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Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Handy Photo for iOS and Android Already Available - Published on 03/20/13

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ADVA Soft, the developer of TouchRetouch and AntiCrop, today introduces Handy Photo 1.0 for iOS and Android. This all-in-one photo editor provides both professional and amateur photo enthusiasts with a comprehensive set of image editing tools. The quick app allows users to perform all possible edits to photos with ease. Features include: a tool for smart object extraction and moving, crop and uncrop tools, an impressive collection of photo filters, high quality textures and frames, and more.

Dresden, Germany - ADVA Soft, the developer of TouchRetouch and AntiCrop, today introduces Handy Photo 1.0, its all-in-one photo editor aimed at iOS and Android users. The quick app allows performing all possible edits to photos with ease and fun.

Feature Highlights:
* Move Me tool for smart objects extraction and moving
* Magic Crop tool with unique photo "un-cropping" function
* The best retouching technology for mobile platforms
* Impressive collection of professional photo filters
* Complete sets of high quality textures and frames
* 100% size image viewing
* Up to 36 MP support
* Optimized for multi-core and GPU processors
* Stylish UI

The app offers a tool for smart extracting and moving of objects within photos or from photo to photo. Prior to moving any object, the user can also adjust it as needed - flip or rotate the object, change its color, opacity, or saturation, etc. More than 20 high quality filters, including Black and White, Bleach Bypass, Duotone, Fog, Glow, HDR, Polarization, Tilt Shift, and more, can be adjusted and applied in real time, right on the user's device.

Handy Photo 1.0 includes plenty of textures and frames to choose from. For convenience, the textures are grouped into categories. Before applying any of the textures, it is possible to make several additional settings to it.

The app allows uncropping photos in a unique way, requiring the user to simply drag a photo frame in any direction wanted to expand the photo. Thanks to an innovative photo straightening technique, the user can also level uneven horizons in photos and at the same time keep those photos' original size.

With more easy to use tools than any other photo editing app, the users no longer need to struggle with complicated controls or subpar photos. Handy Photo 1.0 makes it easy to enjoy professional looking results on the go.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 161 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Handy Photo 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Photo & Video category. It is also available on Google Play. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

ADVA Soft: http://adva-soft.com
Handy Photo 1.0: http://adva-soft.com/products/handy-photo/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/handy-photo/id598565205
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.advasoft.handyphoto
Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNx7rUjOdeM
Press Kit (zip): http://adva-soft.com/wp-content/themes/advasoft/files/HandyPhotoPressKit.zip

ADVA Soft is a software R&D company. It is aimed at developing the most innovative image processing applications for mobile and desktop platforms. ADVA Soft is the developer of AntiCrop, TouchRetouch, and now also Handy Photo. Copyright (C) 2008-2013 Adva-Soft. All Rights Reserved. Apple,the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Robert Werner
Managing director
+49-351-21993767
Germany
pr@adva-soft.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Handy-Photo/112989485518242?ref=hl
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/HandyPhotoApp

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Bluespiral Solutions releases 2 Player Snooker based puzzle game - Published on 03/20/13

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Bluespiral Solutions today announces Snooker Star 1.0.7, an update to its one touch, memory based snooker game for iPhone and iPod touch. You have 45 seconds to score as many points as possible, build the highest break and complete the frame before your opponent and the timer runs out. Invite friends and challenge snooker star players around the world. Version 1.0.7 introduces a brand new 2 player mode, 3 frame match challenge, improved screen layout and navigation, game timer, and more.

Calgary, Canada - Bluespiral Solutions today is thrilled to announce a Free new update to Snooker Star for the iPhone and iPod touch with a new 2 player, 3 frame match challenge. You have 45 seconds to score as many points as possible, build the highest break and complete the frame before your opponent and the timer runs out.

Snooker Star is a one touch, memory based snooker game played with hidden balls, bonuses and hazards on a randomized board. QUICK PLAY (1 frame practice) or INFINITY game modes are available in single player mode or you can invite friends and challenge snooker star players around the world to a best of 3 frame match up. Chalk Power is the key strategic element of the infinity and 2 player games. You have to think several moves ahead and remember where the top ups are to ensure you have enough chalk left to complete the frame.

As a fan of Snooker and being born in Sheffield, UK (the home of the world snooker championships) it was a great challenge taking a typical frame of snooker and then do something completely different with it. I wanted to capture the thinking aspects of the game, the technical and strategy play that fans of snooker enjoy so much. Snooker is so much more than just potting balls, it's a battle of minds and the seizing of opportunities to make every move count. This is what Snooker Star for the iPhone is all about.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Snooker Star 1.0.7 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Snooker Star 1.0.7: http://www.appsnookerstar.com
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/snooker-star/id560812203
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKejtCIe-Wg
Screenshot (Game in Play): http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/bluespiral/NewSnookerStarScreen2_zps9656e0a1.png
Screenshot (Full Game Board): http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/bluespiral/NewSnookerStarScreen1_zpsa1974177.png
App Icon: http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/bluespiral/SnookerScreenLarge-1_zpsa7c2cedd.png

Started in 2011, Bluespiral Solutions is an independent game producer currently specializing in word, trivia, puzzle and sports apps for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Previous titles include Escape from Stacword Island which featured in the Trivia what's hot section in Canada and Germany and Stacword Match Day that featured in the What's hot section for word games in the UK. Copyright (C) 2013 Bluespiral Solutions. 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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Robert Hardman
Owner
Canada
bluespiralsolutions@gmail.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/SnookerStar?ref=hl
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/snooker_star

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Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:01 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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iMoodJournal 1.3 for iOS - Top-Rated App Tracks Moods and Triggers - Published on 03/20/13

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Inexika today announces iMoodJournal 1.3 for iOS, an update to its top-rated app that helps users record, track, and analyze their moods over days, weeks, and months. Featuring a simple #hashtag system for recording specific emotions, medications, and sleep patterns, the app's Summary function graphically displays data from many entries over time, revealing emotional cycles, trends, and triggers. iMoodJournal was rated in the Top 10 of all such apps for iOS and Android by the Healthline website.

Novosibirsk, Russian Federation - Inexika today is pleased to announce iMoodJournal 1.3 for iOS, an update to its top-rated app that helps users record, track, and analyze their moods over days, weeks, and months. Featuring a simple #hashtag system for recording specific emotions, medications, and sleep patterns, the app's Summary function graphically displays data from many entries over time revealing emotional cycles, trends, and triggers. iMoodJournal was rated in the Top 10 of all such apps for iOS and Android by the Healthline website.

Healthline praised iMoodJournal in their online review, "This visually stunning app with cheery graphics takes the mood diary one step further. Sure, you can create notes and recognize time-based feeling patterns on summary charts. But it one-ups some of the competing apps by offering reminders to record your dispositions at designated times and an interactive, animated mood chart. You can also hashtag your emotions, medication, and sleep, so that you can spot triggers and discover how your moods change over a longer period of time."

Feature Highlights:
* Keep notes of overall well-being with the app's colorful scale and record thoughts and experiences
* Automatic reminder when it's time for the user to check in and record an entry
* Browse the history of records using the engaging animated mood chart
* Establish associations of moods and experiences by adding #hashtags to records
* Mark emotions with hashtags like #angry, #cheerful, or #surprised; iMoodJournal will illustrate how feelings affect well-being over time
* Track medication and sleep using tags like #aspirin and #sleep-8h
* Spot triggers related to mood changes on Top Hashtags charts and filter mood records by #hashtags
* Take self-portrait photos and realize how mood affects appearance
* Recognize time-based patterns in mood on the colorful summary charts
* Share moods with friends on Facebook

Whether they may have an affective disorder, such as depression, or not, most people have little real understanding of their moods and how they experience them over time. For many years, mental health professionals have recommended that clients/patients keep a mood journal, which has been shown to have two major benefits. First, by making entries several times each day, users develop a conscious awareness of their changing moods. The very act of noticing moods leads to greater acceptance and understanding of the ebb and flow of emotions in their lives. Second, analysis of the data in their journal may lead to the discovery of how their moods are influenced by specific thoughts, actions, medications, sleep habits, etc.

iMoodJournal makes keeping a mood journal easy. Users may conveniently make a journal entry whenever they wish during the day, rating their emotional well-being on a scale from 1 - 10. They can also use hashtags like #angry, #cheerful, or #surprised to record their feelings, and these entries can subsequently be displayed on Top Hashtags charts or filtered to show any emotion over time. The app creates an animated Mood chart as well as Summary charts.

The current update, iMoodJournal 1.3, offers several new features, including: the ability to edit the 1 - 10 mood scale, substituting custom wording for the default description of each level; a renewed action button for the mood record in history, with more convenient edit, delete, and sharing functions; the ability to edit date and time of the mood record, making it possible to create records in the past; support for iPhone 5; and an Android version of the app that allows users to migrate data between platforms via Dropbox backup and restore.

"Our mobile development team came up with an idea to create a simple app to track mood evaluations and associate the records with personal experiences in order to discover patterns, mood triggers, and observe mood changes in perspective," commented Roman Romenskiy of Inexika, Inc. "This beautiful app is the ultimate mood diary. It will help you discover the causes of your ups and downs, and get surprising insights into yourself!"

Language Support:
* English and Russian

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

Pricing and Availability:
iMoodJournal 1.3 for iOS is $1.99 (USD) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Lifestyle category. The app is also available for Android. Review copies are available on request.

Inexika: http://www.inexika.com/
iMoodJournal 1.3: http://www.inexika.com/imood
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/imoodjournal-mood-journal/id517952128
Screenshot 1: http://www.inexika.com/sites/default/files/styles/slrg/public/imood2.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.inexika.com/sites/default/files/styles/slrg/public/imood7.png
App Icon: http://www.inexika.com/sites/default/files/114.png

Based in Novosibirsk, Russia, Inexika, Inc. was founded by Sergey Temnikov in 2002. Inexika is the software development company with the unique blend of enterprise level software expertise. Founded in 2002 as eQuality Solutions Inc. specifically for business applications development with Microsoft and IBM Lotus technologies, the company has recently extended its professional domain to mobile applications development. We at Inexika are passionate about building great apps. Creating unique and exciting apps, standing out from tons of dull ruck, is what we love. Our experts design apps of any scale - from tiny entertainment apps to enterprise-level business products. By full involvement in the project, we make apps rich in functions: social, cloud, geolocation - whatever modern features requested. We have expertise in building apps for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone, including integration with Web systems and server-side backends. Copyright (C) 2013 Inexika, Inc. All Rights
Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Roman Romenskiy
Managing Partner
Russian Federation
roman@inexika.com

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Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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ZomNomNom Free - A tower defense like game with a comical twist - Published on 03/20/13

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California based High Tale Studios introduces ZomNomNom Free 1.1.0 for iOS. ZomNomNom is a tower defense like game where you have to defend the leftmost part of the screen from the incoming waves of zombies coming from the right. You must be resourceful and rely on your melee skills as ammo is limited. Beautifully and grotesquely rendered by hand, the entire story is a hand drawn comic that reveals the Viro Corp scientist's humorous failures at trying to stop the zombie virus they helped create.

Rancho Cucamonga, California - High Tale Studios is proud to announce the release of ZomNomNom Free for iPhone and iPod touch. ZomNomNom is a tower defense like game where you have to defend the leftmost part of the screen from the incoming waves of zombies coming from the right. To do so, choose from either 2 ranged or 1 melee weapon to either tap to shoot or swipe to melee the various different hordes of zombies down. You must be resourceful and rely on your melee skills as ammo is limited on your special weapons and require a good balance of taking down health with melee and finishing them off with special weapons.

The zombies of ZomNomNom are beautifully and grotesquely rendered by hand. In fact our entire story is a hand drawn comic that reveals the Viro Corp scientist's humorous failures at trying to stop the zombie virus they helped create. With each failure comes another zombie type unique with its own deadly properties. Luckily you have over thirty weapons in the store to spend your hard earned money on. By the way, zombies are loaded with money. Each kill will give you some coins bringing you closer to your next zombie splattering tool.

Features
* Battle your way through 50 waves of zombies
* Stand your ground against 6 different zombie types
* Collect cash to buy all 35 weapons
* Frantic "Shoot and Swipe" game play
* Chilling original music
* Hand drawn comic cut-scenes

The back story of ZomNomNom is about scientist of Viro Corp who were trying to cure gaming addiction, accidentally created a virus that turned gamers into mindless face munchers. You start the game as Red, the receptionist of Viro Corp who barely made it out alive. Use your melee, handgun and special weapons to mow down the zombie hordes coming your way! Frantically swipe at the zombies with your melee weapon to knock their head clean off. Shoot at them with your handgun and put your regenerating ammo to good use. Blast them away into oblivion with your special weapons including some heavy hitting shotguns and machine guns! If you want to survive the zombie infestation you must learn how to effectively use all three weapon types in perfect zombie killing harmony.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 35.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
ZomNomNom Free 1.1.0 is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. For more information including our official trailer and screenshots of ZomNomNom, check out our official page for more details.

High Tale Studios: http://www.hightalestudios.com
ZomNomNom Free 1.1.0: http://hightalestudios.com/projects/zomnomnom/
Download For Free: https://itunes.apple.com/app/zomnomnom-free/id570582849
Screenshot: http://a1480.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/093/Purple/v4/29/27/50/292750e8-2605-0f62-8aac-ef6bb1938bd5/mzl.dnwgftow.480x480-75.jpg
App Icon: http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/077/Purple/v4/5e/88/af/5e88afff-88f5-a4c8-5f3f-c70d62920b1b/mzm.gebfdnza.175x175-75.jpg

High Tale Studios is an independent game studio based in Southern California. The company is comprised of a staff of three. Together we craft the tales that entertain you at home and on the go. Copyright (C) 2013 High Tale Studios. 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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Amish Patel
CO - Founder
United States
media@hightalestudios.com

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Heavy App Discounts and Giveaways to Celebrate YUYAO's Fifth Anniversary - Published on 03/20/13

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YUYAO Software Inc. discounts its top-seller application, PDF Reader PRO, at 50% of the regular price as part of the Company's fifth year anniversary marketing campaign. The app is now offered at $2.99 for a limited time. To appreciate an accumulative worldwide downloads of 1.5 million for all YUYAO's products combined, the Company asks everyone to join the celebration, as it will be giving away numerous prizes including iPad Mini and many others to participants from March 20th to March 25th.

Tainan, Taiwan - YUYAO Software Inc. discounts its top-seller application, PDF Reader PRO, at 50% of the regular price as part of the Company's fifth year anniversary marketing campaign. The app is now being offered at $2.99 for a limited time to celebrate the event. The fifth anniversary marks a tremendous milestone for YUYAO as the Company also celebrates an accumulative worldwide downloads of 1.5 million for all products combined. YUYAO asks everyone to join the celebration, as it will be giving away numerous prizes including iPad Mini and many others to participants from March 20th to March 25th.

Being one of the pioneering iOS developers, YUYAO has taken feedback from their growing customer base seriously. "Throughout the years we have gathered all the information we could from our customers. Ultimately we want to take care of our customers' needs by making the best productivity apps," commented Mr. Po-Chou Su, CEO of YUYAO. Despite the already saturated reader market, YUYAO stands firm on its belief to keep listening to its customers.

YUYAO's promise to its customers has reflected upon the investment and effort the Company has made to improve the functionality as well as the user interface of the products over the past five years. While one could easily tell the level of competitiveness in the productivity/utility app market, YUYAO stays focused on making software solutions dedicated to the productivity/utility category. "Our mission statement is crystal clear; we want to help people restore the work-life balance by providing efficient mobile solutions so office work doesn't have to be done in an office setting," Su explained it further.

"The past five years have been one heck of ride. We want to take this opportunity to reward our customers for their constant support. And we will have more five years to come," remarked Su. The Company recently re-launched its official website, all in an effort to renew its commitment to dedicated customers services and offering innovative and quality software solutions. With these monumental changes, YUYAO focuses more on customer relationship management with two paramount aspects: an ever informative website and provision of timely customer support. The new website will assist users to obtain important app information, tips and other promotion news.

Details of YUYAO's 5th Anniversary campaign giveaways could be found at YUYAO's Blog.

About PDF Reader Pro:
PDF Reader Pro from YUYAO is a comprehensive reader app that specializes in strong reading rendering speed, support mainstream file formats, flexible annotation tools and intuitive file managements. Other features include cloud storage services, form filling and the convenient PDF converter.

About My Downloader Pro:
My Downloader Pro helps user to download, organize and transfer all mainstream files directly to mobile devices. This application features in efficiency in downloading variety of files and seamless file transferring to Google Docs, Dropbox, and Box.

About PDF PrinterAct:
PDF PrinterAct is a powerful file converter that is capable to save 205 files formats into PDFs. This is designed to replace heavy binders and mitigate users' life.

YUYAO Software: http://www.yuyao.com.tw/
PDF Reader PRO: http://www.yuyao.com.tw/pdf-reader-pro.html
YUYAO Blog: http://yuyao.com.tw/blog/
Image (5th Anniversary Poster): http://yuyao.com.tw/images/5ann.jpg

YUYAO Software Inc. is a world-leading application developer and publisher providing high quality productivity and utility applications. The company�s mission is to create the best mobile applications that make mobile working an enjoyable experience. Founded in 2008, the company has accumulated 1.5 million combined downloads for all its products worldwide. Copyright (C) 2013 YUYAO Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are register

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Bessy Lin
Marketing Specialist
Taiwan
pr@yuyao.com.tw

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Moving Tales To Release Elly's Lost and Found Sounds as Free Web App - Published on 03/20/13

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Innovative digital story creators Moving Tales are releasing a new experiment in online story sharing April 3rd. Renowned for expanding storytelling in the digital era, Moving Tales is re-issuing its first children's Ebook title, "Elly's Lost & Found Sounds", as a free Web App. Expanding on their best selling and critically acclaimed iOS apps and iBooks, web "Elly" allows Moving Tales to continue exploring what a digital story can be and how interactive ideas can be spread and sustained online.

Vancouver, Canada - Innovative digital story creators Moving Tales are releasing a new experiment in online story sharing April 3rd, 2013. Renowned for expanding storytelling in the digital era, Moving Tales is re-issuing its first Ebook children's title, "Elly's Lost and Found Sounds", as a free Web App.

Expanding on their best selling and critically acclaimed iOS apps and iBooks, like the bestselling "The Pedlar Lady of Gushing Cross" in which the company re-imagined an age old fable for the iPad and iPhone through filmic animation and multiple languages, "Elly's Lost and Found Sounds" Web App allows Moving Tales' to continue exploring what a digital story can be and how interactive ideas can be spread and sustained online.

"We're bringing Elly to life on-line as an experiment in distribution and audience engagement." said Matthew Talbot-Kelly, Moving Tales founder and creative director. "'Elly's Lost & Found Sounds' was inspired by the world of sounds around us. We wanted to make her explorations available to that world with as little friction as possible."

"Elly's Lost and Found Sounds" is a children's interactive Ebook story re-released by Moving Tales as a Free Web App, available to anyone who has a web browser. Through this test of free and open distribution, Moving Tales looks to explore the meaning and value of stories in today's hyper-connected and abundant content world and what roll creators like Moving Tales play in that world.

The company sees this project as a test of how audiences see value in free and open stories. "Coming soon to your favorite browser, 'Elly' will be accessible to everyone - you don't even need a library card!" Talbot-Kelly notes laughing.

The question is, will it click?

Written and Illustrated by best selling author Jacqueline O Rogers, "Elly's Lost & Found Sounds" delights and inspires, bringing together an enchanting story, original sounds, music, animation, and magical interactivity throughout. "I hope Elly will remind children everywhere and the child in all of us to remain playful and curious about the world of sounds around us," says Rogers.

On April 3 2013, Moving Tales' asks everyone to join them in this conceptual, design, delivery and pricing experiment. Asked how he expected to make money from a free web app Talbot Kelly replied, "There's no shortage of content online, but there is a shortage of meaningful experiences. We hope to build closer relationships to people who care about those experience, allowing them to choose to support our work."

Moving Tales: http://moving-tales.com/
Elly�s Lost and Found Sounds: http://moving-tales.com/elly/
Screenshot: http://moving-tales.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/elly_pages-728x1024.jpg

Located in Vancouver, Canada, Moving Tales Inc. (TM) Moving Tales is committed to creating rich, resonant content for new and emerging technologies by engaging mindfully, creatively, and playfully. We aspire to reflective consumption, working collaboratively in the making of deep media experiences. And we have a great time doing it! Moving Tales titles have aspects of books, animated films, storytelling and interactive media, though the result is greater than the sum of its parts, a digital mashup pointing to a profoundly new media experience. Copyright (C) 2013 Moving Tales 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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Matthew Talbot-Kelly
Founder, Creative Director
604-375-4739
Canada
matthew@moving-tales.com

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7 Little Words for Kids Receives Prestigious Award - Published on 03/20/13

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Newly-released mobile puzzle app 7 Little Words for Kids has received the prestigious Editor's Choice Award from Children's Technology Review, according to Blue Ox Technologies, the Caribou, Maine-based developer. Judged to be one of the highest quality children's products in the interactive media category, 7 Little Words for Kids features 350 words & clues that are randomly generated for virtually infinite playability. Solving the puzzles earns stars that players use to unlock each of 7 worlds.

Caribou, Maine - Newly-released mobile puzzle app, 7 Little Words for Kids has received the prestigious Editor's Choice Award from Children's Technology Review, according to Blue Ox Technologies, the Caribou, Maine-based developer of the game.

Following the breakout success of its "parent" mobile app 7 Little Words, the new iOS game has been among the top 5 paid educational games in the U.S. app store since its release in early March and has had similar success in other major, English-speaking markets. Both games blend the best elements of crosswords, word finds, and anagram games into mini puzzles perfect for short bursts of fun.

"In addition to the kids we designed the game for, 7 Little Words for Kids has gotten a warm reception from parents, teachers and critics," says Christopher York, president of Blue Ox and creator of 7 Little Words, "It is gratifying to be recognized also by such an impartial, important guide to excellence in children's technology."

In bestowing the award, Children's Technology Review's Editor and Founder, Warren Buckleitner, called 7 Little Words for Kids "an excellent language enrichment activity" and thus judged it to be one of "the highest quality children's products in the interactive media category."

Designed to give elementary school children word puzzle fun in a colorful and safe environment, 7 Little Words for Kids features 350 words and clues that are randomly generated for virtually infinite playability. Solving the puzzles earns stars that players use to unlock each of 7 worlds. 7 Little Words for Kids is also kid-safe, containing no advertising or opportunities for in-app purchase.

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

Pricing and Availability:
7 Little Words for Kids 1.2.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

7 Little Words for Kids 1.2.1: http://www.sevenlittlewords.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/7-little-words-for-kids/id598673952
Editor�s Choice Award Story: http://www.sevenlittlewords.com/?p=959
Media Assets: http://presskit.blueoxtech.com/7LittleWords4Kids/

Blue Ox Technologies Ltd. is an independent studio that creates original family-oriented mobile apps and other entertainment products. Copyright (C) 2013 Blue Ox Technologies 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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American History: From the Explorers Through the Civil War 1.0 for iOS - Published on 03/20/13

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MultiEducator today introduces American History: From the Explorers Through the Civil War 1.0 for iOS, its latest multimedia reference app, which combines much of the content of six previously released apps: Explorers, 13 Colonies, Revolutionary War, New Nation, Antebellum America, and Civil War. Nearly 2 GB in size, the completely offline app includes 130 video presentations, 250 documents, hundreds of photographs, 200+ biographies of key historical figures, and information on each major event.

New Rochelle, New York - MultiEducator today is pleased to introduce American History: From the Explorers Through the Civil War 1.0 for iOS, its latest multimedia reference app, which combines much of the content of six previously released apps: Explorers, 13 Colonies, Revolutionary War, New Nation, Antebellum America, and Civil War. Nearly 2 GB in size, the completely offline app includes 130 video presentations, 250 documents, hundreds of photographs, 200+ biographies of key historical figures, and written summaries and articles on each major event. The app is unprecedented in depth and breadth, and provides an informative and entertaining introduction to the history of America over 400 years, from 1465 to 1865. A 30-page Teacher's Guide to the app is available on the MultiEducator web site.

Topics Include:
* Explorers - Native Americans, Columbus, Balboa, Verrazano, etc.
* Colonies - Chronology, About the Colonies, Daily Life, Study Guide & Quiz, etc.
* Revolutionary War - Causes of the Revolution, Major Battles & Events, Economics, etc.
* The Constitution - The Making of the Constitution, The 7 Articles, Amendments, etc.
* New Nation - The Presidents: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, etc.
* War of 1812 - Causes of the War, Fort Niagara Captured, Washington Burned, etc.
* Antebellum - The Presidents: Adams, Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk, etc.
* Mexican-American War - The Start of the War, U.S. Seizes California, Battle of Palo Alto, etc.
* Civil War - Causes of the War, Major Battles and Events, Economics of the Civil War, etc.
* Documents - Documents of Colonial America, The Revolution, Documents 1780 - 1860, etc.
* Biographies - Susan Anthony, Josiah Bartlett, Nathan Hale, Sam Houston, John McLean, etc.
* Presidents & First Ladies - The Presidents: Washington to Lincoln, etc.
* Multimedia Presentations - Columbus, Cortes, New York, Battle of Trenton, Indian Removal, etc.
* Economy - Economics of the Revolution, Economy of the New Nation, The Civil War, etc.

With more than 20 history apps on the App Store, MultiEducator has an enviable reputation among educators, students, and history buffs for its lively, multimedia blend of text, videos, period photos, maps, original documents, simulations, modern photography of historical places and artifacts, drawings, and infographics. From the Explorers Through the Civil War is an authoritative collection of multimedia that is easily navigated, searched, and enjoyed.

Feature Highlights:
* Enhanced understanding of historical events through multimedia presentations
* Easy-to-read, rigorous, factual summaries and articles by a professional historian
* Remarkable period photos and original documents humanize historical facts
* Videos present the story of history, complete with narration and visuals
* Exploration of the causes contributing to historical events

"American History: From the Explorers Through the Civil War puts 400 years of American history at your fingertips," commented Marc Schulman of MultiEducator. "With content taken from six previously released apps, this encyclopedic reference work represents a real cost savings."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 1.86 GB

Pricing and Availability:
American History: From the Explorers Through the Civil War 1.0 is $9.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Reference category. Review copies are available on request.

MultiEducator: http://www.multieducator.net/
American History: From the Explorers Through the Civil War: http://www.multieducator.net/formulator/UShistory.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/american-history-from-explorers/id609520751
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Located in New Rochelle, New York, MultiEducator is a privately funded company founded in 1994 by Amy Erani and Marc Schulman. MultiEducator's goal is to enable students to learn history in a completely new way. Throughout MultiEducator's years in business, the company has continuously expanded its services and product line. In the summer of 2008, the company sold its HistoryShopping site to concentrate on the content part of the business. It then started its newest division developing software for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. In October 2008, it released its first application, Formulator. As one of the earliest producers of multimedia software, MultiEducator has been providing schools and the general public with rich, compelling history software for almost two decades. Copyright (C) 2008-2013 MultiEducator. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and
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914-318-2527
United States
Marc@Multied.com

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New KickStarter Project by Empoc Interactive - Published on 03/20/13

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Empoc Interactive announces their new KickStarter project for Novus: Tanaak's Quest, its 2D action, puzzle platformer. Novus is designed to give the player a retro look and feel like the games back in the 80's. Tanaak has volunteered to go to Novus to battle all of these little pests all to recover crystals for some core generator that his civilization needs in order to survive. Novus: Tanaak's Quest will be released on Mac OSX first followed by iPhone, iPad and iPod.

Prescott, Arizona - Novus: Tanaak's Quest is a new KickStarter project started by Empoc Interactive. Novus is a 2D action, puzzle platformer. Novus is designed to give the player a retro look and feel like the games back in the 80's. Everyone loves retro games, everyone loves platformers, everyone loves killing random never before seen bad guys. Everyone will love Novus: Tanaak's Quest or else...

Tanaak is this super awesome dude that is on an almost extinct planet called Novus. Why is it almost extinct? Because of those damn little bio mechanical bugs that are trying to take over and turn Novus into their home world.

Tanaak being the cool guy he is, volunteered to go to Novus all alone and battle all of these little pests all to recover crystals for some core generator that his civilization needs in order to survive. What does all of this mean? The FATE of the entire planet, Novus pretty much rests with you, because lets face it, if there isn't anyone telling Tanaak when to walk, jump, shoot or inverse gravity then he's just going to stand around and do nothing.

Where can you get this awesome game? Well, you can't get it yet. We are still actively working on it but are hoping to have a release on or around the end of July 2013. WAIT YOU WILL

Novus: Tanaak's Quest will be released on Mac OSX first followed by iPhone, iPad and iPod. There are also planned releases for the XBox360 as well as the PC and Playstation Mobile. Don't ask when these will be released because we will lie to you. So, this crappy excuse for a blog will serve as your 1 stop shop for updates and everything Novus. Buy a damn T-Shirt to support the development of this game and to look super cool.

Novus: Tanaak's Quest: http://teamnovus.net
Kickstarter Project: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/empoc/novus-tanaaks-quest?ref=home_location

Located in Prescott, Arizona, Empoc, LLC was founded in 2011 by Chris Fletcher. Empoc, LLC, a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment content develops highly innovative and entertaining software including novelty apps and games. The Empoc, LLC team has developed large and small projects alike, using a wide range of languages, platforms and tools. The team experience allows the team to rapidly prototype, develop and publish rich iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac OS X apps featuring interactivity, productivity, games, puzzles and many other innovative features. All Material and Software (C) 2011-2013 Empoc, LLC / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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chris.fletcher@empoc.com

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Weather Mate: The Most Accurate & Beautiful Weather App on the App Store - Published on 03/20/13

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AxisBlue Studios today announces Weather Mate 1.0.2 for iOS, an elegant yet highly informative package that is designed to be the one-stop weather solution for everyone. Weather Mate combines cutting edge weather forecasting with beautifully crafted UI design to deliver the most accurate climate information suitable for both basic and advanced users. Forecasts can be viewed for the entire week. The UI, combined with a powerful set of weather tools, makes this the #1 weather app.

Islamabad, Pakistan - AxisBlue Studios today is pleased to announced the launch of their latest weather app "Weather Mate", an elegant yet highly informative package that is designed to be the one-stop weather solution for everyone. Weather Mate delivers a complete bundle of information which includes current live weather conditions, 7-day weather forecasts including hourly details in 3-hour intervals, astronomical information, push temperature/freeze alerts, and animated weather maps for more than 3.2 million locations world-wide.

Weather Mate has been built under supervision by weather experts and iOS design gurus and thus uniquely combines user experience with usability.

"Weather Mate offers the most detailed feature set of any weather app on the App Store. Users can also keep track of up to 10 locations at the same time, which makes the app very useful for travelers", said Luke Thompson, Chief Software Architect at AxisBlue Studios. "With this app, we have managed to fill the feature-holes present in the other weather apps on the App Store".

Everything About Weather:
Weather Mate displays current weather conditions from local weather stations which includes temperature, feels like temperature, weather description, wind speed and direction, precipitation, visibility, humidity, pressure, cloud cover, wind chill, dew point, heat index, probability of rain, and snow for up to 10 global locations at a time.

Forecasts can be viewed for the entire week with details for high/low temperatures, weather condition/icon and astronomical information like sunrise, sunset, moonrise & moonset. Immediate forecasts can also be displayed in 3 hourly intervals with detailed information available for each interval. Users can also inspect weather conditions on a global scale using a selection of interactive and animated Cloud, Rain, Satellite and Radar maps.

Interactivity and Ease of Usage:
The app offers the advanced "Push Temperature Alerts" feature which displays the current temperature right on the app icon's badge on the home screen. Also included are freeze alerts to notify when the temperature passes the zero mark, which also appear on the lock screen and the notification center. Another unique feature is the ability to listen to current weather conditions making the app highly suitable for the elderly and the disabled. Users can also simply swipe to switch between current locations with the option to choose custom units for any of the weather parameters.

Stunning Interface:
Weather Mate features a stunning streamlined interface with beautiful background weather animations automatically matched to the current weather conditions, a large world clock for each monitored location and one-touch screen capturing and sharing capabilities. Users can choose time in 12 or 24-hour formats and also control the brightness of the app.

Superb Performance and Compatibility:
Weather Mate is a universal App for the iPhone, iPod touch and the iPad. All features are fully compatible with iPhone 5 & iOS 6 and the gorgeous interface is HD ready for Retina displays. Users get a completely smooth and bug free experience with every single feature optimized for high speed and performance.

Weather Mate has been developed by iOS experts with one key feature in focus - Performance.

"Once we had consolidated the feature set, we had one single mission, to deliver the most stable and high performance weather app on the App store. Too often, apps bombard the user with tiny details which defeats the superb interactivity of iOS devices, while on the other side, many apps are just a lot of shiny interface without any associated usefulness." said Carl Barnes, the design lead. "With a large number of features, it was a challenge to control the app size without compromising on any information and keeping the performance level very high at the same time. I am confident that we have very successfully achieved the feature/performance balance with this app".

"Getting all these features from existing apps would require users to spend $8-9, with the inconvenience of having multiple apps for the same function. We wanted this app to be the definitive weather solution for iOS users. The trust factor is very important for us. We want our customers to be completely satisfied and be the directors for the future development of Weather Mate. We also have a dedicated support team to handle all the feedback from users", added Carl Barnes.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Weather Mate 1.0.2 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Weather category. This includes includes a lifetime of updates and support.

Weather Mate 1.0.2: http://www.weathermate.net/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/weather-mate-live-weather/id608515289
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AxisBlue Studios is a premier mobile apps and game development firm. We have a diverse team of highly skilled and experienced developers, designers, managers and IT professionals with immaculate reputation for innovation, dedication and hard work. Copyright (C) 2013 AxisBlue Studios. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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United States
info@weathermate.net

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New App Helps Parents Prepare Kids for Airplane Travel - Published on 03/20/13

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California based SocialBug Labs today introduces Smart Fish: Frequent Flyer 1.0, its new kids educational app for iOS. Smart Fish: Frequent Flyer builds children's confidence before a trip and turns it into an adventure as well as allowing parents to explain business travel to kids. In this educational app, kids go through steps such as packing a suitcase, going through security, boarding a plane and claiming luggage to visit world-famous destinations like Paris, Kyoto, New York and many others.

San Francisco, California - SocialBug Labs, creator of the "Smart Fish" brand of educational apps, announced today the release of its new app, "Smart Fish: Frequent Flyer", which familiarizes kids with the process of taking a flight. In this educational app, kids go through steps such as packing a suitcase, going through security, boarding a plane and claiming luggage to visit world-famous destinations like Paris, Kyoto, New York and many others.

By letting the child experience all the steps of plane travel, the app helps parents build anticipation and reduce the child's anxiety before a trip. It also allows parents to explain and share their own travel experiences, such as business travel, with their children.

"Mobile devices can be enormously valuable in helping children deal with new or difficult life situations", said Yael Gavish, CEO of SocialBug Labs. "Parents see a lot of value in giving the child, through the app, a sense of independence and control of the situation, even for children who've already taken a flight. Playacting the situation ahead of time gives the child more confidence and makes the trip an adventure in which they know what to expect."

In addition to the importance of packing appropriately for the weather and fastening their seat belts, children learn about key monuments and local culture in some of the world's notable travel destinations.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Smart Fish: Frequent Flyer 1.0 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Smart Fish: Frequent Flyer 1.0: http://www.smartfishkids.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/smart-fish-frequent-flyer/id611247027
YouTube Video (Trailer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKDLkZaqDuE
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Press Kit (zip): http://www.smartfishkids.com/press/Frequent_Flyer_screenshots.zip

SocialBug Labs is a San Francisco based mobile app studio developing fun educational apps for kids. SocialBug Labs employs game mechanics to educate children while they play for fun. SocialBug Labs apps have been featured by Apple in multiple countries and recognized by industry experts for outstanding educational value. Copyright (C) 2013 SocialBug Labs. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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United States
media@socialbuglabs.com

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Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/smartfishkids

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Picture Games Like Guess That Pic Are the Next Big Quiz Apps - Published on 03/20/13

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You know the feeling of spying through a peephole: you can only see a small percentage of what's behind it, and the rest leaves you desperately guessing? "Guess That Pic" creates mind-bending challenges of that same vein. Each turn, a partially obscured picture is presented, and players must guess what it is before revealing the entire image. From the creators of "Photo Quiz," this free-to-try app is now available for iOS and Android devices.

Stockholm, Sweden - Recently, photo quiz apps have been taking storm in popularity. For people with a sharp eye and a quick mind; for app lovers who like puzzles; for gamers who like visual mind-benders - "Guess That Pic" presents a new type of challenge from Apprope. This game was developed by the same creators of "Photo Quiz," a top 100 most downloaded app in the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, and Scandinavia. At first, the game presents a picture that is 95% covered. Little by little, players can uncover it by tapping the screen. However, they must guess what the image is before revealing the entire picture.

Hints are represented by "hint coins," which you must give in order to uncover more of the picture or to receive clues. Other hints involve removing or revealing some of the letters in the answer. The key is to budget your coins as best as possible so you can get hints on the hardest challenges.

The design of this game is simple to use, with accessible hints and a virtual keyboard to type your answers with. However, the challenges stay fresh with several different categories: easy, hard, normal, animals, and fashion.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Guess That Pic 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. The game is also available for Google Play.

Apprope: http://apprope.com/
Guess That Pic 1.0: http://apprope.com/apps/guess-that-pic/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id608263005
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apprope.guessthatpicture
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Apprope is an independent app studio founded in 2012 by two friends in Stockholm, Sweden. Our vision: kill boredom. How? By creating fun, clever and slick apps. Copyright (C) 2013 Apprope. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Sweden
info@apprope.com

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Big Grips Hipster - The Travel Bag for Big Grips Frame and iPad - Published on 03/20/13

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California based KEM Ventures, Inc. today announces Big Grips Hipster, the cool travel bag that adds convenience and on-the-go accessibility to the renowned protection of Big Grips Frame for iPad. Constructed of lightweight neoprene, Big Grips Hipster features an adjustable shoulder strap, zippered pockets for accessories, a rubber base for grip, and more. Volume controls, headphone jack, speaker, as well as front and rear-facing cameras are all fully accessible while the iPad is safely stowed.

Sacramento, California - KEM Ventures, Inc. today is thrilled to announce Big Grips Hipster, the cool travel bag that adds convenience and on-the-go accessibility to the renowned protection of Big Grips Frame for iPad.

Constructed of lightweight neoprene, Big Grips Hipster features an adjustable shoulder strap, zippered pockets for accessories, a rubber base for grip, and a double-flap handle for easily attaching Big Grips Hipster to car headrests for quick and easy backseat entertainment. In addition, iPad volume controls, headphone jack, speaker, as well as front and rear-facing cameras are all fully accessible while the iPad is safely stowed in Big Grips Frame and Big Grips Hipster.

"Our customers absolutely love how Big Grips Frame protects their iPads at school and at home, but many want a way to carry Big Grips Frame out in the wild, so to speak." stated Kirk Mills, founder and President of KEM Ventures, Inc. "Rather than simply stuffing Big Grips Frame in a backpack, we wanted to give families the best traveling experience for their iPads." Mills continues, "The combination of Big Grips Hipster and Big Grips Frame is unmatched in the iPad accessory market. Nothing else offers this level of protection and convenience in a fully accessible travel friendly package. Big Grips Hipster is already in the hands of early adopters and the reaction has been fantastic! We think Big Grips Hipster and Big Grips Frame are what iPad toting families have been waiting for."

Pricing and Availability:
Big Grips Hipster is available for $49.95 (USD). Big Grips Frame is available separately for $34.95, or as a matching Frame and Stand set for $49.95. All Big Grips products are available to educators at discounted prices (some conditions apply).

Big Grips: http://www.biggrips.com
Big Grips Hipster: http://www.biggrips.com/hipster
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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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President
888-456-7047
United States
kirk@biggrips.com

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Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:15 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Haypi Monster Introduces the Frozen Cavern - Published on 03/20/13

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Haypi Co., Ltd. today announces Haypi Monster 1.2, an update to its fun-to-play MMORPG for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Haypi Monster is a two-in-one game that combines strategy with luck. Players can capture, collect, breed, and bless over a hundred monsters from 9 different element types. Version 1.2 contains fifteen new monsters, new scenes, new skills, and new Mystery Talents. Version 1.2 also introduces a new ice element as well as increases the level cap from 40 to 50.

Shanghai, China - Haypi Co., Ltd. today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Haypi Monster 1.2, an update to its fun-to-play MMORPG for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Haypi Monster Version 1.2 contains fifteen new monsters, new scenes, new skills, and new Mystery Talents.

Experts and players alike have called Haypi Monster the best spin on all iOS games of the Pokemon genre. On Haypi Monster, players can capture, collect, breed, and bless over a hundred monsters from 9 different element types. Version 1.2 gives players more options for what activities they can participate in. Players can choose which epic monsters they would like to synthesize and level, which Mystery Talents they can spend their Rune Gems on, and where they can spend their in-game currency.

Version 1.2 also introduces a new element, ice. 14 new ice monsters dwell in Frozen Cavern, one of the two newly-added scenes. These ice monsters include the beautiful deer Glazelle, the abdominable snowman Yaki, and the little penguin Freezy.

Ice-type monsters have an advantage over plant-type monsters. Their attacks can freeze their opponents for a turn. However, they are vulnerable to attacks by fire-type monsters. Ice-type monsters become stronger during a blizzard, gaining an increased dodge rating and immunity to the negative effects of its own skills.

Version 1.2 also offers Rune Gem fusion. A Rune Gem can activate a Mystery Talent on a monster, giving it a unique talent. These talents include Rooted, which keeps your enemy from switching monsters, and Thorn, which reciprocates some damage after an injury. Monsters of different rarities require different Rune Gems for activation. Rune Gems come in Simple, Normal, Super, Ultimate, and Premium. Common monsters require Simple Rune Gems while rarer monster require rarer, more expensive Rune Gems. Version 1.2 lets players fuse 5 Rune Gems together to create a single, higher-ranked Rune Gem. This can help players save hours of grinding time on their quest to find the perfect Mystery Talent.

Version 1.2 of Haypi Monster also increases the level cap from 40 to 50, allowing players to venture further into new areas of the game, Frozen Cavern and Chaotic Swamp.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or newer
* Optimized for iPhone 5
* High-Definition
* 164 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Haypi Monster 1.2 is Free to download and is available in the Games category of the App Store.

Haypi Monster 1.2: http://www.haypi.com/monster/index.htm
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/haypi-monster/id570154106
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-JbQ1U3tZw
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Haypi Co., Ltd. is a private company founded in 2008 and based in China. Haypi is the creator of Haypi Kingdom, Haypi Dragon and Haypi Monster, three popular MMORPGs downloaded over several million times by players from around the world. Copyright (C) 2013 Haypi 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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Mariya Ivanova
Marketing Assistant
0086 21 50310579
China
marketing@haypi.com

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

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Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Innovative App: EasyMeasure - Measure with your Camera! Updated - Published on 03/20/13

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EasyMeasure - Measure with your Camera! 11.2 from Caramba App Development lets users simply and instantly discover the distance between them and any object that appears through the camera lens on their iPhone or iPad. The app uses the height of the camera lens and its tilt angle to calculate the distance to the object. Users can also calibrate their device for even more accurate results. An in-app upgrade also adds functionality to measure the height or width of individual objects.

Cupertino, California - Fans of Caramba App Development's innovative distance measuring app EasyMeasure - Measure with your Camera! can now head to the App Store and download the latest version 11 at no cost.

Acclaimed as "fun and easy to use" and an "awesome tool for field work in engineering" by satisfied users around the world, EasyMeasure - Measure with your Camera! lets users simply and instantly discover the distance between them and any object that appears through the camera lens on their iPhone or iPad. The app uses the height of the camera lens and its tilt angle to calculate the distance to the object. Users can also calibrate their device for even more accurate results. An in-app upgrade also adds functionality to measure the height or width of individual objects, ensuring literally any distance, space or item can be measured.

In addition to a handy lens slider that was brought back in the latest version 11, EasyMeasure - Measure with your Camera! features:

* An intuitive and user friendly interface
* An amazing 3D camera overlay grid
* Bold Retina display graphics optimized for iPhone/iPad
* The option to share results via email, Twitter or Facebook
* The ability to take a picture of an image with its distance displayed
* Support for either Metric or Imperial units
* An innovative flashlight for taking measurements in the dark
* Multi-language support: English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French
* A recently updated layout designed by Dan Taylr
* The ability to take "dynamic photos" by analyzing and adapting measurements after a photo is taken (available in upgraded version)

"With EasyMeasure - Measure with your Camera! anyone can discover how far away a car or building is, how tall their friends are, or even to measure room interiors to ensure correctly fitting furniture," commented Jaap van Kampen of Caramba App Development. "The possibilities are endless, and once people start using it, they'll wonder how they managed without it!"

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

Pricing and Availability:
EasyMeasure - Measure with your Camera! 11.2 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category.

EasyMeasure - Measure with your Camera! 11.2: http://www.caramba-apps.com/easymeasure/index.html
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/easymeasure-measure-your-camera!/id349530105
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZhhqa4ZKRA
Screenshot: http://a1780.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/063/Purple/v4/e6/c1/ce/e6c1ce15-1f2a-9ca7-9893-51ebab75446d/mzl.bvpxgrgo.320x480-75.jpg
App Icon: http://www.appshout.com/apps/easymeasure-measure-with-your-camera/images/icon.png
Media Assets: http://www.appshout.com/apps/easymeasure-measure-with-your-camera/

Caramba App Development develops apps for the iPhone and iPad. The company focuses on innovative entertainment and utility apps, and currently has seven apps live in the Apple iTunes App Store. Copyright (C) 2013 Caramba App Development. 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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Mark Johnson
Media Director
1-408-757-0156
United States
press@appshout.com

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