11/27/2012

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Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:03 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Car Camera DVR for iPhone and iPod touch - Your Reliable Witness - Published on 11/27/12

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AppAnnex LLC today introduces Car Camera DVR 1.0.1, its new full featured Car DVR recorder developed exclusively for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch devices. For a fraction of the cost of the standalone device, Car camera is the only app in App Store that is capable of recording high quality HD driving videos with data overlay. Invaluable evidence in case of an accident, recorded videos contain all the necessary info and are stored in a continuous loop so you don't have to worry about space on device.

New York, New York - AppAnnex LLC today is proud to announce the release and worldwide availability of Car Camera DVR for iPhone and iPod touch. Car Camera DVR instantly turns you iPhone or iPod touch into a full featured Car DVR recorder at a fraction of the cost of the standalone device. Record HD definition videos while driving with embedded data about time, location and speed. Instantly playback videos with data within the app or export recorded videos into your device gallery.

Car camera is the only app in App Store that is capable of recording high quality HD driving videos with data overlay.

Ever been a victim of "staged car accident"? In this tough economy, one type of insurance fraud is more popular than ever. It involves scam artists who stage car crashes in order to cash in. Car Camera DVR is the best way to protect yourself from criminals. Recorded videos contain all the necessary and can be invaluable evidence in case of an accident.

Whenever you commute to work, go on a road trip or race on a race track, Car Camera DVR is your ideal driving companion. It is extremely easy to use. just plant it into a dashboard phone holder and press "Rec" button. Recorded videos are stored in the continuous loop so you don't have to worry about space on device.

Features:
* Record videos with resolutions 640x480, 1280x720, 1920x1080 and up to 30 FPS
* Embed data overlay into videos: current time, speed, coordinates, heading
* Record audio
* Metric and English units
* Continuous loop recording. Older videos are over written by newer ones to preserve space on the device
* Store recorded videos within the app
* Video Playback within the app or with AirPlay enabled devices
* Export Videos to the camera roll

Notes:
GPS capability required to record Speed, Heading and Location data. Available Video resolutions depend on your device. 1920 x 1080 HD at 30 FPS is currently available only on iPhone 4S and iPhone 5.

Device requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch
* iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad, iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
* iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 3.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Car Camera DVR 1.0.1 will be available for special price of $0.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies) which is 75% off regular price of $3.99 exclusively through the iTunes App Store in Navigation category. The promotional price will be in effect until Dec 1st.

Car Camera DVR 1.0.1: http://www.appannex.com/car-camera/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/car-camera-dvr/id557827515
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXa7Io-D0dY
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App Icon: http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374543_139187779562347_1756056934_n.png

AppAnnex was founded in 2010 by group of seasoned developers who decided to open new horizons in mobile world. With more than 30 years of total development experience and hundreds of projects done, our main mission is to bring to the market most innovative and entertaining mobile applications and games to enhance user's mobile experience. Copyright (C) 2012 AppAnnex 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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Alexis Campbell
Marketing and PR
United States
alexis.campbell@appannex.com

Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/iPhoneCarCamera
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/AppAnnex

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Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:15 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Jumsoft Adds 50 New Images to Its Elements for iWork Bundle - Published on 11/27/12

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Jumsoft, a developer of applications and templates for Mac OS X, is pleased to introduce another update to its selection of premium-quality illustrations for Apple's iWork. The 50 new badges and ribbons, like the rest of the Elements for iWork collection, provide excellent quality at a fair price. The wide variety of modern and versatile images helps users illustrate slideshows, invitations, posters, newsletters, e-books, or practically any type of content that requires a creative touch.

Vilnius, Lithuania - Jumsoft, a developer of applications and templates for Mac OS X, today is pleased to introduce another update to its selection of premium-quality illustrations for Apple's iWork. The 50 new badges and ribbons, like the rest of the Elements for iWork collection, provide excellent quality at a fair price. The wide variety of modern and versatile images helps users illustrate slideshows, invitations, posters, newsletters, e-books, or practically any type of content that requires a creative touch.

The Elements for iWork bundle presents an abundance of hand-drawn items, stylized icons, and even patterns, which can be applied to various content. "Elements for iWork was launched a few months ago and is already one of our bestselling products, particularly popular among marketing professionals and online business owners," says Algirdas Unguvaitis, Jumsoft's general manager. "We are thrilled to release another update that includes beautiful badges and ribbons."

The Elements for iWork set now contains 722 doodle icons, 47 patterns, 50 badges, 6 ribbons, and 68 watercolor cliparts in 3 color versions: green, blue, and red. All images include transparent backgrounds that allow placement on various colors and patterns, and the PNG format lets users adjust various color parameters. The badges are created in shapes, which enable resizing and changing colors as well as adding and removing various badge components. The patterns can be easily applied to an object of choice and their color can also be adjusted.

Using Elements for iWork is really straightforward. All users need to do is download the app, open the preview window, and drag the images to their selected location. The images will be saved there automatically, and users will be able to access them whenever they like. Images can be applied by using Copy and Paste or simply dragging an image onto a document and dropping it. The image resolution is suitable for printing.

Device Requirements:
* OS X 10.6.6 or later
* iWork '09 or later
* 382 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Elements for iWork 1.2 is $19.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the Mac App Store in the Graphics & Design category. More information and design samples are available on Jumsoft's website.

Jumsoft: http://www.jumsoft.com/
Elements for iWork 1.2: http://www.jumsoft.com/elements-for-iwork/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elements-for-iwork/id548645701?mt=12&ls=1/
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Based in scenic Vilnius, Lithuania, Jumsoft is a privately funded company founded in 2002. Committed to providing the highest quality software, Jumsoft is a dedicated group of Apple Macintosh experts whose goal is creating and marketing exciting, easy-to-use and powerful applications for the Mac Platform. Jumsoft most recently focused its attention on maximizing the potential of Apple's iWork, quickly becoming the leading provider of Keynote themes and objects. Copyright 2002-2012 Jumsoft. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Algirdas Unguvaitis
General Manager
37065510612
Lithuania
algirdas@jumsoft.com

Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/Jumsoft

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Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:45 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Magzter is #1 on the Apple App Store! - Published on 11/27/12

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New York based startup, Magzter, the world's largest and fastest growing cross-platform digital newsstand and online magazine store stands at #1 having overtaken international favorites and long standing grossers like Angry Birds, NY Times for iPad, Clash of Clans, Frontline Commando, Quick Office Pro HD, Paradise Cove, FIFA 13, Need for Speed, Temple Run and Documents To Go bringing its total number of global us

New York, New York - Magzter forges ahead to take its position as the brand new #1 iPad app in Asia today, beating the likes of top grossers; Poker by Zynga, Angry Birds and Zinio among others. Even in the number of daily downloads; Magzter 2.2 has crossed other reading apps like Flipboard, Pulse, Zite and others.

Magzter has been growing exponentially in the last couple of months to meet its objective of reaching more publishers and end-users across the globe and in an announcement made late last evening, Magzter was declared the highest grossing app in Asia on the Apple Store.

Magzter's more recent inclusion is its presence on the Windows 8 App Store; where Windows 8 and the Magzter app launch took place on the very same day, October 26. Inspite of being a newer player in the digital newsstand arena, Magzter has steadily managed to gain the favor of global audiences in the last one year.

Among the factors that have contributed to Magzter's success, are its intrinsic features especially the easy publishing powered by its signature 'Orey Click Publishing System', a social recommendation engine and single sign on in addition to its burgeoning global reach.

Readers and publishers choose Magzter as it allows readers to easily peruse and purchase new magazines and view multimedia links and other embedded videos among other exciting content that may not be available on the print versions.

The Magzter app can be accessed on all Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini etc.) via the Apple App Store, Windows 8 devices through the Windows App Store, all Android 1.5 (Google Play) and above devices. Readers can also buy, subscribe and read their favorite magazines from their laptops and desktops on www.magzter.com through their preferred Internet browser too. Magzter will soon be launched for the Blackberry Playbook and Samsung's new BADA platforms.

The popularity of Asia as a region for sustainable app distribution is clearly evident here and since most of the top tier global magazines like Forbes, Maxim, FHM, Autocar, Top Gear, Stuff, Men's Fitness, Golf Digest, Reader's Digest, Zoo and a host of others from various geographies are present on Magzter, it has turned into an instant hit with global readers.

Magzter's popularity can be attributed to the fact that it offers consumers access to over 1000 international magazines in several languages ensuring that there truly is something for everyone. This coupled with its accessibility across platforms makes it the unanimous choice of publishing houses and users alike.

Magzter Inc. is the world's largest and fastest growing, cross- platform digital self-service Newsstand with 4.5 million digital consumers transacting through its store across various devices and platforms. The company counts among its publisher customers some marquee names including Alpha Media (USA), Dennis Publishing (UK), Haymarket (UK), Imagine Publishing (UK), Edipresse Asia (HK), India Today Group (India), Black Enterprise (USA), Axel Springer Espana (Spain), Singapore Press Holdings (Singapore), Inspire Entertainment (Thailand) and has been rapidly expanding its publisher base with magazines from USA, UK, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. with Japan soon on the cards.

Every week new titles from around the world are added onto its digital newsstand, making Magzter the #1 choice for magazine readers and publishers the world over.

Language Support:
English, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 3.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Magzter 2.2 is free and available worldwide through the App Store in the News category. It is also avaialbe on Google Play.

Magzter 2.2: http://www.magzter.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/magzter-magazine-store/id412163953
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dci.magzter
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Magzter Inc. is the world's largest and fastest growing, cross- platform digital self-service Newsstand with 4.5 million digital consumers transacting through its store across various devices and platforms. On Magzter, publishers are able to offer digital editions of their magazines so readers can easily access, download and enjoy them. Magzter supports formats starting from simple PDFs to fully interactive HTML5 magazines. It is the smartest way to browse, buy and read magazines and books on your tablet or smartphone, whether it's Apple iOS (iPad//iPad Mini/iPhone) or Android (Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Xoom, Dell Streak, Google Nexus-S3, etc.) on Windows 8 or just online on the web using your browser at Magzter online. Magzter operates on a revenue share model with the publishers and they do not need to invest any monies to go digital. As part of the standard offering, Magzter also creates Apple Newsstand Apps for all publishers. Copyright (C) 2012 Magzter Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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

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

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Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:46 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Make sure your kids fully learn about the human skeleton with D. Bones - Published on 11/27/12

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isygames today announces D. Bones 1.2, an update to its children's educational app developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. D. Bones gives kids of all ages the opportunity to learn about the human skeletal system via an entertaining puzzle game, knowledge quizzes, and supplemental information about every major human bone. Kids are able to review information on all the major bones of the body one at a time via enlightening informational flash cards.

Madrid, Spain - Raquel Sanchez Anzola, founder of isygames, an innovative new mobile application developer focused on creating educational games, has today is thrilled to announce the release of a new version of D. Bones for the iPad, iPod touch, iPhone and iPhone 5. This unique app gives kids of all ages the opportunity to learn about the human skeletal system via an entertaining puzzle game, knowledge quizzes, and supplemental information about every major human bone!

Designed with vibrantly illustrated cartoon graphics, D. Bones encourages users to remember bone locations and advance their knowledge of the skeletal system as a whole in a dynamically engaging way. Thanks to our users comments, in version 1.2 we have added two new features:

* Now, you can listen to the name of the bones
* Users can switch off the snow if they prefer to make the puzzles in a more relaxing way

An educational gaming experience that supports both Spanish and English languages, D. Bones is comprised of three unique categories. As mentioned, the puzzle area of the app challenges young users to put together a cartoon skeleton by rotating different bones into their correct positions. Meanwhile, three included difficulty levels ensure that the puzzle stays accessible to any level of student. As an added entertaining bonus if players take too long to complete their game their skeletons will start getting covered in snow, which they'll need to clear off if they hope to finish!

Getting onto the more educationally focused portions of the app, kids are able to review information on all the major bones of the body one at a time via enlightening informational flash cards. Though not a full overview of the skeleton, these supporting texts provide users with a perfect mobile supplement while learning about the skeleton. Lastly, a visually immersive knowledge knowledge quiz is available to test how well users know the bones of the body. Complete with a beautiful soundtrack, an intuitive user friendly interface, and enough learning content to keep young kids engaged for hours on end, D. Bones is anything but a bare bones iOS experience!

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 3/4/5 Gen iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* This app is optimized for iPhone 5
* 12.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
D. Bones 1.2 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

isygames: http://www.isygames.com/index.html
D. Bones 1.2: http://www.isygames.com/app_en.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/d.-bones/id490087923
Screenshot 1: http://www.isygames.com/imagenes/puzzle.PNG
Screenshot 2: http://www.isygames.com/imagenes/quiz.PNG
App Icon: http://www.isygames.com/imagenes/DBonesIcon.png

Isygames S.C. is an innovative company based in Madrid, Spain, that develops game-based educational apps for devices running the iOS operating system. The team - comprising parents, publishers, teachers and videogame developers - is headed by Raquel Sanchez Anzola, who has a track record of over 15 years publishing and designing interactive educational content. Isygames' goal is to create a range of education/entertainment objects aimed at children aged from 5 to 12. All of our apps are designed for classroom use, with supporting texts written by education professionals and questionnaires to test children's learning progress. Copyright (C) 2012 Isygames S.C. 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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Raquel Sanchez Anzola
Founder
+34 650 959 008
Spain
raquel.sanchez@isygames.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Isygames/185019771597492?ref=hl
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelsanchezanzola
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/isygamer

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Vintage Time App - Stunning Antique Timepiece to Delight and Inspire - Published on 11/27/12

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Inviting the user to take a trip back to a simpler time, HolosOne today announces the launch of Vintage Time 1.0, a unique mechanical marvel that combines six features into one elegantly designed timepiece for the iPad. More than just a clock, Vintage Time includes six different features: clock, timer, stopwatch, weather, outside temperature, and date. With painstaking design and inspirational quotes, the app redefines how people check the time.

Dalmatia, Croatia - Inviting the user to take a trip back to a simpler time, HolosOne today announces the launch of its Vintage Time 1.0, a unique mechanical marvel that combines six features into one elegantly designed timepiece for the iPad. More than just a clock, Vintage Time includes six different features: clock, timer, stopwatch, weather, outside temperature, and date. With painstaking design and inspirational quotes, the app redefines how people check the time.

"We created Vintage Time to be gorgeous to look at, listen to, and be inspired by," said Josip Bujas, co-founder of HolosOne. "The app transforms your iPad into a showpiece worthy of displaying on your desk or bookshelf."

The app reminds users of a time when even a simple timepiece was a small treasure to be passed down through the generations. And an era when winding a pocket watch was a relaxing ritual.

"Our wondrous Vintage Time app takes you back to the golden age of clockworks when watchmaking was an art," said Jerko Latkovic, CEO of HolosOne. "It is not only stunning to look at, but also delights with touch and sound."

Each time the user swipes or taps inside Vintage Time, they are treated to a new sound - gears, wheels, sprockets and more. The rarely heard mechanical sounds are a unique feature of the app and reminiscent of time gone by. An intuitive interface makes setting each of the six main features simple. They are all easily found on one screen, without the need to hunt through the app.

The main part of the app is a large clock with elegant hands sweeping across its face. The date and day of week are also clearly visible. An alarm can be quickly set by moving the red clock hand. Choose which days of the week to hear it. Before heading outside, check the current temperature conveniently shown in the app along with the weather (sun, clouds, rain, etc.).

With a simple finger slide, the countdown timer can be set at any time. Users can also start, pause, or reset a handy stopwatch.

Feature Highlights:
* Vintage Styling - A fully mechanical 12 hour clock with detailed graphics
* Easy to Use - Simple operation to set time and alarm
* Helpful Extras - Includes handy stopwatch and timer
* Plan Your Day - Weather module includes outside temperature display
* Blast From the Past - Unique mechanical sounds from yesteryear

As an added feature, users can upgrade Vintage Time to repair visible cracks and enhance the clock's beauty.

Device Requirements:
* Requires iPad with iOS 5.1 or later
* 53.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Vintage Time 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category.

HolosOne: http://www.holosone.com
Vintage Time 1.0: http://www.holosone.com/apps/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id578079590
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Based in Croatia, HolosOne is a company dedicated to bringing the world an arsenal of useful and creative apps and games for the iOS platform. The team behind HolosOne consists of designers, artists, programmers and market specialists who love doing what they're doing and that is where they draw their strength and passion from. Their app, Vintage Time, was recently released in the App Store. Copyright (C) 2012 HolosOne. 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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Jerko Latkovic
CEO, HolosOne
Croatia
jerkolatkovic@holosone.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/pages/HolosOne/256480924465619
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/HolosOne

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Super Charge Your Mac with Free Edition of Stellar SpeedUp Mac - Published on 11/27/12

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Mac users can now optimize their Mac performance and work efficiently in a click with Stellar Speedup Mac Free edition. This utility is meant to super charge a sluggish Mac and creates free hard drive space. The Free Edition helps Mac users to optimize Mac performance significantly by uninstalling unwanted applications, clear logs, remove system junk, trash and leftovers along with managing extensions.

Edison, New Jersey - Stellar Data Recovery, leaders in data recovery software and services today released "Free Edition" of SpeedUp Mac; a utility meant to super charge your sluggish Mac & creates free hard drive space. The Free Edition helps Mac users to optimize Mac performance significantly by uninstalling unwanted applications, clear logs, remove system junk, trash and leftovers along with managing extensions.

"Most Mac users have issues of their system slowing down. Stellar SpeedUp Mac is designed to make Mac run faster and quicker in just a click. The new version is advanced & much faster than its predecessor in enhancing Mac performance. We have incorporated a Free Edition that cleans up the unwanted applications and system trash thereby optimizing your Mac performance. " said, Sunil Chandna, CEO, Stellar Data Recovery.

Stellar SpeedUp Mac software keeps Macintosh hard drives clean & speedy by removing unusable duplicate files, large old files, cache/temporary files, and universal binaries from any Mac volume in your system. Moreover, SpeedUp Mac can uninstall the not-in-use applications, plug-ins, and widgets that in turn generates ample amount of free space. SpeedUp Mac cleans unnecessary, unwanted, damaged, and corrupt files from your Mac system & restores large amount of valuable hard drive space in the process. No need to increase system RAM, just optimize your Mac by downloading SpeedUp Mac from the website.

Availability:
Mac users can also go for the complete utility at a cost that helps remove unwanted applications, unused large files, duplicate files, language files, universal binaries, temporary internet cache, etc and improve their Mac performance further. Stellar SpeedUp Mac is available for a quick download at the Stellar Data Recovery website.

Stellar Data Recovery: http://www.stellarinfo.com
Stellar SpeedUp Mac: http://www.stellarinfo.com/mac-software/speed-up-mac.php

Stellar Data Recovery is the only ISO 9001:2008 certified organization that specializes in Phoenix data recovery Tools, Disk utilities and in-lab data recovery services. Ever since 1993, Stellar has emerged as a leading and well-trusted brand for any kind of data loss situation. With its wide range of software and services, Stellar has almost 2 million happy customers that include top corporate giants from all over the world. Copyright (C) 2012 Stellar Data Recovery. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Sunil Chandna
CEO
+1-877-778-6087
United States
pr@stellarinfo.com

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

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AppPicker on Mission to Shine a Light on iTunes Apps - Published on 11/27/12

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AppPicker launches a new site version to help iOS users discover relevant apps in iTunes. With a million apps now approved by Apple, it has become more difficult each day for app developers to get their apps noticed and harder still for users to find what they are looking for in the iTunes store. AppPicker features app video trailers, announcements, and interviews specifically targeted at bridging the divide between developer and app user.

Kiev, Ukraine - With a million apps now approved by Apple, it has become more difficult each day for app developers to get their apps noticed and harder still for users to find what they are looking for in the iTunes store.

AppPicker online has reacted to this by adding some features to its site specifically targeted at bridging the divide between developer and app user:

* The addition of an "app video trailer" section makes the app discovery process much easier for the user and allows the developer to showcase the best features of their app. Short but informative trailers are hosted on the site "You tube" style and will be categorized for convenience.

* A special, "announcement section" enables developers reach a targeted audience with news and updates about their apps not usually covered in app review websites. Advance publicity and new version releases are all covered here. This gives the readers access to more feedback than currently available on iTunes. Reader's comments also provide developers a more incisive and honest response than iTunes. Open interaction between developers and readers here can only improve the quality of app development.

* The new "interview section" gives readers a behind the scenes view on what it takes for a developer to get their app to the store. This section will host a wide ranging number of interviews with leading developers and promises to have something of interest for everyone. With some apps becoming headline news, readers are becoming far more interested in more than just the apps themselves.

These features are the first of many planned by AppPicker whose mission is to make the process of discovering apps a fun and enjoyable experience. Many iPhone and iPad users, frustrated by the difficulties of finding relevant apps by searching iTunes, use AppPicker and other similar review sites to help find the good apps from amongst the crowd.

Future releases will include some clever technology where readers can find even the most niche apps within a few seconds. With 750,000 live apps on the iTunes store it really has become a jungle and AppPicker will help readers through that. AppPicker would like to review every app on the iTunes store in depth and its staff of 10, which includes programmers and writers, is doing everything they can to achieve this.

AppPicker Website: http://www.apppicker.com/
App Video Trailers: http://www.apppicker.com/video
Developer Interviews: http://www.apppicker.com/interviews
Developer Announcements: http://www.apppicker.com/developernews

AppPicker is based in Kiev, Ukraine. Copyright (C) 2012 AppPicker. 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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Wine Book Goes Interactive on the iPad with Apple's iBooks Author - Published on 11/27/12

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An award-winning reference book on fine wine is now an interactive eBook on the iPad, proving classic volumes and technology can mix. Inside Burgundy, by Jasper Morris MW, is a global success as a hardback, winning the Andre Simon Prize for 2010. Now, publishers Berry Bros & Rudd Press have begun a series for iPad with Inside Burgundy: Cte de Beaune 1.0. The eBook, created with iBooks Author, bring video, zoomable maps, interactive links and personal note-taking to wine books for the first time.

London, United Kingdom - Following the huge success of Jasper Morris' award-winning wine book Inside Burgundy, Berry Bros. & Rudd Press (BBR Press) has announced the launch of the first two of a series of interactive eBooks. BBR Press was convinced that it was possible to harness the manoeuvrability, the searchability and portability of the iPad (R) - without losing the structure and beauty of a classic book.

Created on Apple's new iBooks Author program, the first volume of the series, Inside Burgundy: Cte de Beaune brings video, zoomable maps, interactive links and personal note-taking to wine books for the first time. The widely-praised maps of the vineyards can be zoomed with one tap, revealing the smallest details. There are videos of the author Jasper Morris MW (Master of Wine): readers can walk around the vineyards with him as he explains key quality factors - "the next best thing to actually being there," says the author.

Cte de Beaune has live links to take readers from the maps to the text on grands crus and premiers crus, and a glossary by Jasper Morris that explains key terms at the tap of a finger. Readers can add their own tasting notes, even turn their notes into study cards - making the eBook a personal reference. The superb clarity of the iPad screen makes the hundreds of colour photographs - new to the eBook edition - leap into life.

The eBook has been produced by the same editorial and design team as the original, $75.00 USD, hardback. Simon Berry, Chairman of Berry Bros. & Rudd, says: "When BBR Press published Jasper's Inside Burgundy, we already realised that the old-tech elegance of the 656-page volume might be complemented by the new-tech world of eBooks. For one thing, nearly five pounds is a little unwieldy if you're visiting the vineyards...

"After much research, we chose the iBooks Author platform, launched in January. For us, it retains the quality control, and has let us evolve the title into a very different but equally beautiful product to stand alongside the classic paper version."

The Cte de Beaune eBook, available now on the iPad and the new iPad Mini through the Apple iBookstore at $24.99, will be followed by several more to complete, update and extend Inside Burgundy. Released at the same time is Inside Burgundy: The Annual Report - this first, 2012/13 edition is offered free as an introduction to the series for this year only.

Chris Foulkes of Berry Bros. & Rudd Press adds: "There's nothing else like it among eBooks on the iPad. There are plenty of apps, as opposed to eBooks, that offer bells and whistles, but those formats lack the enhancements and elegance we require.

"We admire the excellence of content and sophisticated interface pioneered by titles like The Waste Land (Faber & Faber/Touch Press). But The Waste Land is an app, and there are many reasons to take the eBook route, rather than create an app. To do one well costs a six-figure sum, would inevitably involve technical, not publishing, skills with commensurate loss of control by author, editors and designers - and apps are not found in the iBookstore where our readers instinctively look for content," says Chris.

"A debate is currently raging about how on-screen reading will alter the experience: should publishers move the traditional book onto the device, or should they try to create something wholly new, a product that owes nothing to paper and ink? We think we've found a synthesis that moves the book tradition forward."

Author Jasper Morris sums up: "As a specialist in the Burgundy region I feel that over the last 30 years I have developed a body of knowledge, and more especially a depth of understanding, of its wines that I want to share. I hope this book will transmit my enthusiasm for all the fine wines of the region and encourage readers to explore more widely.

"But now reading it becomes a two-way process. If you open a bottle of burgundy, or go to a tasting, if you visit the vineyards, you can add your own notes and impressions, memories and experiences to mine.

"I look forward to sharing my passion for burgundy in this new and very exciting way."

Inside Burgundy: The Annual Report:
Inside Burgundy: Cte de Beaune is accompanied by an innovative free annual eBook - Inside Burgundy: The Annual Report 2012/13 - featuring more than 170 pages of invaluable information on Burgundy vintages and wines by the region's leading expert, Jasper Morris MW. The report - which is free for this first edition - also features the first news of the 2012 growing season and detailed reports on the vintages from 2011 back to the 19th century, with the more recent years fully updated with his latest assessments of their progress. Inside Burgundy: The Annual Report will be produced as an eBook every Autumn, with expanded coverage to include Jasper's essays on each year's news and developments in Burgundy.

Further interactive eBooks are in preparation. 'Inside Burgundy: Cte de Nuits' will be published in spring 2013. Other volumes will cover Chablis, Maconnais, Cte Chalonnaise and Beaujolais. Each section is not only enhanced by all the eBook features, but updated and extended.

Device Requirements:
* Requires iPad with iOS 5.1 or later
* iBooks 3.0 or later
* 459 Pages

Pricing and Availability:
Inside Burgundy: C�te de Beaune 1.0 is $24.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Beverages category. The Annual Report 2012/13 v.1.0 is available for free from the App Store.

Berry Bros. and Rudd Press: http://www.bbr-press.com
Inside Burgundy: http://www.bbr-press.com/titles/
Inside Burgundy: C�te de Beaune 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/book/inside-burgundy-cote-beaune/id576452232
The Annual Report 2012/13 v.1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/book/the-annual-report-2012-13/id576435031
Book Covers: http://www.bbr-press.com/images/

Berry Bros. and Rudd Press was formed by Simon Berry, Chairman of Berry Bros. and Rudd, and Jasper Morris MW to publish 'necessary books' on wine and kindred subjects. Completing the team are wine-book editors and publishers Chris Foulkes and Carrie Segrave and art director Lizzie Ballantyne. London's oldest wine firm: Over 314 years ago, Berry Bros. and Rudd opened its shop at 3 St James's Street, opposite St James's Palace, where it still stands today. Members of the Berry and Rudd families continue to own and manage the family-run wine merchant, providing the closest link between those who make the wine and those who drink it. The firm may be over three centuries old, but it is at the forefront of e-commerce, having produced the first (1994) and award-winning wine website, an online one-stop shop which includes expert advice from Berry's own wine advisors, and the first wine app. Copyright (C) 2012 Berry Bros. and Rudd Press. 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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Berry Bros. and Rudd
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New iPhone 5 App Warns Users of Bad Weather More Accurately Than Ever - Published on 11/27/12

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Predicting rainfall down to the exact minute in its first iteration, Sky Motion Research Inc. has now released a winter-ready version of its SkyMotion app, warning users of impending snowfall for their exact location. The free app is also available online and all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices running on iOS 5 or later. SkyMotion 3.1.0 accurately tells users of impending precipitation by predicting rain, hail, freezing rain, light and heavy snowfall up to two hours in advance.

Montreal, Canada - Predicting rainfall down to the exact minute in its first iteration, Sky Motion Research Inc. has now released a winter-ready version of its SkyMotion app, warning users of impending snowfall for their exact location. The free app is available online, for previous iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices running on iOS 5 or later.

SkyMotion 3.1.0 accurately tells users of impending precipitation by predicting rain, hail, freezing rain, light and heavy snowfall up to two hours in advance. Reading its intensity, it generates an easy-to-read hyperlocal precipitation schedule. Refreshing its data every 5 minutes, the app allows users to make informed decisions with their day-day activities and during heavy traffic times.

"Risks run high during winter time, especially whenever heavy snowfall and freezing rain apply, by providing users with a detailed two hour warning window, the app allows users to gain the upper hand and make faster, better decisions," said Maxime Julien, CEO of Sky Motion Research Inc. "This winter, SkyMotion is as essential as a pair of gloves."

Sky Motion Research Inc. also sets itself apart by providing full North American coverage and assistance to all users seven days a week in four languages.

Start using Sky Motion today.

Language Support:
English and French

Device Requirements:
* iPhones 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), iPad (1st/3rd/4th generation), iPad 2, iPad Mini
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 5.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
SkyMotion 3.1.0 is free and available in North America through the App Store in the Weather category. Customer care is available 7 days a week in English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Pricing and Availability:
SkyMotion is free and available in North America exclusively through the app store in the Weather category. Customer care is available 7 days a week in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. A free Desktop version is equally available at SkyMotion online.

SkyMotion 3.1.0: http://www.skymotion.com
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/sky-motion/id527186983
SkyMotion Online: http://www.skymotion.com/nowcastweb/
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SkyMotion predicts with high efficiency when precipitation will start, its intensity, and precisely when it will end. Using proprietary technology, its focus on the user's exact location and minute-by-minute updates are key to its accuracy. Founded in 2008, Sky Motion Research Inc. is a pioneer in developing highly accurate weather forecasting technologies. Copyright (C) 2012 SkyMotion. 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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SkyMotion Research Inc.
Canada
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BatchOutput for Microsoft Word Free on BitsDuJour: Today, November 27 - Published on 11/27/12

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Zevrix Solutions announces that BatchOutput DOC, its popular output automation solution for Microsoft Word on Mac OS X, is available free of charge on the discount website BitsDuJour today, November 27 only. BatchOutput automates printing and PDF exporting of multiple documents and allows to carry out powerful professional PDF production directly from Word, eliminating the need for time consuming post-processing.

Toronto, Canada - Zevrix Solutions announces that BatchOutput DOC, its popular output automation solution for Microsoft Word on Mac OS X, is available free of charge on the discount website BitsDuJour today, November 27 only. The software automates printing and PDF exporting of multiple documents from Word providing advanced solutions for demanding enterprise and office publishing environments. For example, BatchOutput can be left to print hundreds of Word files overnight, and the completed job can be picked up next morning. The promotion lets users save $39.95 on each copy.

In addition to batch printing, BatchOutput DOC allows to carry out powerful professional PDF production directly from Word simplifying and streamlining the conversion process. The software brings advanced PDF creation options right to the user's fingertips and offers the following key features:

* Print and export to PDF multiple Word documents.
* Split Word documents into single page PDF files.
* Compose variable output file names based on page number, user name, date and other values
* Reduce PDF file size and optimize documents for web, print or electronic publishing
* Encrypt and password-protect PDF from unauthorized copying, printing and viewing
* Apply Quartz filters to change PDF color tone, brightness and other qualities

BatchOutput DOC is a part of the Zevrix BatchOutput family which also includes output automation solutions for Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign and PDF workflows.

Pricing and Availability:
BatchOutput DOC can be ordered form BitsDuJour online free of charge today, November 27 only. Trial is also available for download. BatchOutput DOC runs on Mac OS X 10.4.2 - 10.8, is a Universal Binary, and works with Microsoft Word 2008 and 2011.

Zevrix Solutions: http://zevrix.com
BatchOutput DOC: http://zevrix.com/BatchOutputOffice.php
Download BatchOutput DOC (dmg): http://zevrix.com/BatchOutputOffice.dmg
Purchase: http://www.bitsdujour.com/software/batchoutput-doc/
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Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides automation and productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit their website. Copyright (C) 2011 Zevrix Solutions. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Winclone 3.6 and Boot Runner 1.1 Released and New Product Support - Published on 11/27/12

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Twocanoes Software announces the release of Winclone 3.6 and Boot Runner 1.1 and unveils new product support and maintenance services. New to Winclone 3.6 are bug fixes and the addition of Dutch language support. Winclone allows users to create an exact snapshot of Windows on the Boot Camp partition and restore snapshots to the Boot Camp partition. Twocanoes now offers technical support and maintenance, including two years of access to priority technical support and all minor and major upgrades.

Naperville, Illinois - Twocanoes Software has announced the release of Winclone 3.6 and Boot Runner 1.1 and unveils new product support and maintenance services available at Twocanoes online.

New to Winclone 3.6 are bug fixes and the addition of Dutch language support. Winclone allows you to create an exact snapshot of Windows on the Boot Camp partition and also restore snapshots to the Boot Camp partition. Migrate Boot Camp from one Mac to another without reinstalling Windows. Winclone requires OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), OS X 10.7 (Lion) or OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP (NTFS) running in a Boot Camp partition.

New to Boot Runner 1.1 are bug fixes and the addition of Dutch language support. Boot Runner gives complete control of boot management on dual-boot Macs, including a unique selection screen and Finder menu quick-boot selector. Boot Runner requires OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), OS X 10.7 (Lion) or OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion).

Twocanoes now offers technical support and maintenance, including two years of access to priority technical support and all minor and major upgrades.

Winclone 3.6 Feature Highlights:
* Full compatibility with Microsoft Windows 8
* Full compatibility with OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion and Gatekeeper
* Full integration with JAMF Software Casper Suite framework
* Language support for Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish
* Transfer, resize, and restore Microsoft Windows Boot Camp partition files in OS X
* User-friendly interface
* Monitor file status and errors during image creation
* Saves time...no more Windows re-installs
* Consolidates disk space
* Migrate Microsoft Windows Boot Camp partitions to other computers with ease

Boot Runner 1.1 Feature Hightlights
* Startup control for Macs with multiple operating systems
* Highly-configurable startup screen
* Manage startup behavior with network policies
* Integrate with existing client management tools
* Language sport for Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish
* Quick restart into Windows
* View detailed startup disk information
* Show or hide startup volumes
* Remote select and boot OS
* Show unmounted startup disks
* Customize background
* Customize system name and description
* Customize scrolling marquee text
* Track statistics on startup selection history

Winclone System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.6 or higher
* Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (NTFS), Boot Camp Partition

Winclone Pricing and Availability:
Winclone 3.6 is a free update to Winclone 3 users and $19.99 (USD) for an Individual License (up to two computers), $99.99 for the Pro Version (unlimited computers by a single administrator), and $499.99 for a Site License (unlimited computers by any employee or contractor). Winclone Pro with Support and Winclone Site License with Support are also available.

Boot Camp System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.6 or higher

Boot Camp System Pricing and Availability:
Boot Runner 1.1 is $9.99 (USD) for an Individual License, $349.00 for a Lab License and $699.00 for a Lab with Support license.

All software editions are available through the Twocanoes website.

Twocanoes Software: http://www.twocanoes.com
Winclone 3.6: http://twocanoes.com/winclone
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Based in Naperville, Illinois, Twocanoes Software was founded by Timothy Perfitt in 2012. Focusing on iOS and OS X exclusively, Twocanoes provides customers with software to perform complex IT tasks with minimum effort. Copyright (C) 2012 Twocanoes Software, Inc. 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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Random House Launches George R.R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire - Published on 11/27/12

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The Random House Publishing Group introduces George R. R. Martin's A World Of Ice And Fire - A Game Of Thrones Guide 1.0, now available on iOS devices. A World Of Ice And Fire is the first official app guide for George R. R. Martin's bestselling series that began with A Game of Thrones. With profiles of more than 540 characters, 380 places, and major houses, along with interactive world maps, this exhaustive guide is the must-have reference for fans of A Song of Ice and Fire.

New York, New York - Today, the Random House Publishing Group launched George R. R. Martin's A World Of Ice And Fire - A Game Of Thrones Guide 1.0. The app is now available on iOS devices and will be available soon on Nook devices.

A World Of Ice And Fire is the first official app guide for George R. R. Martin's bestselling series that began with A Game of Thrones. With profiles of more than 540 characters, 380 places, and major houses, along with interactive world maps, this exhaustive guide is the must-have reference for fans of "A Song of Ice and Fire."

Feature Highlights:
* Anti-spoiler functionality that you can customize based on where you are in the book cycle to prevent you from seeing spoilers
* 540+ character profiles with detailed historical bios, family and house information, book appearances, and corresponding actor roles
* 380+ place profiles with descriptions for castles, towns, regions, geographical features and more
* Fully interactive versions of all the official maps from the "A Song of Ice and Fire" Cycle
* Completely new text written specially for this app by Elio M. Garca, Jr. and Linda Antonsson of Westeros.org - the premier fan site for the A Song of Ice and Fire cycle

The free limited content version of the app includes eight POV characters from A Game of Thrones and interactive maps for the North and South. Additional InfoPacks based on each book are available for purchase. Users buy once and receive all new information as InfoPacks are updated.

Six InfoPacks to Choose From - Buy Once and Get Free Updates:
* A Game of Thrones - $1.99
* A Clash of Kings - $0.99
* A Storm of Swords - $0.99
* A Feast For Crows - $0.99
* A Dance With Dragons - $0.99
* Five Novel InfoPack - Get all five InfoPacks for only $4.99

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 439 MB

Pricing and Availability:
George R. R. Martin's A World Of Ice And Fire - A Game Of Thrones Guide 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

George R. R. Martin�s A World of Ice and Fire � A Game of Thrones Guide 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id570015223
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The flagship imprint of Random House, Inc., the Random House Publishing Group had its origins in 1925 when Bennett Cerf and Donald Klopfer, two New Yorkers in their mid-twenties, acquired a line of classics and contemporary American works called The Modern Library from publisher Horace Liveright. The company assumed the name Random House two years later, in 1927, when Cerf and Klopfer decided to publish a few books on the side, "at random." Their artist friend Rockwell Kent drew his now celebrated logo of a random house, which made its debut in February 1927. Among the first titles of the new imprint were limited editions illustrated by Kent of Voltaire's "Candide" and Melville's "Moby Dick." Copyright (C) 2012 Random House Publishing Group. 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. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug - Published on 11/27/12

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Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug (BCC 8 FxPlug). BCC 8 FxPlug delivers 200+ comprehensive VFX filters to Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Apple Motion 5. Enhanced lens flares, particles, glows, and lights and new FxPlug 2 integration headline the Version 8 release.

Boston, Massachusetts - Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug (BCC 8 FxPlug). BCC 8 FxPlug delivers 200+ comprehensive VFX filters to Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Apple Motion 5. Enhanced lens flares, particles, glows, and lights and new FxPlug 2 integration headline the Version 8 release.

"Boris Continuum Complete is the most comprehensive VFX plug-in collection available for Final Cut Pro and Motion, giving editors and motion graphics artists precise control over hundreds of parameters for customized effects creation," commented Larry Jordan, Founder, Larry Jordan and Associates. "Version 8 introduces a new template system for Final Cut Pro X which makes it easier than ever for editors to review effects so they can quickly achieve their desired look."

Saving time and post-production budgets, Boris Continuum Complete gives editors and motion graphics artists the power to create high-quality broadcast graphics and perform project-saving image restorations within Final Cut Pro. A whopping 200 filters include extruded text, 3D particle effects, image restoration and touchup tools, true 3D lens flares and volumetric lighting effects, keys and mattes, color grading tools, time-based effects, blurs, glows, stylish auto-animating transitions, and cinematic effects such as film glow, film grain, and film process looks.

Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug New Feature Highlights:

* New Final Cut Pro X Templates allow editors to quickly achieve powerful VFX with great-looking, easy-to-use Glows, Lights, Particles, and Tilt-Shift effects. In addition to taking advantage of the Final Cut Pro X templates included with BCC 8 FxPlug, editors are able to create their own FCP X templates with BCC FxPlug in Motion 5, and access and reuse these templates in FCP X without going back to Motion 5.

* All-New Final Cut Pro X Transitions. BCC FxPlug features all-new designer transition effects for FCP X ranging from lens flares and lens blurs to organic wipes and dissolves.

* Extrusions for Final Cut Pro X. BCC FxPlug gives FCP X users first-ever access to powerful extrusion filters that make it easy to create 3D objects using text and shapes. The Extruded Text filter creates stunning 3D text elements. Extruded EPS provides an easy way to import and extrude Adobe Illustrator layered vector logos. Type-on Text creates animated text type-ons that fly in from behind or toward the camera or slide into view from the top, left, bottom, or right of the screen either letter-by-letter, word-by-word, or line-by-line. Layer Deformer generates useful 3D shapes such as planes, cubes, spheres, and cylinders and deforms these objects using built-in vertex and pixel shaders.

* Beat Reactor Technology is now built into many BCC FxPlug filters, making it easy to generate audio-driven effects such as a pulsing light or glow.

* Built-in Masking System for Final Cut Pro X. Many BCC FxPlug filters feature PixelChooser, a totally unique built-in masking system. This easy-to-use system allows editors to selectively apply a BCC filter to video by matting out a portion of the image based on criteria ranging from color channel information to simple geometric shapes.

* Built-in Motion Tracking for Final Cut Pro X. Built-in, automated motion tracking allows editors to animate layers based on one or more user-selected tracking points, facilitating day-to-day tasks such as match-moving, corner pinning, and wire and rig removal.

* Lens Blur Effects for Final Cut Pro X. Multiprocessor-accelerated lens blurring effects allow editors to match looks traditionally achieved by a camera lens aperture setting.

* Versatile, High-Quality Glow Effects. New to BCC 8 FxPlug, the BCC Film Glow filter offers precise threshold control, glow color control, individual X and Y glow width control for vertical or horizontal glows, and even individual glow scale for each color in the image.

The filter also provides several useful built-in tools:
- Blend Modes which determine how the glow composites with the image
- PixelChooser for confining the glow source to a specified area of the frame
- Beat Reactor for audio-driven glow effects
- Motion Tracking to track a glow with a PixelChooser-determined region
- Auto-animated, randomized flicker option for the intensity and threshold controls

Other all-new BCC 8 FxPlug filters include:
* BCC Flicker Fixer: repairs video affected by flickering light or uneven shutter exposure
* BCC Lens Flare 3D: leverages GPU acceleration to create cinematic looks, stylish broadcast design elements, and beautiful transitions
* BCC Particle Emitter 3D: gives 3D broadcast designers the ultimate particle machine, providing an incredibly powerful, flexible, and OpenGL-accelerated particle system
* BCC Organic Strands: emulates flowing strands of matter, glowing plasma, or hundreds of other creative options to enhance broadcast graphics
* BCC Wild Cards: provides an easy-to-use particle-based filter for building complex designs of 2D images in 3D space
* BCC Stage Light: simulates production lights, projectors, or stage lighting. This powerful volumetric lighting tool adds striking realism to 3D composites

Pricing and Availability:
Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug for Final Cut Pro 7 is immediately available through the Boris FX worldwide reseller channel and direct from the Boris FX website for an MSRP of $995.00 USD. Owners of previous versions of BCC FxPlug may upgrade for an MSRP of $295.00 USD. A free 14-day Trial Version is available from the Boris FX website. In addition, a public beta of BCC 8 FxPlug for Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5 is available for immediate download from the Boris FX web site.

Free 90-Day Boris Soundbite Rental with Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug Purchases:
Customers who purchase Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug between now and December 31, 2012 will receive a free 90-day rental of Boris Soundbite, a dialogue search software application for Final Cut Pro X and Final Cut Pro 7. Based on Nexidia's patented dialogue search technology, Boris Soundbite quickly and accurately finds any word or phrase spoken in recorded media. Video editors, producers, and journalists can instantly play all occurrences of a spoken phrase in their media, then insert the perfect take into their FCP project, organize clips around keywords, and even find replacement words for problematic audio.

Boris FX: http://www.borisfx.com
Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug: http://www.borisfx.com/Apple/bccfxplug/
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Founded in 1995, Boris FX is the leading developer of integrated graphics and effects technology, delivering 3D compositing and vector graphic products for broadcast, post-production, film, and multimedia. Boris products have grown to serve millions of artists worldwide. The company's success lies in its ability to integrate and leverage technologies through strong partnerships with industry-leading developers such as Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Avid, Grass Valley, and Sony. Copyright (C) 2012 Boris FX. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Sales and Marketing
215-248-1582
United States
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Elasticam 1.0 - Deform Faces in a Funny Way - Free for Only a Few Days! - Published on 11/27/12

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Lucky Clan has introduced Elasticam 1.0 for iOS. Elasticam gives anyone the possibility to turn any photo into a surreal masterpiece with Elasticam. Stretch, squeeze, pinch and prod prints to create magical effects with ease. Elasticam features a simple yet powerful toolset to take the ordinary and turn it into the extraordinary. Using the same image manipulation algorithm as professional editing software, Elasticam brings powerful image editing tools the palm of your hand.

Lodz, Poland - Lucky Clan has announced the release and immediate availability of Elasticam 1.0 for iOS. Turn any photo into a surreal masterpiece with Elasticam. Stretch, squeeze, pinch and prod your prints to create magical effects with ease. Elasticam features a simple yet powerful toolset to take the ordinary and turn it into the extraordinary.

Using the same image manipulation algorithm as professional editing software, Elasticam brings powerful image editing tools the palm of your hand. Whether you are inspired by Salvador Dali's surrealistic masterpieces or just want to give your friends crazy-eyes Elasticam is the app for you.

Feature Highlights:
* Full resolution export
* 5 brush modes: smear, twirl, twirl ccw, grow, shrink
* Eraser
* Pan and zoom canvas
* 10 steps undo/redo
* Shake to reset
* Size and strength sliders
* Portrait and landscape interface support
* Load from photos or get from camera
* Save in photos, send by email

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), iPad (all versions)
* iOS 4.3 or later
* Universal Application
* 2.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Elasticam 1.0 is free for a limited time. Normal price is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

Lucky Clan: http://www.iphoneclan.com/
Elasticam 1.0: http://iphoneclan.com/elasticam/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/elasticam-smear-squeeze-share/id579803125
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGmJ7SFfqLs
Screenshot: http://iphoneclan.com/elasticam/Screen1.jpg
App Icon: http://iphoneclan.com/img/icon_elasticam2.png

Located in Lodz, Poland, the Lucky Clan team is an independent software company founded by Sylwester Los in March of 2010. With a focus on the iOS platform, Lucky's mission is to provide their customers with the highest quality, reliability and compatibility with every device produced by Apple. Their flagship app, ArtStudio, has become one of the most popular tools for drawing, painting, and photo editing for iPhone and iPad. Copyright (C) 2012 Lucky Clan. 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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Stardoll Expands into Mobile Games Publishing - Published on 11/27/12

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The world's leading online fashion game for young women, is releasing several new titles in late 2012 and early 2013. All games will feature the Stardoll Connect functionality where existing Stardoll online players gain access to their Stardoll friends as well as access to unique items and benefits. Launching in December is the internally developed iOS exclusive game Fashion Inc. where the player gets to manage a fashion house and the entire creative process from design to point of sale.

Stockholm, Sweden - Stardoll AB, the company behind StarDoll website, the world's leading online fashion game for young women, is taking a serious step into mobile games development and publishing by releasing several new titles in late 2012 and early 2013.

In addition to tapping into Stardoll's massive user base, this new initiative targets a broader female demographic by creating new and exciting IPs. All games will feature the 'Stardoll Connect' functionality where existing Stardoll online players gain access to their Stardoll friends as well as access to unique items and benefits.

Launching in December is the internally developed iOS exclusive game Fashion Inc. where the player gets to manage a fashion house and the entire creative process from design to point of sale.

"The era of 'pink it and shrink it' is in the past!" We respect our audience: young women deserve a wide variety of high quality games and we intend to deliver just that," said Tobias Sjogren, Vice President of Mobile Games. "In addition to our own internal development team we are working with several top tier developers to ensure a steady stream of great free to play games on iOS and Android.'

"We are a user-focused company and our ambition is to adapt to the rapidly changing games' market. Our users spend a huge chunk of their lives on mobile and we need to entertain them where they are," said Mattias Miksche CEO of Stardoll.

StarDoll: http://www.stardoll.com/en/

Apart from building mobile games, Stardoll AB operates Stardoll.com, a fun-filled, social gaming experience for young women and girls, who love fashion, shopping, decorating, creativity and making new friends from around the world. Stardoll online is available in 31 languages with 200 million user accounts, making it the largest teen community site in the world! Stardoll was founded in 2006 and today employs over 150 staff at offices in Sweden, US, UK and France. Copyright (C) 2012 Stardoll AB. 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
mobilegames@stardoll.com

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