3/19/2013

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Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:45 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Holi Fest Exclusive Sale Reaches the App Store - Published on 03/19/13

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In honor of Holi Fest, three top app developers discount India-themed Story Book Apps from March 27th-29th. The developers of Laloo the Red Panda (Laloo LLC), Little Blue Jackal (Niyaa LLC), and The Magnificent Travelling Palace (Plane Tree Family Productions) have joined forces to cross-promote this unique sale opportunity. Sharing a common love of the country of India, all three developers are women who founded their own story app companies.

San Francisco/USA/Israel - Three top-ranked storybook apps with Indian themes will be heavily discounted at $.99 each, from March 27th-29th in honor of Holi Fest (27th). The developers of Laloo the Red Panda (Laloo LLC), Little Blue Jackal (Niyaa LLC), and The Magnificent Travelling Palace (Plane Tree Family Productions) have joined forces to cross-promote this unique sale opportunity.

All three developers are women who founded their own story app companies. They share a common love of the country of India, and discovered one another�s apps as a result. The story book app development community is relatively small when compared to other spaces like games and general entertainment apps, and this gives story app developers a unique opportunity to align forces to cross-promote apps.

Lauren Freeman, co-founder of Laloo LLC explains, �Shoham Drori (Travelling Palace), Survi Gopal (Little Blue Jackal), and I come from very different backgrounds, but we are united by the common desire to use interactive story apps as a medium through which we can tell inspiring stories to children around the globe.�

�Holi is the festival of colors and harmony. This is an appropriately colorful promotion uniting three colors red (Laloo), blue (Jackal) and Gold (Traveling Palace)!� adds Survi Gopal, Developer of Little Blue Jackal.

About Laloo the Red Panda:
Laloo the Red Panda (iPad, original price $3.99), features the story of a red panda on a journey of self-discovery in India. Laloo LLC has aligned with Bay Area non-profit Red Panda Network. 20% of each purchase is donated to Red Panda Network to assist with the conservation of the red panda.

About Little Blue Jackal:
Little Blue Jackal (iPad, original price $1.99), is a classic Indian folk tale with a moral that have been retold by generations and is packed with ancient wisdom. At Niyaa we strive to teach languague proficiency through reading, storytelling, and games.

About The Magnificent Travelling Palace:
The Magnificent Travelling Palace (iPad, original price $2.99), features an adventure story told through the eyes of four children from the splendid City of Lakes, Udaipur, India. It uses images, animations and original music and sounds which bring a sense of authenticity to the adventure and presents the enchanting world of India to children.

Laloo: http://laloo.us/
Niyaa: http://niyaa.net/
Magic Travelling Palace: http://www.travellingpalace.com/
Laloo the Red Panda: https://itunes.apple.com/app/laloo-the-red-panda/id555731873
Little Blue Jackal: https://itunes.apple.com/app/little-blue-jackal-panchatantra/id478631424
Magnificent Travelling Palace: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id512502528

Laloo LLC, Niyaa, and Plane Tree Family Productions are story book app developers with stories from around the globe. 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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Lauren Freeman
Co-Founder
United States
lauren@laloo.us

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

Shoham Drori
Founder
planetreefamily@gmail.com

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Introducing Big Grips Tweener and Big Grips Wedge for iPad mini - Published on 03/19/13

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California based KEM Ventures, Inc. announces Big Grips Tweener for iPad mini and Big Grips Wedge, the indispensable stackable stand that gives Big Grips Tweener a little attitude. Big Grips Tweener and Big Grips Wedge feature the renowned lightweight, durable, easy to clean protection and convenience parents and teachers expect from the Big Grips brand. Big Grips Tweener and Wedge are available now in blue, green, red, and orange, with black coming in April.

Sacramento, California - KEM Ventures, Inc. announces Big Grips Tweener for iPad mini and Big Grips Wedge, the indispensable stackable stand that gives Big Grips Tweener a little attitude. Big Grips Tweener and Big Grips Wedge feature the renowned lightweight, durable, easy to clean protection and convenience parents and teachers expect from the Big Grips brand.

"Big Grips Frame and Big Grips Stand set the standard for child-friendly protection and convenience for the full size iPad, and now Big Grips Tweener and Big Grips Wedge are doing the same for iPad mini." said Kirk Mills, founder and President of KEM Ventures, Inc. "Home and school environments can be treacherous grounds for iPads in the hands of kids and only Big Grips Tweener features the comfortable no-slip grip and drop-it-and-forget-it protection parents and educators demand."

"We are really excited to be launching Big Grips Wedge alongside Big Grips Tweener. The combination of Big Grips Stand and Big Grips Frame has become a key differentiator for us in the iPad accessory space. Naturally, we wanted to do the same for the iPad mini with Big Grips Wedge, the companion stand for Big Grips Tweener," said Mills. "Offering a surprisingly stable stand-up experience for the thinner profile Big Grips Tweener, Big Grips Wedge features a new space-saving stackable design that educators are sure to appreciate."

Availability and Pricing:
Big Grips Tweener and Wedge are available now in blue, green, red, and orange, with black coming in April. Big Grips Tweener is available for $24.95 (USD) and Big Grips Wedge is available for $19.95. All Big Grips products are available to educators at discounted prices (some conditions apply).

Big Grips: http://www.biggrips.com
Big Grips Tweener and Wedge: http://www.biggrips.com/tweener
Hi Res Image (The Tweener Gang): http://www.biggrips.com/images/pr/Big-Grips-Tweener-Wedge-Gang.jpg
Hi Res Image (Big Grips Tweener/Wedge - Blue): http://www.biggrips.com/images/pr/Big-Grips-Tweener-Wedge-Blue-Front.jpg
Hi Res Image (Big Grips Tweener/Wedge - Green): http://www.biggrips.com/images/pr/Big-Grips-Tweener-Wedge-Green-Front.jpg
Hi Res Image (Big Grips Wedge): http://www.biggrips.com/images/pr/Big-Grips-Wedge-Flower.jpg

KEM Ventures, Inc., is a Sacramento, California based start-up designing fresh, fun and playful accessories for iDevices. Copyright (C) 2011-2013 KEM Ventures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Kirk Mills
President
888-456-7047
United States
kirk@biggrips.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/biggrips
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/biggrips

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SportsPage - Keep Up With March Madness - Published on 03/19/13

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SportsPage, a mobile sports news application, delivers the ultimate sports news app to keep up with March Madness. Whether a sports buff or a casual observer, SportsPage allows users to flip through page after page of team news feeds consisting of news articles from numerous sources, images, and recent Twitter posts. Easily add your favorite teams and get all your NCAA March Madness news in one location.

Seattle, Washington - SportsPage delivers the ultimate sports news app to keep up with March Madness. Through the digital sports magazine, easily add the NCAA basketball teams you care about most with content curated from popular Twitter feeds and websites. SportsPage, a real time sports news application covering all major American and international sports teams on iOS, is available at the App Store for free.

Offering a sleek, graphic interface that's easy and quick to use, NCAA fans can customize their homepage in seconds and then start flipping through the latest sports stories from more than 10,000 news sources on any iOS device. Covering more than 2,500 different national and international sports teams - including the NFL, MLS, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFL, NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball, local sports, fantasy sports, auto racing, rugby, 1,000-plus international soccer/football teams, pro golf, WNBA, boxing, tennis, and more - SportsPage is an ideal app for the avid, news-hungry sports fanatic who wants the latest sports news now, without the clutter.

Social networks are quickly becoming the primary way people discover and share content on the Web, even for sports fans. The result is a huge influx of incoming messages and links people must sort through across multiple web sites just to stay up to date. SportsPage collects the content of social media and other websites and presents it in magazine format and allows users to "flip" through their social sports feeds and feeds from websites.

SportsPage creates a personalized digital magazine for the sports news that you care about most. From the Table of Contents readers can view their sections and personalize the magazine. Fill SportsPage with the sports, leagues, and teams that interest you. Everything from the local college or professional team to headline sports news can be quickly added to your SportsPage. SportsPage creates a single place to enjoy, browse, comment on and share all the sports news, photos and updates that matter to you.

Feature Highlights:
* Delivery of a fast, uncluttered, and easy to-use interface
* International sports news from more than 2,000 teams and leagues from Twitter and professional news sites worldwide
* Fast news loading
* Quick response time
* Easy-to-use menu design and layout

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* Optimized for iPhone 5
* 22.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
SportsPage: Your Social Sports Magazine 1.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Sports category. For more information on SportsPage, please visit SportsPage online, Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

SportsPage 1.1: http://thesportspage.co
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/sportspage-free-your-sports/id571829159
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73RH62SkpOo
Screenshot (iPad): http://thesportspage.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo15.png
Screenshot (iPhone): http://thesportspage.co/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo14.png
App Icon: http://a1850.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/118/Purple/v4/72/d3/70/72d3704b-92e4-392c-66ce-3047ea8375bb/mzl.mbsuxbfo.170x170-75.png

SportsPage's mission is to fundamentally improve how people discover, view and share sports related content across their social networks. Start reading your magazine by downloading SportsPage online. Copyright (C) 2013 SportsPage LLC. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Benjamin Monnig
SportsPage Founder
660-229-0099
United States
benjamin.j.monnig@thesportspage.co

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

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Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:15 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Apple iMovie Instrumental in Panel Pages Kickstarter Campaign Video - Published on 03/19/13

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Filmmaker and comic book creator Nathyn Brendan Masters used iMovie to create a quick and slick video for a successful Kickstarter Campaign. Panel Pages help artists who don't have or can't afford large format scanners go quickly from paper to digital. The odd sized 8 x 11.5 comic art boards come complete with a non-photo blue border printed on smooth bright white Bristol board. The Kickstarter Project was fully funded on Sunday, March 17, 2013, but is still accepting funds from early adopters.

Chicago, Illinois - Large enough to draw a four to five panel comic and small enough to fit in most average scanners, Panel Pages help artists who don't have or can't afford large format scanners go quickly from paper to digital. The odd sized 8 x 11.5 comic art boards were designed by Night Phoenix Press head creator Nathyn Brendan Masters and like most professional comic art boards come complete with a non-photo blue border printed on smooth bright white Bristol board. But Masters had to sell the idea to backers via crowdfunding site Kickstarter, but to do a successful campaign you need a video. For this, it was iMovie to the rescue.

"I'm a huge fan of Final Cut Pro, both legacy and X," says Masters. "But for videos like these, I just need something quick and dirty that can get the job done and done well, for that iMovie tends to be the thing." Since Masters was making a video about a comic book product, he used Apple's popular comic book themed transitions and quickly cobbled together videos he'd already taken of himself drawing, with new footage of himself trying to scan the large 10 x 14 page into a regular sized printer/scanner. He then juxtaposed the video to one of him simply using a page that fit, one of his "Panel Pages".

"I had these videos of myself doing inks on an exterior I'd drawn, and while I had the idea for Panel Pages awhile ago, for some reason trying to get that piece into Photoshop inspired me to do the Kickstarter now," recalls the artist. "I grabbed my T3i, shot some new footage of me dealing with the scanning process, transferred it to my Macbook Pro and was about to open Final Cut Pro X to edit, but I thought about it and it was just too much for what I needed. Instead I opened iMovie, dropped the clips in and used it's vast selection of transitions and effects to quickly create the video that you see when you come to the "Panel Pages" Kickstarter.

Panel Pages have been backed by "Ghost Rider" artist and "Creed" creator Trent Kaniuga as well as "Aizan" artist and creator Shawn Alleyne. Former Image and Marvel artist Dan Fraga posted a blurb about it on his Facebook page and there's even an article about Panel Pages on comic book news and review blog "Shelf Abuse".

The "Panel Pages" Kickstarter was fully funded on Sunday, March 17, 2013, but is still accepting funds from early adopters. Masters has also initiated stretch goals and has also started an Indiegogo page as well because of request from people who wanted to use money in their Paypal account to back the project.

"I think it's awesome that Apple makes products that make this kind of creative process, so quick and painless for media producers," says Masters, "And while it's great to have FCP or FCPX, sometimes you just need to knockout a small project and for that iMovie is the winner and still champion."

Night Phoenix Press: http://www.nightphoenixpress.com
Kickstarter Project: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nathynbrendanmasters/panel-pages-8-x-115-comic-book-paper
Indiegogo Project: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/panel-pages-modern-comic-book-art-board
Screenshot: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559677_10200947796404061_1512795458_n.jpg

Night Phoenix Press is a Chicago based comic book company, that publishes the Epitaph comic book line as well as the upcoming Night Phoenix series. Night Phoenix Press is a subsidiary of independent film company TimeCode Mechanics. Copyright (C) 2011 TimeCode Mechanics / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Mac OS X platforms are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Richard Mavers
Public Relations
United States
rmavers@gmail.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Night-Phoenix-Press-a-subsidiary-of-TimeCode-Mechanics/184575131618279
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=182755791
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/Comic2Movie

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Micro Racing - arcade race challenge - Powerful Boost In Driving Games - Published on 03/19/13

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Ready? Get Set! Go! Geemzo today introduces Micro Racing 1.0, its free new game title for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Precision, determination and speed are your allies. Racing against the clock, with flashing fuel light and only one maneuver available - these are the challenges to be resolved by the Micro Racing driver. Get as many laps as you can, collect coins and invest in equipment. Tackle new routes, gain levels, change cars and become the champion of Micro Racing.

Pozna, Poland - Ready? Get Set! Go! Geemzo, creator of App Store hit Gravity Maze, today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of Micro Racing 1.0, its free new game title now available on the Apple App Store. In this challenging racing game you have simple controls, which makes the game very accessible and engaging at the same time.

Game starts with just one car available and two tracks to pick from. Progression gives you ranks which are rewarded with extra powerups on each level. The higher rank, the more cars are unlocked. By beating the high score, you can unlock extra tracks.

Controls are simple yet challenging. You can only turn left and use turbo, which boost speed for limited time. What is more, as a Micro Racing driver you have to care about the fuel that is restricted and collect coins, which appears really quickly. Precision and reflex are the key skills.

The rules of how to become the champion of Micro Racing:
* Get as many laps as you can
* Compete with friends via Game Center
* Upgrade your car
* Buy extra cars
* Gain ranks

"I always wanted to make an oldschool racing game, which can be enjoyed by older and younger generation of players," said Maciej Czekala, designer of the game. "Micro Racing is simple in concept, but not an easy game. This is what makes it really challenging and addictive."

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

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

Geemzo: http://www.geemzo.com
Micro Racing 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id515927981
Screenshot: http://a614.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/111/Purple/v4/f4/7c/f7/f47cf778-1659-50bf-9a08-be4d7753e968/mzl.eisnknmn.480x480-75.jpg
App Icon: http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/110/Purple2/v4/0d/78/99/0d7899ac-282d-a8c0-2467-858effdb1767/mzl.erjnbfmz.175x175-75.jpg
Press Kit (zip): https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1214188/insys/micro%20racing%20-%20promo%20pack.zip

Located in Pozna, Poland, Geemzo is a privately held game, app and web development company specializing in fun and entertaining productions. Copyright (C) 2013 Geemzo. 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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Co-Founder
Poland
m.czekala@insys.pl

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Micro-Racing/215599588581149

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PopChar X 6.2 with simpler search and many other usability improvements - Published on 03/19/13

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Ergonis Software today released PopChar X 6.2, an improved version of the company's award-winning tool for efficiently dealing with fonts and special characters. PopChar X 6.2 includes many usability improvements that make finding and inserting special characters and umlauts easier than ever. The new version also supports Unicode 6.2, the latest release of the Unicode Standard as well as adds a new font matching technique that reliably finds fonts for font family names.

Hagenberg, Austria - Ergonis Software today released PopChar X 6.2, an improved version of the company's award-winning tool for efficiently exploring fonts as well as finding and inserting special characters.

PopChar X 6.2 includes many usability improvements that make finding and inserting special characters and umlauts easier than ever. There's a new command-F shortcut for finding characters by name. But if this is still not fast enough, you can even simply start typing when the cursor is in the PopChar window and enter the search term right away. There are also new context menu commands "Copy Character Description" and "Copy Font List" for copying a brief summary of the selected Unicode character and the list of font names, respectively.

The new version supports Unicode 6.2, the latest release of the Unicode Standard and adds a new font matching technique that reliably finds fonts for font family names. PopChar now also contains enhanced user interface elements, in particular for retina displays.

In addition, PopChar X 6.2 solves a problem where some fonts could not be detected in certain applications (such as MS Word), works around window flickering on Mountain Lion, and adds a number of further enhancements.

Visit Ergonis Software's website to view the long list of further improvements and enhancements contained in this release and to download a trial copy.

PopChar solves a problem faced by every technologist and multi-lingual worker. Inserting special characters into application documents can be frustrating and results in a steady loss of productivity. With PopChar, thousands of special characters are only a few clicks away. Just pop up the PopChar window, click the desired character, and the character appears in your current document right away.

System Requirements:
* Requires OS X 10.5.8 or newer
* Fully compatible with OS X Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8)

Pricing and Availability:
PopChar X 6.2 can be purchased securely on the Ergonis Software website. The upgrade to PopChar 6.2 is free for anyone who owns a valid license for PopChar X 6. Upgrade paths are available for owners of older licenses. See the company's web site for information about purchases, including enterprise licenses, volume discounts, and upgrade pricing offers. Instead of purchasing PopChar separately, customers can save money by ordering the Ergonis Productivity Bundle, which also includes the text expander Typinator and the keyboard shortcut helper KeyCue.

Ergonis Software: http://www.ergonis.com/
PopChar X 6.2: http://www.ergonis.com/products/popcharx
Download PopChar X: http://www.ergonis.com/downloads/popcharx-install.dmg
Purchase: https://store.ergonis.com/products/popcharx
Screenshot: http://www.ergonis.com/images/products/pcx/external/popcharx-screen.png
App Icon: http://www.ergonis.com/images/products/pcx/external/popcharx-icon.png

Headquartered in Hagenberg, Austria, Ergonis Software Gmbh is a privately held software development company founded in 2002. With a focus on innovation, Ergonis develops ergonomic and intuitive software that boosts the productivity of Mac and PC users alike. Copyright 2002-2013 Ergonis Software Gmbh. All Rights Reserved. Ergonis products are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Ergonis Software GmbH. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Christoph Reichenberger
CEO
United States
popchar@ergonis.com

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

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Aureus for iPhone - A Memory Challenging Puzzle Game - Published on 03/19/13

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Paris-based Galta introduces Aureus 1.0, its first game for iPhone and iPod touch. Aureus will challenge reflexes and memory with an intense and eery puzzle atmosphere. The player is tasked with operating the elements of an electrically charged gold producing machine. The machine operates in the dark, with all elements hidden from the player. Matching similar elements creates an electrical current which briefly illuminates part of the board, disintegrates the matched elements, and produces gold.

Paris, France - Galta, a new indie development company, is proud to announce the release of Aureus 1.0, its first iOS game. Aureus for iPhone and iPod touch will challenge reflexes and memory with an intense and eery puzzle atmosphere. The player is tasked with operating the elements of an electrically charged gold producing machine. The machine operates in the dark, with all elements hidden from the player. Matching similar elements creates an electrical current which briefly illuminates part of the board, disintegrates the matched elements, and produces gold.

Players must rely on their memory to match hidden elements. Speed is likewise essential to master the Aureus which has a strong tendency to overheat. Skilled players have the option of using gold coins earned over time to upgrade the machine. Upgrades can reduce pressure, slow falling elements, or minimize the impact of failed matches amongst other benefits. Once fully upgraded, Aureus provides its fastest game mode with frantic gameplay.

At a basic level, Aureus can be played as a tile matching game with a twist. At the most complex level, Aureus demands a combination of strategy, dexterity and memory. The most efficient way to play is by making a succession of small matches to regroup similar elements, followed by more complex matches to produce large amounts of gold coins. As the pressure increases, the player must master a balance between speed and memorization to optimize the number of coins and the final score.

Aureus features 3 game modes:
* Endurance: the classic mode, with continuous game play until the machine breaks
* Time Trial: the perfect mode for short sessions, with game play limited to 90 seconds
* Online: a multiplayer mode in which players can challenge up to 3 opponents

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

Pricing and Availability:
Aureus 1.0 is only $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Galta: http://galta.net/
Aureus 1.0: http://galta.net/aureus/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/aureus/id590779021
Screenshot: http://a1105.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/104/Purple/v4/e8/ec/72/e8ec72ae-4a40-ba35-1c1d-1631f69a0229/mzl.cgfijjyz.320x480-75.jpg
App Icon: http://galta.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/AppIcon-150x150.png

Galta is a new studio founded in late 2012 in Paris to bring fun and useful apps to iOS and OSX. Copyright (C) 2013 Galta SARL. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Philippe Champeaux
Founder of Galta SARL
France
philippe.champeaux@galta.net

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PDFpen 6.0 Features Word Export, Redesigned Interface - Published on 03/19/13

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Smile has released PDFpen 6.0, the latest version of its all-purpose PDF editing tool for OS X. This major upgrade of PDFpen features export to Microsoft Word format and a new editing bar for faster access to tools and properties. PDFpenPro has added document permission setting and automatic form creation. The updated document window appearance is enhanced with a new dropdown menu to access sidebar options for search, annotations, thumbnails, and table of contents.

San Francisco, California - Smile has released PDFpen 6.0, the latest version of its all-purpose PDF editing tool for OS X. This major upgrade of PDFpen features export to Microsoft(R) Word format and a new editing bar for faster access to tools and properties.

PDFpen 6 is fully optimized for Retina displays. The updated document window appearance is enhanced with a new dropdown menu to access sidebar options for search, annotations, thumbnails, and table of contents. Auto Save and Versions, features of OS X, are fully supported, so editing work is automatically saved and previous versions of a PDF can be accessed and restored.

A new version of PDFpenPro is also available. In addition to all the new features of PDFpen 6.0, PDFpenPro 6.0 gives users more control over how their PDFs are used via document permission settings that restrict saving, printing, and copying. PDFpenPro 6.0 also simplifies creation of cross-platform interactive PDF forms by automatically creating form fields in a non-interactive PDF form.

"PDFpen goes far beyond annotations and highlighting with power features such as text correction, OCR, and redaction," said Greg Scown, Smile founder. "Now, with Word export, PDFpen is an even more versatile PDF editing tool."

The PDF-to-Word export uses the Nuance OmniPage Cloud Document Conversion Service. PDFs are securely uploaded to the service and returned as Word documents in either .doc or .docx format.

PDFpen 6 works with PDFpen for iPad and PDFpen for iPhone, allowing seamless editing across devices when used with iCloud or Dropbox storage. Users who wish to use iCloud must purchase PDFpen 6 from the Mac App Store. (Apple restricts iCloud access to applications purchased via the Mac App Store.)

PDFpen retails for $59.95, PDFpenPro for $99.95. Family Pack licenses, which cover up to five computers in one household, are $74.95 for PDFpen and $119.95 for PDFpenPro. Office Pack licenses, which cover up to five users in an office, are $179.95 for PDFpen and $279.95 for PDFpenPro.

Upgrades from earlier versions of either application are $30.00, and free to users who purchased on or after October 15, 2012. Upgrades from previous versions of PDFpen to PDFpenPro 6.0 are $40.

There is no mechanism for offering upgrades in the Mac App Store. To accommodate customers who wish to purchase Mac App Store versions, special pricing will be offered for the first 48 hours. PDFpen will be $29.99 and PDFpenPro will be $39.99 for this very limited time. Free upgrades for those who purchased on or after the upgrade cutoff date are only available for the Smile Store version.

PDFpen 6.0 and PDFpenPro 6.0 require Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) or later. Demo versions are available at Smile's website. Full versions of PDFpen and PDFpenPro are also available for purchase on Apple's Mac App Store. iCloud storage requires the Mac App Store version.

What's New in PDFpen 6:
* Export to Microsoft(R) Word (.doc, .docx) format (requires Internet connection, must be licensed user)
* New editing bar for faster, easier access to tools and properties
* Optimized for Retina displays
* Edit document permissions to restrict saving, printing, copying, etc. (requires PDFpenPro)
* Create form fields automatically (requires PDFpenPro)
* Drag and drop reordering of items in the Library
* Autosaving and document versions
* Print lists of annotations
* Filter annotations by type
* Enhanced document window appearance
* Highlight form fields
* Syncs Library via iCloud for use with PDFpen for iPhone/iPad (Mac App Store version only)
* Russian language OCR

PDFpen features:
* Add text, images and signatures to PDF
* Make corrections and changes in original PDF
* Move, resize, copy, and delete images in original PDF
* Perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on scanned documents
* Redact or erase text, including OCR text; use search-and-redact or search-and-replace
* Use iCloud (Mac App Store version only) or Dropbox for seamless editing with PDFpen for iPad and PDFpen for iPhone
* Adjust resolution, color depth, and contrast in an image or scanned document
* Insert page numbers and specify positioning and format, including Roman numerals and Bates Numbering
* Fill out PDF forms
* Add (and print) notes and comments
* Save frequently-used images, signatures, and scribbles in the Library
* Save PDFs directly to Evernote
* Convert a website into a multi-page PDF document (requires PDFpenPro)
* Create cross-platform fillable PDF forms (requires PDFpenPro)
* Create and edit Table of Contents (requires PDFpenPro)
* Automate PDF manipulations with AppleScript
* Available in English, Japanese, German, Italian, and French

System Requirements:
* OS X 10.7 (Lion) and later
* iCloud storage requires the Mac App Store version

Pricing & Availability:
PDFpen Pricing -
$59.95 USD
Family Pack: $74.95 (home use; up to 5 computers in one household)
Office Pack: $179.95 (office use; up to 5 users in one office)
Upgrade from earlier versions of PDFpen: $30.00 (Free upgrade to the Smile Store version for purchases made on or after October 15, 2012; no free upgrades available in the Mac App Store)

PDFpenPro Pricing -
$99.95
Family Pack: $119.95 (home use; up to 5 computers in one household)
Office Pack: $279.95 (office use; up to 5 users in one office)
Upgrade from earlier versions of PDFpenPro: $30.00 (Free upgrade to the Smile Store version for purchases made on or after October 15, 2012; no free upgrades available in the Mac App Store)

Upgrade from previous version of PDFpen to PDFpenPro 6.X - $40.00

Site licenses - PDFpen $999.00, PDFpenPro $1299.00
Site license terms - Single contact for support; single physical address or company with fewer than 1,000 employees.

PDFpen 6.0: http://smilesoftware.com/PDFpen
PDFpenPro 6.0: http://smilesoftware.com/PDFpenPro
Download PDFpen and PDFpenPro: http://smilesoftware.com/PDFpen/download.html
Video: http://smilesoftware.com/PDFpen/screencast/index.html
Reviewer's Guide: http://www.smilesoftware.com/guides/PDFpen6revguide.pdf
Press Kit (zip): http://smilesoftware.com/guides/PDFpen_graphics.zip

Smile makes productivity software for OS X and iOS devices, including PDFpen, the Mac PDF editor that won an Editors' Choice Award from Macworld and The Mac Observer; PDFpen for iPad, the mobile PDF editor that won Macworld 2012 Best of Show; PDFpen for iPhone, winner of The Mac Observer's Editors' Choice Award; TextExpander, the Mac typing shortcut tool that also won a Macworld Eddy award; TextExpander touch for the iPhone and iPad; and DiscLabel, the Macworld Eddy award-winning CD label design program. Copyright (C) 2013 Smile. 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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Wanderful Releases Free: Ruff's Bone - Interactive Story App for iOS - Published on 03/19/13

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Wanderful Interactive Storybooks, award-winning developer of apps for today's digital kids, has released its latest interactive story, Ruff's Bone 1.0 for iOS. For a limited time this app in both English and Spanish is Free on the App Store. Originally published by Living Books, Ruff's Bone has been updated with new interactive features and is the latest storybook app released by Wanderful. Ruff's Bone is an offbeat and out-of-this-world adventure of a dog's far-ranging hunt to find his bone.

San Francisco, California - Wanderful Interactive Storybooks, the award-winning developer of apps for today's digital kids, has released its latest interactive story, Ruff's Bone 1.0, Free for a limited time. Originally published by Living Books, Ruff's Bone has been updated with new interactive features and is the latest storybook app released by Wanderful.

Ruff's Bone is an offbeat adventure of Ruff's far-ranging hunt to find his bone. This determined dog's search leads into a cave, high up in the clouds, back to the bottom of the ocean and even up a ladder to another planet. It's an out-of-this-world reading experience with surprises on every page.

The storybook comes with both English and Spanish, and users can toggle between languages dynamically from any page, a powerful feature beyond anything found in other storybooks. Like other Wanderful storybooks, the Read To Me mode allows children to enjoy the story experience in a more traditional format.

"We are thrilled to launch Ruff's Bone for iOS devices," said Wanderful Founder and CEO Mickey W. Mantle, "Users of our other apps have been looking forward to this story."

Wanderful apps are highly intuitive and encourage children to explore each storybook page for all its hidden content. With pages of animation and hundreds of interactive antics, the apps provide a richer interactive experience on one page than many other story apps offer in a whole book.

Language Support:
English and Spanish

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 82.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Ruff's Bone 1.0 is ree for a limited introductory period before returning to $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category. A premium upgrade to get the 60 page Classroom Activities Guide is $2.99 via In-App Purchase.

Wanderful: http://wanderfulstorybooks.com
Ruff's Bone 1.0: http://www.wanderfulstorybooks.com/Ruffs_Bone
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/ruffs-bone-interactive-storybook/id601996502
Screenshot: http://www.wanderfulstorybooks.com//admin/FCKeditor/images/image/Ruffs-Bone.jpg
App Icon: http://www.wanderfulstorybooks.com//admin/FCKeditor/images/image/Ruffs-Bone-Icon.png

Originally introduced in 1992 by Brderbund Software, Living Books were the industry's first highly interactive storybooks and embraced by educators, praised by parents and cherished by children. Twenty years later Mickey W. Mantle, the former Broderbund CTO who oversaw the technology development for the original interactive storybooks founded Wanderful and assembled key members of the original team, including Living Books creator Mark Schlichting, to re-invent the wildly popular interactive storybooks. The team has built an entirely new multi-platform engine to drive the story experience on the latest tablets, phones and computers, resulting in interactive storybook apps designed for today's generation of digital kids. Wanderful apps have already won Parents' Choice and Children's Technology Review Awards. Visit the Wanderful Storybooks website for more information or search "Wanderful storybooks" on the App Store. Copyright (C) 2013 Wanderful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the
Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
bill@wanderfulstorybooks.com

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HoudahSpot 3.7 - Powerful File Search Tool for Mac OS X - Published on 03/19/13

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Houdah Software is proud to announce the immediate availability of HoudahSpot 3.7. HoudahSpot is a versatile file search tool based on Apple's powerful Spotlight engine. HoudahSpot helps users create detailed queries to pinpoint the exact file they want to get to. HoudahSpot unleashes the full power of the Spotlight engine built into Mac OS X. This update is recommended for all users of Mac OS X Snow Leopard through Mountain Lion.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Houdah Software has announced HoudahSpot 3.7. HoudahSpot is a widely acclaimed file search utility for Mac OS X. Thanks to powerful search options, your files are always at your fingertips. Thus HoudahSpot eliminates the need for time-consuming filing and managing of documents.

HoudahSpot fully supports Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion and 10.8 Mountain Lion. HoudahSpot 3.7 adds the ability to rename files from the search results list. This release also improves the speed of file operations: copy, move, alias. Other refinements include autocompletion of kind and tag criteria, faster context menu operation, and more:

* Keep frequently used files within reach
* Retrieve the files you didn't know you still had
* Don't waste time filing. Save time finding

HoudahSpot unleashes the power of Spotlight. It makes good on the promise of quickly finding the files you search for.

* Create detailed queries to pinpoint the exact file you want to get to
* Narrow down searches. Step by step. Zero in on files
* Save active queries as documents for direct access to your favorite files
* Set up templates for frequently performed searches
* Tag files for easy retrieval
* Do some housekeeping: Have HoudahSpot find music files not yet in your Music folder. Drag them where they belong

Enhancements brought about by HoudahSpot 3.7 include:
* New feature: Rename files right from the list of search results
* New feature: HoudahSpot now autocompletes criteria when searching for file kind or tags
* Enhancement: Faster file operations. Copy. Move. Alias
* Enhancement: Context menu opens quickly even when many files are selected

Signature Features:
* Combine any number of criteria. Use all metadata known to Spotlight
* Use boolean logic: Any, All, None
* Save searches for quick access to frequently used files
* Create templates for repeat searches
* Set up a preferred template to configure the default window
* File preview. QuickLook and text preview
* Find by example. Drag and drop criteria creation

Minimum Requirements:
* Mac OS X Version 10.6 through 10.8
* Spotlight enabled
* 8 MB Hard Drive space

Pricing and Availability:
HoudahSpot 3.7 is priced at USD $29.00 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) for a single-user license. A full-featured demo version is available. Licenses may be purchased from the Houdah Software store.

Houdah Software: http://www.houdah.com/
HoudahSpot 3.7: http://www.houdah.com/houdahSpot
Download HoudahSpot: http://www.houdah.com/houdahSpot/download.html
Purchase from Houdah Software: http://www.houdah.com/store
Screenshot: http://www.houdah.com/images/HoudahSpot-800x600.jpg
App Icon: http://www.houdah.com/images/HoudahSpot.png

Founded in 2005 by Pierre Bernard, Houdah Software is a small company based in Luxembourg, Europe. Houdah Software specializes in quality software for Mac, iPhone and Apple iPad. Our mission is to pair quality products with excellent customer support. Copyright 2005-2013 Houdah Software s.r.l. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac, Spotlight, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Luxembourg
pierre.bernard@houdah.com

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Autology Homework Tutor Launches on Mobile and Tablet - Published on 03/19/13

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To mark the beginning of UK revision season, online education experts Autology World Ltd today announced the launch of the Autology Homework Tutor 1.2 app for iOS, Android and Windows 8 devices. Aimed at UK students aged 11-19, Homework Tutor provides access to over 500,000 resources including GCSE and A-Level textbooks, videos, revision guides and online activities, all searchable by topic, subject and key stage. The Autology Homework Tutor app provides a wealth of education resources.

London, United Kingdom - To mark the beginning of UK revision season, online education experts Autology World Ltd today announced the launch of the Autology Homework Tutor 1.2 app for iOS, Android and Windows 8 devices. Aimed at UK students aged 11-19, Homework Tutor provides access to over 500,000 resources including GCSE and A-Level textbooks, revision guides and online activities, all searchable by topic, subject and key stage.

The Autology Homework Tutor app provides a wealth of education resources, thanks to partnerships with the UK�s leading school textbook publishers including Letts & Lonsdale, World Book Encyclopaedia, Heinemann and over 4,500 leading education sites.

Autology Homework Tutor�s power lies in its sophisticated and intelligent search engine. Unlike a web search that can often lead students towards incorrect, inappropriate or irrelevant information, The Autology Homework Tutor searches a proprietary education library and database to give students search results that are directly relevant to both their question as well as the national curriculum and their key stage level.

Feature Highlights:
* Designed specifically to help UK students aged 11-19 with their studies
* Provides resources from over 4,500 leading education sites linked to the curriculum
* Improves learning - in school trials has been shown to increase assignment grades by 1-2 grades
* Access textbooks from the UK�s leading publishers including Letts & Lonsdale, World Book Encyclopedia and Heinemann
* Intelligent search provides accurate and age appropriate results from within the Autology database, all linked to the national curriculum
* Amazing value - access thousands of premium resources at one very low monthly cost
* Supported by teachers & NAACE (UK�s main body for ICT in education)
* Based upon our successful, award winning, online service which is provided to schools across the UK
* A great way for parents to support their children�s education in a protected and focused learning environment

�The Autology Homework Tutor is a revolution in mobile learning for young UK students� said Eric Hobson, CEO of Autology World. �The Homework Tutor App now gives students exactly the same access to online resources as those that have been used by thousands of students in over 650 schools across the UK since 2007 through the Autology online learning portal. Homework Tutor provides parents both with the resources they need to assist their children in their learning, and provides the child with access to a huge array of resources in a safe and protected learning environment� added Hobson.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 4.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Autology Homework Tutor 1.2 is free to download and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. It is also available from Google Play and the Windows Store. The service costs around �2.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies) a month or �29.99 a year.

Autology World: http://uk.autology.org
Further screenshots, videos and information will become available on appromoter : http://homeworktutor.appromoter.com
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsvoARfiV4Q
Download Video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ad1q7pvxihs7txo/Autology%20Homework%20Tutor%20-%20App.mp4
Press Kit (zip): https://www.dropbox.com/s/x9qgjebf0w9ow9z/Digital%20Press%20Kit.zip
Available on the App store: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/autology-homework-tutor/id563515188

About Autology - Autology is a unique E-Learning Application for Schools and FE Colleges, it combines the power of Autonomy's world leading context search software, with the content of the leading Education Publishers, to accelerate and enhance how students learn. Autology World Ltd was established in 2007, and the head office is based at the Daresbury Innovation Centre, on the Science and Innovation Campus in Cheshire. Copyright (C) 2013 Autology World 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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44 (0) 207 033 2660
United Kingdom
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Gramatica, a New Feature-Rich Instagram Client, is Now Available for iOS - Published on 03/19/13

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Think Tap Work introduces Gramatica 1.0, a feature-rich iOS Instagram client is now available for iOS on the App Store. App users may hide unwanted photos, make lists, fast-switch accounts, pinch to zoom, and much more. The powerful photo gallery allows users to like, comment, map, and filter, all without navigating away. Gramatica is a universal app with iCloud sync.

Portland, Oregon - Think Tap Work introduces Gramatica 1.0, available for iOS on the App Store. It is a new client for Instagram that allows you to remove unwanted photos from your feed. It includes the ability to fast switch between accounts, make lists of people and tags, and pinch to zoom. The powerful photo gallery allows you to like, comment, map, and filter, all without navigating away. Gramatica work seamlessly between your iPhone and iPad with iCloud support.

Feature Highlights:
* Filtering: curate your gallery - hide people, photos, or tags you don't want to see
* Simple Lists: make lists of people or hashtags
* Multiple Accounts: fast-switch between all of your (or your family's) accounts
* Powerful Gallery: like, comment, view on a map, and filter all without leaving the gallery
* Isolate And Zoom: tap a photo to isolate it, then pinch to zoom
* Unread Comments Indicator: quickly find new comments
* Last Viewed Photo Indicator: know where you left off
* URL Support: URLs in comments are tappable
* Thumbnails: view any gallery's thumbnails, even in your feed
* Universal App: view your gallery on iPhone and iPad
* iCloud: all of your filters, lists, unread comment and last viewed photo information are synced

This product uses the Instagram API but is not endorsed or certified by Instagram.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 2.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Gramatica 1.0 is available for an introductory price of only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category category. Promo codes are available upon request.

Think Tap Work: http://www.thinktapwork.com
Gramatica 1.0: http://getgramatica.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/gramatica/id605423905
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq8z3rQSvF4&feature=youtu.be
Press Kit (zip): http://db.tt/0FJKmDXg

Think Tap Work is a small software development team based out of Portland, Oregon and Boston, Massachusetts. We specialize in developing IOS, Android, and Mobile Web applications. Copyright (C) 2013 Think Tap Work. 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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Developer
(626) 244-7387
United States
casey@thinktapwork.com

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Simple, Sleek, and Quirky Creations Come to Life with Pixies on iOS - Published on 03/19/13

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MindSmack introduces Pixies 1.0 for iOS, a fun photo editing app that turns plain pictures into delightful new designs. Users add adorable illustrations to everyday photos, transforming ordinary pictures into fun, custom images. Featuring an assortment of stylish fonts and over 350 charming graphics called Pixies, the app lets anyone transform personal photos from plain images to quirky creations by quickly applying customizable text and graphics.

New York, New York - Add adorable illustrations to everyday photos, transforming ordinary pictures into fun, custom images, with Pixies 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod touch. Featuring an assortment of stylish fonts and over 350 charming graphics called Pixies, the app lets anyone transform personal photos from plain images to quirky creations by quickly applying customizable text and graphics. Easy to use and loads of fun, add extra pizazz to any photo and share the fun among friends and family with Pixies.

Bringing a new twist to mobile photo editing, Pixies allows enthusiasts of all skill levels to get creative using graphics instead of common photo filters. Individuals simply snap a photo or choose an existing image then apply layers of text and Pixies to their picture. Completed Pixie creations can either be saved to the camera roll or shared across Facebook, Twitter and email. Users can even order their masterpieces on t-shirts, mugs, and more with the app's Zazzle online integration. With over 350 Pixies from a wide variety of categories ranging from crazy hats to birthday themes, users are free to pick their Pixie and edit their photos in countless ways.

"Pixies is an exciting boost to today's photo editing options," states MindSmack Founder and CEO, Sam Feuer. "We're in an age where mobile photo editing is its own art form. We've taken away the confusion that typically accompanies editors and produced a fun and simple app that is accessible to all users. We're excited for Pixies' release and can't wait for users to begin enjoying it."

Feature Highlights:
* Pixies' Birthday category is 100% free
* Enjoy 4 free Pixies in each of the app's 30 categories
* Unlock a complete category of Pixies for $0.99 USD or the complete 350+ Pixies for $24.99
* Overlay type on any photo with any font, color and shadow effects
* Order t-shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads and more with Pixies through Zazzle online
* Share Pixie creations with friends via Facebook, Twitter and email

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

Pricing and Availability:
Pixies 1.0 is free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

MindSmack: http://www.MindSmackGames.com
Pixies 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/pixies-fun-with-photos/id605839654
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i04WEmEXQns&feature=youtu.be
Screenshot 1: http://img.appular.com/Pixies/SS1.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://img.appular.com/Pixies/SS2.jpg
Screenshot 3: http://img.appular.com/Pixies/SS3.jpg

MindSmack harnesses the power of mobile, web and TV by foreseeing advancements and exceeding industry pace. Founded in 1999 by CEO Sam Feuer, MindSmack has designed and developed some of the world's most successful apps, websites, TV spots and promos for broadcast. MindSmack is a modern, multimedia agency with teams that can create a mobile app in the morning, a website in the afternoon and a tv series commercial in the evening. Presently, MindSmack's post division is cutting promos for 'The Big Bang Theory' as well as producing a 'Chopped' commercial for the Food Network. On the games and apps side we are continuously releasing new titles which can be seen at the company website. Other clients include Citigroup, NBC, HBO, USA, Nickelodeon, History Channel, truTV and many more. With a passionate creative team and wealth of experience, MindSmack illuminates ideas and creates engaging content for the ever-changing world of interactive media. Copyright (C) 2013 MindSmack. 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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Appular
973.747.4484
United States
haley@appular.com

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Motocross Life 2 Lets Gamers Race Across 6 Exciting Worlds - Published on 03/19/13

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Motocross Life 2 from AlMusallam_6 lets gamers customize their bike's color, tune the engine, test their skills in six exciting worlds, and compare times with friends and racers around the world. Optimized for iPhone 5, and compatible with iPad and iPod touch, Motocross Life 2 features four difficulty settings as well as free ride sessions for gamers who want to practice back flips and wheelies, or who simply want to immerse themselves in the cool and dynamic action.

Cupertino, California - Gamers who want to experience a thrilling racing adventure across six exciting worlds, and collect points along the way as they rack up victories, can now download the new no-cost app Motocross Life 2 from developer AlMussalam_6.

Motocross Life 2 lets gamers:
* Customize their bike's color: red, blue, yellow, green, purple, white, brown or grey
* Tune the engine settings: acceleration, top speed and handling
* Test their skills in six exciting worlds: the Arabian Desert, Pipe World, Under World, Doodle World, City and Beach.
* Keep an eye on vital stats, including speed and time, as they deftly navigate each route

Other key features include four difficulty settings: Beginner, Amateur, Expert and Crazy Fast!, and free ride sessions for gamers who want to practice back flips and wheelies, or who simply want to immerse themselves in the cool and dynamic action.
Plus, the best track times are recorded in the GameCenter, so that gamers can compete with friends, or against others around the world.

"Motocross Life 2 is designed to be both incredibly fun and addictively challenging," commented Sulaiman of AlMussalam_6. "And with so many cool worlds to explore, great bikes to design and tweak, and the opportunity to test racing skills against friends and people from across the city or maybe on the other side of the world, it's easy to see why so many people are falling in love with the game!"

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* This app is optimized for iPhone 5
* 56.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Motocross Life 2 (v1.6), the new no-cost app that lets gamers collect points and race across six exciting worlds, is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Motocross Life 2 (v1.6): http://www.motocrosslife.net
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id586294028
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VR03nPkAWg
Screenshot: http://a459.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/113/Purple/v4/c6/db/9e/c6db9ea2-dad0-89ad-eefc-5822da9158b3/mzl.vydpremg.320x480-75.jpg
App Icon: http://www.appshout.com/apps/motocross-life-2/images/icon.png
Media Assets: http://www.appshout.com/apps/motocross-life-2/

Based in Kuwait and founded by artist and real-life motocross racer Sulaiman Al Musallam, AlMussalam_6's philosophy is to develop mobile applications suitable for all ages worldwide. Plans are currently in place to expand their portfolio of titles with additional new releases currently in development. Copyright (C) 2013 AlMussalam_6. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
press@appshout.com

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Free Valentina Studio 5.1 and Valentina DB & Reports Server Released - Published on 03/19/13

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Paradigma Software announces the release of database and reports tool Valentina Studio 5.1 and the enterprise reports and database server Valentina Server 5.1 for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Valentina Studio lets you manage, query and administer popular databases including MySQL, Postgre, SQLite and Valentina DB. Valentina Server allows reports to be served from many database sources. Both Valentina Studio and Valentina Server are available in free configurations.

Beaverton, Oregon - Paradigma Software is pleased to announce the release of database and reports tool Valentina Studio 5.1 and the enterprise reports and database server Valentina Server 5.1 for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

Valentina Studio 5.1 lets you manage, query and administer popular databases including MySQL, Postgre, SQLite and Valentina DB. Valentina Studio 5.1 is available for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux for free.

* Free Valentina Studio 5.1 now allows reverse-engineering with creation and saving of diagrams; Studio Pro 5.1 allows forward-engineering features to modify schema and generate scripts
* New Data Transfer Tool allows the easy copying of few/all records from one DB into another
* New SSH support allows highly secure connections to remote DB servers such as mySQL, PostgreSQL and Valentina Server
* New SSH parameters can be embedded into Valentina Report templates

Valentina Studio Pro 5.1 has additional features over Valentina Studio, including Query Builder, SQL DIFF, database diagramming and a powerful visual Reports Designer. Reports generated from Valentina Studio 5 can be exported as web pages, PDF and images. Valentina Studio Pro is available for $199.

Valentina Server 5.1, allows reports to be served from many database sources, including MySQL, Postgre, SQLite and Valentina DB. It also incorporates the object-relational, columnar database Valentina DB. Valentina Server 5.1 includes new features:

* New support for MAIL SQL command to allow email as data
* Newly improved Preference Panel to allow users of the free version of Valentina Server to easy start it under Mac OS X

Valentina 5.1 is available in an entry version for free for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. A free iOS client is available for mobile management.

Developer solutions for local applications allow incorporating the ultra fast Valentina DB and Valentina Reports engines into desktop applications and cost $199 per platform. Valentina ADK 5.1 (application developer kits) for Valentina DB and Valentina Reports integrate the new features available in the Valentina kernel.

Valentina Reports 5.1 ADK integrates visually rich business reports into applications. Valentina Reports 5 supports connectivity to MySQL, Valentina DB, Postgre, SQLite and ODBC data sources, with royalty free deployment.

Valentina DB 5.1 ADK allows developers to build local datastores using the ultra fast Valentina DB engine and to connect to remote Valentina Server, with royalty free deployment.

All products are immediately available from the Paradigma Software website.

Paradigma Software: http://www.paradigmasoft.com
Valentina Studio for Mac OS X: http://www.valentina-db.com/valentina-studio-overview
Valentina Server for Mac OS X: http://www.valentina-db.com/valentina-server-overview
Direct Download Link: http://www.valentina-db.com/download/release/mac_32/vstudio_5_mac.dmg
Get Free License: http://www.valentina-db.com/en/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1
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Paradigma Software launched its first product, the post-relational, columnar database technology Valentina, based on the groundbreaking work of Ruslan Zasukhin in advanced database research. Mr Zasukhin's research was to develop a database system that bypassed the severe constraints on traditional relational database systems as they grow in size and complexity. Valentina maximizes available resources by making data based tasks of millions of items extremely fast and efficient. Paradigma Software Incorporated was established in 1998 in Beaverton, Oregon. Paradigma Software has additional offices for development and sales in Germany and Japan.

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United States
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