2/27/2013

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Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp - Interactive Book for iPad - Published on 02/27/13

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BestGoodMove is proud to announce today the global availability of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp 1.0. Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp presents the legendary story of Aladdin in a highly interactive book-like format. With over 40 pages of easily readable text, interactive elements and original music, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp takes readers through the journey of the magical story. By being completely responsive, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp will instantly grab the attention of the user.

Singapore, Singapore - BestGoodMove is proud to announce today the global availability of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp 1.0. By being completely responsive, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp will instantly grab the attention of the user. Not only does it trigger reactions, it provides a high educational value at the same time. Kids will enjoy the hands-on experience of the book and find it a pleasure to read. Available for iPad, the adventure is fun all throughout with direct objects that can be dragged and dropped from one place to another.

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp presents the legendary story of Aladdin in a highly interactive book-like format. The complete unabridged digital book will be available as part of this download.

Feature Highlights:
* Adapted from the legendary story, brand new format
* Vibrant hand drawn illustrations
* Original engaging music to immerse you in the story
* Touch and drag objects, tilt them and let your kids have fun
* Over 40 pages with authentic text and realistic graphical elements
* Unabridged digital book
* Provides high educational value
* No hidden fees or in-app purchases

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 55.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp 1.0 is $1.99 and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category. Review copies are available on request.

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp 1.0: http://aladdin.bestgoodmove.com/aladdin
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/aladdin-wonderful-lamp/id597097830
Screenshot: http://aladdin.bestgoodmove.com/img/c3c8896345b62355a3009ae0889b142c.png
App Icon: http://appversal.com/site/aladdin/aladdin.jpg

BestGoodMove, founded by Rahunandan Kandasamy and Rajesh Varadarajan, has been creating apps for the iOS platform since 2012. Copyright (C) Rahunandan Kandasamy, 2013. 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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Rahunandan Kandasamy
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Singapore
rahu@bestgoodmove.com

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Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:01 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Your Ultimate Free Guide To The Cayman Islands Is SpotCayman - Published on 02/27/13

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SpotCayman has the power to change your trip to the Cayman Islands, whether you are staying on island or visiting for the day on a cruise. Downloadable on your iPhone and iPad, you can have all of the Spots Nearby your location, a currency converter and maps with street detail all at your fingertips now in version 3.0. The most comprehensive guide for the Cayman Islands is Free and available on the App Store.

Toronto, Canada - SpotCayman has the power to change your trip to the Cayman Islands, whether you are staying on island or visiting for the day on a cruise. Downloadable on your iPhone and iPad, you can have all of the Spots Nearby your location, a currency converter and maps with street detail all at your fingertips now in version 3.0. The most comprehensive guide for the Cayman Islands is FREE and available on the App Store.

TekSocial touts the SpotCayman app as "... your ultimate FREE iPhone guide to Cayman Islands." SpotCayman has OVER 250 restaurants, 78 wifi hotspots, all hotels, shopping, island attractions, tours, doctors, churches, car rental agencies, grocery stores, gas, liquor stores and the list goes on. The app is full of information for a stay in the Cayman Islands of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.

Among the new features in the new release of SpotCayman 3.0 Conch Pearl Media is leading innovation with their newest feature of "Spots Nearby", where users can see a location and see ALL of the businesses, restaurants, beaches or attractions that are within walking distance from that spot. The maps on SpotCayman have street detail and SpotCayman is the ONLY app for the Cayman Islands with this feature that works both online and offline. Users can map one spot or map hundreds at the same time on Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac or Little Cayman. A user is able to view a location and see their location with GPS tracking capability.

Another new feature is a currency converter to change USD to CI and vice versa. No more guessing at prices while in a store or a restaurant.

SpotCayman also now has the ability to share Spots via Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo, Message and email that works straight from the app.

Developer Lisa Butcher of the SpotCayman app says that the search function in the app is proving to get rave reviews from its users. People using the app can search anything from vegetarian, gluten free, budget restaurant, water view restaurant, seafood, webcam, news, breakfast, banks, events, dive sites, gyms, local artists ... the list is endless and the users love it!

As usual SpotCayman has all of the functionality a visitor to Cayman would need: all content can be viewed instantly, from anywhere, without an internet connection (even the maps), they can telephone a Spot with just a single tap (on iPhone) to make inquiries or reservations, go to the website of a Spot, send emails to a Spot, and save places in "Favourites".

Anyone travelling to Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac or Little Cayman needs to have the SpotCayman app, it will direct you to all of the off the beaten track places and restaurants found nowhere else. Best of all, SpotCayman is free!

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

Pricing and Availability:
SpotCayman 3.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Travel category or Lifestyle category.

SpotCayman 3.0: http://www.spotcayman.com
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/spotcayman/id495506473
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exS1JmcAnS4
Screenshot: http://spotcayman.com/spotcayman.png
App Icon: http://spotcayman.com/appicon.png
Google+: https://plus.google.com/102660041365421469257#102660041365421469257/posts

Located in Toronto, Canada, Conch Pearl Media Inc. is a brand new dynamic and interactive app developer launched in 2011 by Lisa Fenn Butcher. In 2012 Conch Pearl Media Inc. released SpotCayman, the most interactive and location aware travel guide iOS app for the island of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Copyright (C) 2013 Conch Pearl Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Lisa Butcher
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Canada
contactus@spotcayman.com

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

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Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

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GreenNoise Features Nature Sounds from Costa Rica's Ancient Rainforests - Published on 02/27/13

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Created by GreenNoise S.A., GreenNoise Costa Rica 1.2 features 100% authentic recordings from nine of the most remarkable nature spots in Costa Rica. Users can choose four distinct recordings per location: Dawn, Noon, Dusk and Midnight. They can also access the app's helpful suggestions to find the precise audio experience to match their current mood: Wake-up, Sleep, Energize and Chill. An Airplay mode to stream sounds to Apple TV or Airplay-enabled speakers.

Cupertino, California - People who want to transport themselves to an ancient world and immerse themselves in an unforgettable audio experience that has been thousands of years in the making, can now download the new no-cost app GreenNoise, and sleep, unwind, awaken or simply enjoy incredible sounds from the wild and pristine rainforests of Costa Rica.

Created by GreenNoise S.A., GreenNoise features 100% authentic recordings from nine of the most remarkable nature spots in Costa Rica. Users can choose four distinct recordings per location: Dawn, Noon, Dusk and Midnight. They can also access the app's helpful suggestions to find the precise audio experience to match their current mood: Wake-up, Sleep, Energize and Chill.

In addition, GreenNoise features:
* An alarm clock, with available snooze option
* A customizable sleep timer
* Sound looping for continuous listening
* A Noise/Facebook setting to "spread the noise" with friends
* An Airplay mode to stream sounds to Apple TV or Airplay-enabled speakers

Plus, there's a screensaver mode that lets users view the majestic Costa Rica scenery via high-resolution photos that are optimized for the Retina display.

"Every day, people around the world are looking for ways to add balance and peace in their hectic and stressful lives," commented Ariel Aizenman of GreenNoise S.A. "Now with GreenNoise, users can experience the relaxing and refreshing sounds of the Costa Rican rainforest on their mobile device anywhere they go, anytime they wish. Plus, unlike many other apps that use computer generated sounds, the audio in GreenNoise is pure and real, which is just the way Mother Nature intended."

Added Ariel Aizenman: "GreenNoise is also especially good at enabling nourishing, deep sleep. It can also be a wonderful sleep aid for babies and children - which is welcome news for parents!"

Pricing and Availability:
People who want to experience the true, unfiltered sounds of nature and immerse themselves in the ancient rainforests of Costa Rica can download GreenNoise from the App Store. GreenNoise Costa Rica 1.2 is available at no-cost, optimized for iPhone 5, and compatible with iPad and iPod touch.

GreenNoise: http://greennoise.cr/
GreenNoise Costa Rica 1.2: http://www.appshout.com/apps/greennoise/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/greennoise-costa-rica/id577723779
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DhY0qm3Yak
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App Icon: http://www.appshout.com/apps/greennoise/images/icon.png

GreenNoise S.A.'s mission is to bring the benefits of nature to everyday lives, sharing the calmness and vitality of the natural world. The company is motivated to inform users about the vitality and fragility of the rainforest, and that without their help, the forests of future generations will not be able to sustain life. Copyright (C) 2013 GreenNoise S.A. 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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1-408-757-0156
United States
press@appshout.com

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Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:30 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Funbridge Adds Facebook Integration to Globally Popular Bridge Card App - Published on 02/27/13

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GOTO Games, creator of the globally popular bridge card game Funbridge 2.5 for iOS, has introduced Facebook integration in the app's latest version. Funbridge features a wide range of features that have made it the Internet's largest bridge club, with more than 60,000 players and over 110,000 deals per day. With new daily tournaments that launch every two hours, a comprehensive ranking system that assigns players to series, which have an increasing degree of difficulty.

Cupertino, California - GOTO Games, creator of the globally popular bridge card game Funbridge - which features over 60,000 players and more than 110,000 deals per day - has introduced Facebook integration in the app's latest version. Now in Funbridge 2.5, players can connect directly their Facebook account and share results and messages with their social network. They can also enjoy a wide range of features that have helped make the app acclaimed by bridge lovers of all ages around the world, including:

* New daily tournaments that launch every two hours
* Fun and challenging ranking tournaments
* A comprehensive ranking system that assigns players to series, which have an increasing degree of difficulty
* Unlimited training deals
* Searchable player profiles
* The option to view and bid again, plus ever player's play of the hand
* Per pairs and IMP notation tournaments
* Pre-set bidding conventions
* In-game help with bidding (displaying points and assumed distribution of colors)
* The ability to follow specific players and receive requests from friends
* A filter that displays the ranking of only followed players and friends

"Funbridge is an incredibly fun bridge game that is already a huge hit worldwide, and is essentially the planet's biggest bridge club," commented Valentin Foncez of GOTO Games. "Players love how they can play some deals, and see how they rank among their friends or among thousands of players who have played the same deals, in the same conditions. And now with Facebook integration, players can connect with their friends and social network."

In addition, Funbridge can help players improve and sharpen their overall bridge game.

"Players have the option to replay the deals of other players, replay their own deals, and follow the development of scores in real-time," added Foncez. "By comparing themselves to their peers, and by seeing how others are playing, Funbridge is an ideal learning tool - and it's so much fun!"

Players can also look forward to a new and exciting "Challenge Mode," which will allow them to challenge their friends directly through the app. This enhanced feature is currently in development, and should be released later in 2013.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.0 or later
* Universal Application
* Internet connection
* 15.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Funbridge 2.5 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Funbridge requires an Internet connection to support the app's powerful game engine. A dedicated Android version of Funbridge is also available via Google Play.

GOTO Games: http://www.goto-games.com/
Funbridge 2.5: http://www.funbridge.com/uk/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/funbridge/id408841149
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gotogames.funbridge
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ9odJ2lyiA
Media Assets: http://www.appshout.com/apps/funbridge/

For over 20 years, GOTO Games has specialized in publishing bord games for PC and the Internet. The company's first title was the hugely successful GOTO Bridge for PC, which launched in 1994. It was quickly followed by two more games in 1995: Cybergammon and Crossword, and then NetGammon in 1996. In 1999 Jerme Rombaut joined GOTO Games, and his bridge expertise inspired the company to launch GOTO Bridge II, and the online version of GOTO Bridge in 2003, which evolved into Funbridge. Today, Funbridge is enjoyed by more than 60,000 players around the world, and is the planet's biggest bridge club. Copyright (C) GOTO 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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United States
press@appshout.com

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Water Habit Helps Easily Increase Daily Water Intake and Boost Health - Published on 02/27/13

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Pavlos Dimitriou introduces Water Habit 1.0 for iOS, the app that helps users immediately begin increasing their daily water consumption and put themselves on the path to a healthier future. People who want to drink more water each day in order to improve everything from the appearance of their skin to the strength and functionality of their immune system, and get on the path to healthy, hydrated lifestyle, will benefit from Water Habit. The app is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Cupertino, California - People who want to drink more water each day in order to improve everything from the appearance of their skin to the strength and functionality of their immune system, can now download the innovative new app, Water Habit 1.0, and get on the path to healthy, hydrated lifestyle, right now.

Water Habit, by developer Pavlos Dimitriou, lets users simply input:
* How many glasses of water they want to drink each day
* When they want to have their first glass in the morning
* When they want to have the last glass in the evening

From there, the app instantly calculates when it's time for users to enjoy a glass of clean and refreshing H2O.

Plus, Water Habit features easy setup and operation. Every time the app sends a reminder that it's time for a drink of water, users can either press the "drink" or "skip" button. They can also monitor their progress by day, week or month, as they form a beneficial habit that will support them for a lifetime.

"Many people think that they should only drink water when they're thirsty, but that's a misunderstanding," commented Pavlos Dimitriou. "By then, they're already dehydrated. It's much better to drink water throughout the day, and the easy way to do that is with help from Water Habit!"

People who want to immediately begin increasing their daily water consumption and put themselves on the path to a healthier future, can download Water Habit from the App Store. There is no registration required, and setup only takes a few seconds.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Water Habit 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Health & Fitness category.

Water Habit 1.0: http://waterhabitapp.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/water-habit/id604847232
Screenshot: http://a1532.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/062/Purple/v4/cb/0a/0b/cb0a0bc2-f967-5fb8-c3d9-80c46b5fc042/mzl.alwvxble.320x480-75.jpg
App Icon: http://www.appshout.com/apps/water-habit/images/icon.png

Pavlos Dimitrou is the co-Founder of Technilous, a mobile application company with headquarters in Cyprus. The company's purpose is to help people form small habits that, when performed daily, could change their lives. The company's philosophy is that big changes come with small steps, small habits can have a huge impact in a person's life, and that technology can help maintain positive habits day in, and day out. Pavlos Dimitrou's apps are used by thousands of people around the world, including Eat Something, which helps people form and maintain good eating habits. Copyright (C) 2013 Pavlos Dimitriou. 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
press@appshout.com

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