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Doodle Learning English released for iPad - Published on 03/15/13

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Ninetwentyeight announces Doodle Learning English 1.2, their fun drawing and educational matching iPad game. Fun for all ages, Doodle Learning English features over 350 levels across the following subjects: Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones, Rhyming words, Comparatives, Plurals, Muddled Words and Punctuation. Children will have fun creating beautiful pictures with backgrounds and stickers with fun sound effects, and then they will be challenged by the sneaky bunny to complete matching quizzes.

Oxford, United Kingdom - Ninetwentyeight is proud to announce the release of Doodle Learning English 1.2, their fun drawing and educational matching iPad game. Fun for all ages, Doodle Learning English features over 350 levels across the following subjects: Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones, Rhyming words, Comparatives, Plurals, Muddled Words and Punctuation. Children will have fun creating beautiful pictures with the amazing backgrounds and stickers with fun sound effects and then they will be challenged by the sneaky bunny to complete matching quizzes.

Key features:
* Featured by Apple as "New and Noteworthy" in Education
* 5 star app store reviews
* A sneaky and very impatient bunny who will make you laugh and is always keen to play games with you
* Over 350 levels created by talented teachers for ALL levels of learning
* Beautiful backgrounds and the ability to load more from your own photos
* Really easy to use interface for kids
* Drawing and colouring pencils to add to your picture
* Save pictures to your photo library or share using email
* Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones, Rhyming words, Comparatives, Plurals, Muddled Words and Punctuation
* No in-app purchases or third-party advertising

KidsBestiPadApps say "This is truly a unique app in that it combines learning specific English classifications, sparking a child's creativity, and getting kids to laugh with the app's impatient yet funny bunny"

Device Requirements:
* 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
* 67.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Doodle Learning English 1.2 features over 350 mini games, is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Doodle Learning English 1.2: http://www.doodlelearning.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doodle-learning-english/id586230641
Vimeo Video (Promo): http://www.vimeo.com/57096110
Screenshot 1: http://www.doodlelearning.com/images/english-banner.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.doodlelearning.com/images/english-thumb.png
App Icon: http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/114/Purple/v4/06/a9/87/06a98774-8db1-b1f5-f060-c681f7e3f435/mzl.ohqcosui.175x175-75.jpg

Ninetwentyeight is a small independent app developer making educational games for children. We passionately believe that devices like the iPad, combined with great, engaging educational games can really help children learn. So far, it's been a hugely rewarding journey, watching the children react to the apps and learn so fast; it's lovely hearing children explain antonyms to their parents a couple of years early. Keep an eye out for more apps by ninetwentyeight in the App Store. Copyright (C) 2013 Ninetwentyeight. 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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Debi Dowling
Co-Founder
United Kingdom
debi@ninetwentyeight.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/DoodleLearning
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/doodlelearning

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Sunside Announces Upcoming Release of New iOS Game: Abducted - Published on 03/15/13

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Sunside Inc. announces the upcoming release of Abducted, its new science-fiction adventure game for iOS and Mac OS X. Combining action, mystery and horror with a focus on pacing, cinematic storytelling and exploration, players are forced to fight to survive in a mysterious alien world. Powered by the next iteration of Sunside's in-house game platform, Radiance, the app is stunning and features advanced graphics and immersive gameplay. The first of Abducted's 6 episodes is due out in Summer 2013.

Plano, Texas - Sunside Inc. announces the upcoming release of Abducted, its new science-fiction adventure game for iOS and Mac OS X. Combining action, mystery, and horror with a focus on pacing, cinematic storytelling and exploration, the player is forced to fight to survive in a mysterious alien world.

"At it's core, Abducted really is about discovery," commented Richard Cowgill, Co-founder of Sunside. "We've gone to great lengths to add depth to the world and the story, and this is all discoverable through adventure by the player. It's incredibly beautiful running on Apple's mobile and desktop platforms. We really believe it's going to be one of the best games for iOS and Mac."

Powered by the next iteration of Sunside's in-house game platform, Radiance(TM), Abducted looks truly stunning. Abducted features advanced graphics and immersive gameplay with support for the latest features of iOS and OS X Mountain Lion including Game Center leaderboards and achievements.

Abducted will be released in 6 episodes, with the first one due out this summer 2013, in the App Store in the Games category.

Abducted: http://www.sunsidegames.com/abducted
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--rF2BSwO5k
Screenshot 1: http://www.sunsidegames.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/abducted_screenshot03_Dec2012-1024x576.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.sunsidegames.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/the-maw-1024x576.jpg
Screenshot 3: http://www.sunsidegames.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/abducted_screenshot02_Dec2012-1024x576.png

Sunside Inc is a small indie developer established in 2011 with a vision to redefine mobile gaming through unique innovation in gameplay and technology. Radiance(TM) is Sunside's cutting edge game development platform. Copyright (C) 2013 Sunside, Inc. 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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Richard Cowgill
CEO
United States
crow@sunsidegames.com

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Piggy Iggy for iPhone helps you achieve your shopping goals - Published on 03/15/13

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Apimac has just released Piggy Iggy 1.0, a new app for iPhone that helps users reach their shopping goals while having fun. Piggy Iggy is like a mascot that helps you increase savings. It is happy when you save cash and coins by dragging them to the piggy bank, and it turns sad when you withdraw money. It helps you stay focused on your goals and motivates you by unlocking awards along the way. Set the first shopping goal, and even add a picture of the item you want to buy.

Udine, Italy - Apimac has just released a new app for iPhone that helps users reach their shopping goals while having fun. Piggy Iggy is sort of a funny financial adviser created to help iPhone and iPod touch users to increase their savings and reach their shopping goals more easily. Set your goal with a fez tap and then start dragging the coins and cash to the piggy bank.

By keeping track of the money that you put in your real piggy bank, Piggy Iggy helps you know how much you have saved and it gives you an idea of how close you are to your final goal. You will stay focused on one goal at a time. Unlock prizes along the way and keep working your way to buying the item you want.

Piggy Iggy told the journalists, "With me it is easy to forget about the usual boring financial apps because saving becomes fun. I believe that I have the right method for motivating users and helping them stay focused on their shopping goals."

When launching the app for the first time, you immediately want to set the first shopping goal, and even add a picture of the item you want to buy. From this point on, you will simply repeat what you are doing with your real piggy bank with Piggy Iggy: add coins and cash and have fun watching your progress. Piggy Iggy is charismatic: its expression changes based on your saving behaviors, it makes sounds and fun noises and it cheers you on whenever you reach your goals.

Advantages:
* Set any shopping goal with just a few taps
* Have fun! This is not like other financial apps
* Get prizes whenever you get closer to your goal
* Share with your friends via Facebook, Weibo and Twitter
* Piggy Iggy is the funniest financial advisor in the store

Piggy Iggy is also very social, share the progress you make towards your goal with your friends via Facebook, Weibo, Twitter and e-mail, and show them how easy it is to save money. You might even turn your big spender friends into super-savers!

Requirements:
* iOS 5.0 or later
* Compatible with iPhone 3GS and later

Price and availability:
Piggy Iggy 1.0 is available at the App Store in the Finance category at a cost of $0.99. On sale for free for a limited time.

Apimac: http://www.apimac.com
Piggy Iggy 1.0: http://www.apimac.com/iphone/piggyiggy/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/piggy-iggy/id591654918
Screenshot 1: http://www.apimac.com/pr/piggyiggy14032013/images/piggyiggy_screenshot_01.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://www.apimac.com/pr/piggyiggy14032013/images/piggyiggy_screenshot_02.jpg
App Icon: http://www.apimac.com/pr/piggyiggy14032013/images/piggyiggy_icon.png

Located in Milan, Italy, Apimac is a software house founded in 1996 dedicated to Mac OS X and iOS software. People at Apimac aim to put into users' hands applications which they can use in a way they do things every day. Right after opening their applications, users can immediately focus on their task, not even noticing that they're using entirely new software. Copyright (C) 1996-2013 Apimac. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, iPhone, iPad and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Gabriele Gobbo
Marketing Manager
Italy
gabriele@apimac.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/apimac
Twitter Profile: http://www.twitter.com/Apimac

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Retweever Visualization App 2.0, Free for iPad - View Tweets as Pictures - Published on 03/15/13

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Donoho Design Group today introduces Retweever Visualization App 2.0 for iPad, their free Social Networking app that finds the "buzz" in your Twitter stream and displays Tweets as organized images in an Avatar Browser. The new version uses Klout Scores and $Cashtags (e.g. $AAPL) in its buzz calculations. Retweever's Avatar Browser presents Twitter conversations and messages in clear popovers. Eliminating continual scrolling, the app displays a summary of activity at a glance.

Austin, Texas - Donoho Design Group today is pleased to introduce Retweever Visualization App 2.0 for iPad, their free Social Networking app that finds the "buzz" in your Twitter stream and displays Tweets as organized images, most important first. Through analysis of the hashtags, @ replies, $ cashtags (e.g. $AAPL) and URLs within the Tweets, the Retweever Avatar Browser presents Twitter conversations and messages in clear popovers, and the Avatars scale in size with their relevance and timeliness to the ongoing Twitter stream. Retweever now uses Klout Scores from Klout.com to further identify important tweets. Retweever finds the conversations in the user's stream and makes it easy for him or her to contribute. The app further displays tweets by categories. Eliminating continual scrolling, the app displays an ongoing summary of activity at a glance.

Suddenly, long lists of text become multiple-sized icons and photos on a canvas. The science of data visualization allows users to see relationships, patterns, and outliers quickly and easily. Instead of searching through a jumbled stream of Tweets to find what is important, users get both a visual representation of the people they follow plus easy to use categories that show users the flow of information. Since these representations change with the ongoing stream, users have an easy way to check what is on the minds of the people who matter to them and they can follow the links, users, and hashtags out to the web.

Retweever includes an in-app web browser which automatically and conveniently follows links. Unlike other Twitter clients, Retweever uses the large iPad screen to engage tweeters with the sub-conversations in their stream. It provides numerous different Tweet displays and methods of response.

Feature Highlights:
* View tweets in an Avatar Browser, as streams or as categories
* Track stock market buzz with $Cashtags (e.g. $AAPL)
* Use Klout Scores to find local and global buzz
* Users quickly learn what the "hot" topics are in their tweet-stream
* View web documents on the roomy iPad screen
* Tweet friends with the touch of a finger
* Automatically split the timeline into friends and "casters"
* Feature rich web view including: tweets and email
* Support for Instapaper
* View a comprehensive list of the people followed

"Retweever brings you a visual Twitter experience," stated Andrew Donoho of the Donoho Design Group. "We are building the Twitter visualizations that the iPad can show so well. We are also making Retweever smarter and adaptive to how you use Twitter. Retweever is only going to get more dynamic and visual."

Device Requirements:
* iPad mini, iPad 2, iPad (Spring 2012), iPad (Fall 2012)
* Requires iOS 6 (iOS v6.1.2 is recommended for all iPads)
* 4.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Retweever Visualization App 2.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Social Networking category.

Donoho Design Group: http://www.DDG.com/
Retweever Visualization App 2.0: http://Retweever.com/
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/retweever-visualization-app/id486997156
Screenshot 1: http://www.retweever.com/images/retweever_basic.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.retweever.com/images/retweever_conversations.png
App Icon: http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/088/Purple/71/aa/e6/mzm.rmpsqayt.175x175-75.jpg

Based in Austin, Texas, Donoho Design Group, LLC is an iPad and iPhone app development company founded by Andrew Donoho and his Bride, Jackie O'Keefe, in 2009. They focus on building networking and data rich applications, such as social media apps, for clients. Copyright (C) 2009-2013 Donoho Design Group 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Andrew Donoho
Principal
512-666-7596
United States
awd@DDG.com

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

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A Temple Invasion - Shoot em Up & Run 1.0 released for iOS - Published on 03/15/13

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Awesome App Lab have released their latest game for iPhone and iPad. A Temple Invasion - Shoot em up and run. A classic style shoot em up game with the latest in multiplayer game play.

London, United Kingdom - Awesome App Lab today is thrilled to announce the release and immediate availability of A Temple Invasion - Shoot em Up & Run 1.0, their latest game for iOS on iPhone and iPad. This is a classic style shoot em up game with the latest in multiplayer game play set up. A Temple Invasion is a mixture of retro game play and the latest social gaming platform.

Players can battle against other players online and through Facebook with the added bonus of in game notifications. This is unlike any other set up. Battle against Egyptian warriers, The Romans and The Mongols all whilst you try to out score your friends. Players can also set up facebook tournaments. If you are a fan of retro PC games you'll love this app. Optimised for both iPhone 5 and iPad to give you the best gaming experience.

The feedback from players has been fantastic and this is becoming a very popular game shooting up the charts in many countries. This is a game that has to be played to be fully appreciated and it is already starting to build a great following. Challenging your skills against other players makes this a great gaming experience and endless fun. If you love the classics you'll love A Temple Invasion - Shoot em up & Run. Check it out today and start your invasion.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.1 or later
* 45.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
A Temple Invasion - Shoot em Up & Run 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

Awesome App Lab: http://www.AwesomeAppLab.com
A Temple Invasion - Shoot em Up & Run 1.0: http://awesomeapplab.com/a-temple-invasion-shoot-em-up-run
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/temple-invasion-shoot-em-up/id604855133
Screenshot 1: http://a183.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/114/Purple2/v4/a4/ce/95/a4ce9597-c415-34d7-4cf3-adb8bae6b9ae/mzl.xwposcfe.320x480-75.jpg
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Located in London, United Kingdom, Awesome App Lab is a small indie development company founded by Brett Wash in 2012. The team focuses on developing fun mobile apps. Copyright (C) 2012-2013 Awesome App Lab 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
support@awesomeapplab.com

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POM Games releases Twin Swords 1.0 - New Adventure Game for iOS - Published on 03/15/13

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Haifa based company, POM Games today introduces Twin Swords 1.0, their new adventure game for iOS devices. Perfect for both kids and adults alike, players enter the shoes of two princes, Edwin and Baldric, in a courageous journey full of epic plot, challenging puzzles and lots of action. Princess Leila has been kidnapped by a dark wizard, who wishes to use her royalty blood to create an immortality potion. Go on a quest to the Dark Lands of Glandur kingdom, to rescue Princess Leila!

Haifa, Israel - POM Games today is thrilled to announce the release and immediate availability of Twin Swords 1.0, their new adventure game for iOS devices. Perfect for both kids and adults alike, players enter the shoes of two princes, Edwin and Baldric, in a courageous journey full of epic plot, challenging puzzles and lots of action. Princess Leila has been kidnapped by a dark wizard, who wishes to use her royalty blood to create an immortality potion. Go on a quest to the Dark Lands of Glandur kingdom, to rescue Princess Leila!

It started as a beautiful day in Glandur Kingdom. Princess Leila was picking flowers for her brother - Prince Edwin - who finally agreed to take her on a hunting trip, but the dark wizard had different plans that day... evil plans. Princess Leila was kidnapped!

Join Prince Edwin and Prince Baldric in their epic journey to forge the most powerful blade known to man, 'The Blade of Phoenix', and save their beloved sister from the hands of the dark wizard. But beware, the road to the dark lands is not an easy one. The wizard has filled it with traps and monster enemies. Defeat them all by acquiring legendary weapons, collecting mythological items and mastering devastating spells! Explore the stunning areas of 'Glandur Kingdom' complete with varying terrain, challenging mazes, intelligent enemies, original music and sound effects, and hidden items:

* Amorad Town
* Eglerion Forest
* The River Of Sands
* The Deceptive Caves
* The Peaks of Nassor
* The Deathly Swamps
* The Lava Lands
* The Dark Wizard's Castle

Feature Highlights:
* 44 challenging puzzles to solve
* Dynamic action with simple touch controls
* Acquire powerful magic to defeat your enemies: Fire, Blizzard, Vortex and Thunder Spells
* Unleash the wrath of the Ultamean Lions
* Control two characters in epic battles
* Fight fearless monster enemies and face boss battles
* interact with game characters
* Collect golden, sapphire and emerald gems throughout your journey
* Assemble mythological items to enhance your abilities

Master legendary blades:
* 'The Glorious Blade'
* 'The Ember Blade'
* 'The Blade of the Titan'
* 'The Blade of Glandur'
* 'The Blade of Quietus'
* 'The Blade of the Phoenix'

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

Pricing and Availability:
Twin Swords 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Twin Swords 1.0: http://www.twin-swords.com
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/twin-swords/id601922237
YouTube Video (Trailer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdWDcAg3BW0
Screenshot: http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k493/roysadaka/theme-small_zps6db1742f.png
App Icon: http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k493/roysadaka/Icon-Twin-Swords-512x512_zps6386eb46.png

Located in Haifa, Israel, P-O-M Games is a small company founded by independent developer Roy Sadaka. The company's focus is on developing incredibly useful apps and fun games for the iOS platform. The company collaborates with artists, music composers and other developers for joint projects and for assistance. Copyright (C) 2011-2013 P-O-M 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Roy Sadaka
Founder
Israel
twinswordsgame@gmail.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/pomtwinswords
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=156370337&trk=tab_pro
Twitter Profile: http://www.twitter.com/pomgames

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Develop your newborn's brain with the best Visual Stimulation app on iOS - Published on 03/15/13

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Independent mobile app studio, Black Mouton, launches Baby Visual Stimulation 1.1, an educational iPad app targeted for young babies. During the golden period of 0-12 months, parents can help foster the growth of baby's brain by providing stimulating visual input. Baby Visual Stimulation fills this needs with 200+ black & white and high-contrast images. The app is currently on promotional sales and can be download for free until 03/30/2013.

Brussels, Belgium - Black Mouton, independent mobile app studio, has launched an app for babies called "Baby Visual Stimulation", available on App Store for iPad users. You have a newborn baby and don't know how to entertain her / him at this early stage? This app could be a good choice. With 200+ high-contrast visual stimulating images accompanied by cheerful music, the app helps stimulate babies' visual and brain development, and in the meantime entertains and calms the little fussy ones. Don't waste the golden period of 0-12 months, you can help yourbaby's brain thrive!

Feature Highlights:
* 200+ visual stimulating images including black & white, black & white & red and colored images
* Images slideshow with brain stimulating music
* Add images to favorite
* Babies can leave colorful "paws" on the screen

"We designed this app with love", said Ye Wang, founder of Black Mouton and the lead designer, "My daughter was 2 months old when I designed the app. I was amazed how effective these images were to attract her attention. Her smile made us confident that our users would like our app!"

Language Support:
* English, French, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese

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

Pricing and Availability:
To celebrate 10,000 downloads since launch, we are running a special promotional sales period. Baby Visual Stimulation 1.1 is currently on promotional sales and can be downloaded for free until end of March 2013. Normally priced at $1.99. Available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. Don't let it go!

Black Mouton: http://home.comcast.net/~black-mouton/site/
Baby Visual Stimulation 1.1: https://itunes.apple.com/app/baby-visual-stimulation/id588116753
Media Assets: https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B9f03uIw3blrVEo1M1lXeXB2UTA/edit

Black Mouton is an independent mobile app development studio, founded by Ye and JiaJing Wang, aiming to create beautiful and fun apps for people's life. Copyright (C) 2013 Black Mouton. 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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Ye Wang
Founder
Belgium
black-mouton@comcast.net

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Keek Growing Rapidly - Rolls Out Verified Accounts - Published on 03/15/13

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California based Keek announced today the launch of its new account verification program to meet increased demand from many high-profile celebrities and influencers. Keek is the leading mobile social video network, offering a fun new way to meet people, stay up to date with friends and show the world what you're up to in real-time. Keek will begin marking select accounts with a verified symbol to help individuals and businesses at high risk of impersonation authenticate their identity.

Cupertino, California - Keek, the leading mobile social video network, announced today the launch of its new account verification program to meet increased demand from many high-profile celebrities and influencers. Keek will begin marking select accounts with a verified symbol to help individuals and businesses at high risk of impersonation authenticate their identity.

The Keek community is growing rapidly with millions of people signing up each month. The verified icon will help establish trust and make it easier for users to find people and content on Keek.

"Keek is a fun new way to interact with my fans and I really can't believe how fast it's grown," says Kim Kardashian. "Account verification is extremely important, I want to make sure my fans know it's really me they are following. After accumulating nearly 1 million followers in only a few months, my Keek profile is quickly becoming as important and powerful as my accounts on Twitter and Facebook."

Keek continues to experience explosive growth around the world, adding more than 200,000 new users per day and is consistently ranked as one of the top social networking apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry

"Once a social network reaches a certain level of popularity, account impersonation can affect usability," states Isaac Raichyk, Founder and CEO of Keek. "We've identified account verification as a great opportunity to enhance the Keek user experience."

Individuals or businesses qualify for account verification if they are at high risk of impersonation, including but not limited to popular personalities from television, music and the entertainment industry. Users with large audiences on Keek or other social networks may also be eligible.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Keek 2.9 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Social Networking category. The app is also available in BlackBerry World and Google Play.

Keek 2.9: http://www.keek.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/keek/id453298978
Download from Blackberry World: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/23763882/
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keek
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBo2yqYaq40
Media Assets: http://www.appshout.com/apps/keek/

Keek is a privately held social networking platform that allows users to create 36-second videos ("keeks") using webcam, iPhone, Android or BlackBerry 10 devices and share them with others around the world. Users follow, subscribe and respond to videos with either text comments or video replies ("keekbacks"). Keek is simple to use, extremely fast and 100% free. Copyright (C) 2013 Keek. 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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tap2focus from Caal Studio Lets Users Take Refocusable Photos - Published on 03/15/13

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Create extraordinary, unique and unforgettable visuals! tap2focus 1.0 from Caal Studio turns the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch into a light field camera, which lets users take amazing refocusable photos that can be interacted with. Users can also make their photos accessible to anyone with a web browser, add special effects, backup photos as email attachments, share photos with friends on social media, and more. The app features a variety of cool F/X filters to enhance each photo.

Cupertino, California - iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners who want a way to take refocusable photos and create extraordinary, unique and unforgettable visuals that tell a different story with every tap, can now download the innovative new app tap2focus from Caal Studio.

tap2focus essentially turns a user's device into a light field camera, which enables them to take refocusable photos, and then simply tap to refocus them later on. Users can make their refocusable photos viewable by anyone with a web browser, or share the amazing creations with friends on Facebook and Twitter or through email.

Other key tap2focus features include:
* The option to tap as many focus points as desired in a single photo
* Both automatic and manual shoot modes (ideal for difficult and complex photos)
* A variety of cool F/X filters to enhance each photo and make them unique
* The ability to backup photos as file attachments, which can then be emailed or sent to iTunes

"A single photo does not tell the complete story," commented Chan Paey-Lun of Caal Studio. "And now with tap2focus, users can re-focus their photos, and tell a different story with each tap. It's a whole new way to experience photography and photo editing - and it's so easy to use!"

Users who want to transform their device's camera so they can produce extraordinary, unique and unforgettable photos and visuals that tell a different story with every tap, can download tap2focus now from the App Store.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch
* iPad, iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad, iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
* iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 11.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
tap2focus 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

tap2focus 1.0: http://tap2focus.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/tap2focus/id591738498
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDIbOcE5nro
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App Icon: http://www.appshout.com/apps/tap2focus/images/icon.png
Media Assets: http://www.appshout.com/apps/tap2focus/

Founded by Chan Paey-Lun, Caal Studio is an independent development start-up based in Hong Kong that focuses on iOS applications. With more then 10 years of experience and knowledge in enterprise and mobile technologies, Caal Studio aims to capture the next great idea and create applications that everyone can enjoy. Copyright (C) 2013 Caal Studio. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Newest Walt Disney World Notescast iPhone App Features Fantasyland Info - Published on 03/15/13

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TimeStream Software, developer of the Disney World Mobile Guide app for the iPhone, announces an update to its Walt Disney World Notescast app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The newly updated app showcases all of Walt Disney World Resort with over 300 pages of in-depth information and more than 750 high-quality photos. As a powerful trip-planning and in-park resource, it includes Park Attractions, Parades, Restaurants, Annual events, What's New, Disney Hotels, Vacation Tips and more.

Portland, Oregon - TimeStream Software announces the release of Version 4.2 of its popular Walt Disney World Notescast app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Updated with restaurant information, attraction descriptions and photos for the newly renovated Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom, the app features over 300 pages of valuable trip-planning information and in-park resources, all complemented with over 750 high-quality photos.

"There is no other Walt Disney World related app which contains the vast amount of information and high-quality photos found in the Walt Disney World Notescast app," said Mike Westby of Timestream Software. "All the attractions, restaurants, annual event schedules, parade descriptions, trip-planning tips, phone numbers, hotels, what's new, tours...everything a guest needs is right at their fingertips."

The new Walt Disney World Notescast Version 4.2 covers nearly every aspect of the entire resort and all four theme parks, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and more.

Available from the iTunes App Store, the new Walt Disney World Notescast includes:
* Over 120 Disney World Attractions & Events
* Over 750 Original and Exclusive Photos
* "On Ride" Photos
* 3 to 6 High-Quality Photos per most Attractions - Not just small thumbnails
* Disney World - What's Coming
* Disney World - What's New
* Disney World Annual Events
* Disney World Tickets
* Disney World Dining
* Disney World Parades
* Disney World Hotels & Resorts
* Disney World Phone Numbers
* Disney World Hotel Phone Numbers
* Disney World Tips
* Disney World Toddler Tips
* Disney World Photo Tips
* Disney World Tours
* Vacation Planning Tips
* WDW Merchandise
* Disney's FASTPASS
* All About Disney's Magical Express
* How to Plan Your Vacation
* Hidden Mickey Tours
* Explore the Theme Parks
* The History of Walt Disney World
* Tips for Finding Disney Characters
* Guests with Disabilities
* Countless sub-categories for each of the above
* No Internet or Wi-Fi Required - Works everywhere in Walt Disney World Resort and at home
* Bookmark your Favorite Pages
* Easy Search for Content
* Tap to Dial any Phone Number
* Web Browsing from the App
* And, much, much more!

Additional Walt Disney World and Disneyland Notescasts developed by TimeStream Software include:
* Disney World Mobile Guide
* Walt Disney World Secrets Gold!
* Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys
* Walt Disney World Phone Numbers
* Walt Disney World Main Street Windows
* Disneyland Mobile Guide
* Disneyland Secrets Gold!
* Disney at Work: Magic Kingdom
* Disney at Work: Epcot
* Disney at Work: Disneyland
* Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista

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

Pricing and Availability:
The Walt Disney World Notescast 4.2 is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Travel category. The Walt Disney World Guide Notescast is also available for Android powered smart phones through Google Play and the Android Market. Learn more at the TimeStream Software web site online.

TimeStream Software: http://www.timestream-software.com
Walt Disney World Notescast 4.2: http://www.timestream-software.com/disneyworldnotescast.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/walt-disney-world-guide-notescast/id310585502
Media Assets: http://www.timestream-software.com/disneyworldnotescast.html

Founded in 2001, TimeStream Software produces highly acclaimed travel destination and custom title apps for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, as well as Android powered smartphones. Copyright (C) 2013 TimeStream Software. 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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Media Contact
United States
Media@TimeStream-Software.com

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Spinlight Takes Gold at the Parents' Choice Awards - Published on 03/15/13

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Spinlight Studio receives one of the highest honors in educational apps, with the gold Parents' Choice Award for Geography Drive USA 1.0. Recently featured on Fox News, the geography app also earned Editor's Choice from Children's Technology Review, making it the flagship title of a company quickly carving out a reputation for quality education apps. Players hit the gas and head out on the highway in the fact-packed game that turns textbook geography into an exciting cross-country adventure.

Champaign, Illinois - It's official. Spinlight Studio has just received one of the highest honors in educational apps, taking home the gold Parents' Choice Award for Geography Drive USA 1.0. Recently featured on Fox News, the fact-packed geography app also earned Editor's Choice from Children's Technology Review, making it the flagship title of a company quickly carving out a reputation for quality education apps.

The cross-country quiz game for players 8 and up was declared a "definite must-have!" by the prestigious organization, which has been helping parents discover the best in children's education for 35 years. And, it wasn't the company's only honor at the event. Swapsies Occupations - a fun mix and match game that helps children learn about 10 fun occupations - also took home an award, doubling the company's Parents' Choice Award count.

"It's been an amazing couple of years," said Matt Hutton, CEO and co-founder. "To pick up two Parent's Choice Awards our first year out was amazing. Now almost half of our catalog has been recognized by one of the most prestigious organizations in the country."

While the award marks a highlight for the company, they're not wasting anytime resting on their laurels. Later this month, Spinlight will be releasing its tenth official title, this time focusing on spelling and early reading.

"There are at least 30 titles in our current pipeline," says Hutton. "And we're working as fast as possible to bring them to our growing list of fans."

To learn more about the company's growing list of educational titles, visit Spinlight online.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Geography Drive USA 1.0 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Education category.

Spinlight Studio: http://www.spinlight.com/
Geography Drive USA 1.0: http://www.spinlight.com/apps/geographydrive.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/geography-drive-usa/id579100969
Screenshot: http://www.spinlight.com/press/presskits/GeographyDriveUSA/Screenshots/StartUp.PNG
App Icon: http://www.spinlight.com/press/presskits/GeographyDriveUSA/Icons/GeographyDriveUSA-512.png

Spinlight Studio is an award-winning educational app developer and publisher that passionately believes learning should be fun. Since 2011, the company has released nine top-selling titles for the iOS, Android and Mac OS platforms, creating apps that children love and parents appreciate for their strong educational value. Spinlight has earned numerous Parents' Choice Awards, Best App Ever titles and a Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice Award for a long list of titles that includes AlphaTots, TallyTots, TableTots, Swapsies, Operation Math, Operation Math Code Squad, Pixel and Parker, Yodel-Oh! and Geography Drive USA. From USA Today to Fox News and the NBC Today Show, Spinlight apps are frequently seen in the national press, while five of the company's titles have been featured in Apple's special app collections. Copyright (C) 2000-2013 Spinlight Studio. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.
and/or other countries.

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Candace Hutton
Chief Mom Officer
217-351-6700
United States
candace@spinlight.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/spinlightstudio
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=235909707&trk=tab_pro
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Say It Sight Words for iPhone and iPad: Reading Flash Cards that Listen - Published on 03/15/13

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Kidonkadonk is proud to announce the availability of Say It Sight Words 2.0 for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, a learning tool for early readers that uses Siri-like speech recognition technology to provides an independent learning opportunity for students developing sight word (high frequency word) mastery. The app comes with the common word lists used by teachers in the classroom, making it convenient to use for parents at home and teachers in the classroom.

Long Beach, California - Kidonkadonk is proud to announce the availability of Say It Sight Words 2.0 for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Children are taught to read using a combination of phonics and high-frequency word (often called a "sight word") memorization. Say It Sight Words is a tool for parents and teachers that provides an independent learning opportunity for students by listening to their voice and giving them immediate feedback to let them know if they have correctly identified the word they are trying to learn.

The app comes with the common word lists used by teachers in the classroom, making it convenient to use for parents at home and teachers in the classroom. In addition to flashcards, it also provides a hear-and-touch mode and a hear-and-type mode using an on-screen simplified computer keyboard. Say It Sight Words does not contain advertisements or require in-app purchases.

Boys struggle the most when it comes to early literacy - the apps "outer space" theme lends itself to that audience, though not to the point where girls wont find it engaging as well.

Developer Scot Woodyard explained, "We developed Say It Sight Words because it is what we wanted for our kids. We wanted something that we could use with our children and something our children could use independently. The latter was what was really missing from the apps we looked at - nothing we found provided a level of interaction or feedback to an early reader that came close to what working with a parent or student could. Unfortunately, parents and teachers aren't always available to work with student one-on-one. So, we asked ourselves - how could we re-create the same experience?"

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

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 46.1 MB

Pricing and availability:
Say It Sight Words 2.0 is only $0.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and is available exclusively through the Apple App Store in the Education category.

Say It Sight Words 2.0: http://sightwords.kidonkadonk.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/say-it-sight-words/id576452509
Screenshot 1: http://sightwords.kidonkadonk.com/media/ipad2.png
Screenshot 2: http://sightwords.kidonkadonk.com/media/ipad3.png
Screenshot 3: http://sightwords.kidonkadonk.com/media/ipad4.png
App Icon: http://sightwords.kidonkadonk.com/media/SISWmicrocket1024.png

Kidonkadonk was founded in 2012 by parents who are dedicated to making quality apps for iOS devices. Copyright (C) 2013 Kidonkadonk. 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
support@kidonkadonk.com

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