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Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:37 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Mac Data Recovery Guru 2.0 for OS X - Data Recovery Try-Before-You-Buy - Published on 01/16/13

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Mac OS X File Recovery today announces Mac Data Recovery Guru 2.0 for OS X, its Mac data recovery utility, which recovers all common file types from any kind of device, due to user error, accidental formatting, hardware malfunction, or any other cause of data loss that does not involve overwriting the original file. Now available in the Mac App store or directly from the publisher the app features a demo mode, allowing users to preview which files can be recovered before deciding to purchase.

Breckenridge, Colorado - Mac OS X File Recovery today is pleased to announce Mac Data Recovery Guru 2.0 for OS X, an update to its Mac data recovery utility, which recovers all common file types from any kind of device, due to user error, accidental formatting, hardware malfunction, or any other cause of data loss that does not involve overwriting the original file. Sporting an easy-to-use, Finder-like user interface, it is now available in the Mac App Store or directly from the publisher. The innovative application features a demo mode that allows users to preview which files can be recovered before deciding to purchase. This app takes the familiar, column-based window experience users employ when browsing files in the Finder, and it applies it to browsing deleted files. Eliminating a learning curve and any technical difficulty from using the app, this familiar interface allows users to start the app, click scan, and browse deleted files, as if the finder were still active.

Feature Highlights:
* Undelete files in Mac OS X
* User-friendly, Finder window interface
* Thumbnail previews of files eligible for recovery
* Scan for deleted files and recover files at the same time
* Finds lost files other disk recovery apps miss
* Identifies bad sectors and continues past them
* Recovers files from failing hard drives
* Free demo version available for download
* Improved user interface
* Bigger previews
* Full usage of available screen space
* Keyboard gestures added for expert users

While many other data recovery apps on the Mac Store require users to purchase the app before use, Mac Data Recovery Guru is different. Giving users the ability to try it before they buy it, this app allows users to preview which files can be recovered before deciding to purchase. As Mac data recovery may be affected by a number of circumstances, file recovery success can be a gamble. Mac Data Recovery Guru removes the risk by providing a free demo mode that displays a list of the files that can be successfully recovered. Once the eligible files are presented, users may purchase the ability to recover deleted files as an in app purchase.

On nearly all device types including hard disks, digital cameras, and mobile phones, files remain intact even after deleted until written over by new data. For this reason, there is a very high chance of recovering lost data after having deleted the file, or even after having formatted the device. Since Mac Data Recovery Guru is very small in size, it is a safe, first-step choice in any data recovery scenario. This small size is advantageous because many data recovery apps weigh in at tens or hundreds of megabytes, meaning that the mere act of downloading the data recovery app onto the drive in question runs a real risk of overwriting the data to be recovered.

Overall, Mac Data Recovery Guru has two priorities. The first priority is its ease of use. A simple, uncluttered, two-button interface allows for 2-step Mac data recovery and is as easy as using the Finder built into Mac OS X. The second focus is that the advanced application produces outstanding results. Its scan will find deleted files (even on physically failing hard drives) that other apps miss. In addition, it can scan and recover files from an unprecedented number of different kinds of devices, including: Macintosh disks, Windows disks, Linux disks, Unix disks, digital cameras, mobile phones, USB drives, memory cards, CDs/DVDs, and more.

Devices Supported:
*Disks: Macintosh disks (HFS filesystems, HFS+, HFSX filesystems); Windows disks (NTFS, FAT filesystems); Linux disks (Ext2, Ext3, Ext4 filesystems); and Unix disks (XFS, UFS filesystems)
* Digital Cameras: Kodak, Minolta, Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Olympus, and Sigma
* Mobile Phones: Android, Nokia, Motorola, Palm, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Samsung, Sanyo, Siemens, Sony Ericsson, Panasonic, Kyocera, and Blackberry
* Miscellaneous devices: USB pen/thumb drives, Memory Cards for cameras and portable devices, CD�s/DVD�s, MP3 Players, PlayStations, X-Boxes, Wii�s, and Palm devices

Mac Data Recovery Guru does not force the user to wait until the disk scan is complete before they can recover a file. Users can browse through deleted files that are found during the scanning process, while the app continues to scan. Selected files appear as text or graphic previews, displaying the file's contents even before it is recovered. The larger the number of files on the disk, the longer the scan time. Mac Data Recovery Guru features a thorough, high-speed scan, and allows users to recover their file the moment it appears in the scan window. Should additional files need to be recovered, hitting the "Recover" button does not interrupt the ongoing scan.

"With Mac Data Recovery Guru, Mac data recovery is easy," stated CEO Ben Slaney of Mac OS X File Recovery. "The demo mode allows you to see what files are eligible for recovery, before deciding to buy."

System Requirements
* Mac OS X 10.7 or latter
* 2 MB HD Space
* 2 GB RAM

Pricing and Availability:
Mac Data Recovery Guru 2.0 is $99.00 (USD) and is available directly from the Mac OS X File Recovery website. A free download version is available.

Mac OS X File Recovery: http://www.macosxfilerecovery.com/
Mac Data Recovery Guru 2.0: http://www.macosxfilerecovery.com/datarecoveryproducts/data-recovery-guru/
Mac Data Recovery Guru FAQ: http://www.macosxfilerecovery.com/faq/
Screenshot : http://www.macosxfilerecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DataRecoveryHowTo11.jpg
App Icon: http://www.macosxfilerecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/MacDataRecoveryGuruTN.jpg
Media Assets: http://macosxfilerecovery.com/press-releases/

Mac OS X File Recovery, a subsidiary company of MacDaddy.io is based in Breckenridge, Colorado. Through his endeavors, CEO Ben Slaney has created Mac OS X File Recovery, and the website has become a leading authority on mac data recovery in general by providing both mac data recovery technology, as well as news on the latest research and developments in the field. Copyright (C) 2013 Mac OS X File Recovery. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, and OS X 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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Ben Slaney
CEO
United States
press@macosxfilerecovery.com

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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ben-slaney/44/714/1bb
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:57 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Maintain releases Cocktail 6.3 (Mountain Lion Edition) - Published on 01/16/13

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Maintain today releases Cocktail 6.3 (Mountain Lion Edition), the latest maintenance update for users running OS X Mountain Lion 10.8. Cocktail is a general purpose utility for OS X that lets users clean, repair and optimize their Mac. This version adds OS X 10.8.3 compatibility and ability to clear the Quarantine Events database. The update also contains several important bug fixes and is highly recommended for all users of Cocktail (Mountain Lion Edition).

Ekero, Sweden - Maintain today is thrilled to announce the release and immediate availability of Cocktail 6.3 (Mountain Lion Edition), the latest maintenance update of Cocktail for users running OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.

Cocktail is a general purpose utility for OS X that lets you clean, repair and optimize your Mac. The application serves up a perfect mix of maintenance tools and tweaks, all accessible through a clean and easy to use interface. Cocktail's features are arranged into five categories that helps you manage various aspects of your computer. It also comes with an automatic Pilot mode that allows you to simply press a button and relax, knowing that Cocktail will take care of the rest.

What's New:
* Added ability to clear Quarantine Events database
* Fixed a problem where Cocktail may report -600 error
* Addresses an issue in which Cocktail failed to restart or shutdown the computer
* Improvements to the Pilot scheduler
* Fixed compatibility issues with Opera 12
* Added OS X 10.8.3 compatibility
* Updated Automator actions

System Requirements:
Cocktail 6.3 (Mountain Lion Edition) requires OS X Mountain Lion or OS X Mountain Lion Server (10.8). Cocktail (Lion Edition) for OS X 10.7, Cocktail (Snow Leopard Edition) for OS X 10.6 and Cocktail (Leopard Edition) for OS X 10.5 are available for download from the Maintain website.

Pricing and Availability:
Cocktail is $14.00 (USD) for a Single User License and available for purchase from the Maintain website. The license is valid for Mountain Lion, Lion and Snow Leopard and editions of Cocktail. Cocktail (Leopard Edition) is distributed as freeware and does not require a license.

Cocktail: http://maintain.se/cocktail
Download Cocktail 6.3 (Mountain Lion Edition): http://usa.maintain.se/CocktailMLE.dmg
Screenshot 1: http://www.maintain.se/downloads/screenshots/screenshot1.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.maintain.se/downloads/screenshots/screenshot2.png
App Icon: http://www.maintain.se/downloads/screenshots/icon.png

Maintain develops tailored applications for Mac users. We work towards creating technical solutions which maintain your computer and make it as efficient and easy to use as possible. In addition, we offer comprehensive consultancy and support services which cover everything from operation of existing systems to purchase and implementation of new technical solutions. Among our clients are: Major League Baseball, Puma, The New York Times, Sony Pictures, Ericsson, Fortum, The City Of Calgary, Peak Performance, Loreal, Harvard University, Los Angeles Times, Swedish Film Institute, Weber, ESPN, Business Week, Swedish National Police Board, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Getty Images, University of Texas, South Park Studios, CompUSA, bwin, Lockheed Martin, Defense Intelligence Agency, University of Michigan and hundred of thousands of Mac users around the world. Copyright (C) 2013 Maintain. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in
the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Kristofer Szymanski
Media contact
Sweden
info@maintain.se

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Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:11 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Documents by Readdle claims a spot on the every iPad Home screen - Published on 01/16/13

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Readdle today releases Documents 4.0, an update to its popular universal media player for iPad. Completely free, Documents allows anyone to store, read, listen to, watch & download almost anything they want on their devices. The app effectively replaces a document viewer, media player, PDF reader, download manager, music player and a bunch of other applications people have on their iPads with a single elegant package. It supports automatic sync with Dropbox, iCloud, SkyDrive, GoogleDocs & more.

Odessa, Ukraine - Today Readdle releases Documents by Readdle, its newest iPad application, to claim a spot on every iPad Home screen. It allows people to store, read, listen to, watch and download almost anything they want on their devices. At the same time Documents by Readdle is completely free, making it one of the best value propositions on the App Store.

Files, documents, music, videos, books - any content is at home in Documents by Readdle. The application effectively replaces a document viewer, media player, PDF reader, download manager, music player and a bunch of other applications people have on their iPads with a single elegant package.

"I believe that Documents is a must-have download for every iPad owner. It is the most universal application I can think of and deserves a place on the home screen of every iPad sold in the world," says Igor Zhadanov, Readdle CEO. "To make this happen someday we made Documents by Readdle an absolutely free application, so anyone can use it starting today."

With this application people can view documents in all popular office formats, read magazines and electronic textbooks. Moreover, Documents offers essential PDF annotation tools, like notes and highlights, that are very popular among people who read PDFs on the iPad.

Playing the media content is another task where Documents really shines. The application makes it possible to watch favorite movies during flights, show photos from trips to friends, or simply relax on the couch listening to music.

Documents by Readdle has one of the most powerful file managers on the platform. It supports automatic sync with Dropbox, iCloud, SkyDrive, GoogleDocs and can get documents from any place imaginable: desktop computers, email inbox, the Web and other iPad applications.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Documents 4.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Business category.

Readdle: http://readdle.com
Documents 4.0: http://readdle.com/products/documents/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id364901807
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App Icon: http://readdle.com/prmac/Documents.png

Readdle provides productivity and business software that helps iOS users to use desktop-class features on their mobile devices. Readdle products include top rated software centered on document management, collaboration and personal productivity on the go. Since 2008 more than 1,400,000 people around the the world rely on Readdle's software to carry files, review documents, capture important information and manage personal schedules. Readdle products are available through the Apple App Store and enterprise licensing. Copyright (C) 2013 Readdle. 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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Irene Chernyavska
PR Manager
1-408-512-2630
Ukraine
irene@readdle.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/Readdle
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/readdle

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Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:12 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Shadow Snake - Next Generation Snake Game Now in App Store - Published on 01/16/13

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PlayPanic Games introduces Shadow Snake 1.0 for iOS. Shadow Snake puts classic features of snake games into an updated context. Touchscreen control of the snake works by waving your finger as players collect sparks and dodge numerous enemies. Dozens of backgrounds, four bosses, upgrades, and bonuses, set this game apart from other classic snake games in the App Store. Game levels are divided in chapters - temples of Nature, Fire, Air and Ice, each with their own bonuses and boss at the end.

Kaliningrad, Russian Federation - PlayPanic Games today is proud to introduce Shadow Snake 1.0 for iOS. Shadow Snake puts classic features of snake games into an updated context. Touchscreen control of the snake works by waving your finger as players collect sparks and dodge numerous enemies. Dozens of backgrounds, four bosses, upgrades, and bonuses, set this game apart from other classic snake games in the App Store.

The player is opposed by enemies on 28 levels. To pass a level, sun-sparks must be collected to charge up the portal in the center. Game levels are divided in chapters - temples of Nature, Fire, Air and Ice, each with their own bonuses and boss at the end. The snake can be improved to make passage easier. For sophisticated users, there are three levels of difficulty: Normal, Hard, and Insane. Each level begins with a quotation of Confucius, emphasizing the mystical style of the game. The game was released at the beginning of 2013, which is the year of the Black Snake in the Chinese zodiac.

Feature Highlights:
* Intuitive finger control, a new approach to the snake genre
* Mystical atmosphere of the world of shadows
* 4 Temples of the Elements with unique bonuses and dangerous enemies
* 28 levels, 4 treacherous boss
* Upgrades for snakes
* Three grades of difficulty for each level
* Game Center

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

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

PlayPanic Games: http://playpanic.com
Shadow Snake 1.0: http://playpanic.com/shadow_snake.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/shadow-snake/id539027762
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_e5xAQ25-0&hd=1
App Logo: http://playpanic.com/downloads/shadowsnake_banner.jpg
Press Kit (zip): http://playpanic.com/downloads/shadowsnake_presskit.zip

PlayPanic Games is an independent team of developers from Kaliningrad (Russia) dedicated to making quality small games with Adobe Flash and Unity. Copyright (C) 2013 PlayPanic Games. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Anton Mikhaylov
Game designer
Russian Federation
playpanic.games@gmail.com

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Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:48 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Time tracking app for Mac: Chronos 2.0 released - Published on 01/16/13

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WetFish Software today released version 2.0 of their time tracking application Chronos for Mac OS X. The apps minimalistic design and intuitive user interface helps users stay focused on tasks and remain productive. Chronos is aimed at freelancers, but can be used by students, employees or others as well and supports CSV export for easy integration into existing workflows. It is also capable of inactivity detection and can be accessed from within any application using the system menu bar.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany - WetFish Software today released version 2.0 of their time tracking application Chronos for Mac OS X. The apps minimalistic design and intuitive user interface helps users stay focused on tasks and remain productive. Chronos is aimed at freelancers, but can be used by students, employees or others as well and supports CSV export for easy integration into existing workflows. It is also capable of inactivity detection and can be accessed from within any application using the system menu bar.

Chronos 2.0 is completely redesigned and features, besides its clean new look and many usability improvements, an improved CSV export with more filter and customization options, archiving of projects and flagging of invoiced time.

The essential point of Chronos is its simplicity. By isolating time tracking from billing and limiting the amount of features, the app avoids being cluttered and confusing.

Features:
* Time tracking
* CSV export
* Clean and intuitive user interface
* Menu bar item for easy access from within any application
* Inactivity detection
* Retina support

Minimum Requirements:
* Mac OS X Version 10.8 Mountain Lion
* Mac App Store

Pricing and Availability:
Chronos 2.0 is available on the Mac App Store for only $3.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies) up until the end of the month, afterwards $5.99. The app is available worldwide.

WetFish Software: http://wetfish.de/
Chronos 2.0: http://wetfish.de/software/chronos/
Purchase and Download (MAS): https://itunes.apple.com/app/chronos/id412440601
Screenshot: http://files.wetfish.de/chronos/Chronos-Screenshot.jpg
Screenshots, including Retina (zip): http://files.wetfish.de/chronos/Chronos-PR.zip
App Icon: http://files.wetfish.de/chronos/Chronos-Icon.png

Located in Germany, WetFish Software was founded in 2008 by Clemens Schulz. Its first popular app "App Store Expense Monitor" was released in 2009 for Mac OS X and has been featured in many online and print publications. All Material and Software (C) 2010-2013 Clemens Schulz / All Rights Reserved. App Store and Mac OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Clemens Schulz
Founder
Germany
clemens@wetfish.de

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

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Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:55 pm (PST) . Posted by:

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Movie Makers from Tiny Twiga Studios Launch: Hello Meerkat! HD for iPad - Published on 01/16/13

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Tiny Twiga Studios, a children's mobile app creator led by an artist and developer from award winning films and children's animated movies, have launched their first app. Hello Meerkat! HD 1.01 is an interactive storybook about a day at the zoo for the 1-4 age group. Along with reading the story and meeting the animals, children engage in a game of hide and seek with the baby meerkats. Educational features for building vocabulary and singing a favourite lullaby are also included.

Sydney, Australia - Tiny Twiga Studios, a children's mobile app creator led by an artist and developer from award winning films and children's animated movies, have launched their first app. Hello Meerkat! HD 1.01 is an interactive storybook about a day at the zoo for the 1-4 age group. Along with reading the story and meeting the animals, children engage in a game of hide and seek with the baby meerkats. Educational features for building vocabulary and singing a favourite lullaby are also included.

"Hello Meerkat! was inspired by our young daughter's love of animals and the zoo. Every trip to the zoo requires a mandatory visit to the meerkat enclosure to say 'hello' to her meerkat friends. She adores them and laughes as their heads randomly pop up around the enclosure from behind a log or within a burrow. So we came up with the idea for the storybook app featuring her favourite animals with age appropriate themes to encourage toddlers and pre-schoolers to learn more about animals," says Belinda Young, Co-Founder and Art Director.

Feature Highlights:
* Vivid original artwork with movie quality imagery and characters
* Favourite Australian animals with their friends from around the world
* A clever story that can be read in any order by choosing animals from the Zoo Map
* Play with the animals and wait for the baby meerkats to peek from their hiding spots
* "Autoplay"; provides the option of having the page order automatically shuffled
* "Explore" is an educational mode to help build vocabulary by learning the names of the animals and their babies
* "Goodnight" is to find the animals in the night time scene and sing a lullaby
* Great for promoting observation skills, vocabulary and lots of fun
* Easy to use interface with no advertising, no external links and no in-app purchasing

Pricing and Availability:
Hello Meerkat! HD 1.01 is available for iPad at $2.99 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) and is available worldwide through the Apple App Store in the Books category.

Tiny Twiga Studios: http://www.tinytwigastudios.com.au
Hello Meerkat! HD 1.01: http://www.tinytwigastudios.com.au/apps.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/hello-meerkat!-hd/id587365515
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Tiny Twiga Studios designs and develops children's apps for mobile touch screen devices. We are a family company based in Sydney, Australia. Our talented artist and developer team have spent the last decade creating visual effects on award winning feature films and best loved children's animated movies. By using professional graphics, delightful characters and the latest technology, we aim to bring the magic of the movies to touch screens.
Copyright 2013 Tiny Twiga Studios Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Apple, iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

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Belinda Young
Co-Founder
Australia
tinytwiga@gmail.com

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iPoe Collection Receives the PIA Award for Best App Book in Fiction - Published on 01/16/13

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Play Creatividad received The Publishing Innovation Award for Best Book App in Fiction Category for iPoe Collection: The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection. The Publishing Innovation Award from Digital Book World rewards the most innovative e-books, enhanced books and book apps in 14 categories. The app includes four stories: The Oval Portrait, The Tell-Tale Heart, Annabel Lee and The Masque of the Red Death, and features terrific illustrations, interactive elements and more.

Barcelona, Spain - Play Creatividad team, a small studio from Barcelona, has been honored with the Publishing Innovation Award for the best App in Fiction Category for "iPoe Collection: The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection", for iPad and iPhone that gathers some stories from the master of horror, Edgar Allan Poe, enhancing it with illustrations, animations, interaction and original soundtrack.

iPoe Collection has been developed within Play Creatividad team, from the first sketches to animation and music. An awesome work that will allow young and adults enjoy the legendary horror as never have done before. iPoe Collection offers a unique experience to discover the capacities of your iPhone or iPad, where horror and technology makes up the perfect award-winning team.

"It's an honor to receive an award such as the Publishing Innovation, it reinforces the dedication, emotion and implication of the hole team to create an outstanding work and enjoy it more every day" have said Efren Garcia, CEO of Play Creatividad.

After the launch in December of the second volume of the App (iPoe Vol. 2, Available on the App Store) , they are considering adapting it to the Android system and have also created an official iPoe Collection merchandising store in Zazzle. 2013 promises to be full of skulls, black cats and mysteries everywhere!

Feature highlights:
* Includes four stories: The Oval Portrait, The Tell-Tale Heart, Annabel Lee and The Masque of the Red Death.
* Terrific illustrations by David Garcia Fores
* Interactive elements that bring the stories to life
* Original Soundtrack by Teo Grimalt
* Text in three languages: English, Spanish and French
* A collection of the illustrator's sketches

Language Support:
* American English, French, Spanish

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

Pricing and Availability:
iPoe - The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection 2.5 is only $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

Play Creatividad: http://www.playcreatividad.com
iPoe Collection: http://ipoecollection.com/en
Purchase and Download (Volume 1): https://itunes.apple.com/app/ipoe-interactive-illustrated/id507407813
Purchase and Download (Volume 2): https://itunes.apple.com/app/ipoe-2-interactive-illustrated/id571667540
Press Kit (zip): http://ipoecollection.com/presscontents/ipoe-collection.zip

Barcelona, Spain, Play Creatividad, S.L. was founded in 2001 and is formed by a team of highly creative and talented individuals, who apply their skills and drive to creating uplifting products. The company's stories and motivational messages are developed for reading online, as well as for mobile devices. All Material and Software (C) 2001-2013 Play Creatividad, S.L. / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Efren Garcia
CEO
+34 934357888
Spain
efren@playcreatividad.com

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StackSocial Launches Mac Freebie Bundle So Mac Users May #DoMore in 2013 - Published on 01/16/13

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StackSocial, the web's leading digital commerce platform, has partnered with eight Mac developers to launch its first-ever Mac Freebie Bundle. This bundle allows Mac users to get eight apps free including: IconBox 2, Ondesoft Screen Capture for Mac, VidConvert, Image Smith, Wallpaper Wizard, ClipBuddy, Type Fu and Sweetie. The total value of all 8 applications is $117.00 USD. The Mac Freebie Bundle is part of StackSocial's 2013 #DoMore campaign to help members be more productive in the New Year.

Venice, California - StackSocial, the web's leading digital commerce platform, has partnered with eight Mac developers to launch its first-ever Mac Freebie Bundle. This bundle allows Mac users to get eight apps completely free including: IconBox 2, Ondesoft Screen Capture for Mac, VidConvert, Image Smith, Wallpaper Wizard, ClipBuddy, Type Fu, and Sweetie. The total value of all 8 applications is $117.00 USD.

The Mac Freebie Bundle is part of StackSocial's 2013 #DoMore campaign aimed at helping its members be more productive in the New Year. This is not the first innovative bundle from the StackSocial team. Last October, the Venice Beach based firm launched the first ever Name Your Own Price Mac Bundle.

The Mac Freebie bundle will run for two weeks expiring on January 30, 2013. The 8 applications included are as follows:
* IconBox 2
* Ondesoft Screen Capture for Mac
* VidConvert
* Image Smith
* Wall Paper Wizard
* Clip Buddy
* Type Fu
* Sweetie

"One of our main goals is to be the go-to source of productivity tools and resources to help our users get more done. The Mac Freebie Bundle is our way of helping our members kick 2013 off in the right direction," said Josh Payne founder and CEO of StackSocial.

As consumers continue to make the shift from PC to Mac, StackSocial is well positioned to help these consumers discover new and useful Mac software. StackSocial's digital commerce platform has established an alternative to giant ecommerce sites such as Amazon and Groupon by focusing almost exclusively on digital products. StackSocial is enabling app developers and digital content creators to get much-needed distribution while simultaneously helping users discover the best software, games, eLearning tools, and productivity resources. This Mac Freebie bundle is a perfect example of this connection taking place.

StackSocial: https://stacksocial.com/
The Mac Freebie Bundle: https://stacksocial.com/sales/the-mac-freebie-bundle
Mac Freebie Bundle Screenshot: http://cl.ly/image/0v0T0B00030c

StackSocial is an online marketplace focused on powering digital commerce across the web. Its digital commerce platform provides publishers a simple and effective way to generate additional revenues by organically weaving relevant commerce into the reader's daily experience. StackSocial's mission is to help people discover their inner geek by highlighting the best apps, gadgets, and digital resources available. Founded in 2011, StackSocial is accelerated by Amplify and investors include 500 Startups, Draper & Associates, Siemer Ventures and is headquartered in soulful Venice, California. Copyright (C) 2013 StackSocial. 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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415-335-6768
United States
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Packing Pro Update 8.3 Adds Multi-editing, Badges, Favorites and More - Published on 01/17/13

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QuinnScape today announces Packing Pro 8.3, an important update to its popular travel packing app for iOS. Packing Pro is a digital packing list that features an extensive, customizable catalog, several handy sample lists that can be used as templates, and unlimited, 100% customizable packing lists. Version 8.3 includes a new multi-editing feature for list & catalog data, remaining-item badges for lists & app icon, and a Favorites folder & functionality to help simplify & speed up list building.

Taipei, Taiwan - QuinnScape is proud to announce that its Packing Pro travel app has been updated to version 8.3. This new version includes a powerful new multi-editing feature (delete/copy/move/set) for list & catalog data, remaining-item badges for lists & app icon, and a Favorites folder & functionality to help simplify & speed up your list building. Extra icon & font choices were also added, along with a host of other design & usability improvements.

Since its launch almost four years ago, Packing Pro has been highlighted on Apple's App Store several times. Currently, it can be found in the "10 Essentials" and "Plan Your Vacation" promotions. It was also featured in summer 2012 ("Plan Your Vacation"), winter 2011 ("Traveling Home" and "Staff Favorite") as well as in the summer 2009 "Travel Guide" promotion. It has often also placed high in the top 10 rankings, peaking at #1 for iPads and #2 for iPhones in the U.S. App Store's Travel section.

Besides Apple, Packing Pro has also been recognized by CNN, WSJ, BBC, Budget Travel, The Chicago Tribune, Fodor's, National Geographic & American Express' Travel Leisure (two years in a row) as one of the best travel apps for the iPhone. Packing Pro has also earned glowing reviews on major tech & app blogs (Gizmodo, Mashable, Macworld, CNET, 148Apps, iLounge, TUAW & iPhone Life, among others).

Packing Pro is a digital packing list that features an extensive, customizable catalog, several handy sample lists that can be used as templates, and unlimited, 100% customizable packing lists. A host of special functions include:

* Multi-item selection for speedy list building
* Multi-item editing for easy list & catalog management
* Collapsable categories with floating headers & running item tallies
* Numerous packing list sorting & display options
* Weight and value totals
* Favorites folder & functionality for quick, customized lists
* Send to email for print out & file sharing
* Import / export to other Packing apps and devices
* Fully customized device support for all sizes of iPhone, iPod touch & iPad
* Full multi-lingual support for English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese & Chinese (both traditional & simplified)

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

Packing Pro's new version 8.3 simplifies and streamlines the in-app editing & management of both list & catalog content. Come check out Packing Pro today for yourself!

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

QuinnScape: http://www.quinnscape.com/
Packing Pro 8.3: http://www.quinnscape.com/PackingPro.asp
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/packing-pro/id312266675
Video Demos: http://www.quinnscape.com/PackingPro-videodemo.asp
Screenshot: http://www.quinnscape.com/images/PackingPro-v8.3-iPad.png
App Icon: http://www.quinnscape.com/images/PackingPro-Icon-250x250.png

Since its founding in October 2008, QuinnScape has been managed by Quinn Genzel. Quinn is best known for his popular, top-ranking travel packing apps: Packing ( TO DO!) and Packing Pro. Packing Pro has been recognized by Apple, CNN, WSJ, BBC, National Geographic, Budget Travel, Fodor's, CNET, Macworld and a host of others as one of their top apps for traveling. Other app created by Quinn include a grocery shopping list app (Shopping Pro), nature appreciation apps (iLove Nature and iLove Birds), 3D VR action games (R.I.P and Ghost Buddy) and high-quality puzzles (the aQ's Pro Slider Puzzle series). Copyright (C) 2008-2013 QuinnScape. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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VirtualChrome App With Support For Flash, Java, and Extensions on iPad - Published on 01/17/13

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California based Xform Computing today announces VirtualChrome 1.2 for iPad. Using the power of cloud computing, VirtualChrome lets users run the real desktop-class Chrome browser via an ultra-secure virtual system, liberating consumer and business iPad users to run almost any website or Java application. Thousands of commercial and enterprise Java applications can be instantly deployed on iPad using VirtualChrome. All connections are RSA encrypted for maximum security.

Santa Barbara, California - Xform Computing, leader in cloud-powered apps for mobile devices, is pleased to announce its VirtualChrome iPad app is available in the iTunes App Store. Using the power of cloud computing, the VirtualChrome app lets users run the real 'desktop-class' Chrome browser via a virtual system.

"Anyone who has used an iPad knows its limitations," said Kroum Antov, CEO of Xform Computing, "which include lack of support for Adobe Flash, Java applications, Chrome Extensions, and the Chrome Web Store. VirtualChrome delivers these key capabilities on iPad today."

Flash on iPad is now possible using VirtualChrome App: users can play Flash games like FarmVille2 or Zynga Poker inside Facebook with existing points and status, ClubPenguin, Webkinz, Entanglement, and thousands more. The app also supports Flash productivity sites like Sliderocket presentation editing and Adobe online services such as Acrobat CreatePDF.

VirtualChrome also supports Java on iPad including Applets, JNLP and JAR files. Java is at the heart of many interactive websites and applications, but does not work natively on iOS. With VirtualChrome users can play Runescape on iPad, PartyPoker, GameTableOnline and more.

Thousands of commercial and enterprise Java applications can be instantly deployed on iPad using VirtualChrome. Examples include: Scottrade Pro and similar Java-based stock trade applications; United Airlines Unimatic scheduling program; Zoho Meeting feature to host a Web Conference screen share on iPad.

Chrome Extensions are another capability of VirtualChrome, allowing browser-integrated features like Evernote Web Clipper on iPad, Adblock, Stylish themes. These Extensions as well as Web Apps can be browsed and installed from the Chrome Web Store.
Since it runs virtually, VirtualChrome is also one of the most secure browsers available: No web content, text or data is ever passed to or cached on the iPad. All connections are RSA encrypted for maximum security.

Device Requirements:
* An active 3G or WiFi connection is required to run the app
* iPad, OS 4.2 or higher
* 28.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Basic and Premium editions of VirtualChrome are available: Basic edition is available at an introductory price of $0.99 for a limited time, and provides anonymous browsing (history, settings, cookies, etc. cleared between sessions), full support for Flash, audio and video streaming, and a limited trial of Java.

VirtualChrome Premium subscription adds extended usage time, Java support, and saving of data (Chrome login sync, history, tabs, bookmarks, passwords etc.) between sessions, available by In-App Purchase at an introductory sale price of $9.99/year subscription, for a limited time.

Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

VirtualChrome 1.2: http://linktrack.info/vchrome-home
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/virtualchrome-flash-java-browser/id434541320
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzWBfTbun8w
Media Assets: http://s826.beta.photobucket.com/user/AlwaysOnPC/library/VirtualChrome%20App%20for%20iPad

Xform Computing's "Mobile-cloud" architecture can deliver the vast power of cloud computing apps to mobile devices. It provides a 'single target' for developers to deliver HTML5, Flash, Java, Silverlight, Linux, and other applications to iOS and Android phones and tablets. Copyright (C) 2013 Mobile-App-Marketing-Makeover. 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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United States
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Connect and Pop 1.0 - New Twist on Classic, Strategic, Connect Four Game - Published on 01/17/13

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TatLabs today introduces Connect & Pop, its version of the traditional Connect Four game with exciting new features. As in the original game, the goal of Connect & Pop is for players to connect four or more of their pieces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Connect & Pop goes beyond the classic Connect Four game by including a pop mode, larger playing board, five levels of artificial intelligence ideal for all types of players, and the opportunity to play against friends via Game Center.

Tampere, Finland - TatLabs today is pleased to introduce Connect & Pop 1.0, its version of the traditional Connect Four game with exciting new features. As in the original game, the goal of Connect & Pop is for players to connect four or more of their colored pieces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Connect & Pop goes beyond the classic Connect Four game by including a pop mode, a larger 10x7 playing board, five levels of high quality artificial intelligence ideal for all types of players, and the opportunity to play against friends via Game Center, WiFi/Bluetooth, and pass'n'play options.

Players begin Connect & Pop by choosing between classic game mode and pop game mode. Pop game mode is unique to Connect & Pop in that it allows players to remove a single piece from the last row of the gaming board, giving players even more ways to sabotage their opponent. A larger, 10x7 gaming board provides more fun and stronger competition than the traditional 6x7 board. Connect & Pop also allows players to choose between five increasingly challenging levels, including beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert, and master levels.

Connect & Pop features advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. Each level gameplay reacts instantly to players' moves and provides the ideal amount of challenge and fun since players can set each level according to skill. The increasing difficulty of each level makes Connect & Pop enjoyable for families with young children as well as difficult for even the most advanced gamers. High quality graphics and beautiful music specifically composed to enhance play continuously change, making Connect & Pop entertaining as well as challenging.

Feature Highlights:
* New pop mode, in which players can remove a piece from the last row of the board, as well as traditional classic mode
* Larger 10x7 board provides more challenges and fun than the original 6x7 board
* Five different levels, including beginner and master, featuring state of the art artificial intelligence
* Challenge friends via WiFi/Bluetooth, pass'n'play option, and Game Center
* Complete more than 30 challenging achievements to collect unique achievement icons
* Beautiful music and high quality graphics make Connect & Pop a great gaming experience

Connect & Pop also includes a variety of features which allow players to play against friends. Players can compete via WiFi/Bluetooth, which allows players to take turns between two devices, or a pass'n'play option, which allows players to take turns playing on a single device. Via Game Center, players can challenge their friends from all around the world. Players can even keep track of their rank using the leaderboard feature in Game Center and by completing more than 30 different achievements, each featuring a unique and entertaining achievement icon.

"Our mission was to create a version of the traditional Connect Four game that brings back the joy of playing it, as we did when we were kids," stated TatLabs founder Tatiana Anagnostaki. "Actually, we went several steps further by adding the pop mode, expanding the gaming board, and creating high quality artificial intelligence, to make this app ideal for families with young kids and expert gamers alike."

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

Pricing and Availability:
Connect & Pop 1.0 is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Review copies are available on request.

Connect & Pop 1.0: http://www.tatlabs.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/connect-pop/id581752682
YouTube Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZlZixoUOKM
Press Kit: http://www.tatlabs.com/press/connect_pop/connect_pop_press_kit.zip
Screenshot: http://www.tatlabs.com/press/connect_pop/app_store_screenshot-hd_568h1.png
App Icon : http://www.tatlabs.com/press/connect_pop/app_icon.png

Based in Tampere, Finland, TatLabs is an indie development company founded in 2009. Committed to providing the highest quality products, TatLabs is a dedicated team of people whose passion and goal is making fun, easy-to-play and educational games for the whole family. Copyright (C) 2009-2013 TatLabs. 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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Finland
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Orderly 2.2 offers a fresh visual interface for iPhone todo lists - Published on 01/17/13

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Tekton Technologies today announces Orderly 2.2 for iOS, a major upgrade to their gesture driven App for managing iPhone todo lists. Featuring a breath taking interface, flawless cloud sync, the App now comes with "Location Based Reminders", so that the users now, never miss a todo at a particular location. Users can instantly view all their todos, expand & close them with pinch gestures, edit items, set priorities, copy/move lists, and swipe to complete/delete, all with simple iPhone gestures.

San Jose, California - Tekton Technologies is pleased to announce the release of Orderly 2.2 for iOS, a major update to their productivity app that lets users manage to-dos using a unique visual interface on iPhone. Featuring a breath taking interface, flawless cloud sync, Orderly now comes with "Location Based Reminders", so that the users now, never miss a todo at a particular location. Orderly is designed based on how the human mind visualizes to-do lists, and interacts with users in a way that is natural for humans to deal with to-do lists, combined with the power of iPhone gestures.

The update now includes:
* Location based reminders
* Multiple themes
* Updated GUI
* Copy lists with simple gestures.

Once a to-do is created, it is displayed on one of three shelves using Apple's bookshelf metaphor: High Priority, Medium, and Low. Users can instantly view all their To-Dos, expand and contract them with pinch gestures, edit items, change their priority, mark them as complete, or swipe them to delete. The app includes two full-screen bookshelves, Home and Work, allowing users to keep To-Dos posted according to priority and location.

The extraordinary simplicity, practicality, and design of Orderly sets it apart from the many To-Do apps available. Having concluded that pinches and swipes are ergonomically more efficient than taps (which require hitting a target button), Tekton Technologies has employed the fundamental principles of human factors to design a To-Do app that is highly efficient, instantly informative, and accommodative of the daily needs of real people. With it's intuitive gesture based commands, the learning curve for the app and all its features is about ONE minute.

Feature Highlights:
* Create a ToDo instantly, with a tap
* Never miss an item, with powerful Location based reminders.
* DropBox sync across multiple devices
* Great usability using simple iPhone gestures
* Pinch to zoom in/out, to have a quick glimpse of the To-Do
* Automatically prioritizes your To-Do based on the day
* Option to have manual prioritization
* Long press to delete or drag and drop to move a To-Do to a different priority
* Swipe right to mark an item completed or swipe left to delete an item from the To-Do
* Supports two boards or views. A Home view and a Work view
* Complete To-dos With 1-Tap
* Once a To-Do is completed, it moves automatically to the archives,and you can browse through them when needed

Gestures:
* Pinch to zoom in/out to get a quick glimpse of To-Dos
* Swipe right to mark to-dos as completed
* Swipe left to delete to-dos
* Long press to delete or drag and drop to move a To-Do to a different priority
* Long press to drag and drop to move between Home/Work views

At launch in portrait orientation, the app opens to either the Home or Work page (reversed with a page flip transition). Sticky notes go on one of three shelves, depending on priority: High, Medium, or Low. Users are free to invent their own color-coding for notes, as the app supplies all six of the standard sticky note colors (pale yellow, pale green, pale blue, pale orange, pale red, or white). Completed notes can have their priority set from the Scheduling Menu as a category (High, Medium, Low), or according to a Due Date (user selectable from the date picker). Also available is a Recurring category that can be set for Daily, Weekly, etc., reminders.

The colored, rectangular sticky notes are displayed three to a shelf, or nine to a page. Scroll dots indicate that more notes are viewable on that shelf by scrolling horizontally. Touching any note causes it to grow to fill the entire screen. The notes are clean and spacious holding just six items in full screen mode (before scrolling) and three items in shelf display mode. When enlarged, notes may be edited, and swiping left to right across any item brings up a Completed button beside the item. Touching the button dims the item, but does not delete it, check it, or cross it out. Swiping right to left brings up a Delete button, which removes the item with a text slide animation off the page.

The app includes many customization options including backgrounds, textures, colors, fonts, headings, priorities, etc. Sound effects can be turned on/off, and Archives (completed items) maintained up to 60 days. With a colorful, clean interface for posting, checking, editing, and completing To-Dos, Orderly breaks down long lists of reminders into easily manageable sticky notes.

"Orderly is the most natural way to create your To-Do lists using simple iPhone gestures," states Tekton Technologies. "All your info is presented as simple visual list notes, so that you can create todos and post them on your board. This App allows you to prioritize your todos, without the hassle of misplacing a note or forgetting an item, just because there are too many todos to manage. The best part of the app is that Orderly automatically prioritizes your todos by moving around those list notes."

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

Pricing and Availability:
Orderly 2.2 is now available at a price of $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category. Review copies are available on request.

Orderly 2.2: http://orderly.tektontek.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/orderly/id506632088
Video: http://prmac.s3.amazonaws.com/live/45991.m4v
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Based in Chennai, India, Tekton Technologies is a software technology company that focuses on mobile application development for the consumer as well as enterprise clients. The company has developed great Apps available on the App Store for iOS devices and has a great user base for their Apps. They also developed successful solutions for their clients in the mobile and Internet space, such as mobile based coupons, mobile food ordering and many other innovations. Copyright (C) 2006-2013 Tekton Technologies. 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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Simple FX - The Simplest Foreign Exchange App for Travel - Published on 01/17/13

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App developer, iResona Technology today proudly introduces Simple FX 1.0, its new currency conversion app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Designed specifically for travellers, Simple FX is optimized for iPhone 5 display, and features a unique conversion table for users to instantly convert different foreign currency amounts into their home currency with just a few swipes. It also provides additional features like flexible configuration and offline mode to suit different traveller needs.

Hong Kong - App developer iResona Technology today proudly presents "Simple FX", a currency conversion app specially designed for travellers. It features a unique conversion table for users to instantly convert different foreign currency amounts into their home currency with just a few swipes. It also provides additional features like flexible configuration and offline mode to suit different traveller needs. The app supports iPhone/iPodTouch running iOS 5.0 or later and optimised for iPhone 5 4" display.

The key objective of Simple FX is to provide an easy and convenient tool for travellers. Instead of cramming loads of functionality into the app, the developer chooses to focus on the essentials and make them easily accessible. For example, most currency conversion apps display multiple currencies equivalent for a single amount. However for travellers, they are mostly interested with the currency of where they are traveling only. For this reason, Simple FX displays one currency pair at a time and uses the precious screen space to show a conversion table of different configurable amounts. This unique design makes it incredibly easy and quick to convert any amount into the traveller's home currency.

Another smart design of the app is the user interface is optimised to be used in one hand. It is especially suitable for shopping trips as while the user is holding loads of shopping bags in one hand, he/she can still use the other one to lookup amount for the next "shopping target". With Simple FX, gone are the days when a shopper needs to put down all his/her "shopping rewards" and punch numbers.

Simple FX's offline mode comes really handy especially data roaming is still a luxury in a lot of places. For travellers (especially holiday makers), they won't need the most up to date exchange rate so while Simple FX can get live exchange rates when Internet access is available, offline mode allows user to input an approximate rate manually or use the last updated rates for the calculation.

Simple FX looks and sounds simple but such simplicity is exactly what a traveller needs in the complicated foreign exchange world.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 5.0 or above
* Optimized for iPhone 5 4-inch screen
* Works on iPad/iPad Mini in 2x mode
* Estimated Download Size: 970 Kb

Price and Availability:
Simple FX 1.0 is immediately available in two versions. The Full version which supports 80+ currencies has a regular price of $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other countries) but is now on a launch promotion sale at $0.99 until 31Jan. The Lite version is Free with full functionality but supports a more limited set of currencies. Both versions can be found under the "Travel" category in Apple iOS App Store.

Simple FX 1.0: http://www.iresona.com/simple-fx.php
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/simple-fx/id590384835
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/simple-fx-lite/id590624941
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iResona Technology was found in Hong Kong in late 2012. The company develops mobile apps for the iOS platform. Its mission is to help people getting the most from their mobile devices by simple but useful apps. Usability is always at the top of the app design checklist. Copyright (C) 2013 iResona Technology. 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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Director
Hong Kong
info@iresona.com

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Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:32 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Crush waves of crabs with your tentacles in this new iOS and Android app - Published on 01/17/13

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Vancouver based Kaiios Software today announces Crab Crush 1.21, an update to its fun game title for iOS and Android users. Crab Crush offers a unique take on the classic 'whack-a-mole' gameplay. Crab Crush lets players assume the role of an octopus defending its eggs by crushing waves of attacking crabs. Other sea life will also come towards the player, such as prawns that will heal the octopus, and anemones that will sting the octopus if crushed. Version 1.21 fixes the spawn engine.

Vancouver, Canada - Kaiios Software is proud to announce the updated Crab Crush 1.21 for iOS. Crab Crush offers a unique take on the classic 'whack-a-mole' gameplay to iPhone, iPad, and Android users. Crab Crush lets players assume the role of an octopus defending its eggs by crushing waves of attacking crabs. Other sea life will also come towards the player, such as prawns that will heal the octopus, and anemones that will sting the octopus if crushed.

The gameplay is easy to pick up, difficult to master. When a crab reaches a rock close to the octopus, simply tap the shell in the direction that the crab came from, to deliver a crushing blow. A variety of sea life will pay the player a visit; crushing a starfish costs the player points, crushing an anemone will hurt the player, and crushing prawns will prevent them from healing the octopus. Types of levels available range from crushing a certain number of crabs, to surviving a set amount of time, to seeing how long the player can last against an infinite number of crabs. For all levels, as the time ticks on, the game will get more difficult, until the player is furiously tapping to keep the crabby hordes at bay!

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

Pricing and Availability:
Crab Crush 1.21 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. It is also available for Android. Please visit Kaiios Software online for more information, including videos and screenshots of the app.

Crab Crush 1.21: http://www.crabcrush.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/crab-crush/id576839277
YouTube Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icOwPFs_bz8
YouTube Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3D68Xa4YI
Press Kit (zip): http://www.crabcrush.com/presskit/crab_crush-press_kit.zip

Located in Vancouver, Canada, Kaiios Software Inc. is a software development company established in 2012, created, owned, and run by Kyle Kury. Copyright (C) 2012-2013 Kaiios Software 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Kyle Kury
Owner
604-726-2264
Canada
kyle.kury@kaiios.com

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Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:15 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Leonard Maltin Movie Guide for iOS - Updated - Published on 01/17/13

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mobileAge has released the updated 2013 edition of the Leonard Maltin Movie Guide on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. In addition to over 300 high quality concise capsule reviews and ratings, personal movie lists (favorites, recommendations, want to see, etc.) are now backed up/restored via Apple's iCloud. The app automatically downloads Mr. Maltin's current movie reviews every week, links to trailers, lets you buy or rent movies from iTunes and can add a movie to one's NetFlix queue.

Oradell, New Jersey - mobileAge has released the updated 2013 edition of the authoritative Leonard Maltin Movie Guide for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. In addition to over 300 new high quality concise capsule reviews and ratings, personal movie lists (favorites, recommendations, want to see, etc.) are now backed up/restored via Apple's iCloud. The app automatically downloads Mr. Maltin's current movie reviews every week.

The Leonard Maltin Movie Guide includes the ability to watch trailers, rent or buy movies from iTunes, and add a movie to one's NetFlix queue. The lists feature allows tracking the films you watch, want to see, and own. And the entire database is stored locally, so no network access is required to use the app. The 2013 version is optimized for iPhone 5 and is iOS 6 compatible.

Features:
* All new 2013 data (well over 300 reviews)
* iCloud list backup/restore
* Instant access to over 24,000 films (no network access needed)
* Current movie reviews added weekly
* NetFlix queue integration
* IMDb secondary auto-search
* Complete filmography with one tap
* iPhone 5 optimized

Combined with the application's rich feature set and Mr. Maltin's consistent, high quality reviews, the app is a must have for the movie buff or anyone interested in watching a good film. Roger Ebert "recommends Leonard Maltin's Guide, which has become standard" and the New York Times considers it: "Head and shoulders above the rest."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch 3G or later, iPad or iPad Mini
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 25 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide 1.5 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Reference category.

mobileAge: http://www.mobileage.com
Leonard Maltin Movie Guide 1.5: http://www.mobileage.com/movieguide
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/leonard-maltin-movie-guide/id331933187
Screenshot 1: http://www.mobileage.com/movieguide/images/movieguide.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.mobileage.com/movieguide/images/movieguide2.png
App Icon: http://www.mobileage.com/movieguide/images/Leonard_Maltin_icon.png

mobileAge creates quality free-range products for the iOS and OS X. Their developers have constant access to fresh air and sunlight, eliminating the need for the harsh chemicals used by other software houses. mobileAge's iOS apps have been enjoyed by over 5 million people and include titles such as Shanghai Mahjong, Leonard Maltin Movie Guide, Wine Enthusiast Guide, BlackJack 21 and the Obsessed with... trivia series. Copyright (C) 2012-2013 mobileAge. 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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201-670-0144
United States
kl@mobileage.com

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