math File Folder Games is releasing today an exciting new math app for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch that is meant to help students practice essential math skills while enjoying a fun game. The app, entitled 5 Dice: Order of Operations Game, is a math app for middle school kids that will help them enjoy practicing their order of operations skills. The game requires students to use higher order thinking to solve the target number by working backwards given the answer but not the equation. Among the best feature about this simple math game is that teachers or parents can receive immediate feedback of their students' progress by email.

The people at Math File Folder Games are math teachers, venturing into game development, creating simple math games designed to help students to make sense of mathematics a concept at a time. Math games for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch help students develop essential math skills by making the practice of these skills much more enjoyable. Parents, teachers, math supervisors and math tutors all agree that when learning incorporates hands-on activities children not only learn faster, but also retain skills far longer.

Now, in addition to printed math games and resources, Math File Folder Games is preparing the release of a series of math apps for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, the first being 5 Dice: Order of Operations Game.

5 Dice: Order of Operations Game will have a few key features. First, this math app isn't a typical "drill and kill" game. According to one of the developers at Math File Folder Games, "This game involves students so that, as they play, they learn. Each student is an active participant applying skills in an engaging, effective way for remembering the order of operations. By creating the equation to fit the answer, students are required to use their higher order thinking skill to solve the problem successfully."

A second key feature is that an electronic whiteboard is built into the game, so students can work out their solutions visually, without having to solve the problem in their head.

Perhaps the best feature of this app, is the ability for assessment. By using games assessment features, progress reports may be emailed directly to the teacher.

A member of the 5 Dice development team explains, "One of my biggest goals with these math apps is to figure out ways to implement formative assessment strategies into math games so teachers can have a better understanding of how their students are doing."

5 Dice has a built in reporting feature that informs the teacher how much time the students spend playing the game and how well they are grasping the key concepts.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 5.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
5 Dice: Order of Operations Game 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Math File Folder Games: http://www.mathfilefoldergames.com/
5 Dice: Order of Operations Game 1.0: http://www.mathfilefoldergames.com/my-math-apps/5-dice-order-of-operations-game-app/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/5-dice-order-operations-game/id572774867
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfglfA1fGt4
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Math File Folder Games are math teachers, venturing into game development, creating simple math games designed to help students to make sense of mathematics a concept at a time. My goal is to help teachers help their students reinforce essential math skills, by helping students practice math in an engaging highly involved way. I want to support teachers in effective teaching, and help students learn to love math. Copyright (C) 2012 Math File Folder Games. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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403-308-8529
Canada
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Unique Right Angle Lens for iPad and iPhone Funded - Published on 11/13/12

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Auckland based Neccessory Ltd. today announced that HiLO Lens has achieved the funding goal on Kickstarter and will now go into production. The HiLO Lens promises a completely new angle to mobile photography. The first right angle lens available for the iPhone and iPad, the HiLO Lens offers functionality like the swivel/rotating screen common on modern digital cameras. The revolutionary HiLO Lens redirects the camera 90 degrees so it becomes easy to get more creative angles in your photos.

Auckland, New Zealand - To fund the initial production of HiLO Lens the team turned to Kickstarter, a crowdfunding website. Backers can pre-order the HiLO Lens now for only $60 on Kickstarter. In 2013 the HiLO Lens will retail for $79.95.

"We see a lot of interest in using the HiLO Lens for the iPad and iPad Mini. The HiLO Lens allows the iPad camera to be used comfortably from waist level" said Mark Hampton creator of the HiLO Lens.

For the iPad and iPad Mini the HiLO Lens makes photography much more practical. Tablets are uncomfortable to hold at arms length when framing photos, they also look out of place. With the HiLO Lens the tablet can be held at waist level and the photo of the horizon framed while looking down at the iPad screen.

Backers of the project appreciate the flexibility HiLO Lens offers iPhoneographers. Dozens of blog and review sites have described how HiLO Lens brings to iPad & iPhone the benefits of swivel/rotating screens found on modern digital cameras. This is one reason mobile photography will continue to increase it's share of the digital camera market.

iPhone gadget lovers still have one week to back the HiLO Lens project on Kickstarter. The HiLO Lens will not be taking pre-orders after the Kickstarter project, so get it while it lasts.

HiLO Lens: http://www.hilolens.com/
Kickstarter Project: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/marknzed/hilo-lens-for-iphone-and-ipad
Product Image: http://www.hilolens.com/media-kit/ProductImages/IMG_0021.JPG

Neccessory Ltd. was established in 2012 at Auckland, New Zealand. Neccessory Ltd. is developing innovative mobile computing accessories. HiLO Lens is the first accessory proposed by Neccessory Ltd. Copyright (C) 2012 Neccessory Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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408-329-4087
New Zealand
mark.hampton@hilolens.com

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International Calls Made Easy With PlusOne - Published on 11/13/12

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Wilmington based MyClicksapp.com introduces PlusOne - Country Code Address Book Converter 1.0, its essential new travel app exclusively for iOS devices. PlusOne was developed specifically to help mobile phone owners deal with International Prefixes when calling abroad. PlusOne is equipped with a complete package of all the valid country codes anywhere around the world. The application eliminates the need to go through the long process of connecting to someone outside the country.

Wilmington, Delaware - Once again, MyClicksapp.com is introducing one of their essential applications. With the clear understanding that their clients need easier and more systematic way to keep in touch with someone outside the country, the company has decided to create PlusOne; an application made to help the a mobile phone owner to deal with International Prefixes when calling abroad. The application eliminates the need to go through the long process of connecting to someone outside the country.

PlusOne is the most effective application for a person who is having a hard time remembering country codes when calling a number abroad. Removing the inconvenience of placing the prefixes every time you make a call is its main goal. The app is indeed a dream come true with the number of users who are wishing for an easier and simpler way to make a call without having to undergo the same process every now and then.

The app works in a way that requires a minimal participation from the user. It can perform its transforming task with just one touch. It sorts the contacts found in one's phonebook. It creates a presentation where you can easily know the number of domestic and overseas contacts. It has more features that will allow the owner to enjoy every foreign call he makes:

* Familiarity with every valid country code. The app is equipped with a complete package of all the valid country codes anywhere around the world.

* Analyzing Ability. The app can analyze the content of the phonebook, enabling it to sort and apply the prefixes or country code for each contact.

* Simple and understandable Presentation. After sorting all the numbers, the app will allow you to have a glimpse and know the number of contacts that were converted through a simple presentation. A pie chart will allow you to know the percentage of contacts that needs prefixes and country codes.

* Handles large number of contacts without the help of the Internet. One of the best features of this app is its ability to function without the use of Internet. It can convert thousands of contacts without hanging. It is well designed to handle large number of conversion.

* Easy to viewing and editing. The user can easily view and know the number of phone numbers for each contacts and can easily edit the contact information in the app.

Clients who have started using this app have been leaving positive comments about the product. One says the brilliant simple app is essential for someone who has a diverse contact list. Another client testifies how PlusOne has helped him finally get to the top of all his international contacts. The convenience and easy use of the app is very helpful to International travellers who needs to keep in touch with important people in their country.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 8.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
PlusOne - Country Code Address Book Converter 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Travel category.

MyClickApps: http://www.myclickapps.com/
PlusOne - Country Code Address Book Converter 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/plusone-country-code-address/id571356876
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MyClickApps LLC has been in the business for only over a year, yet the company has already provided an array of extremely useful apps for the iPhone. Founded by Dr. Muhieddine EL Kaissi, MyClickApps.com has pushed the boundaries of the iPhone and helped it transform into an all-in-one device. From the 1-Click Flashlight app to the widely acclaimed A Special Phone app, the Delaware-based company has proven to be a force in creating practical applications for mobile phones. You can visit the company's website at MyClickApps.com, and be updated on the fly by following them on Twitter. Copyright (C) 2012 MyClickApps LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
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