3/08/2013

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Beginning iOS Programming Course: March 22 - 24 in the Bay Area - Published on 03/08/13

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FocalShift, LLC today announces its upcoming Beginning iOS Programming Course, to be held from March 22 - 24 at the Courtyard Marriott Silicon Valley in Fremont, conveniently located in the southern Bay Area. The two-and-a-half day, weekend course is designed to quickly bring developers, product managers, and designers up to speed on developing iPhone applications. All participants build an actual application from the ground up and learn the four steps: Idea, Design, Development, and Release.

Livermore, California - FocalShift, LLC today is thrilled to announce its upcoming Beginning iOS Programming Course, to be held from March 22 - 24 at the Courtyard Marriott Silicon Valley in Fremont, conveniently located in the southern Bay Area. The two-and-a-half day, weekend course is designed to quickly bring developers, product managers, and designers up to speed on developing iPhone applications. All participants build an actual, working application from the ground up and learn the four-part process for developing applications: Idea, Design, Development, and Release.

The Course is taught by software architect, OS X, and iOS developer Bennett Smith, a serial startup junkie who loves hiking and mountain biking. A highly successful instructor, Bennett has 30+ years experience with Apple software development.

The Beginning iOS Programming Course is a hands-on introduction to iOS development. With the focus on learning by doing, course participants move through a series of structured exercises using Xcode. Far more efficient than self-teaching methods, participants receive immediate, expert assistance and advice at every step. Bennett Smith and FocalShift co-owner Terry Tucker will both be present, providing one-on-one assistance during the hands-on exercises. In addition to the five regularly scheduled sessions, the Course includes open evening lab time.

Course Topics:
* Using Xcode to build and debug iOS applications
* Classes, objects, class categories, protocols, properties, and blocks
* Cocoa/Objective-C design patterns (target-action, delegate, model-view-controller)
* User interface design using Interface Builder and the Auto-layout system
* Proper structure for Cocoa Touch applications
* Navigation
* Table Views
* Gesture Recognizers
* Core Animation
* Persistent storage with iCloud
* Using the iOS Provisioning Portal
* Code signing, provisioning profiles, and the process for submitting applications to iTunes Connect

Who Should Come:
* Professional Developers wishing to transition from desktop or web development to mobile development
* Graphic Designers wishing to get a better understanding of mobile application development for iOS
* Product Managers responsible for delivering iOS applications and wishing to understand what it takes to go live in the Apple iTunes Store
* Entrepreneurs with an idea, who are planning to build a minimally viable product (MVP)
* Hobbyists curious about how to build applications for iOS

"In a sea of me-too iOS training courses, what sets iOS Weekend apart is our approach to learning," stated Bennett Smith of FocalShift. "Each weekend workshop is a guided exercise in building a complete iOS application. We take you through all the steps required to make sure that when you leave the class at the end of the weekend, you have a working application running on your iPhone or iPad. Training classes are offered in the San Francisco Bay Area, and future classes are planned for the greater San Diego Area and Portland. Hope to see you at the next iOS Weekend. Remember, to grow as a software developer you need to invest in your future - one weekend at a time!"

Course Requirements:
* To complete all of the in-class exercises, participants will need either an Intel-based Mac laptop (MacBook Air or MacBook Pro) or a Windows laptop and a MacinCloud account
* Attendees should have some background in a procedural programming language (JavaScript, C, C++, C#, Java, Ruby, Python) and some familiarity with concepts like variables, program flow control (loops, conditionals), and functions

Pricing/Availability:
Registration in the course is $700, with an early-bird discount price of $600 until March 11, 2013. The course runs from March 22nd until March 24th, and registration includes morning and afternoon coffee/snack breaks.

FocalShift: http://www.focalshift.com
Beginning iOS Programming Course: http://www.iosweekend.com
Instructor's Blog: http://blog.idevelopsoftware.com
Media Assets: http://www.iosweekend.com/press.html
iOS Dev Center: https://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios/index.action
MacinCloud: http://www.macincloud.com/

Based in Livermore, California, FocalShift, LLC was founded by veteran iOS developers Bennett Smith and Terry Tucker in 2011. iOS Weekend is a series of weekend courses focused on helping you develop practical skills building mobile applications that run on modern iOS devices (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad). Our philosophy is that developers learn best by doing, so we design each course as a series of hands-on exercises, all focused on aspects of building a real-world, mobile application. Copyright (C) 2013 FocalShift, LLC. 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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Bennett Smith
CEO
408-835-3561
United States
bennett@focalshift.com

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ProtectStar iTreasure Pro - The Most Secure Pocket-Size Data Vault - Published on 03/08/13

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Miami based ProtectStar Inc. today introduces iTreasure Pro 1.0, its newest security app developed for iPhone and iPod touch devices. iTreasure Pro allows iDevice owners to store text documents, photos, videos, audio files, financial records, or any other files inside a data vault, where all contents are encrypted using powerful 256-bit AES algorithms. The app features Smart Viewer, which permits users to view, read, send, share, compress, or print any encrypted file format from within the app.

Miami, Florida - After some delays in the development process, ProtectStar Inc. today releases its newest security app for mobile devices, ProtectStar iTreasure Pro for iOS. The app allows iDevice owners to store text documents, photos, videos, audio files, financial records, or any other files inside a data vault, where all contents are encrypted using powerful 256-bit AES algorithms. Featuring intuitive touch control, iTreasure includes the ProtectStar Smart Viewer, which permits users to view, read, send, share, compress, or print any encrypted file format from within the app.

The Smart Viewer is capable of opening a wide variety of file formats, making it unnecessary to employ native apps to open different file formats. For example, the Smart Viewer lets users open Word, Excel, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, Zip and PDF files from within the iTreasure data vault. The app also supports AirPlay and AirPrint. A full-screen option with zoom allows easy sharing of photos and notes via E-Mail, Facebook and Twitter.

iTreasure Pro is fully compatible with iCloud and Dropbox, allowing completely secure remote storage of encrypted data. In the event that a user's iDevice is lost or stolen, the entire contents of the user's secure data vault is deleted in such a way that the data cannot be recovered, in accordance with military security standards, such as the US Department of Defense's DoD 5220.22-M E method. The ProtectStar iFile Server - available as a free update at the end of March - is seamlessly compatible with iTreasure Pro. This function allows users to upload and download all of their files, documents, videos, music, and pictures to and from their data vault via drag and drop in their web browser.

Feature Highlights:
* Store any kind of file securely in the iTreasure data vault
* 256-bit AES encryption
* ProtectStar Smart Viewer opens any encrypted file
* Integrated Dropbox and iCloud connectivity
* Support for Apple AirPrint and AirPlay
* View, read, send, share, compress, or print any file format from within the app
* ProtectStar iFile Server (coming in March as a free update)

"ProtectStar iTreasure is one of the world's most secure apps - and what's more, it offers fully intuitive operation. We know that protecting your data is more important today than ever before. Regardless of whether it's your CV, vacation snapshots, personal videos, account statements, or secret notes, you need to safeguard your confidential data against unauthorized third parties and hackers - at all times, and without exception." commented Chris Bohn of ProtectStar.

Language Support:
* English, German, French, Spanish

System Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later (iOS 6 tested)
* 32.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
ProtectStar iTreasure Pro 1.0 (for iPhone and iPod touch) is available in the Productivity category of the iTunes App Store at a price of $2.99 (USD) in the first week and then goes up to $4.99. Review copies will be available on request.

ProtectStar: http://www.protectstar.com
iTreasure Pro 1.0: http://www.protectstar.com/en/iTreasure.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/itreasure-pro/id581314895
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Based in Miami, Florida, ProtectStar, Inc. was founded in 2004. Their aim is to protect the users of tomorrow against unauthorized data access today. ProtectStar was among the first companies to check mobile devices for security risks, a pioneering effort leading to significant security improvements in mobile and smart phones. In 2006, it released Data Shredder for Windows, which has become an industry standard in secure data deletion. The company's iShredder for iOS, released in 2011, is the leading iOS data erasure app that protects against third parties restoring deleted files. ProtectStar has more than 200,000 customers in more than 30 countries, from industrial, business, institutional, government, and military sectors, as well as individual users. Copyright (C) 2004-2013 ProtectStar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the
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Mariah Bears
PR Manager
1-305-328-5044
United States
info@protectstar.com

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

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MoneyWiz 1.4 is Here with More than 50 New Features - Published on 03/08/13

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SilverWiz Ltd., creator of the personal finance software, MoneyWiz for iPhone, iPad and Mac announces update 1.4. MoneyWiz is a complete personal finance software that allows people to easily manage accounts, budgets and bills, generate reports and much more. The update adds more than 50 new features and is free for all existing customers. MoneyWiz also features a custom made cloud syncing solution that allows people to automatically synchronize their financial data across multiple devices.

San Francisco, California - SilverWiz Ltd., creator of the personal finance software - MoneyWiz for iPhone, iPad and Mac announced update 1.4. The update adds more than 50 new features and is free for all existing customers.

MoneyWiz is a complete personal finance software that allows people to easily manage accounts, budgets and bills, generate reports and much more. MoneyWiz is unique for its beautiful and intuitive interface that combines ease of use and powerful features. MoneyWiz also features custom made cloud syncing solution that allows people to automatically synchronize their financial data across multiple devices.

Update Feature Highlights:
* Native refunds functionality
* Chequebook register, and handling of cheque numbers
* Ability to auto-pay scheduled transactions
* Ability to convert normal transaction to a scheduled transaction
* Option to show minus sign for negative transactions (to help users with colour-blindness)
* Ability to split income transactions
* Ability to make Scheduled split transactions (expenses & incomes)
* Ability to duplicate scheduled transactions
* Ability to hide an account from the list of accounts
* Ability to set the language of MoneyWiz within the app itself
* Major improvement to reports - you can now see transactions inline, as part of most reports
* Improvements in the Accounts & Budgets creation and management
* PIN codes will become 4 digits only (If your previous PIN code was more than 4 digits, it will automatically changed to be just the first 4 digits). Removed enter button from PIN entry screen, for faster launch of MoneyWiz
* Lots of improvements in Sync Everything!. Preparations for Sync Everything 2. Preparations for image upload and local data encryption
* Lots of improvements in QIF, OFX and CSV import
* See last sync date and time
* Push notifications will now be translated as well
* If a graph report goes to negative values, the zero line will be visible
* Sync password strength indication
* Major translations/localizations improvements
* A lot of consistency improvements between iPad, iPhone and Mac versions
* Improved performance and memory usage when adding image attachments to transactions
* UI improvements to increase the speed of transactions entry (iPhone version)

Language Support:
English, Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian

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

Pricing and Availability:
MoneyWiz - Personal Finance 1.4 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Finance category. iPad and Mac OS X versions are also available.

SilverWiz: http://silverwiz.com
MoneyWiz 1.4: http://www.silverwiz.com/iphone/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/moneywiz-personal-finance/id452621456
Purchase and Download (iPad): https://itunes.apple.com/app/moneywiz-personal-finance/id380335244
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SilverWiz Ltd. is a european company established in 2010. SilverWiz produces premium personal finance software. Copyright (C) 2010-2013 SilverWiz 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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Iliya Yordanov
Founder
United States
iliya@silverwiz.com

Facebook Profile: http://facebook.com/silverwiz
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/silverwiz

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Let's Go Home for iOS - Social Network for Home Improvement Projects - Published on 03/08/13

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Indie developer Robert Ringham today announces Let's Go Home 1.1.1 free for iOS, an update to his social networking app that lets members share their latest home improvement projects with each other. Project photos are displayed in 9 different categories: Art, Building, Crafting, Decorating, Gardening, Lighting, Organizing, Painting and Remodeling. Tapping on any fullscreen photo brings up additional pictures of that project, including captioned closeups that illustrate the project in detail.

New York City, New York - Indie developer Robert Ringham today announces Let's Go Home 1.1.1 free for iOS, an update to his social networking app that lets members share their latest home improvement projects with each other. Project photos are displayed within nine different categories, including: Art, Building, Crafting, Decorating, Gardening, Lighting, Organizing, Painting, and Remodeling. Project photos are displayed fullscreen in a scrolling list, and tapping on any photo brings up additional pictures of that project, such as captioned closeups that illustrate the project in detail.

Feature Highlights:
* Social networking app that lets members share their latest home improvement projects
* Browse through projects in nine different categories
* Find inspiration for a new project
* Like the projects you admire most
* Share your own home projects with the community

According to Wikipedia, "A social networking service is an online service, platform, or site that focuses on facilitating the building of social networks or social relations among people who, for example, share interests, activities, backgrounds, or real-life connections." Let's Go Home is a social networking app that allows members to share project ideas directly with each other in real time. Supplementing the project ideas, descriptions, and photos found in print publications or special interest websites, Let's Go Home lets members share and Like projects within the community.

The app is ideal for documenting and sharing home projects, and members can browse freely in search of inspiration. Each day, newly submitted projects and photos appear listed chronologically with the newest first, and members can earn Kiip rewards and badges for participation.

"If you've ever been tempted to send a photo of your home project to House Beautiful, Better Homes and Gardens, or Craft & Home Projects, you've found the perfect community with which to share your creativity: Let's Go Home," commented developer Robert Ringham. "The app and membership are both free, so join us today!"

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad (2/3/4)
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 4.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Let's Go Home 1.1.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Social Networking category.

Let's Go Home 1.1.1: https://www.letsgohomeapp.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/lets-go-home/id581763489
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Indie developer Robert Ringham is based in New York City, New York. Let's Go Home was first released by Rob Ringham in 2012. Robert develops social networking apps. Copyright (C) 2013 Let's Go Home. 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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Owner
United States
contact@letsgohomeapp.com

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Montessori ABC for Kids HD Helps to Build a Strong Reading Foundation - Published on 03/08/13

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Kid's Academy Company today introduces Montessori ABC for Kids HD, the ultimate Alphabet Workbook that allows kids to learn and trace the letters of the alphabet at their own pace. Based on the proven Montessori learning method, the app introduces young iPad users to the exciting world of letters and words. The app helps teach letters, phonics and words via beautifully designed animations as well as takes children step-by-step through letter formation.

Holmdel, New Jersey - Kid's Academy Company, the publisher of educational apps for kids, today is proud to announce the release and immediate worldwide availability of Montessori ABC for Kids HD, the ultimate Alphabet Workbook that allows kids to learn and trace the letters of the alphabet at their own pace.

Based on the proven Montessori learning method, the app introduces young iPad users to the exciting world of letters and words. Kids learn sounds and phonics, as well as tracing uppercase and lowercase letters through fascinating games. As little users explore the letters, they do not need to be done in consecutive order, allowing children to learn their ABCs at their own pace. This offers schools, or parents, the flexibility to work on the "letter of the week", if desired.

Montessori ABC for Kids HD consists of two parts. The first one teaches letters, phonics and words via beautifully designed animations that come to life with a tap. The second one focuses on the handwriting aspect and is designed to take children step-by-step through the letter formation.

Parents and teachers will find helpful the specially designed Parent's Area, where they can create multiple user profiles and track progress of every child individually. Montessori ABC for Kids HD is perfect tool for implementing and practicing fine motor skills, and for beginning the process of building a strong reading foundation. The app is perfect for both homeschooling and learning in the classroom.

"We wanted to create an app that would help parents and teachers to build solid foundation for reading and to develop handwriting skills. Montessori ABC for Kids HD is the ultimate workbook which is perfect for that," said Alexander Shingel, CEO of Kid's Academy Company.

Device requirements
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 60.4 MB

Pricing and availability
Montessori ABC for Kids HD is only $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Education category. To celebrate the release, the app is available for download with 50% discount during the weekend.

Kid's Academy: http://www.kidsacademy.mobi
Montessori ABC for Kids 1.0.0: http://www.kidsacademy.mobi/playground/montessori-abc-for-kids/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/montessori-abc-for-kids-hd/id606131533
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/montessori-abc-for-kids-lite/id606133737
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Press Kit: http://www.kidsacademy.mobi/media/media_kits/Montessori_ABC_Press_Kit_2013_1.zip

Kid's Academy is an educational technology company based in Holmdel, NJ. Founded in 2012, the company unites most talented specialists with various professional backgrounds in order to design, develop and market educational applications and related content for preschool children. Copyright (C) 2013 Kid's Academy. 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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Alex Shingel
CEO
+375296753691
United States
info@kidsacademy.mobi

Facebook Profile: http://facebook.com/KidsAcademyCompany
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/Kids__Academy

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The App iPoe Collectin Vol. 1 free from today and for a limited time - Published on 03/08/13

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Spanish studio, Play Creatividad announced that its iPoe Collection Volume 1, the unique experience of Edgar Allan Poe stories, will be free for a limited period of time. The stories are presented in a classic typeface on slightly aged paper that gives the App a traditional look. But you'll discover that this isn't a conventional book when you swipe to pages with macabre illustrations that hook you, animations that make the horror alive & the original soundtrack brings you closer to the stories.

Barcelona, Spain - Spanish studio, Play Creatividad announced that its iPoe Collection Volume 1, the unique experience of Edgar Allan Poe stories, will be free for a limited period of time. The stories are presented in a classic typeface on slightly aged paper that gives the App a traditional look. But you'll discover that this isn't a conventional book when you swipe to pages with macabre illustrations that hook you, animations that make the horror alive and the original soundtrack brings you closer to the stories. You'll really feel Poe's horror while reading!!!

The application, created by Spanish studio Play Creatividad, is available in Spanish, English and French and consists of two volumes. The first (free for limited time) includes The Oval Portrait, The Masque of the Red Death, The Tell-Tale Heart and Annabel Lee, and the second volume includes some of the best known stories like The Black Cat, Hop-Frog and The Raven. Available for iPhone, iPod and iPad (requires iOS 4.3 or later), the App takes full advantage of the devices' capabilities creating a stunning audiovisual experience.

iPoe Collection, winner of a PIA (Publishing Innovation Awards) among other international recognitions, presents a new way to experience reading where illustrations, animations and soundtrack invite you to delve, as never before, into the macabre stories of Edgar Allan Poe.

Turn off the lights, grab your headphones and get ready to discover the iPoe experience! Furthermore Play Creatividad offers the possibility to download the wallpapers, with the stunning illustrations of David Garcia Fores, and the original soundtrack, by Teo Grimalt, from the website.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 253 MB

Pricing and Availability:
For a limited time, iPoe - The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection 2.5 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

iPoe - The Interactive and Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection 2.5: http://ipoecollection.com/en/vol1.php
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/ipoe-interactive-illustrated/id507407813
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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, 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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Efren Garc�a
CEO
+34 934357888
Spain
efren@playcreatividad.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/ipoecollection
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/efrengarcia
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/iPoeCollection

Naiara
Communication Manager
+34 934357888
naiara@playcreatividad.com

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Master the art of Magic Carpet Flying with Go Yeti! - Published on 03/08/13

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Nevistech Ltd today introduces Go Yeti! Free 1.0 for iOS, the quirky magic carpet game packed full of characters and personality. Designed to appeal to a wide age group, Go Yeti! Free challenges players to navigate their flying carpet over sand dunes and outer space, avoiding mosquitos, pop-up toys, fly-swatters and other surprises. Offering a fun environment which kids can enjoy as much as their parents, the game features four unique Yeti characters, each with their own personality & wardrobe.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Nevistech Ltd today is proud to announce the Free release of Go Yeti!, the quirky magic carpet game packed full of characters and personality. Go Yeti! Free challenges players to navigate their flying carpet over sand dunes and outer space, avoiding mosquitos, pop-up toys, fly-swatters and other surprises. The game features four unique Yeti characters, each with their own personality and wardrobe.

"We wanted to create a fun environment which kids can enjoy as much as their parents.", said Anthony Magrath, founder of Nevistech. "We added lots of zany animations to make kids laugh, whilst including more surreal moments for the adults. Our favourite scene involves flying your carpet through outer-space, dressed as a Scotsman and gaining extra points by sucking up mosquitos into your bagpipes. We're really excited to be releasing the free version of the game and look forward to welcoming more players".

Go Yeti! has been designed to appeal to a wide age group. "Producing a game that was equally challenging for adults and kids required some unique game design", said Anthony. "The game features innovative software which adjusts the gameplay to create just enough challenge to keep you hooked, without ever getting too tricky."

Nevistech will also be releasing an Android version, which will be available at the end of March 2013. Go Yeti! was produced in collaboration with Wet Yeti, a graphics and illustration studio, who's artwork and greeting cards have built up a dedicated following in the UK.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Go Yeti! Free 1.0 is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Nevistech: http://nevistech.com/
Go Yeti! Free 1.0: http://nevistech.com/goyet
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/go-yeti!-free/id606824677
Media Assets: http://www.nevistech.com/goyeti/images
Press Kit (zip): http://www.nevistech.com/goyeti/press/GoYeti_free_release.zip

Nevistech Ltd is an independent games studio which was founded in 2012 to create mobile games for big kids and little kids alike. Nevistech continues to explore fun and unique ideas and welcomes opportunities for collaboration. Copyright (C) 2013 Nevistech 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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United Kingdom
anthony@nevistech.com

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Facetune for iPhone, #1 New & Noteworthy Photo App in the US App Store - Published on 03/08/13

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Lightricks Ltd. today introduces Facetune 1.0.1, its innovative new image editing application for iOS devices. Developed specifically for portrait retouching, Facetune leverages Lightricks' proprietary LTEngine to give every user the ability to easily edit portrait photos like a retouching expert. The app provides the user with a wide range of powerful and creative tools, such as teeth whitening, skin treatment, hair coloring, facial remodeling, lens simulation and more.

Jerusalem, Israel - Lightricks Ltd. today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Facetune 1.0.1, its innovative new image editing application developed for iOS devices. Specialized for portrait retouching, Facetune leverages Lightricks' proprietary LTEngine(TM) to give every user the ability to easily edit portrait photos like a retouching expert. The app provides the user with a wide range of powerful and creative tools, allowing the user to get the best from every portrait on-the-go.

Facetune takes care of common users' needs with tools such as: teeth whitening, skin treatment and hair coloring. Additionally, it augments the user's creativity with tools that allow facial remodeling, lens simulation and more. One of the key elements of Facetune is the SafeBrush(TM) technology, which uses computer vision and machine learning tools to comprehend the precise area that the user wants to be retouched. This is a key difference between Facetune and other apps, which allows the users of Facetune to get accurate, realistic results. Facetune is the first iOS application in a new generation of software which brings the power of professional image editing tools to non-professional users, on-the-go.

Features of Facetune include:
* Whiten teeth to get a natural, healthy look
* Smooth skin: Remove wrinkles and skin blemishes, and give your skin a glowing look
* Clear away local, temporary imperfections such as a pimple
* Emphasize the mouth or eyes for a penetrating gaze
* Change eye color or remove red-eye and white-eye effects
* Apply blush or powder just like using real makeup
* Retouch skin coloring in specific areas
* Focus on the person by defocusing the surrounding background
* Elongate or shorten a face entirely
* Remove stray hair, implant hair or color gray hair
* Create customized filters, combining a variety of effects: frame the photo, place it on stylized backgrounds, or even change the lighting or lens through which it was shot
* Instantly share the retouched photos to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Flickr or Tumblr, or via email

"Facetune is different," said Zeev Farbman, Lightricks CEO. "Unlike other apps, it gives any user the ability to achieve high-end, realistic looking results, comparable only to what a professional can achieve on the desktop with Photoshop." He then explained how this was achieved: "We have a strong background in the academia, which we used to take the most exciting, state of the art technologies, that were never seen on mobile devices, and integrated them into a product in the most user-friendly way. With the tiniest bit of effort, everyone can have great looking photos of themselves."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch
* iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad, iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad, iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
* iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 30.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Facetune 1.0.1 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

Lightrick: http://lightricks.com
Facetune 1.0.1: http://facetuneapp.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id606310581
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/facetuneapp
Press Kit (zip): http://facetuneapp.com/files/facetune-press-kit.zip

Lightricks Inc. is an Israeli startup company, founded by five entrepreneurs with a proven track record in both academia and industry. Lightricks develops the LTEngine(TM), a state of the art image-processing engine for iOS. Based on this engine, Lightricks develops high-end image-processing applications for iOS. Copyright (C) 2013 Lightricks 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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972544618232
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nir@lightricks.com

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Kids Go on Rescue Missions in new free app Wombi Helicopter - Published on 03/08/13

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Swedish educational app company, Wombi Apps today introduces Wombi Helicopter 1.0, a creative spin-off of their game Wombi Airplane for iOS and Android. Free to download and developed for kids ages 4 and up, Wombi Helicopter is sure to make learning fun. By assembling their own helicopters, children will learn a little bit about how the aircraft works. Next, they'll take their customized copters on an adventure-filled rescue mission through the city to pick up passengers.

Stockholm, Sweden - Wombi Helicopter, to be released this March for iOS and Android devices, brings a whole new dynamic to customizing your aircraft and flying it. This time, kids will be designing and flying a helicopter in a much different setting from Wombi Airplane. The bubbly mountain scenery has now transformed into a city skyline.

Free to download and developed for kids ages 4 and up, Wombi Helicopter is sure to make learning fun. By assembling their own helicopters, children will learn a little bit about how the aircraft works. Next, they'll take their customized copters on an adventure-filled rescue mission through the city.

The premise of the mission? The citizens of the city have accidentally taken too many balloons, causing them to float high above the skyline. It's the pilot's job to pick up these passengers before they float too high. As an extra challenge, the pilot must keep a sharp eye out for an evil skunk that is out to sabotage the mission - just as he did in Wombi Airplane.

To control the game, players must tap the screen and adjust the helicopter's height at the right time, or else it will crash into the city buildings or run into flying objects. Wombi Helicopter continues to challenge its players with multiple levels. Furthermore, the illustrations are eye-catching and unique, sporting an industrial yet colorful look that is characteristic of so many cities.

"Because of the success of Wombi Airplane, we wanted to create a spin-off with added flavor. Some of the challenges are the same, such as the evil skunk who finds you no matter where you go. But the aspect of picking up passengers as a rescue mission, as well as flying a totally different aircraft in a whole new setting, adds a new challenge to this much-loved game," says game creator Daniel Lodin. He adds, "The most gratifying part is that Wombi Helicopter is free, so everyone has the chance to enjoy this flight adventure."

The game is filled with lively illustrations and child-friendly animal characters. It is also completely free. Wombi's initiative is to get kids "playing to learn." Its founders are dedicated to creating safe applications, so Wombi apps are free of third part advertisements and "surprise"; charges. Most importantly, they're all about making learning fun for kids all over the world.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Wombi Helicopter 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. It is also available for Android on Google Play.

Wombi Helicopter 1.0: http://wombiapps.com/apps/wombi-helicopter
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id604920141
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wombi.wombihelicopter
Screenshot: http://a500.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/079/Purple/v4/e7/2d/b9/e72db9c7-9dc7-d1eb-f121-07c7fd9f7da8/mzl.hixzuqei.480x480-75.jpg
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Press Kit (zip): http://wombiapps.com/presskit/wombi-helicopter

Wombi Apps was founded in January 2011 and has, since starting, released 23 apps for kids. Behind the company stand two childhood friends who share the ambition of making fun and educational apps for kids. Copyright (C) 2013 Wombi. 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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Sweden
info@wombiapps.com

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PimpTheVideo Lets Users Easily Create Unforgettable Videos - Published on 03/08/13

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PimpTheVideo from ESCAPPOLOGY is a no-cost app that lets users combine previously-recorded videos called "Pimp Packs" with videos taken on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The result is a totally unique and often hysterically funny new video that is virtually guaranteed to capture attention, and be re-played over and over again. After producing their amazing new video, users can share their creation via email, or they can publish it to their Facebook or YouTube account.

Cupertino, California - While people are familiar with the idea of pimping a ride, a crib or some threads, they're in for a big surprise that will put a smile on their face when they experience the fun and incredibly unique new no-cost app PimpTheVideo from ESCAPPOLOGY.

PimpTheVideo is the very first FX-app that lets users combine previously-recorded videos called "Pimp Packs" with videos taken on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The result is a totally unique - and often hysterically funny - new video that is virtually guaranteed to capture attention, and be re-played over and over again.

Currently, PimpTheVideo features nine available Pimp Packs (two of which are free, and the rest available as an in-app purchase for $.99 each), with many more on the way:

* Dancing Girl
* Santa Claus Genie
* Bunny Tumble
* Kiss Me
* Disco Dancing
* Twist the Cube
* UFO Sighting
* Chicken Run

After producing their amazing new video in a matter of seconds, users can share their creation via email, or they can publish it to their Facebook or YouTube account. They can also save, archive and arrange their videos for easy retrieval and safe keeping.

"Creating videos with the device's camera can be boring and ordinary," commented Lars Tursky of escappology.com. "After a while, everyone's video starts looking the same, and nothing really stands out. That's where PimpTheVideo comes in! Without requiring any video-making or editing skills, users can create truly unforgettable videos that friends, family and total strangers are going to want to watch over and over. The results can be anywhere from amazing to hilarious!"

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 10.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
PimpTheVideo 1.0, the unique new no-cost app that lets users create unforgettable videos to show off and share with friends, is available now in the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

PimpTheVideo 1.0: http://www.appshout.com/apps/pimpthevideo/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/pimpthevideo/id595184165
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqcFqK8BNlE
Video Gallery: http://www.globalpimpedvideos.com
Screenshot: http://www.appshout.com/apps/pimpthevideo/images/00.jpg
App Icon: http://www.appshout.com/apps/pimpthevideo/images/icon.png

Based in Austria, ESCAPPOLOGY specializes in video, design, and developing truly unique apps that are meant to be enjoyed and shared. The company believes in having fun and spreading joy across the world with its unforgettable offerings, including it's new PimpTheVideo app. Copyright (C) 2013 ESCAPPOLOGY.com / TCI Holding GmbH. 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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United States
press@appshout.com

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Promo Dispenser Re-Launch With All New Website and New Incentives - Published on 03/08/13

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3D Magic LLC., the developers and publishers of many successfull iPhone games re-launch their Promo Dispenser website. Promo Dispenser is a Direct Marketing Service for Developers of Mobile and Computer Applications, and a direct source of income for users generated by different actions to help developers market and promote their free applications in a unique way. Incentives earned by users can be redeemed in the form of iTunes Gift Cards, Google Play Cards and PayPal payouts.

Miami, Florida - Mobile Apps are an industry that appeared almost overnight when the first iPhone was released. Since then, millions of those apps have been created and the hallmark successes of apps like Angry Birds have brought entrepreneurial developers flocking to the field. Getting exposure as a new app developer can be difficult, and finding the latest cutting edge apps can equally be confused by the amount of noise generated by the sheer volume of apps. Luckily Promo Dispenser has remodeled itself to provide a solution to both problems, providing exposure for developers and ways to earn money trying out new apps for users.

The strategy was a simple one connecting the needs of users with developers. The incentives earned by users can be redeemed in the form of iTunes Gift Cards, Google Play Cards and PayPal payouts. These incentives are given in return for user reviews and ratings of new apps, so developers can trial their new apps with a built-in audience without having to expend large sums in testing.

Promo Dispenser was first opened to the public in July 2009 and it received attention immediately among newscasters, Apple developers and users. The first version of the website was closed with 5000 registered iOS developers who promoted their apps by giving away hundreds of thousands of promotional codes in a controlled environment and with over 10.000 registered members using the site on a daily basis downloading, rating and reviewing those apps.

Even if the new version of the site requires a repeated registration from old users as well, the community grows day by day to its previous numbers. The greatest improvement in the system is the fact, that from now on it is not a privileg of iOS developers and users to participate in the community, but also Mac and Android lovers are welcomed to sign up.

The first app of every registering developer to be listed on the site will receive a special discount to celebrate the prelaunch and new users will also receive an incentive as a welcome gift for registering and even for recommending a friend to join the ranks of hungry neophytes.

3D Magic also released PromoDispenser's new sister site GiftmeApps, which is similar in function for paid apps. A nice touch is, that both sites use the same account credentials, so registered users can log in to bot site with the same username and password.

A spokesperson for Promo Dispenser explaines, "We are present on the web for over three years, but we felt it was time to change our site to reflect what our business has become and how our users interact with us. App developers know they're going to see major advantages over traditional testing and trialing models, and users know they're going to see the very latest Apps before anyone else and make money while they're at it. Whether a hobbyist or a professional, we offer real, monetary rewards for users and huge savings for app developers. There's no better way for young people to spend their free time than to get paid for testing free apps."

Promo Dispenser: https://promodispenser.com
GiftmeApps: https://giftmeapps.com

3D Magic LLC. is an independent Game Development and Marketing company based in Miami, Florida with offices in Hungary and Austria. The company was created in 2002. Copyright (C) 2013 3D Magic Kft. 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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United States
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Get Ready for March Madness with PocketBracket - Published on 03/08/13

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Pure Concepts, LLC today announces PocketBracket 2013 for iOS and Android devices. PocketBracket allows you to create unlimited brackets, organize pools, and follow the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Compete among your friends, family, and other users on the PocketBracket Network. PocketBracket is the only March Madness application to offer all of these features in one and across multiple platforms. Game On.

New York, New York - PocketBracket brings the experience of making paper-brackets and organizing pools into an app - allowing you to create unlimited NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament brackets, organize pools, and follow tournament games all conveniently from your mobile device during March Madness.

PocketBracket has been the #1 March Mobile Madness app since 2009. With 5 years of experience, PocketBracket is the only March Madness application to offer so many features in one app across multiple platforms.

PocketBracket is available on iOS and Android devices. The 2013 version includes several new features such as a new Scoreboard with native game stats, geolocation to find nearby brackets and pools, and custom scoring.

How to use PocketBracket:
PocketBracket comes pre-loaded with the last year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket so you can practice using the application before the the 2013 NCAA tournament. The 2013 bracket will be available on Selection Sunday, March 17, at 7:15pm ET. At that time PocketBracket will automatically update and remove your test brackets so you are ready for March Madness.

Completing your bracket is simple with the touch interface. PocketBracket also has a "BackPick"; feature that will automatically advance your picks to later rounds. Your bracket is automatically scored and ranked after each game.

PocketBracket also eliminates the hassle of managing bracket pools. You can invite anyone to join your pool from within the app via Email, Facebook, Twitter, or text message. Pools are automatically scored and ranked after each game. No more math. No more "who's winning".

The bottom line, you will totally score with PocketBracket - Game On!

Device Requirements:
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 2.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
PocketBracket: 2013 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Sports category.

PocketBracket: March College Basketball Tournament 4.5: http://www.pocketbracket.com/march-mobile-madness-app
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/pocketbracket-march-mens-college/id598825022
Screenshot (Bracket Picks): http://a1400.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/082/Purple/v4/e1/16/de/e116dedf-095b-34af-a16e-126a978d038c/mzl.cwppahbw.320x480-75.jpg
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App Icon: https://s3.amazonaws.com/pocketbracket/images/icon_bracket_12.png

Pure Concepts, LLC is a web and mobile application development with over a decade of web experience, Pure Concepts looks to the future with mobile application development. Copyright (C) 2009-2013 Pure Concepts, 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. The NCAA and March Madness are registered trademarks and not affiliated with Pure Concepts, LLC. PocketBracket is offered for entertainment purposes only.

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Posing App Drops Price to Free on the App Store for Two Days Only - Published on 03/08/13

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Posing App 3.0 celebrates it's 1st anniversary and 30,000 downloads on the App Store with a giveaway. For two days starting from March 10th, it will be available for Free on the App Store. Posing App is a cheat sheet for photographers and models with many illustrations as samples and inspiration for posing. Posing App includes posing samples in different categories: Children, Couples, Portraits, Women, Men, Groups and Weddings.

Riga, Latvia - Posing App 3.0 celebrates it's 1st anniversary and 30,000 downloads on the App Store with a giveaway. For two days starting from March 10th, it will be available for Free on the App Store.

Posing App is a "cheat sheet" for photographers and models with many illustrations as samples and inspiration for posing. Since launch a year ago, Posing App has received raving reviews from photographers all over the world. Many pro photographers use such a technique during photo shoots and admit that this handy reference guide has significantly improved their people photography skills.

There are several posing applications on the market, however Posing App is different. What you see in other posing references are real photos. In Posing App, however, all poses are presented as simple hand drawn illustrations. This makes a huge difference! Using somebody else's photo as a sample is just awkward, because you will never reproduce the same pose and you will never look the same as the other person. In contrast, illustrations are only body outlines, so it's very simple for a model to understand and recreate the pose. Illustrations aren't so restrictive either, together with a model you can be creative and come up with different variants on your own. Initial pose works simply as guidance for something to start with.

Posing App includes posing samples in different categories: Children, Couples, Portraits, Women, Men, Groups and Weddings. Additionally Glamour category is available as in-app purchase. In total 300 carefully selected poses are presented. Each pose comes with additional tips and comments and can be added to favorites for easy access later.

If you feel like posing is an area you are willing to improve in your photos, Posing App is the perfect starting point.

From Customer Reviews:
* Great help by Jesse Barnum
"Nicely done, illustrations are very clear and explanatory text shows you why each pose works. I especially liked the tips section that gives general advice on photographing people."

* Lifesaver-awesome app! by Derail6782
"Posing is one of the aspects of photography that I struggle most with. I've written down poses and printed out photos for ideas and reference but still seem to forget them or have trouble conveying to my subjects how to look. When I found this it was like a godsend."

* Wow by Atansa
"I have been seeking the minimalist explanation to every pose and tip known in the camera industry and this is it. The drawings make it so there are no actual picture distractions while giving the freedom to draw extra notation on the body itself."

Posing App is handy reference guide on posing for photographers and models. It includes 300 sample poses offering a wide choice for different modeling scenarios.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 11.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Posing App 3.0, normally $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies), will be free for a limited time starting on March 10th, and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

Posing App 3.0: http://posingapp.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/posing-app/id492085243
Screenshot: http://posingapp.com/screenshots/posingapp01.png
App Icon: http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/090/Purple/v4/e9/e6/17/e9e61720-dfcd-3741-3d95-61c9266f56b0/mzl.fohxaaoa.175x175-75.jpg

Photographer Kaspars Grinvalds from Riga, Latvia, created Posing App in 2012. Copyright (C) 2013 Kaspars Grinvalds. 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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Latvia
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Fri Mar 8, 2013 7:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Jumsoft Updates the Two Toolboxes for Pages and Keynote - Published on 03/08/13

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Jumsoft, a developer of high-quality applications and designs for OS X, has released the first batch of new designs for Toolbox for Pages 1.1 and Toolbox for Keynote 1.1 apps. The two updates feature a total of 74 new templates and 55 sets of illustrations. The versatile designs are perfect for creating and illustrating brochures, newsletters, slide presentations, and various other types of content.

Vilnius, Lithuania - Jumsoft, a developer of high-quality applications and designs for OS X, has released the first batch of new designs for Toolbox for Pages 1.1 and Toolbox for Keynote 1.1 apps. The two updates feature a total of 74 new templates and 55 sets of illustrations. The versatile designs are perfect for creating and illustrating brochures, newsletters, slide presentations, and various other types of content.

Toolbox for Pages and Toolbox for Keynote are free downloads that offer a new, convenient way to view and purchase Jumsoft's product sets for Apple's Pages and Keynote applications. In total, the two collections contain hundreds of document templates for Pages, Keynote themes and business-oriented slides, clipart images, doodles, badges, maps, flags, and many more items. Users can purchase these by piece, by category, or by set. In addition, the first item in each category can be downloaded at no charge.

Algirdas Unguvaitis, the general manager of Jumsoft, said, "We released the two toolboxes a couple of months ago and have received plenty of positive feedback and requests for new designs. This is just the first update, and a lot more are yet to come."

Once an item has been purchased, users can open it in Pages or Keynote with just one click. Most objects in the templates and themes can be edited without difficulty. All images in Elements for Pages/Keynote and clipart sets include transparent backgrounds that allow the images to be placed on various colors and patterns. The PNG format lets users adjust brightness, tint, and other image parameters.

System Requirements:
* Requires Mac OS X 10.7 or later
* Toolbox for Pages - 77.9 MB
* Toolbox for Keynote - 35.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Toolbox for Pages 1.1 and Toolbox for Keynote 1.1 are free and available worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store in the Graphics & Design category. For prices of the in-app purchases, visit their respective pages on the Mac App Store.

Jumsoft: http://www.jumsoft.com/
Toolbox for Pages 1.1 and Toolbox for Keynote 1.1: http://www.jumsoft.com/deals/
Download from Mac App Store (Toolbox for Pages 1.1): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-for-pages/id571654652?mt=12
Download from Mac App Store (Toolbox for Keynote 1.1): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-for-keynote/id582635628?mt=12

Based in scenic Vilnius, Lithuania, Jumsoft is a privately funded company founded in 2002. Committed to providing the highest quality software, Jumsoft is a dedicated group of Apple Macintosh experts whose goal is creating and marketing exciting, easy-to-use and powerful applications for the Mac Platform. Jumsoft most recently focused its attention on maximizing the potential of Apple's iWork, quickly becoming the leading provider of Keynote themes and objects. Copyright 2002-2013 Jumsoft. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Algirdas Unguvaitis
General Manager
37065510612
Lithuania
algirdas@jumsoft.com

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

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Fri Mar 8, 2013 7:15 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Explore and Learn Shapes Preschool App Free for St Patrick's Day Weekend - Published on 03/08/13

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Lucky the Leprechaun would like preschool kids everywhere to join him on St Patrick's Day for some shape themed fun and games. Players may not have found a pot of gold but are certainly in luck as the Explore and Learn Shapes 1.01 app is being offered free on the iOS platform during the St Patrick's Day weekend, from March 16th - March 18th, 2013. This entertaining educational app is aimed at children aged 2 to 5. There are eight fun shape games guided with voice over by Lucky the Leprechaun.

Wellington, United Kingdom - Explore and Learn Shapes 1.01 is an entertaining educational app aimed at children aged 2 to 5. There are eight fun shape games guided with voice over by the friendly character Lucky the Leprechaun who lives in a colourful land under the rainbow. Knowledge of shapes forms the basis of all learning and is essential for preparing children for reading, writing and mathematics.

While reinforcing learning about shapes, this app also enhances abilities such as understanding instructions, recognition, naming, assessment of differences, counting, co-ordination, observation and logical deduction. Lively Irish music, full voice over and sound effects accompany the games and Lucky the Leprechaun responds to the child's efforts with positive encouragement and congratulations as appropriate. Throughout the games, Lucky the Leprechaun responds to the child's efforts with positive encouragement and congratulations as appropriate.

Correct answers make the shapes turn to golden coins that drop into Lucky's pot of gold with a satisfying jingle. There are prizes in the form of virtual stickers to be chosen and collected every time the child completes a series of four games. Using the stickers the child is able to build their own unique scene which also serves as an indicator to the parents of how many games the child has successfully completed.

Via the parental settings, the app can be customised to offer only those games an individual child is comfortable with. The settings also enable selecting which colours and shapes to include in the games, thereby enabling parents to introduce specific shapes and colour as the child progresses with their learning.

Explore and Learn Shapes reinforces abilities such as:
* Naming shapes
* Colour recognition
* Assessment of difference
* Counting
* Understanding relative sizes
* Understanding instructions
* Co-ordination
* Observation and memory
* Logical deduction

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

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
* 18.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Explore and Learn Shapes 1.01, normally $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies), will be free for a limited time from March 16th - March 18th, 2013, and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Mediakitchen: http://www.mediakitchen.co.uk
Explore and Learn Shapes 1.01: http://mediakitchen.co.uk/index.php/explore-and-learn-shapes
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/explore-and-learn-shapes/id595214608
Screenshot: http://mediakitchen.co.uk/images/news/explore-and-learn-shapes-app-shape-game.png
App Icon: http://www.mediakitchen.co.uk/press/shapes/Icon-1024.png

Mediakitchen is a UK based development studio and publisher founded by Paul Steven. Since 1998, Paul has developed several hundred interactive games across many platforms, the vast majority being educational games for children. Copyright (C) 2013 Mediakitchen. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Paul Steven
Programming Director
+44 1823 668 648
United Kingdom
paul@mediakitchen.co.uk

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