12/14/2012

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Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:09 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Arcade Fun is Your Key to Becoming the Next Digital Mogul w/ TapStartup - Published on 12/13/12

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UK based sentzLab today announces the release of TapStartup 1.0.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. TapStartup is an innovative new mobile arcade blast that puts gamers' reflexes to the test with tap on, tap off action as they work to keep a new company's finger workforce centered, focused, and at ease enough that they don't self destruct. The newly updated game now features improved overall performance, bug fixes, and enhanced language support capabilities too.

United Kingdom - entzLab, an emerging new mobile application and games developer, is excited today to announce the launch of a newly updated version of TapStartup 1.0.1 onto the App Store. Compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, this wildly addicting new arcade adventure puts the destiny of a tech startup in player's hands.

The key to success will be how well they can manage their workforce, waking them up and keeping them working without overworking them to the point of self destruction! Showcasing "tap and tap again" gaming and focused on testing gamers' hand-eye coordination, their concentration, and their willpower to succeed, TapStartup boasts two unique game modes, vibrant graphics, and now comes complete with smoother overall gameplay and language features. TapStartup is currently available for download on the App Store for $0.99 USD in the Games category.

Nothing if not funny, TapStartup offers gamers a new way of experiencing reflex based arcade fun! The setup is clear: Players start out as managers (fingers wrapped up in classic shirt and tie attire) of a small tech startup, and it's up to them to keep their workforce working hard without dozing off too often and without literally working themselves to death! That's where the challenge starts.

The game's grid features 4 lines of three workers each, each with a constantly filling "I can't take this %$#* anymore" line. The trick is to keep every worker awake and active without letting their frustration bar fill up. If it does they'll smash a monitor on their heads and check out for good until players replace them - which costs money and hurts their bottom line! The goal is simple, players must finish every level by making the money they need, move up to the next one, and keep going until their startup blossoms into a genuine tech behemoth!

TapStartup is a fully well rounded mobile arcade distraction. The game features two unique gaming modes - Career and Survival. In Career mode players tap and tap their way through one level after another while in Survival mode it's up to them to make the most amount of money possible in one sitting as more and more workers get added into the game until they simply can't take it anymore!

TapStartup's Career mode features a familiar 3 star system for every level - players get more stars as they manage their workers more and more effectively, while in-game leaderboards and full Game Center integration make socially competitive action available too! There's always time to start up a new business, even if it's in the form of some time killing digital fun. Don't waste another minute, get your TapStartup going and get to the top of the business mountain today!

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

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 35.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
TapStartup 1.0.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

sentzLab: http://www.sentzlab.com/
TapStartup 1.0.1: http://www.sentzlab.com/x/tapstartup.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/tapstartup/id575874186
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Founded in July 2012 in UK sentzLab a mobile application development studio comprised of a group of young, enthusiastic tech professionals that have come together to bring wonderfully unique new digital ideas to life within the mobile arena. (C) sentzLab 2012. 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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Nerses Najaryan
CEO
+79859274366
United Kingdom
account@comboapp.com

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Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:16 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Popular Bamba Ice Cream iPad App for Kids Makes its Way to Russia - Published on 12/13/12

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Mezmedia, the creators behind popular educational iPad titles like Bamba Ice Cream, Bamba Pizza, Bamba Post Office and Bamba Burger are pleased to announce the release of a specially-made Russian language edition of Bamba Ice Cream 1.0. Like the previous special editions of Bamba Ice Cream for Japan and China, this Russian version has special ingredients that cater to local taste buds. Kids can now make a Borscht ice-cream sundae complete with exotic Beluga caviar topping.

Singapore, Singapore - Mezmedia, the creators behind popular educational iPad titles like Bamba Ice Cream, Bamba Pizza, Bamba Post Office and Bamba Burger are pleased to announce the release of a specially-made Russian language edition of Bamba Ice Cream 1.0.

Like the previous special editions of Bamba Ice Cream for Japan and China, this Russian version has special ingredients that cater to local taste buds. Kids can now make a Borscht ice-cream sundae complete with exotic Beluga caviar topping. Wacky combinations like these will have kids rolling on the floor with laughter.

About Bamba Ice Cream:
In Bamba Ice Cream, children get behind the counter of Bamba Town's only ice-cream parlor. Here, they can make up various combinations of the sweet treat by choosing different cones, flavors and toppings. In addition, randomly generated Mystery Toppings will captivate kids, while colorful illustrations and cute sound effects effectively engage their attention.

Bamba Ice Cream has garnered over 250,000 downloads from all over the world. Bamba Ice Cream is ranked and featured in over 75 stores and was ranked in the Top 5(Education) in countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Australia, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and UAE. It was also a Top 20 education app for the United States.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 4.2 or later
* 51.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Bamba Ice Cream 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Bamba Ice Cream 1.0: http://bamba.mezmedia.com
Download from iTunes (Russian): https://itunes.apple.com/app/morozenoe-bamba/id579543776
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Mezmedia is an interactive studio based in Singapore. Under the Bamba brand, we create fun interactive toys for kids. It is our belief that interactive toys offer a new and exciting way to educate young children, learning through play. Our apps are designed to stimulate a child's imagination and creativity. Copyright (C) 2012 Mezmedia Pte Ltd. 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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John Ng
Co-founder
Singapore
john@mezmedia.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/bambakids
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/BambaKids

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Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:31 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Zevrix Updates InPreflight for InDesign: Improves Vector EPS Handling - Published on 12/13/12

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Zevrix Solutions announces InPreflight Pro 2.10.4, a maintenance update to its document preparation solution for Adobe InDesign. Described as "delightfully simple to use" by Macworld, InPreflight is an all-in-one solution to check InDesign documents, collect them for output and ship to final destination. The new version lets uses correctly identify the color mode of Adobe Illustrator EPS files created with Illustrator CS4 and later.

Toronto, Canada - Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of InPreflight 2.10.4, a compatibility update to its document preparation solution for Adobe InDesign. InPreflight is a powerful all-in-one solution to check InDesign documents, collect them for output and ship to final destination. InPreflight helps graphics and print professionals prevent costly mistakes by uncovering hidden problems, save disk space through smart batch-packaging, and reduce production time and costs.

The new version lets uses correctly identify the color mode of Adobe Illustrator EPS files created with Illustrator CS4 and later. While Illustrator files can be of CMYK or RGB color mode, InDesign doesn't let users to determine this attribute of placed Illustrator documents. Without InPreflight, users need to open and check each Illustrator file manually to make sure their color corresponds with the project's target destination, whether it's print, web or mobile devices.

InPreflight Pro provides a complete document preparation solution for printers, service providers, ad agencies and publishers.

Batch-packaging:
* Package multiple documents automatically
* Collect multiple documents with all shared links into one folder, saving gigabytes of disk space and hours of production time

Quality control:
* Quickly check InDesign file's fonts, colors and links for common problems
* Use preflight presets for different projects
* Uncover hidden issues, such as image compression, embedded fonts and illegal link locations

Graphic preflight reports:
* Print graphic reports and save them as PDF
* Detailed paragraph styles report for typography professionals

Pricing and Availability:
InPreflight Pro can be purchased from Zevrix website for $99.95 USD, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial version is available for download. Update is free for licensed users of version 2, and $55.98 from earlier versions. InPreflight is available for Mac OS X 10.5-10.8, a Universal Binary, and works with Adobe InDesign CS3-CS6.

Zevrix Solutions: http://zevrix.com
InPreflight Pro 2.10.4: http://zevrix.com/InPreflight.php
Download InPreflight Pro 2.10.4: http://zevrix.com/InPreflight.dmg
Purchase: http://zevrix.com/store.php
Screenshot: http://zevrix.com/screenshots/ipf2/ipf-main-web.jpg

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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Leo Revzin
Owner
858-206-0607
Canada
media@zevrix.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zevrix-Solutions/44343149780
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/#!/Zevrix

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Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:46 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Playtoddlers Announces the First All-In-One Learning Kit for Educators - Published on 12/13/12

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PlayToddlers announces the first all-in-one educational kit for parents and teachers, to be available on Dec. 20. Preschool Kit 1.0.0, developed for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Amazon App Store, is a teaching tool designed to support the training of toddlers (2-6 years) to become familiar with basic concepts they will need in their future learning, like letters, numbers, shapes, sizes, colors and drawings.

Madrid, Spain - PlayToddlers announces the first educational suite for parents and teachers, to be available on Dec. 20. Preschool Kit 1.0.0, developed for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Amazon App Store, is a teaching tool designed to support the training of toddlers (2-6 years) to become familiar with basic concepts they will need in their future learning, like letters, numbers, shapes, sizes, colors and drawings.

With Preschool Kit, parents and teachers can use the device as a virtual blackboard. The app allows to teach concepts like size with the shape tool, coloring and creativity with the painting tool, numbers and simple equations or even letters and words with the handwriting font to be used as a guide for calligraphy practices.

Included with the kit, parents and teachers will find some suggested uses, but as they become familiar with the App they will find extremely easy to create their own learning activities. Possibilities are endless.

"Our goal was to develop a tool to be the only app needed for parents and teachers to support the learning of toddlers (2-6 years). With more than 300.000 devices running a PlayToddlers app, we have an excellent feedback of what our users need for learning, so we developed Preschool Kit as a whole suite of learning with that goal in mind", adds Guillermo Fernandez, owner of PlayToddlers.

Language Support:
English, Spanish, Portuguese

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

Pricing and Availability:
Preschool Kit 1.0.0 is free and will be available worldwide on Dec. 20 through the Apple App Store in the Education category. A paid version for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Amazon App Store will be also available.

PlayToddlers: http://www.playtoddlers.com
Preschool Kit 1.0: http://www.playtoddlers.com/playground/preschool-kit/
Image: http://www.playtoddlers.com/press/preschool/press.jpg
Screenshot 1: http://www.playtoddlers.com/press/preschool/iPad_2.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.playtoddlers.com/press/preschool/iPad_4.png

PlayToddlers is a development studio based in Madrid, Spain, with the purposes of creating fun, educative, non-violent and stimulating games and educational apps for kids and the whole family. Copyright (C) 2012 PlayToddlers. 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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Guillermo Fernandez
Owner
Spain
hello@playtoddlers.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/playtoddlers

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Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:32 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Photo Sharing App Makes People Think Before They Post with 1 Post a Day - Published on 12/13/12

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Free iPhone App, PicIT24 1.0, aims to make sharing simple again with its once-a-day posting limit and unique visual diary capabilities. The app asks members to consider what they would share if they could only share one moment a day. PicIT24 1.0 was created to simplify sharing by increasing the quality of posted memories by limiting the number of posts members can share to only one photo or quote within a 24-hour period.

London, United Kingdom - Today's Social Networks offer an unfiltered environment where users can post and share an unlimited amount of memories and thoughts to an infinite amount of connections. This mass creates a noise, which makes it hard to connect to those members you really care about. This often leaves us sorting through system-filtered posts to help us find those that are most meaningful. It is no wonder then, that despite social app time growing 76% from last year much of the sentiment after participating in social media was "overwhelmed", "anxious" and "wasted time" according to the 2012 Social Report by Nielson.

PicIT24 1.0 was created to simplify sharing by increasing the quality of posted memories by limiting the number of posts members can share to only one photo or quote within a 24-hour period. The goal of the app is to make people think before posting by having them consider one question, "If I could only share one thing today, what would that be?"

"Essentially PicIT24 helps to solve how overloaded and disenchanted users are getting with social sharing by pushing the curation of content back to the users. Rather than having users share en masse and have the system use its algorithm to select what to share to their community, PicIT24 members are now in complete control of the one thing they want their followers to see that day." Says PicIT24 Founder, Fred Sachs.

"Too much choice leads to indecision, and so, paralyzed, we expose our followers to overwhelming amounts of poorly chosen content. In turn they struggle to keep up, understand and appreciate what we have to say. We believe a lack of content selectivity is counterproductive to your audience. To address these issues PicIT24 was created." he adds.

On top of increasing the meaningfulness of posts, PicIT24 also allows for creation of groups to make it even easier to keep in touch with selections of followers. Allowing members to stay in touch with larger networks in shorter time frames.

In addition, the profile page allows for a unique content to time association, with every day representing an item of content. Members can also easily filter through posts by tapping on a location or filtering by calendar date.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 3.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
PicIT24 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category. Members can also login to the PicIT24 website to view and share memories.

PicIT24 1.0: http://www.picit24.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/picit24-share-photos-quotes/id582664681
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF7lpcU7xG8
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PicIT24 was created to quiet the noise created from oversharing on a growing amount of social networks. Our goal was to reduce the volume of sharing and create a quality-focused network where only the most memorable moments are captured. As a result we created PicIT24, a social sharing app and website where only one moment (photo or quote) can be shared within a 24 hour time period. For us, less is more. Copyright (C) 2012 PicIT24. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, and App Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Tom Emrich
Marketing Manager
647-746-2630
Canada
tom@app-promo.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/picit24
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/picit24

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Swippe Launches Personal Finance App - Pocket - Published on 12/13/12

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Swippe today announced the release of their first mobile application Swippe Pocket 1.1 available for all iOS devices. Swippe Pocket helps users to keep track of all personal debts with a simple and clear user-interface. With the application you can keep track of what payment is owed to you, and what payment you owe to others. Debts are stored along with the name of the person, desired currency and also a note can be left along with the debt to remind you of details.

Central, Hong Kong - Swippe today announced the release of their first mobile application Swippe Pocket 1.1 available for all iOS devices. Swippe Pocket helps users to keep track of all personal debts with a simple and clear user-interface. With the application you can keep track of what payment is owed to you, and what payment you owe to others. Debts are stored along with the name of the person, desired currency and also a note can be left along with the debt to remind you of details. The app automatically calculates the debt totals and sorts by currency for easy to display format.

Producer of Swippe Pocket, Mr. Callagahan said, "Some people might think the app is too simple. However, my original idea is to produce a minimalist application for users to record and monitor their debts. I hope it can be a user-friendly assistant for users to manage their personal finance."

Features in Swippe Pocket version 1.1:
* Keep track of money owed to you/money you owe
* Multi Currency debt support
* Shows Totals of money you owe/money owed to you on the main screen
* Break down of debts with loan date, name and amount
* Easy settle debts and view settled debts
* Add notes to debts
* Universal - Works both iPhone and iPad

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 0.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Swippe Pocket 1.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Finance category.

Swippe: http://www.swippe.com
Swippe Pocket 1.1: http://www.swippe.com/pocket.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/swippe-pocket/id583129807
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Swippe, is a technology company based in Hong Kong. It was founded in November 2012. Mr. Ian Callaghan is the Founder of Swippe. For more details, please visit Swippe online. Copyright (C) 2012 Swippe. 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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Ian Callaghan
Director
852 54106533
Hong Kong
ian@swippe.com

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Russian Developers Revolutionize Social Media with Manifest App - Published on 12/13/12

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Today, Russian developers Legendary Made and Redmadrobot unveil their digital manifesto, Manifest 2.0, an app described as a social weapon for iOS and Android users. Today's update to the application invites all smartphone users to become social activists in their communities by sharing their attitudes on everything around them. The premise of the app is simple: take a photo with one of two buttons, tag the object in the photo, choose how to describe it and share it.

Moscow, Russia - Today, Russian developers Legendary Made and Redmadrobot unveil their digital manifesto, Manifest 2.0, an app described as a "social weapon" for iOS and Android users. Previously available only in the App Store, today's update to the application invites all smartphone users to become social activists in their communities by sharing their attitudes on everything around them.

The premise of the app is simple: take a photo with one of two buttons (one for a positive attitude toward the object and another for negative), tag the object in the photo, choose how to describe it - "cool, awesome, fantastic etc." or "dumb, stupid, lame etc." and share it. Photos are automatically turned into posters when they are shared across social media channels. Users can follow friends also using the app and agree or disagree with their posts. As users share manifests, their points of view are aggregated into trends, making it easy to see the overall sentiment for an object.

"Manifest is not about sharing photos, it's about reacting to the world. We made it very easy - you just point your smartphone camera on something and react by pressing one of two buttons, that's it. There are thousands of things happening around, and when millions of people speak up about one certain thing - that means this thing is important for the world, and we have it as a trend which clearly shown society's attitude. Manifest is a direct channel for people to speak, and nobody falsifies their voices. That's why Manifest is a social weapon," says Vitaliy Smorodin, Manifest Co-founder.

New features of Manifest include:
* Re-designed clear user interface
* Improved algorithm behind trends
* Ability to choose preset words to describe an image or type in your own
* Turn posts to posters and share with friends on Facebook and Twitter

Manifest is currently available as a free app in the iTunes App Store and Google Play network. Visit manifest.mn for more information.

Manifest Mission Statement:
We don't want politicians to speak for us. We don't want marketers to manipulate us. We don't want the media to decide who we are. We have our own opinions. We have our own voices. We will speak out and our voices will be heard.

Now we have Manifest, the social weapon that allows everyone to speak up about everything happening around them. Who are we? We are people who care about what's going on.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch (4th/5th generation), iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 5.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Manifest 2.0 is free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Social Networking category.

Manifest 2.0: http://manifest.mn
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/manifest./id520807491
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Manifest
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In Legendary Made we turn mind blowing ideas into products. We believe that the ways people interact with information and collaborate can advance society in new directions. We explore these directions to provide the world with new capabilities, smart solutions and awesome experiences. Copyright (C) 2012 Legendary Made. 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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Xcode Fundamentals Interactive Training Course Released - Published on 12/14/12

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Mammoth Interactive has announced that their interactive training course, Xcode Fundamentals at Udemy online. In Xcode Fundamentals, students learn how to design apps right in Xcode. The course consists of a series of 155 video lectures organized into 11 course sections, each typically just a few minutes long and full of dynamic graphical content. The course shows students how to design mobile applications and equally importantly, it teaches them about designing a mobile experience.

Toronto, Canada - The interactive training course Xcode Fundamentals has just been released on Udemy online. The course consists of a series of 155 video lectures organized into 11 course sections, each typically just a few minutes long and full of dynamic graphical content. With more than 1,000 copies sold already, the course is now available at holiday promotional pricing for the balance of December at $99, reduced from the regular $497.

Says CEO John Bura "Xcode can be such a difficult environment to work with. While iPhone software is user friendly, the development process isn't. We saw a real opportunity to help people understand the fundamental process of app design and creation. The goal of all of our courses is to take somebody from knowing nothing and have them leave with skills they didn't even know they were capable of. In our HTML 5 games course a few students entered not knowing a thing about game design and they now have games on the Chrome store. That is an awesome feeling."

Xcode is the flagship development environment used to make apps for the iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini, and OS X computers. The course shows students how to design mobile applications and equally importantly, it teaches them about designing a mobile experience. User experience and creative positions are among the toughest to fill in 2012, according to Inc.com's list of 5 toughest jobs to fill in 2012. Attention to user experience is a critical step after all of the developers are finished coding. Oftentimes user experience is overlooked but it is vital to making an app a hit.

Added Bura, "We wanted to make a course on designing apps and user experience because most courses only focus on the technical aspects of development. What most people don't realize is that there is a massive design and user interaction component that is just as important as the technical side of development."

In Xcode Fundamentals, students learn how to design apps right in Xcode. This is unique because most design courses use other programs instead of Xcode to teach design. "You can really design your app right in Xcode and prototype it there" says Bura.

Another key aspect of the course is how to get your idea from concept to completion. There are lectures on how to rapid prototype for iOS (iPhone and iPad) devices, an absolutely vital skill for designers and developers in today's swiftly moving marketplace.

The Xcode Fundamentals course is hosted on Udemy online which received $3M in startup funds, and has grown 20 percent every month. Recently, Udemy garnered another $12M in funding to expand it's operation. "Udemy is probably one of the best things to happen to education. I love its platform and working with them has been a wonderful experience." remarked Bura. Udemy also has just upgraded their service to include a gifting feature. This product can be gifted to a friend or family member. To learn more about Xcode Fundamentals, just follow the link at the end of the release.

Mammoth Interactive: http://mammothinteractive.net/
XCode Fundamentals: http://www.udemy.com/xcode-fundamentals-designing-a-user-experience-for-ios/?couponCode=99

Mammoth Interactive specializes in the development of XBOX 360, iPhone and iPad games, which are usually promoted or sponsored by partners such as Nickelodeon and Udemy. Mammoth Interactive also produces educational software such as Code Habit - software designed to help inexperienced developers become successful programmers. Mammoth's CEO, John Bura, has been teaching since age 17, and the combination of over 10 years' teaching experience plus real world success in game development makes the information in Mammoth's courses truly unique. They deliver relevant and up-to-date information, value-priced and easily understood even by novice developers. Mammoth's courses have been featured on such websites as venture beat, UX magazine, expert dojo, cult of mac, macgasm and many more. Copyright (C) 2012 Mammoth Interactive. 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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647-221-8035
Canada
mammothinteractive@gmail.com

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Alien Buddies Early Learning App Updated - Free For One Day - Published on 12/14/12

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Artgig Apps today announces Alien Buddies 1.2.2, an update to their popular kids educational app developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Alien Buddies offers Matching, Puzzle, Dot to Dot and Stickers activities to build basic letter and number skills for Preschoolers and Kindergartners. Version 1.2.2 adds iPhone 5 optimized graphics to take advantage of the wider screen. To celebrate the update, Alien Buddies will be free today, Friday December 14th.

Pleasantville, New York - Pleasantville, New York - Artgig Apps is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Alien Buddies 1.2.2, an update to their popular kids educational app, adding iPhone 5 optimized graphics to take advantage of the wider screen. Alien Buddies offers Matching, Puzzle, Dot to Dot and Stickers activities to build basic letter and number skills for Preschoolers and Kindergartners. To celebrate the update, Alien Buddies will be free (normally $1.99) for one day, Friday December 14th.

A 2012 Parents' Choice Award winner, Alien Buddies has been featured by Apple and has received many positive reviews. The Wired GeekMom says "Alien Buddies is a fantastically entertaining, educational app that manages to seamlessly combine a learning experience into games that kids will want to play simply because they are fun."

Alien Buddies features 4 different games and flexible options for different learners:
* Matching: color, shape, letter and number recognition (audio and visual modes)
* Puzzle: problem solving, shape recognition
* Dot To Dot: sequential counting, fine motor skills
* Stickers: creative free play, fine motor skills (over 40 stickers and 8 landscapes)

"Kids really respond to Alien Buddies because the interface is perfectly designed for ease of play. We've also seen an increase in Educational downloads as teachers integrate Alien Buddies into their classrooms." says Matthew Kicinski, President of Artgig Apps. "The iPhone 5 update delivers the best Alien Buddies experience on a phone and we hope parents and educators will take advantage of the sale today and download the app for free."

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

Pricing and Availability:
For a limited time, Alien Buddies 1.2.2 is currently free (Reg $1.99 USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Artgig Apps: http://www.artgigapps.com
Alien Buddies 1.2.2: http://www.alien-buddies.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/alien-buddies-preschool-learning/id469461540
Alien Buddies Wired Review: http://www.wired.com/geekmom/2012/04/alien-buddies-an-educational-app-thats-pure-fun/
Media Assets: http://s1175.beta.photobucket.com/user/artgigapps/library/Alien%20Buddies

Artgig Studio is an award winning boutique interactive firm based in Westchester, NY. Artgig's key employees first met while working together at Sunburst Technology, then a division of Houghton Mifflin Interactive, developing and producing educational tools and games for schools and children. In 2002, Matthew Kicinski launched Artgig with Steven Grosmark and Elisabeth Cherry. Since then, Artgig's capabilities and portfolio have expanded to include mainstream websites using open source and proprietary CMS platforms, games, enterprise web tools, mobile applications, our own continuing education LMS platform, and Educational apps available in the App Store - developed under the Artgig Apps brand. Other Artgig Apps include Marble Math, Marble Math Junior and Marble Math Lite: Multiplication, the popular learn-as-you-laugh language arts app, Shake-a-Phrase, and children's book app, Being Benny. Copyright (C) 2012 Artgig Studio, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone,
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United States
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Now Available - Saagara's Augmented Reality App - Published on 12/14/12

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Ann Arbor based Saagara today introduces Saagara AR 1.0, its new augmented reality app developed for iOS and Android devices. Bring health & yoga to life with Saagara AR. Experience augmented reality by using the camera on your device to capture various image targets. Life-like 3D animations in full 360 degree views come alive in the palm of your hand. The live view is augmented by text & audio explanations of health and wellness concepts, as well as 3D graphics which illustrate those concepts.

Ann Arbor, Michigan - Saagara today officially launched its new Augmented Reality app, Saagara AR. It is available free of charge for both iPhone/iPad and Android operating systems. The company hopes the launch of this app will further its mission of improving health and raising consciousness while utilizing innovative mobile technology.

Saagara's founder and CEO Bobby Peddi says of the AR experience: "It is the embodiment of what Saagara does. By combining extraordinary images, new technology, and mobility, we're giving people something magical, unlike anything they've ever seen before".

How to Use Saagara AR:
Open the Saagara AR app on your device and go into the camera view mode. Pull up target images from the Saagara AR Collection at Saagara online. Point the camera at any poster or card image to experience the augmented reality for yourself. You can also download and print small versions of the AR target images free of charge.

Stunning Health Posters and Portable Wallet Cards:
Posters and wallet cards are available to purchase, for those who wish to share the app with friends, clients, and the like. The AR sets also make unique gifts. The cards provide a supremely portable user experience that one can share on the go, while the posters provide an attractive, multi-purpose decoration for doctor's offices, yoga studios, holistic health centers, and the wellness-conscious home.

What is Augmented Reality?
Augmented reality (AR) is a live view of a real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input, such as sound and video. In Saagara AR, the live view (generated using the camera on a mobile device) is augmented by text and audio explanations of health and wellness concepts, as well as 3D graphics which illustrate those concepts. The app also provides information on Saagara's other apps, which expand upon these concepts and offer instruction for various healthy and mindful practices.

Saagara's Mission:
Saagara hopes to enrich people's lives with their stunning AR-enhanced posters. Saagara AR will provide a fun, innovate way to learn about health. This will help to bridge the gap between health and technology, two increasingly important areas of people's lives. Saagara also hopes to attract more people to the field of health, by showcasing healthy living in such an engaging way.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Saagara AR 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Health & Fitness category.

Saagara: http://www.saagara.com/
Saagara AR 1.0: http://www.saagara.com/ar
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/saagara-ar/id584959673
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c-4lz8w1U8
Media Assets: http://shop.saagara.com/

Saagara LLC is based in Ann Arbor, MI's Kerrytown district. It was founded by Peddi in 2009. Their earlier apps, which include Pranayama (deep breathing), Relax (stress/anxiety relief), and Organic Diet Buddy (finding healthy/organic food) are among the most popular health and wellness apps worldwide. Copyright (C) 2012 Saagara LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
milena@saagara.com

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100 Trains/iOS: Interactive Kid's App with Train Photos and Videos - Published on 12/14/12

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100 Things Apps today announces 100 Trains and Railways free for iOS, an addition to its interactive kid's-book app-series featuring pictures and videos of trains from around the world. Created for children 1 to 4 years old, users can easily scroll through pictures with just the touch of a finger. Each picture includes a brief description at the bottom, ideal for reading aloud to young kids. With support for 7 languages, the app offers stunning, HD stills and video and realistic sound effects.

Alleroed, Denmark - 100 Things Apps today announces 100 Trains and Railways, an addition to its interactive kid's book app-series featuring 100 HD pictures and 10 videos of different trains from around the world. Created for children 1 to 4 years old, the app is completely ad-free and designed so that users can easily scroll through pictures with just the touch of a finger. The entire book and its contents are offline, and each picture includes a brief description at the bottom, ideal for reading to young kids. With support for 7 languages, the app offers 10 high quality videos, stunning, HD graphics, and realistic sound effects, such as moving trains.

Users can scroll from each picture to the next with a simple touch of a finger. From cargo trains carrying wood to high-speed passenger trains, 100 Trains and Railways includes pictures and videos of a variety of train types. Descriptions at the bottom of each picture include fun information about train parts, such as windshield wipers and mirrors, as well as close-up images of train wheels. By simply touching any part of the picture, users can hear the sound effects that correspond with each image. Users can even use the search feature to find a specific type of train.

Feature Highlights:
* A variety of train types, such as cargo and passenger trains, featured in 100 high quality pictures
* Users can simply switch from picture to picture with the touch of a finger
* Tap pictures to hear accompanying real-life sound effects
* Descriptions at the bottom of each picture provide fun facts and information about each train type
* Two high quality videos are included, while an additional 8 are available for in-app purchase
* Ideal for children ages 1 to 4 and completely ad-free

Ideal for young children who love to look at trains in action, 100 Trains and Railways also features videos of real moving trains. Two videos are included with the app, while an additional 8 are available as an in-app purchase. Each video is approximately 1 minute long, ensuring users will be able to see the full scale of the train in action. These train videos are especially informative, as they offer different vantage points and perspectives. For example, users can feel as if they are actually riding in the train for one video, while in another, they can get a full view of the train as it chugs past. 100 Trains and Railways has no advertisements, making it simple for children to navigate.

Realistic sound effects and high quality graphics make this app particularly entertaining for kids. High definition pictures and videos make users feel as if they are actually watching a train go by right before their eyes. Users can simply touch any part of a picture to hear real-life sound effects, such as train intercoms at a busy station and the whistle of a high-speed train. The interactive nature of this app, as well as the enjoyable sound effects, make the trains featured in this app come alive for children.

"100 Trains and Railways is an easy to use collection of pictures and videos of trains. Designed for children, the realistic sound effects and high quality videos make this app enjoyable for the train lover in all of us."

Language Support:
* English, Chinese, Danish, French, German, Italian, and Spanish

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

Pricing and Availability:
100 Trains and Railways 1.2 is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category. Review copies are available on request.

100 Trains and Railways 1.2: http://100thingsapp.com/100-trains-and-railways/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/100-trains-and-railways/id575584996
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Based in Alleroed, Denmark, 100 Things Apps specializes in multi-language, sound books and apps for kids. Copyright (C) 2012 Whyse ApS. 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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Gun Hockey for iPad - Real-time physics casual board game - Published on 12/14/12

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BrazeN Apps LLC today introduces Gun Hockey 1.0, its new game title for iPad devices. Designed from the ground up to be a tablet game, Gun Hockey is air hockey with firepower. Using 4 different guns, players compete to shoot a puck into their opponent's goal. The game requires quick decisions and finesse. Each gun is balanced by power, fire rate, clip size, and reload time. You can play by yourself against the iPad or with a friend on the same device.

Baltimore, Maryland - So it'd be cool to add a whole bunch of guns to an otherwise benign game of air hockey right? BrazeN Apps LLC hopes so, because that's pretty much Gun Hockey in a sentence. Gun Hockey is air hockey with firepower. Using 4 different guns, players compete to shoot a puck into their opponent's goal. Each gun is balanced by power, fire rate, clip size, and reload time. You can play by yourself against the iPad or with a friend on the same device. The game requires quick decisions and finesse. Average match times of 2-6 minutes mean that choosing the wrong gun or missing that sniper shot can cost you dearly.

Gun Hockey was designed from the ground up to be a tablet game. The company drew inspiration from the 90's board game "Crossfire," and aimed to recreate that experience (except now players don't need to struggle to pick up tiny little BB's with their fingers to feed into the spring-gun). It's basically a suped-up version of a 90's era board game, and like the old board game, Gun Hockey is ok for the kiddies (4+), so long as parents trust them with their iPad.

BrazeN Apps released a version last year on Android and Barnes and Noble nook devices, where they saw strong sales and reviews on the Nook Color/Tablet. The iPad version includes many enhancements over the original Android version, including multiple AI difficulties and game speeeds.

Gun Hockey Features:
* 1 and 2 player modes on the same device
* 4 iPad AI difficulties (Easy - Insane)
* 4 different, balanced guns
* 2 Game Speeds (Normal, Fast)
* Easy to pick up, intuitive aiming system
* Realistic physics

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

Pricing and Availability:
Gun Hockey 1.0 is now for sale for only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

BrazeN Apps: http://brazenapps.com
Gun Hockey 1.0: http://brazenapps.com/gun-hockey
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/gun-hockey/id585515062
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVDr9UHU4H8
Tutorial Slide: http://brazenapps.com/2012/12/10/gun-hockey-tutorial-image/
Screenshots: http://brazenapps.com/2012/12/08/gh-ipad-announcement/#

BrazeN Apps LLC was founded in April 2011. We are 2 developers working in the Baltimore/Washington Area who have a passion for mobile devices, and enjoy writing useful apps and fun games. Copyright (C) 2012 BrazeN Apps LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
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Ghost Hand Games Updates a Holiday Favorite - Snow Brawlin' - Published on 12/14/12

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Ghost Hand Games, LLC today announces Snow Brawlin' 2.0.1, a huge update to its holiday favorite for iOS. Why go out in the cold when you can enjoy a good old fashioned snowball fight by the fire. Risoo needs your help! A gang of rogue rodents wants to take his turf. With the season's nut shortage in full effect, there's only one way to settle the score. Snowball Fight! Tap the enemy squirrels to bombard them with a barrage of snowballs. Version 2.0.1 includes Game Center updates and more.

Saratoga Springs, New York - Ghost Hand Games, LLC is thrilled to announce a huge new update to one of its most popular games Snow Brawlin'. Why go out in the cold when you can enjoy a good old fashioned snowball fight by the fire. The game play is a fast and furious flurry of fur!

Tilt your iPhone or iPad to help Risoo dodge the incoming snowballs. Tap the enemy squirrels to bombard them with a barrage of snowballs. The longer you survive, the faster and harder the game becomes. Snow Brawlin' will help amuse you in long holiday shopping lines and get you through fruitcake with your in-laws. And with an endless supply of snowballs, you'll be snow brawlin' all season long!

What's New in this Version:
* All New Gameplay
* Game Center Leaderboard
* Game Center Achievements
* Retina Graphics
* iPhone 5 & iPod touch 5 Optimized
* iPad Support
* iPad Mini Optimized
* Arctic Blasts
* Fireballs
* Shields
* Speed Boost
* The Nut of Life
* Score Multipliers
* Beautiful New 3D Artwork

Get more brawl for your buck by upgrading Snow Brawlin'!

Upgrade with In-App Purchasing and get:
* Store Unlimited Arctic Blasts
* Double The Power-Ups
* Extra Life Drops
* Ad Removal

"We're so pleased to launch this new version of Snow Brawlin'," said Colin Baird, President, Ghost Hand Games. "Over a million people have downloaded Snow Brawlin' since we introduced it. We put a lot of effort into this update with all new gameplay, beautiful retina graphics, Game Center integration and iPad mini compatibility. The reviews have been tremendous!"

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

Pricing and Availability:
Snow Brawlin' 2.0.1 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Ghost Hand Games: http://www.ghosthandgames.com
Snow Brawlin' 2.0.1: http://www.ghosthandgames.com/snowbrawlin/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/snow-brawlin/id342155750
YouTube Video (Gameplay): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCek-1usX80
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Located in Saratoga Springs, NY, USA, Ghost Hand Games, LLC was founded in 2009 by Colin Baird. Ghost Hand Games is a small, independent app development studio. We find inspiration in creating apps that are quiet and relaxing; mysterious and surprising. Hand-crafted experiences, made with respect and care. All Material and Software (C) 2012 Ghost Hand Games, LLC / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
cbaird@ghosthandgames.com

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FoxTube for Facebook 1.0 on iOS - High-Def, Social-Network Video Player - Published on 12/14/12

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mix1009 today introduces FoxTube for Facebook 1.0 on iOS, its new video-playing app that connects with users' Facebook accounts and plays videos from the social network. It allows users to create playlists and view videos on a high-def screen. Its simple interface offers one-touch, elegant controls that let users adjust the playing speed, volume and more. Users can view videos from all their Facebook Friends, Groups, and Pages; bookmark the best videos; move between frames and access the menu.

Seoul, Korea - mix1009 today is pleased to introduce FoxTube for Facebook, its video-playing application that connects with users' Facebook accounts and plays videos from the social network. The app allows users to create playlists and view videos on a high-def screen with easy connection and posts to Facebook. Users can search for public videos. Its simple interface offers one-touch, elegant controls that let users adjust the playing speed, brightness, volume, and more. Users can view videos from all their Facebook Friends, Groups, and Pages; bookmark the best videos; move between frames and access the menu at all times.

Feature Highlights:
* Create playlists with search keywords, add, and remove videos
* View videos from Facebook news feeds, friends, groups, uploads, and pages
* Search feature searches public Facebook videos
* Intelligently caches video so users can watch videos without buffering
* Slide left or right to view or hide menu
* Mirror mode, pinch zoom, scene browsing, bookmark, and frame-by-frame capabilities
* Shuffle, repeat, A-B repeat and speed adjustments
* Easy tap and slide controls
* Provides mini player so users can browse or search videos while watching video
* Supports graphic equalizer on iOS 6.1 or above (iOS 6.1 will be released soon)

FoxTube for Facebook lets users log in with their Facebook accounts and view all videos accessible on the social network, creating playlists and grouping them by Friends, Pages, Groups, or Uploads. Users can utilize the search feature to search for videos in the Facebook database, or they can view videos on their own Facebook wall, their uploads, videos from Friends as well as Pages they like and Groups they are a part of.

Keywords that are searched in the app will automatically become new playlists, and videos that are watched are added immediately to the playlists. Users can also add videos individually to a playlist with the small plus button at the bottom of each video, and while in the playlist videos can be removed using the minus button. Users can switch between their playlist and search list with one tap, and can make the menu disappear altogether with one fluid swipe to the left.

When in playing mode, users can choose to view the tasteful menu buttons on the screen, or they can be hidden with one touch. The buttons offer users the option to lock the application's rotation, show video info, allow pinch zoom or implement mirror mode. There are also buttons to view the scene browser, skip through the video frame-by-frame, add bookmarks, or flip between bookmarked videos.

The player interface, which is always visible at the bottom of the screen, contains the Play and Pause button, as well as the Skip and Repeat buttons and Shuffle modes and volume. One quick slide will reveal an alternate interface that lets the user choose the video quality or speed, which they can slide or tap to their desired pace. There is also an A-B repeat option, allowing users to make the most of their viewing experience.

The controls on the application extend past the visible buttons. For quick adjustment of features, a swipe upward or downward on the right side of the screen will increase or decrease the volume. On the left side, a similar action will alter the screen's brightness. Swipes to the left and the right across the screen implement the quick forward and quick rewind features, and diagonal swipes adjust the play speed. A tap on the screen will also let the user switch between full and smaller screen modes.

FoxTube for Facebook's connection with the popular social network allows for quick and easy posts to the user's newsfeed, actions that can be visible or invisible on the site. Users will find this app a convenient way to manage the videos they find posted online, viewing them on a stylish player with straightforward controls.

"FoxTube for Facebook is a great way to organize Facebook videos in playlists for clear viewing," said Chun-Koo Park of mix1009. "Users will find it easy to connect with their Friends, favorite Pages, and more!"

Language Support:
* English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Chinese

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

Pricing and Availability:
FoxTube for Facebook 1.0 is $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Social Networking category. FoxTube for Facebook HD is $4.99. Review copies are available on request.

FoxTube for Facebook 1.0: http://mix1009.com/foxtube4facebook
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id581014970
Screenshot 1: http://mix1009.com/foxtube4facebook/images/screenshot_1.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://mix1009.com/foxtube4facebook/images/screenshot_2.jpg
Screenshot 3: http://mix1009.com/foxtube4facebook/images/screenshot_3.jpg
App Icon: http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/41/e4/b2/41e4b206-b8c4-61c4-d2f1-db7bd94c5709/mzl.kmbycbai.175x175-75.jpg

Based in Seoul, South Korea, Indie developer Edward Park develops media apps for iOS & Android platforms. His company, mix1009, was launched in 2011. Copyright (C) 2012 mix1009. 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Developer
Korea, Republic Of
mix1009@gmail.com

Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/mix1009apps

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Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:03 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Christmasville from Nevosoft Now Available on Mac App Store - Published on 12/14/12

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nevosoft announces the release of Christmasville 1.0 for Mac OS X. Christmasville is a holiday mix of puzzles and mini-games. Players play from the perspective of Arthur Knight, a private detective who starts his own investigation in the Case of the Missing Santa. The app features plot twists and encounters with holiday, fairy tale characters, such as the Abominable Snowman. To solve the mystery, players gather important clues, solve puzzles and riddles, and read all of Santa's encrypted notes.

St. Petersburg, Russian Federation - Nevosoft, a top Russian casual game developer, announced the release of Christmasville 1.0 for Mac OS X. Christmasville is a pleasant holiday mix of puzzles and mini-games.

Christmas is in danger! Santa Claus has been abducted from his home at the North Pole. You play from the perspective of Arthur Knight, a private detective who reluctantly starts his own investigation in the Case of the missing Santa. Get ready for plot twists and encounters with holiday, fairy tale characters, because the first person you'll meet will be the Abominable Snowman! The poor fellow is so concerned about Santa's disappearance that he is ready to go searching for him at the North Pole.

But meeting the Abominable Snowman is just the beginning! In this fascinating investigation you'll meet a set of almost unbelievable characters, including one of our favorites, Supercow! With a bit of help from Bear, Reindeer and Elf, you just may discover the truth about Santa.

Christmasville will appeal to everyone who loves intriguing stories and good humor. To understand what happened, you'll need to use your head, gather important clues, solve puzzles and riddles, and read all of Santa's encrypted notes.

Feature Highlight:
* Enchanting story with lots of humor
* Lots of fabulous characters
* Great graphics and exciting gameplay
* Lots of mini games and puzzles
* Wonderful musical accompaniment

Language Support:
English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish

System Requirements:
* Requires Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later
* 38.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Christmasville 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store in the Games category.

Christmasville 1.0: http://mac.nevosoft.com/games/christmasville/
Download from Mac App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/christmasville-lite-missing/id569164033
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w5X0yfY9TI
Press Kit: http://mac.nevosoft.com/games/christmasville/presskit

Nevosoft is a leading casual game publisher and developer in Russia and Eastern Europe based in St. Petersburg, Russia. It delivers downloadable and online entertainment software for various platforms including iOS, Android, WP 7, Windows and Mac. Nevosoft was founded in 2002 and is internationally renowned for its best selling, award-winning games like My Kingdom for the Princess I, II & III, LandGrabbers, Pioneer Lands, Supercow and about 40 more. Copyright (C) 2012 Nevosoft. 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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PR-manager
+79217449155
Russian Federation
Ekaterina.Zh@nevosoft.ru

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