11/29/2012

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Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:03 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Camcorders are Dead. Introducing Videokits for iPhone! - Published on 11/28/12

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Silicon Valley startup, Tapshot Inc., has invented a new way to create great videos with the iPhone. Videokits 1.16.2 is an app that revolutionizes the process of making all sorts of fun home videos - such as party, baby, holiday, sports, wedding, travel, and pet videos. The Videokits app helps anyone create engaging videos with the help of "kits" designed specifically for life's key events and special moments. Each video kit delivers shot list ideas, shooting tips, and script suggestions.

Mountain View, California - Silicon Valley startup, Tapshot Inc., has invented a new way to create great videos with your iPhone. Videokits 1.16.2 is an app that revolutionizes the process of making all sorts of fun home videos - such as party, baby, holiday, sports, wedding, travel, and pet videos. The Videokits app is available now for free on the App Store. Go to Videokits online to download the app.

The Videokits app helps anyone create engaging videos with the help of "kits" designed specifically for life's key events and special moments. Each video kit delivers shot list ideas, shooting tips, and script suggestions. Once shooting is finished, the app assembles a video for immediate playback, complete with music and title graphics. Editing is not required! Play the video on the spot for your audience, or share it on YouTube or Facebook.

Kits currently available in Videokits are: Birthday Party Interviews, Portrait of a Dog or Cat, Birth Announcement, Cooking Show, Restaurant Review, Video Postcard, Newlywed Advice, Sports Highlights for Soccer, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Softball, and more - with new kits just in time for the holidays! The Videokits app is free, along with several starter kits. Other kits are available as in-app purchases for $0.99 USD each. Each kit includes illustrated shot lists, recording tips, title graphics, and default music to match the kit's theme.

"Using Videokits, anyone can make an entire video from start to finish in minutes," says Lee Swearingen, Tapshot founder. "We've been busy creating kits for the common events in our lives. It's like a team of scriptwriters, storyboard artists, editors, graphic designers, and musicians have prepared everything in advance. You are then free to focus on the fun stuff. Just collect the shots you want and Videokits puts it all together. It's video production on the go... it's point and shoot video."

Along with the guided video creation process, the Videokits app also includes options for trimming and re-ordering clips, selecting the music track, and editing title graphics. In addition to eighteen step-by-step kits now available, Videokits will release many new kits in the coming months.

Videokits is the first release from Mountain View, California based Tapshot, Inc. Additional information at Videokits online.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 4/4S/5, iPod touch (4/5 gen), iPad 2 Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd gen), iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad (4th gen), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th gen), iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 12.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Videokits 1.16.2 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

Videokits 1.16.2: http://www.videokits.com
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/videokits/id518826711
Media Kit: http://www.videokits.com/assets

Lee Swearingen and Cathy Clarke founded Tapshot in 2011 with the goal of making the process of movie-making as easy as snapshot photography. The team was involved with the design of Siri prior to its acquisition by Apple, and in a number of mobile prototypes for HP Labs and others. Tapshot CEO Lee Swearingen was previously Creative Director for Macromedia (now Adobe) and later Creative Director and Co-founder at DXM, where he led design projects for well-known companies such as Yahoo!, Intuit, Cisco, Wells Fargo, and Apple. Cathy Clarke co-founded design firm DXM, and has managed design projects for Leapfrog, HP Labs, Barnes & Noble, and Ubisoft. Prior to starting DXM, she was Director of Development and Creative Director at T/Maker (Broderbund), responsible for children's educational software. Tapshot lead engineer Eduardo Hueso is also the founder of mobile company, SnapShop Inc. and has prior experience in software development at Industrial Light and Magic, where he
contributed to the production of Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean films. Tapshot is funded by Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs, ULU Ventures, 500 Startups, UJ Ventures, and individual angel investors. Copyright (C) 2012 Tapshot, 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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650-969-6584
United States
pr@videokits.com

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1312 announces Pocket Lists for iPad and iPad mini - Published on 11/28/12

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1312 software company announces the upcoming release of version 3.0 of its new Pocket Lists app for iPad, a universal version of a popular to-do and checklist app previously available for iOS. The app named Pocket Lists was released on December 1st, 2011, and was featured by Apple as New & Noteworthy and What's Hot. The new universal version 3.0 is announced to be released early December 2012 in time for the Christmas season.

Moscow, Russian Federation - 1312 software company announces the upcoming release of version 3.0 of its new Pocket Lists app for iPad. Pocket Lists app was initially released on December 1st, 2011 and was featured by Apple as "New & Noteworthy" and "What's Hot" in the US and Russian App Stores. 1312 announced the release of the universal version of the Pocket Lists app to become available on the App Store early December 2012.

The app founder, Vladimir V. Tuporshin stated, "With the release of the universal version, Pocket Lists became one of the best to-do apps on the App Store, and a super replacement for most to-do apps including the stock Reminders app. The new universal version of Pocket Lists is just in time for 2012 Christmas season."

Pocket Lists is the ultimate checklist & to-do app offering a lot of features including:
* Natural "meeting tomorrow morning", "cinema fri 7pm" to-do input
* OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for creating to-do lists from real photos
* Real-time syncing with Pocket Lists Cloud, Reminders, Calendar, Google Tasks, and Toodledo

Language Support:
English, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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

Pricing and Availability:
Pocket Lists 2.4.0 is available for $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category. Version 3.0 will be available in early December.

Pocket Lists 2.4.0: http://www.pocketlistsapp.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/pocket-lists/id482537116
Video Video: https://vimeo.com/54356923
Screenshot 1: http://www.pocketlistsapp.com/wa-data/public/site/img/pocketlists/iphone-ipad/f-todo-lists.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.pocketlistsapp.com/wa-data/public/site/img/pocketlists/iphone-ipad/f-ocr.png
App Icon: http://www.pocketlistsapp.com/wa-data/public/site/img/pocketlists/icons/pl3-ios-512.png

1312 company is based in Moscow, Russia. It was founded in 2010 by Vladimir V. Tuporshin. The company is committed on developing wow websites and mobile apps. Copyright (C) 2012 1312 company. 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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Vladimir Tuporshin
CEO
Russian Federation
hello@pocketlistsapp.com

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

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Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:31 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Holiday App Introduces Families to The Nutcracker Ballet - Free on Dec 1 - Published on 11/28/12

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The Nutcracker Musical Storybook 1.1 App by Mouse King Media combines animation of original hand-painted artwork with symphonic orchestra arrangements to deliver an immersive experience of the Nutcracker Ballet story to kids and families. This Saturday, December 1, Nutcracker Ballet fans will get the chance to download the acclaimed children's storybook app, The Nutcracker Musical Storybook 1.1, for free on iTunes from 12am through 11:59pm.

Long Beach, California - This Saturday, December 1, Nutcracker Ballet fans will get the chance to download the acclaimed children's storybook app, The Nutcracker Musical Storybook 1.1, for free on iTunes from 12am through 11:59pm. Users will join Clara and The Nutcracker Prince in a Christmas Eve adventure that's fun and educational at the same time.

This unique app was created for children and adults alike as an entertaining and educational introduction to the story and music of the Nutcracker Ballet. Users join Clara and The Nutcracker Prince as they partake in a Christmas Eve storybook adventure encountering The Mouse King, The Sugar Plum Fairy and all the citizens of The Kingdom of Sweets.

Yoko Tanaka, acclaimed London-based fine art painter and children's book illustrator, hand-painted each of the animated images for the twenty-five Chapters of the storybook. A total of twenty-seven fully orchestrated musical arrangements of Tchaikovsky's score are included. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers, Trepak, Nutcracker March, Chinese Dance and many other favorites are featured. Numerous interactive touch-sensitive special effects sounds can be discovered within the Chapters.

Co-founder of Mouse King Media, Paul Zibits, states, "I've been passionate about The Nutcracker Ballet ever since the first time I performed it as an orchestra musician. It's usually a child's first visit to the ballet and we want to enhance that experience for all families."

Charles Barker, Principal Conductor for American Ballet Theatre says, "Visually stunning and the glorious music is seamlessly integrated with the images. This app is a wonderful introduction to Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker for any age."

The app can be used in two separate modes:

* Storybook Mode allows the user to flip through the chapters forward or backwards at her or his own pace. Individual chapters can also be easily paused and replayed

* Movie Mode lets the user sit back and watch the entire story from beginning to end without interruption

Artist, Yoko Tanaka says, "I'm so happy about this project and hope that all the children in the world will enjoy watching this!"

Nutcracker lovers everywhere can follow Maggie The Minion Mouse via Twitter for fun facts about The Nutcracker Ballet during the holiday season.

Named one of the Top Apps of The Year by The London Times, The Nutcracker Musical Storybook has delighted families around the world with its stunning artwork and timeless music.

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

Pricing and Availability:
The Nutcracker Musical Storybook 1.1 normally $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) is free on December 1, 2012 and available worldwide through the App Store in the Books category.

The Nutcracker Musical Storybook 1.1: http://www.mousekingmedia.com/about
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/the-nutcracker-musical-storybook/id479780161
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZySX43_tkkA
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Mouse King Media was founded by Paul Zibits, Andy Zibits, and Yoko Tanaka as a developer of applications for iOS and Android devices and is dedicated to providing premier family-friendly content for all mobile platforms. Copyright (C) 2012 Mouse King Media. 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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Paul Zibits
CEO and Co-Founder
213-300-0653
United States
paul@mousekingmedia.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Nutcracker-Musical-Storybook-App/193125734104135
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/MaggieTheMouse

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Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:00 pm (PST) . Posted by:

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ThisLife Changes the Game for Storing Photos and Videos in the Cloud - Published on 11/28/12

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Photo and Video Cloud provider, ThisLife, announces pricing plans between 30% to 60% less than competing cloud services. As one of the first applications to leverage Amazon Glacier, ThisLife is now able to protect a lifetime of digital memories for only $3.00 USD per month for each 25,000 Photos or 100GB, 70% less than competing providers. Using ThisLife's desktop clients for Mac and Windows, users can easily upload and protect all the photos and videos on their computer, phones, and SD cards.

New York, New York - Photo and Video Cloud provider, ThisLife, announces pricing plans between 30% to 60% less than competing cloud services. As one of the first applications to leverage Amazon Glacier, ThisLife is now able to protect a lifetime of digital memories for only $3.00 USD per month for each 25,000 Photos or 100GB, 70% less than competing providers.

"Leveraging Amazon Glacier we can provide our customers with the peace of mind of knowing that their photos and videos are safe and secure," said ThisLife Co-founder and CEO Andrea Johnson. "We've designed ThisLife so it's easy to affordably protect all of your memories, take them with you wherever you go, and instantly access them on the web, phone or tablet."

Unlike other photo cloud services that are designed for all file types, ThisLife is focused only on photos and videos. The award-winning UI allows users to view, organize and interact with all of their memories seamlessly, rather than displaying them as files in a series of folders. ThisLife's integrated search capabilities and facial recognition make it possible to instantly find photos and videos by Person, Place, or Activity, then view, share and organize them into Stories, ThisLife's version of albums.

In recognition of ThisLife's innovative use of cloud technology to create a break- through user experience, Amazon Web Services is highlighting ThisLife at their re:Invent conference this week in Las Vegas.

"A key focus area for AWS is to help companies get started by offering a technology infrastructure with no capital expense and low pay as you go pricing, and providing a technology platform with a broad functionality and global scale," said Ariel Kelman, Head of Worldwide Marketing, AWS. "This year, at the first AWS re:Invent conference, we have pushed "getting started" to a new level by creating a dynamic, live stage environment for start-up companies to launch publically for the first time. We're excited to have ThisLife participate and show off their innovation on AWS."

Users can get started at ThisLife.com and in a few minutes have all their photos instantly imported from social services including, Facebook, Instagram, Shutterfly, Google's Picasa, Twitter and others. Using ThisLife's desktop clients for Mac and Windows, users can easily upload and protect all the photos and videos on their computer, phones, and SD cards.

Pricing and Availability:
ThisLife is free to start for the first 1000 photos and then offers the lowest price in the market for storing and viewing your photos and videos at $3.00 USD per month. ThisLife grows with users needs, each additional 25,000 photos or 100GB is only another $3 per month. ThisLife is available on the ThisLife website.

ThisLife: http://www.thislife.com/
Icon: http://img.appular.com/ThisLife/Icon.png

ThisLife is the best permanent home for all your digital memories, combining the convenience and safety of cloud storage with an award-winning user interface and intuitive, one-of-a-kind features to make organizing and sharing a lifetime of memories easy and fun. Launched in 2012 by Matt and Andrea Johnson, ThisLife is a Palo Alto-based, private company funded by Madrona Venture Group, Morado Venture Partners and other private investors. Copyright (C) 2012 ThisLife. 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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Haley Hammerling
Appular
973.747.4484
United States
haley@appular.com

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Ordet: Everyone's Favorite Little Word Game for iOS-Words from 7 Letters - Published on 11/29/12

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La Nausee today announces Ordet: Everyone's Favorite, Little Word Game 2.0 for iOS, a major update to its innovative vocabulary game, where players make as many words as possible from 7 random letters. Points are scored for every 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7-letter word made, and making a 7-letter word unlocks the next level. Featuring 1,000+ levels, dictionary lookup, and elegant design, the update adds Game Center Leaderboards & Achievements, hints, and a bonus for finding every word in a level.

Louisville, Kentucky - La Nausee today is pleased to announce Ordet: Everyone's Favorite, Little Word Game 2.0 for iOS, a major update to its innovative vocabulary game, where players make as many words as possible from 7 random letters. Points are scored for every 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7-letter word made, and making a 7-letter word unlocks the next level. Featuring 1,000+ levels, dictionary lookup, and a one-of-a-kind, elegant design, the update adds Game Center Leaderboards, Achievements & Challenges, Twitter & Facebook connectivity, a last-ditch hint, and a bonus for finding every word in a level.

Feature Highlights:
* Finely crafted user interface, animations, and sounds
* Shake to shuffle
* More than 1,000 unique levels
* Twitter & Facebook support
* In-app word lookup
* In-app instruction manual
* Retina graphics (for 3.5" and 4" displays)

Word game enthusiasts are accustomed to making words from a jumble of letters. Ordet takes that challenge to its ultimate conclusion by asking players to find not one, but every possible word that can be made from 7 random letters. At the start of each level, players know exactly how many 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7-letter words can be made. In the center is a blank list of every possible word, with each group of 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 underlines offering spaces for letters to be filled in above. The longer the word, the more points it is worth.

For example, the following capital letters may appear at the bottom of the screen, which is in portrait orientation: S-H-R-H-U-R-A. Each of the 7 letters on the keyboard is touch sensitive, and tapping any letter removes it temporarily from the keyboard and moves it to the next empty letter in the letter bar at the top of the screen. After players finish spelling a word in the letter bar, tapping the red enter key fills in the appropriate blank word in the found words list.

In this example, Ordet tells players that there are a total of six 3-letter words, five 4-letter words, one 5-letter word, one 6-letter word, and one 7-letter word possible. Players may find the 7-letter word before all 13 shorter words are made. They then have the option to go on to the next level with their accumulated points or continue play on the current level and possibly add to their score. Finding all 14 words in this level confers a 250-point bonus. (Puzzle solution: 3) ash, hah, has, huh, rah, shh, 4) hash, hush, rash, rush, shah, 5) harsh, 6) hurrah, 7) hurrahs).

While recording every word made in its found words list, the game also tracks elapsed time, progress towards finding every possible word, current score/high score, last play, and the level. Players can tap any unfamiliar word in the found words list to read the dictionary definition, without leaving the app. Where players have found every word except the final, 7-letter entry, they may use the last-ditch hint button that provides the correct first and last letter with a small penalty.

"Ordet's gorgeous, minimalist design makes it a pleasure to use," commented Bryan Enders of La Nausee. "Ordet is the perfect word game for you, whether you are trying to expand your vocabulary, keep your mind active, or just pass the time with something engaging and enjoyable. It is both addictive and challenging - a treat for experienced and novice word game players alike!"

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 12.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Ordet: Everyone's Favorite, Little Word Game 2.0 is $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Review copies are available on request. Ordet Lite 2.0 is free and features five of the 1,000+ levels found in Ordet: Everyone's Favorite, Little Word Game.

Ordet 2.0: http://lanausee.com/ordet
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/ordet/id535535653
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijz652Oay1k
Screenshot: http://a1.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/001/Purple/v4/95/71/bd/9571bdac-225f-0490-182b-b343ba91d5ee/mzl.nkmtnfug.320x480-75.jpg
App Icon: http://lanausee.com/images/ordet-icon.png
Press Kit (zip): http://lanausee.com/ordet/press/ordet-press-kit.zip

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, La Nausee was founded by Bryan Enders in 2012. La Nausee is a small, independent, problem-solving studio. Crafting elegant apps is their raison d'tre. Copyright (C) 2012 La Nausee. 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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Bryan Enders
Designer & Developer
United States
bryan@lanausee.com

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

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iSleepin Pro 1.0.1 for iOS: Multi-Featured Alarm Clock with Snooze Games - Published on 11/29/12

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Everlasting Applications today introduces iSleepin Pro 1.01 for iOS, its feature-packed, alarm clock app that features snooze games. The games require the user to complete a quick puzzle in order to snooze or silence the alarm. Each time the alarm is snoozed, the difficulty of the snooze game increases, further ensuring that users will be awakened, even out of the deepest sleep. The app includes unlimited alarms, repeating alarms, music wakeup, current weather, iOS Notification alarms, and more.

Newcastle, Australia - Everlasting Applications today is pleased to introduce iSleepin Pro 1.01 for iOS, its feature-packed, alarm clock app that features snooze games. The games require the user to complete a quick puzzle in order to snooze or silence the alarm. Each time the alarm is snoozed, the difficulty of the snooze game increases, further ensuring that users will be awakened, even out of the deepest sleep. The app includes unlimited alarms, music wakeup, repeating alarms, 4-day weather forecast, iOS Notification alarms, custom snooze duration, day/date/month, battery level, next alarm time, screen brightness, and more.

While the Alarm Clock that comes with iOS fulfills its basic function, iSleepin Pro adds a host of useful features, including snooze games that ensure the user will be awakened. The app operates in either portrait or landscape orientation, displaying white numbers and text on a black background. The four very large numbers can display the current time in either 12-hour AM/PM or 24-hour mode. Above the time is the day of the week, the date, and the month. Also displayed are the current battery level of the iDevice and the time of the next scheduled alarm. The 4-day weather forecast includes the current temperature, conditions, and day of the week plus anticipated high and low temperatures for the next 3 days.

Feature Highlights:
* Fun and Unique Snooze Games - 4 great games of increasing difficulty
* Customize Your Snooze Duration - choose any duration from 1 to 15 minutes
* Wake Up to Music from Your iTunes Library - set different tunes for each alarm
* Unlimited Number of Alarms - set any number of alarms per day
* Alarm Frequency - set repeating alarms daily, weekly, or just weekdays
* Weather - automatic weather forecast based on location
* Adjustable Brightness - dim the screen while sleeping to preserve the battery
* Notification Alarms - if the app is accidentally closed, the alarm is delivered via iOS Notifications
* iPhone 5 Ready - optimized for the new iPhone 5 screen

The Snooze Game feature includes math problems, connect the dots, mazes, and jigsaw puzzles, so there is always something new and exciting to wake up to. Perfect for home or travel, iSleepin Pro is the alarm clock app users can depend on.

"When you absolutely, positively, HAVE to wake up, this is the app for you! Don�t miss those important meetings ever again with iSleepin," commented Chris O'Connor of Everlasting Applications. "The most complete alarm application for iPhone!"

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

Pricing and Availability:
iSleepin Pro 1.0.1 is now at the introductory price of $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category. Review copies are available on request. A free Lite version is also available.

iSleepin Pro 1.0.1: http://www.isleepin.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/isleepin/id562735979
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Based in Newcastle, Australia, Everlasting Applications was founded by Chris O'Connor, Patrick O'Connor, Luke McDonald and Patrick Donnelly in 2012. Everlasting Applications is a small but passionate company. They try to find gaps in the market for basic utilities, things that they believe can be done better. This is a four-man team and we outsource our coding overseas. The team has many more applications in the works. Copyright (C) 2012 Everlasting Applications Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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+61437137238
Australia
chris@everlastingapps.com

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How to Tie a Tie-Easy to Follow Instructional App featuring 30 Tie Knots - Published on 11/29/12

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ArtelPlus today announces How to Tie a Tie 6.1, an update to their easy to follow instructional app featuring 30 different tie knots. With more than ten million downloads, the app gives instructions for tying neckties, ascots, bow ties, and pocket squares. Unlike other apps, How to Tie a Tie goes beyond skill mastery by providing users with tips for determining which knots are appropriate for different dress styles. High quality pictures and written descriptions aid users in mastering each knot.

Novosibirsk, Russian Federation - ArtelPlus announces How to Tie a Tie 6.1, an update to their easy to follow instructional app featuring 30 different tie knots. With more than ten million downloads, How to Tie a Tie includes step-by-step instructions for tying neckties, ascots, bow ties, and pocket squares. Unlike other instructional tie apps, How to Tie a Tie goes beyond simple skill mastery by providing users with tips and features for determining which knots are appropriate for different dress styles and occasions. High quality pictures and written descriptions aid users in mastering each knot.

How to Tie a Tie opens to a main menu that allows users to choose between ascot, necktie, bow tie, and pocket square categories. Each category features a picture of a man wearing the type of tie, making it easy for users to identify which category matches their ideal style. Within each category is a collection of specific tie styles, such as Windsor, St. Andrew, and Simple Double neckties. 11 tie knots are free with the app, while the rest are available as an in-app purchase.

Feature Highlights:
* 30 different tie knots, including instructions for neckties, ascots, bow ties, and pocket squares
* Filter tie knots based on face shape, body shape, height, event type, collar type, tie design, and type of tie material
* Add frequently used tie knots to favorites menu for easy access
* Animated version and augmented reality feature available via in-app purchase
* Detailed descriptions and pictures aid users in mastering each knot, so they no longer need to rely on anyone else to tie their tie

Once users have selected their ideal style, they can walk through a step-by-step tutorial, beginning with when the style is the ideal choice for users. For example, How to Tie a Tie explains to users that the diagonal-shell pocket square is suitable for silk, linen, and cotton pocket squares, and may require ironing. Detailed pictures, helpful arrows, and in-depth descriptions show users how to easily create each tie knot. A completed picture of the tie knot at the beginning and end of the tutorial provides users with a realistic example of each tie knot.

Additional features distinguish How to Tie a Tie from other instructional tie apps. Within each category, users can filter styles based on face shape, body shape, height, event type, collar type, tie design, and type of tie material, ensuring that users will find the ideal tie for nearly any occasion. Users can even add the tie knots they frequently use to a Favorites menu, allowing them to easily reference previous tie knots. The paid version includes animated demonstrations of knot tying and an augmented reality function, which allows users to see their own camera image right on the device screen as they complete their knot.

How to Tie a Tie finally lets users tie their own ties, instead of relying on wives, girlfriends, and friends for help. Although it is not difficult to tie a tie, choosing the right style can often be overwhelming. Through the filter feature and the basic tips provided in each knot description, the app makes it easier than ever before for users to select the ideal style. Tying ties can be especially time consuming and frustrating if the individual does not know the proper technique. How to Tie a Tie is instructive, informative, and enjoyable to use. With the largest number of tie knots, this app will introduce users to unique and unusual tie styles, as well as classic tie knots. Ideal for individuals who often wear ties, this app is also practical for anyone who wants to learn more about different tie styles.

"How to Tie a Tie gives users more than just easy to follow instructions for how to tie neckties, ascots, bow ties, and pocket squares," stated Alfia Valiullina of ArtelPlus. "This app also gives users tips for selecting the ideal tie knot for any style, while allowing users to filter tie knots based on personal characteristics. This in-depth information allows even novice users to select and create the perfect tie for any occasion."

Language Support:
* English and Russian

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later (iOS 5 tested)
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 16.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
How to Tie a Tie Free 6.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Reference category. The full version is available for $2.99 (USD). Review copies are available on request.

How to Tie a Tie Free 6.1: http://artelplus.com/product/how-to-tie-a-tie-description/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/how-to-tie-a-tie-free/id378478530
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jDupzcwp6Eg
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Based in Novosibirsk, Russia, ArtelPlus was co-founded by Damir Nigomedyanov and Ramil Valiullin, and it has established its reputation as an active and reliable player in the mobile software development market, having more then 10 years experience in developing software for different mobile platforms (iOS, Android, Blackberry, Bada). ArtelPlus is the maker of How to Tie a Tie - one of the top applications in its category in many countries, catching on with users of iPhone, Android and Blackberry, which has reached in total the ten million users milestone. Copyright (C) 2003-2012 ArtelPlus. 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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ActivePrint Adds Cloud Printing Support For iPad Mini - Published on 11/29/12

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Texas based Pocket Watch, LLC. announced today the release of ActivePrint 9.3.1, which adds full Cloud Printing Support to the new iPad Mini and the Fourth Generation iPad. With this new technology, users can print content from their iOS devices to their printer from anywhere in the world whether the printer is connected via WiFi or USB. With the free ActivePrint System app installed on their PC, users can turn any printer into a Cloud Printer.

Beaumont, Texas - With the release of ActivePrint 9.3.1, iPad and iPad Mini users can now print their photos and documents to their printer no matter where they are.

"There have been countless times when I've been away from my office working on my iPad and I've wanted my work to print out at the office. That's the idea that went into ActivePrint Cloud Printing." said Charles Teel, the developer behind ActivePrint and founder of Pocket Watch, LLC. "What about those times you're on vacation taking pictures with your iPhone? You don't need a printed copy while you're on vacation, but you may want one waiting for you when you get home. That's the great thing about Cloud Printing. You no longer have to wait for the print job. Instead the print job is waiting for you at home or at your office."

With ActivePrint 9.3 users can easily and securely send their documents on their iPad or iPhone to be printed no matter where they are. Whether the user is at the office, at home, or out of town they will always be able to print from their iPad or iPhone to their printer. And with the free ActivePrint System app installed on their PC, users can turn any printer into a Cloud Printer.

Additional Features:
* Print documents from DropBox, Box.net, and Microsoft SkyDrive, and the iWork Suite
* Print Photos from your photo album or your device's camera
* Print to any Windows or Mac OSX Compatible printer
* Print an unlimited number of documents and photos
* Includes a free PC App to make any printer an ActivePrint Cloud Printer (Windows and Mac OSX versions available)

Language Support:
English, Catalan, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 3.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
ActivePrint Pro 9.3.1 is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category. A free Lite version, which can be upgraded to include all the Pro features through an In App Purchase of $3.99, is also available.

ActivePrint 9.3.1: http://www.activeprint.net/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/activeprint-pro/id375170575
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/activeprint/id347890411
Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/53878184
App Icon: http://www.activeprint.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/activeprinticon_80x80.png

Founded in 2002 as Pocket Watch Software by Charles Teel, our company launched what has continued to be our lead product, ActivePrint. After reorganizing Pocket Watch Software to Pocket Watch, LLC. in 2007, we continue the legacy of making technology work for our customers. Copyright (C) 2002-2012, Pocket Watch, 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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Premium iPhone Developer Club Launched for iOS Developers - Published on 11/29/12

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EDUmobile.ORG launches their Monthly iPhone Developer Club. The monthly club, available by premium subscription of $24.95 to the site, will give developers access to app development and analysis. Every month an experienced team of developers at EDUmobile.ORG will create and dissect a new application from a developer's point of view - explaining the design, architecture, quality metrics and technology decisions that go into making a full application which is Market ready.

Navi Mumbai, India - EDUmobile.ORG launches their Monthly iPhone Developer Club. The monthly club (available by premium subscription of $24.95 USD to the site) will give developers access to app development and analysis. Every month an experienced team of developers at EDUmobile.ORG will create and dissect a new application from a developer's point of view - explaining the design, architecture, quality metrics and technology decisions that go into making a full application which is Market ready.

The course was previously open only to the 20,000+ developer community at EDUmobile on an exclusive basis, but is now available to all app developers.

The following modules and items, created around the App of the Month, can be accessed by signing up for the monthly Club:
* Full Dissection and Analysis of a New App every month
* Source Code of the new App every month
* Video explaining the Requirement and Idea modularization of the App
* Video and document explaining the Design of the App
* Video and document explaining the Architecture of the App
* Video explaining the Code implementation and design decisions
* Video explaining the Quality metrics of the App
* All the App Executable files

For a limited time, the following amazing 4 Bonuses are also offered:
1. Access Pass to monthly Live Webinar to discuss the App and ask open air questions
2. Access to Private Forum Premium Section where you may participate and discuss the App of the month
3. Access to our Monthly Newsletter Digest on industry happenings and updates
4. iPhone Developer Podcast Interviews

Pricing and Availability:
The regular price to subscribe and join the monthly iPhone Developer Club is $49.95 USD but EDUmobile.ORG is offering lifetime subscription for $24.95 per month. The content acquired can be used by developers for their personal or commercial app projects - but it cannot one cannot resell the code or content anywhere or to anyone else. The content is prepared by our experienced team and involves more than 100 hours of programming effort.

EDUmobile.ORG: http://www.edumobile.org
iPhone Developer Club: http://www.edumobile.org/iphone/iphone-developer-club/

EDUmobile.ORG offers Online Courses for Mobile Software Development. All courses are delivered via Online Video, One-on-One Sessions, PDFs and Weekly Worksheets. Our course creators and instructors have worked on mobile apps and mobile gaming projects published by top tier companies such as EA Mobile, iPlay, Oberon Media, Disney Mobile, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, and Vodafone amongst others. They have been actively involved for over 7 years in the mobile industry. EDUmobile.ORG has trained over 500 developers in iOS for the past 3.5 years. Copyright (C) 2012 EDUmobile.ORG. 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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Geography Drive USA makes geography fun for every age - Published on 11/29/12

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With a quick spin around Geography Drive USA, it's easy to see why Spinlight Studio won multiple Parents' Choice Awards last year for its mobile apps. Fun, smart and engaging, the studio's latest power-packed app delivers the ultimate American road trip, perfect for kids from eight to 80. With more than 750 challenging questions, Geography Drive USA covers everything from national parks and rivers to state shapes and capitals - all in one fun adventure that gives you a license to learn.

Champaign, Illinois - In Geography Drive USA(TM), knowledge is literally the fuel that drives you forward on a coast-to-coast quest to learn about all fifty U.S. states. Answer questions to unlock the airports and fuel stations essential to win the game. Or take a chance on a bonus delivery and earn the cash to upgrade your ride in the game that's part strategy and all-out fun.

While it's the game play that makes Geography Drive USA(TM) so addictive, it's the educational component that makes it a must have for teachers, including a visitor center packed with the facts kids need to know for every U.S. state. There's even a built-in newspaper with headlines that change to reflect the top accomplishments of three different players, motivating players to excel.

Have Fun Learning:
* The shapes, capitals, nicknames, postal abbreviations, flags, key symbols and more for all 50 U.S. states
* National rivers, mountains, parks and time zones, important trails and railroads, and major U.S. cities and attractions
* Important landmarks, movements and key historical events

Features:
* Customizable cars and garage signs
* The ability to track and score three different players/teams
* A game-based newspaper with headlines that change to recognize player achievements
* A visitor center with 50 state brochures and a large collection of regional and national maps
* A traveling state fair and bonus games that add to game variety
* Fun, travel-themed music score
* 750 state and national geography questions

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 78.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Geography Drive USA 1.01 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Spinlight Studio: http://www.spinlight.com/
Geography Drive USA 1.01: http://www.spinlight.com/apps/geographydrive.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/geography-drive-usa/id579100969
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App Icon: http://www.spinlight.com/apps/presskits/GeographyDriveUSA/Icons/GeographyDriveUSA-512.png

Spinlight Studio is an award-winning education app developer, headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Founded in 2000, Spinlight entered app development in 2011 with a string of Top-100 Education titles for the iPad and iPhone including AlphaTots, TallyTots, Pixel and Parker, Swapsies, and Operation Math. Spinlight apps have earned numerous distinctions from major reviewers, including Parents' Choice, Babble, AppTudes and Teachers With Apps, who named Spinlight Studio one of the 10 Outstanding App Developers of 2011. Copyright (C) 2000-2012 Spinlight Studio. 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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Interior Design for iPad: Bring your home designs to life - Published on 11/29/12

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Black Mana Studios today introduces Interior Design for iPad 1.0, their new user-friendly, technologically advanced interior design app. Rivaling even the best desktop interior design software available today, Interior Design for iPad gives you the power to take on any interior design project or create any floorplan quickly and easily. With little to no learning curve, go from drawing your floor plans in 2D to walking through them in vivid, stunning 3D in as little as 5 minutes.

New York, New York - Whether you're installing new floors, renovating your kitchen, or redecorating your entire home, it can be difficult to really picture what the final design will look like. How will your new hardwood floors look with those kitchen cabinets? Can you tell if your couch would look better in a different spot without breaking your back moving it? Thankfully, now you can. Black Mana Studios today is pleased to announce the launch of the most technologically advanced interior design app available on the app store - Interior Design for iPad.

Interior Design for iPad is a user-friendly app that gives you the power to take on any interior design project or create any floorplan quickly and easily. With little to no learning curve, you could be designing your new interior in as little as 5 minutes.

Go from drawing your floor plans in 2D to walking through them in vivid, stunning 3D. You can drag and drop objects within your layout and remove walls, alter the shape of rooms, or add onto your layout as simply as tapping the screen. With over 3300 objects and materials included in the app for free, you can customize every surface or piece of furniture in your layout, even installing wood floors by choosing from a selection of real wood grains.

Interior Design for iPad is one of the only apps in the world that supports render, giving you the ability to create an amazing image of your design including shadows and other special effects. Once you've completed your layout, you can share it with friends, family, or colleagues by exporting it to email, photo album, Dropbox, or your favorite social networking sites. Interior Design for iPad gives you the power to take your design and layout ideas and bring them to life, all with a few taps on your screen.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Interior Design for iPad 1.0 is $9.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

Black Mana Studios: http://www.blackmana.com
Interior Design for iPad 1.0: http://www.interior-design-ipad.com
Direct Download Link: https://itunes.apple.com/app/interior-design-for-ipad/id541375152
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Based in New York City, Black Mana Studios LLC was founded in 2009 and a industry leader in the area of productivity applications. The company has an international presence with offices in the United States, Russia, and Israel. Their initial foray into professional mobile software was the first full-featured screenwriting application 'Screenplay,' which became the de-facto mobile screenwriting solution for thousands of movie and TV personnel. Since that time, Black Mana has created other groundbreaking apps including Home 3D, the world's first mobile three-dimensional interior design app. Copyright (C) 2012 Black Mana Studios 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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Art App Best Of Degas is Released For iOS - Published on 11/29/12

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Lisbon based Nuno Palmeirim today introduces Best Of Degas 1.0, his new Art app for iOS. An alternative way to learn the Art of the great masters, Best Of Degas lets iOS users own the most famous artwork of Edgar Degas and enjoy them anytime in their iPhone and iPad. Browse the thumbnail gallery or search by keyword to quickly find a desired work of art to quickly learn a work of art's title, year, technique, size and current location, share to Facebook or by email and much more.

Lisbon, Portugal - Best Of Degas, the new Art app from Nuno Palmeirim, lets iOS users own the most famous artwork of Edgar Degas and enjoy them anytime in their iPhone and iPad. An alternative way to learn the Art of the great masters, the app showcases more than 60 carefully selected, stunningly detailed full screen paintings. The beautiful and easy-to-use interface lets users:

* Browse the thumbnail gallery or search by keyword to quickly find a desired work of art
* Quickly learn a work of art's title, year, technique, size and current location
* Enjoy a slideshow of your favorites selection with your favorite music
* Share work of art and its description to Facebook or by email to anyone, anywhere
* Save artwork to Photo Stream and zoom in/out

Plus, all images are stored locally on a user's device, which means that they load extremely fast and no Internet connection is required. The application is smaller than 50 Mb to save your device's storage space.

"A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, and some fantasy. When you always make your meaning perfectly plain you end up boring people", quoted from Edgar Degas.

Best Of Degas, the new Art app that is the alternative way for iOS users to learn the Art of the great masters, is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Best Of Degas 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Zucapaca: http://www.zucapaca.com
Best Of Degas 1.0: http://www.zucapaca.com/best-of-degas/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id579992137
Screenshots (iPhone): http://www.zucapaca.com/iphone/
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Based in Portugal and founded by Nuno Palmeirim, Zucapaca's mission is to provide digital tools to facilitate a better access and understanding of art. Copyright (C) 2012 Zucapaca. 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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Indie Bromance: Brisk Mobile/YETiCGI Team Up to Reinvent Tower Defense - Published on 11/29/12

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In the competitive world of mobile gaming, teamwork, technology and a mythical beast go a long way in the race for App Store success. Indie game developers Brisk Mobile and YETi CGI have joined forces for the December 5th launch of Roaming Fortress: a genre-bending approach to tower defense that will look to 'crush' the competition this Christmas season with help from Adobe Air and a Burdenbeast. While the game itself is groundbreaking the story behind it is innovative as well.

Mississauga, Canada - In the competitive world of mobile gaming- teamwork, technology and a mythical beast go a long way in the race for app store success. Indie game developers Brisk Mobile & YETi CGI have joined forces for the December 5th launch of Roaming Fortress: a genre-bending approach to tower defense that will look to 'crush' the competition this Christmas season with help from Adobe Air and a Burdenbeast. While the game itself is groundbreaking the story behind it is innovative as well.

Larger publishers like EA Mobile and Gameloft leverage high-profile licensing deals and partnerships, but start-up developers have to build a name for themselves from the ground up. A difficult feat given there are now over 1 million mobile apps vying for our attention. So when Brisk's Director of Gaming, Tim Harrison, bumped into YETi CGI at the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco in March of this year - he recognized immediately that Roaming Fortress had potential. "Here was this great group of guys, with a totally new take on tower defense, and no-one to help them navigate the space," said Harrison. Brisk had developed a huge following with the success of Medieval "so Roaming Fortress really fit with our overall strategy." It was a perfect match. After a few emails the two companies joined forces to create what they expect will be an app store hit.

Founded in 2008, Brisk Mobile knows tower defense strategies well. Their breakout castle defense game, Medieval even beat out Angry Birds to become the number one game in the app store for two full weeks in 2010. Many successful games and over 5 million downloads later, Brisk has now built the foundation and distribution footprint required to support other start-ups; a publisher/developer business model that Harrison feels is necessary in a market where standing out as a brand is becoming increasingly difficult.

Primarily a services-based game developer with a great track record, YETi CGI had yet to launch it's own game and needed backup. "We are committed to creating great games and Brisk Mobile has been hugely supportive, our partnership with them gives us the ability to focus on what we do best: create and innovate," said Cory Heald, Creative Lead and CEO of YETi CGI. Roaming Fortress features exceptional graphics, a unique combat system using over 50 squads and 75 levels of game play but it took a lot of ingenuity to get it right. Of particular interest to Harrison was their impressive use of the latest graphic technologies available.

Air-Benders:
Currently there are over 100 million mobile gamers in the US alone with players spending an average of 7.8 hours a month gaming. A market this powerful demands that developers constantly work to innovate and create exceptional gameplay. The UI/UX experience is central to the success of a game so YETi looked to Adobe Air 3.5 for help.

According to Heald, "Adobe Air is our go to developer platform as it allows us to maintain full creative control, while providing a rich user experience in a well developed programming environment. While lightweight on iOS and Android devices, on the front end it creates a high performance 3D experience. We also used the latest Wacom illustration tools allowing us to incorporate stunning and realistic visuals."

Alchemy and A Mythical Beast:
The alchemy of a number one game is elusive; engagement is found through a spark that is created when content and player connect. In the case of Roaming Fortress, the Burdenbeast is a powerhouse fighting machine that engages players by bringing the fight to the enemy but it also makes for a great story:

Driven into the borderlands of their once great empire, the surviving Manatalopian Knights devised an ambitious plan to retake the lost kingdom and mete out justice on the Horde by moving their remaining fortress onto the back of the mythical Burdenbeast. So begins the campaigns of the Manatalopian Knights to reclaim the lost kingdom and drive the evil forces back from whence they came.

For Harrison it all comes back to creativity. "Roaming Fortress really is unique. In a typical tower defense the screen is totally stationary. Enemies come and go, you place some obstacles in their way. With Fortress, and the use of the Burdenbeast, you're constantly moving over the battleground. With tons of upgrades and squads the gameplay is just so much more dynamic than anything we've seen in the market today."

About YETiCGI:
Founded in 2010, YETi CGI, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a leading developer of mobile games. Lead by Cory Heald (Creative Lead), Joshua Freeney (Technology Lead), and Ward Makielski (Design Lead), YETi specializes in original content that features rich graphics and killer UE/UI experiences.

Pricing and Availability:
Roaming Fortress will be available worldwide December 5th in both the iTunes and Android app stores. Brisk Mobile's other games include Medieval, Medieval HD, Blackwater, Drake's Tower, and Battle for Cydonia.

Brisk Mobile: http://www.briskmobile.com/
YETi CGI: http://www.yeticgi.com/
Roaming Fortress: http://www.roamingfortress.com/
Roaming Fortress Logo: http://roamingfortress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/LOGO.png
Screenshot (Gameplay vs Goblins): http://roamingfortress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Goblins.png
Screenshot (Outpost): http://roamingfortress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo1.png

Headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, Brisk Mobile Inc. is a privately held corporation founded in 2008 by Gary Toste. Leveraging their longtime experience in both game and application development, Brisk Mobile was founded for the purpose of publishing unique, yet compelling games for the iPhone platform, with a major emphasis on total customer satisfaction. Many of their games remain in top ranking on the App Store today. Copyright (C) 2008-2012 Brisk Mobile 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.

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Beth-Anne Quinn
Media Contact
Canada
bquinn@briskmobile.com

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Thu Nov 29, 2012 4:01 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Default Folder X 4.5.3 Addresses Stability Issues - Published on 11/29/12

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Clair Software today announces Default Folder X 4.5.3, an update to their award-winning utility for Mac OS X. Default Folder X enhances the file dialogs in all Mac OS X applications. Default Folder X's custom keyboard shortcuts put your favorite and recent folders at your fingertips. It provides fast navigation to your files, convenient previews, integrated Spotlight tagging, and more. Version 4.5.3 addresses stability and compatibility issues.

Denver, Colorado - St. Clair Software today is announced the immediate availability of Default Folder X 4.5.3. This release fixes several bugs in its award-winning utility for enhancing Open and Save dialogs. Honored with Macworld Magazine's Editors' Choice Award for Best System Enhancement Utility, Default Folder X makes Open and Save dialogs "work the way they should."

Default Folder X's custom keyboard shortcuts put your favorite and recent folders at your fingertips. Pop-up menus let you navigate your folders and open Finder windows. Previews, Spotlight comments and tags are there when you need them. Open, save, and get back to work: Default Folder X is workflow for the rest of us.

What's New in Default Folder X 4.5.3:
* A bug has been fixed that could cause Default Folder X to crash.
* Fixed a problem associated with folder sets not showing correctly when editing them in System Preferences.
* If you change the name of a Favorite folder on your hard disk, Default Folder X will now recognize the name change the next time you select it from the Favorites menu and will update your preferences.

St. Clair Software recommends that anyone using Default Folder X install this free update.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.8.2

Pricing and Availability:
Default Folder X 4.5.3 is a free update for existing version 4 users. It is $14.95 (USD) for users who bought licenses before June 1, 2007, and costs $34.95 for new users. Please see the St. Clair Software web site for screencasts, screenshots, a full change log, and additional feature information.

Default Folder X 4.5.3: http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/index.html
Release Info: http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/release.html
Download Default Folder X: http://www.stclairsoft.com/cgi-bin/dl.cgi?DX
Purchase Default Folder X: http://www.stclairsoft.com/store/
Screencasts: http://stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/screencasts.html
Media Assets: http://stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/press_images.html

St. Clair Software, based in Denver, CO, is a privately held company that has been specializing in utilities and custom software solutions for the Macintosh since 1988. St. Clair Software can be contacted at: St. Clair Software, 10056 W. Unser Drive #302, Littleton, CO 80127, USA.

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Jon Gotow
President
United States
gotow@stclairsoft.com

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