5/02/2013

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Ballpark Weather for iOS - Precipitation Tracking for All MLB Stadiums - Published on 05/02/13

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RainAware today introduces Ballpark Weather 1.0 for iOS, its innovative app that displays the number of minutes until rain reaches/leaves any stadium and the minutes until current precipitation ends. Featuring the proprietary RainAware system, this advanced algorithm interprets weather radar readings, determines the motion vector and calculates time of inbound and outbound rain. Wind speed and direction, possibly affecting home run frequency, are superimposed over an aerial photo of the stadium.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - RainAware today is pleased to introduce Ballpark Weather 1.0 for iOS, its innovative app that displays the number of minutes until rain reaches/leaves any stadium and the minutes until current precipitation ends. Featuring the proprietary RainAware system, this advanced algorithm interprets weather radar readings, determines the motion vector, and calculates time of inbound and outbound rain. Wind speed and direction, possibly affecting home run frequency, are superimposed over an aerial photo of the stadium. Baseball fans can scan a scrolling list of all the day's scheduled games and instantly read the teams playing, start time, location, current temperature, wind speed and direction, weather conditions, and chances of precipitation. Touching any item reveals a full page, aerial photo of the stadium and detailed information on precipitation and wind conditions.

Feature Highlights:
* Easily see which games are raining now, which will be raining soon, and which might be raining in the future
* Integrated rain timer counts down the minutes until rain arrives or departs
* See latest radar image for today's games with your location plotted and a cone showing direction of movement
* See which games have winds blowing in or out, possibly enhancing home run frequency
* Save your favorite team for quick access
* Sun in your eyes? See what time it will set
* Get a major edge in fantasy baseball

Designed especially for fans of Major League Baseball, Ballpark Weather provides comprehensive weather conditions and forecasts for all MLB stadiums and all 30 teams. The app incorporates complete MLB schedules, which can viewed in a scrolling list by touching one of four buttons: Today (view all MLB games scheduled for today in order of start time); Tomorrow (view all MLB games scheduled for tomorrow in order of start time); Day 3 (view all MLB games scheduled for the day after tomorrow in order of start time); and My Team (view the schedule of the next seven games for any team or the user's default team selection). Four filter tabs are also provided, which filter results of each of the four buttons: All, Chance of Rain, Wind Blowing Out, and Wind Blowing In.

Based on one of the most advanced iOS weather engines, Ballpark Weather produces highly reliable results. Because rain information is based on existing areas of precipitation moving toward the user's location, rain chances are high - only calculation of its arrival time may be subject to minor inaccuracies. The app produces specific times up to three hours in advance, more than enough time for fans, umps, and players. If it is currently raining, the app provides an accurate estimate of the time it will stop. Only games in the Today list of games include comprehensive rain information as analyzed by the RainAware system.

"We've worked very hard to create a weather engine capable of predicting rain with a margin of error of just minutes," commented Ryan McGee of RainAware. "Now, baseball fans can view what the RainAware system predicts for any game that day. For those who would like the benefits of this system wherever and whenever they need it, we recommend our flagship app, RainAware Weather Timer, which will track rain and storms to your exact location to within minutes."

Language Support:
* English, German, Northern Sami, and Spanish

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

Pricing and Availability:
Ballpark Weather 1.0.0 is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Weather category. Review copies are available on request.

RainAware: http://www.rainaware.com/ballparkweather
Ballpark Weather 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/ballpark-weather/id631779256
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App Icon : http://www.rainaware.com/z/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Icon@2x.png

Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, RainAware was founded by Ryan McGee in 2012. Copyright (C) 2013 RainAware LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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media@rainaware.com

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High Voltage Software Unleashes Mexican Zombie Apocalypse on iOS - Published on 05/02/13

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High Voltage Software, creators of hit mobile titles Conduit HD and Le Vamp, are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with the release of an action-filled and muy humoroso title for iPhone and iPad starring adorable Mexican zoo "animales"; and a healthy dose of blood and gore. In addition to unforgettable undead characters, Zoombies: Animales de la Muerte! includes novel gameplay that allows players to demolish beastly zombies by tracing a line for their weapon to follow before it boomerangs back.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois - High Voltage Software, creators of hit mobile titles Conduit HD and Le Vamp, are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with the release of an action-filled and muy humoroso title for iPhone and iPad starring adorable Mexican zoo "animales"; and a healthy dose of blood and gore. In addition to unforgettable undead characters, Zoombies: Animales de la Muerte! includes novel gameplay that allows players to demolish beastly zombies by tracing a line for their weapon to follow before it boomerangs back.

"The game mechanics are deceptively simple to learn and very challenging to master, but it's the wild characters that make Zoombies drop-dead funny and fun to play," says Eric Nofsinger, High Voltage Software's Chief Creative Officer. "Don Eduardo, the zookeeper, constantly encourages our heroes and arms them with ridiculous items, like a kid who can be shot from a circus cannon, while each of the seven species of Zoombies has its own dangerous design."

The game's humor, effortlessly mixing cartoony and gruesome elements, is on display through multiple weapons, upgrades, costumes, and characters. More importantly, notes the Zoombies development team, the game provides an answer to the age-old question: what will happen if the zombie apocalypse begins in a Mexican zoo?

Armed with Aztec hatchets, roman candles, and even a trained chupacabra, players take control of either Marco or Maria, two rowdy school kids unusually skilled in the mortal arts, to rescue the remaining animals from the zoo before their brains are eaten by the Zoombies. Each of the 45 levels requires timing, strategy and precision to complete 225 Sugar Skull Missions, while collecting golden pesos to earn "Especiales" upgrades, weapons, and outfits.

Language Support:
* English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Touch (4/5 Gen)
* iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad, iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad, iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular
* iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 86.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Zoombies: Animales de la Muerte! is available now worldwide for $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) through the iTunes App Store in the Games category.

High Voltage Software: http://high-voltage.com/
Zoombies: Animals de la Muerte! 1.0.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/zoombies-animales-la-muerte!/id584482482
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUc6XemygmM
Media Assets: https://www.dropbox.com/l/ibWbRz2WH8cV3pYkhjXYyb

Based in the vibrant Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates, High Voltage Software employs 75 of the game industry's most talented individuals, and has been the leading independent game development studio in the Midwest for over 20 years. Zoombies is the studio's second original mobile title, following hot on the heels of Apple Editor's Choice winner Le Vamp, and adding to a library of 80 titles in countless genres and on every game platform. Copyright (C) 2013 High Voltage Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Susan Bishop
Press Contact
United States
susan.bishop@high-voltage.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zoombies-Animales-de-la-Muerte/573568882662194
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/HVSGames

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Crime & Puzzlement 2 - 24 more Solve-Them-Yourself Picture Mysteries - Published on 05/02/13

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Interactive book company, AppEndix LLC is pleased to announce the release of Crimes & Puzzlement 2 for iOS. The sequel to Crime & Puzzlement by award winning mystery author Lawrence Treat lets you again match your detecting powers in 24 brand new cases. Who finished Isabelle Spiegel? Why did Mr. Grange topple dead from his saddle, and what was the catch in Mr. Fishhead's alibi? You find out! 24 more Solve-them-Yourself Picture Mysteries. You Are The Detective!

Guilford, Maine - Interactive book company, AppEndix LLC is pleased to announce the release of Crimes & Puzzlement 2 for iOS. The sequel to Crime & Puzzlement by award winning mystery author Lawrence Treat lets you again match your detecting powers in 24 brand new cases. Who finished Isabelle Spiegel? Why did Mr. Grange topple dead from his saddle, and what was the catch in Mr. Fishhead's alibi? You find out!

24 more Solve-them-Yourself Picture Mysteries. You Are The Detective! Alone (or was he?) in his locked room. Torrick the truckdriver succumbed, but to what, and why? Arthur, on his way downstairs for another drink, slipped, or did he? Siegfried Jones was obviously knifed on his way to the operation room, but by whom?

* Read the story
* Ponder the picture
* And solve it yourself

With the applause for Crime and Puzzlement still ringing in his ears, Lawrence Treat has conjured up an even more addictive and fiendishly delightful encore. Who finished Isabelle Spiegel? Why did Mr. Grange topple dead from his saddle, and what was the catch in Mr. Fishhead's alibi? It's up to you, the armchair detective, to find out! If you cut your detecting teeth on Crime and Puzzlement, you'll sink them again into Crime and Puzzlement 2 with glee... Once again, You Are The Detective!

About the author
Lawrence Treat, the author of over seventeen mystery books and countless short stories, is past President of Mystery Writers of America. He received an Edgar Award for Best Short Mystery of the Year in 1965 and a Special Edgar in 1978 for editing the Mystery Writer's Handbook, and was prize-winner at the Crime Writers' International Short Story Contest held in Stockholm in 1981.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 203 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Crimes & Puzzlement 2 (v1.0) is only $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Crimes & Puzzlement 2 (v1.0): http://www.facebook.com/AppEndixLLC
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/crimes-puzzlement-2/id622247871
Promo Video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/okkudsq6vzmmrcy/Crime%20and%20Puzzlement%202.m4v
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App Icon: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hkvpuxg7ay6sstq/CP2-appstore-icon.png

AppEndix LLC is The Interactive Book Company; a startup company bringing back popular gamebooks of the past decades, and adapting them to the mobile platform. Besides the innovative "Crime & Puzzlement" solve-them-yourself mystery books by Lawrence Treat, AppEndix LLC has published the first title in the Sherlock Holmes Solo Mysteries series ("Sherlock Holmes 1: Murder at the Diogenes Club), which managed to hit the #1 Game and #2 Paid App Overall spots in Spain, and is currently working on the second title ("Sherlock Holmes 2: The Black River Emerald"). Copyright (C) 2013 AppEndix LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Martin van Balkom
Owner
United States
appendix@myfairpoint.net

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/AppEndixLLC

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Draw this App - An Innovative Way to Learn How to Draw - Published on 05/02/13

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Illustrator, designer and programmer, Peterson Hamilton is proud to announce the release of Draw This App 1.0, his new educational app. Designed to work for any age and skill level, "Draw this App" turns your iPad into a virtual studio that will improve your drawing skills using metrics to track progress and an innovative guidance system to help you along. The app features a simplified break down of complex objects. Even seasoned artists will benefit from some of the mirror & memory exercises.

Toronto (Ontario) Canada - "Draw this App" turns your iPad into a virtual studio that will improve your drawing skills using metrics to track progress. Think you can't draw? Peterson Hamilton thinks otherwise. The Toronto based designer and developer has created an iPad app that challenges the user using similar technique to learning how to write cursive so that anyone can hone their drawing skills. Drawing is a different way of thinking, that most people haven't refined, and aren't able to fully access.

Feature Highlights:
* Simplified break down of complex objects
* System to track metrics of accuracy and number of attempts
* Guidance system to focus the eye
* 4 varying modes to keep it interesting and challenging
* 6 units in version one, hoping to build a complete library over time
* Objects included in version 1: primitives, face elements, cartoon faces, cartoon hands, male faces, female faces

"Draw This App" is designed to work for any age and skill level, even seasoned artists will benefit from some of the mirror & memory exercises. Once you learn some basic objects, doodling becomes more enjoyable and productive.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 6.1 or later
* 30.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Draw This App 1.0 is Free with the option to purchase extra reference objects from the library, and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Draw This App 1.0: http://www.drawthisapp.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/draw-this-app/id625018367
YouTube Video (Trailer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVe_5tsYlLU
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Press Kit (zip): http://drawthisapp.com/presskit.zip

Peterson Hamilton is an illustrator, designer and programmer based in Toronto, Canada. He was the first designer at the mobile app company, Xtreme Labs. This is his first app as both designer and developer. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Peterson Hamilton. 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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Founder/Designer/Dev
647-962-6897
Canada
peter@petersonh.com

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Conceptis Slitherlink - Loop the Loop on Your iPad and iPhone - Published on 05/02/13

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Conceptis today introduces Conceptis Slitherlink 1.0 for iOS, a no-frills puzzle game that requires creating a loop passing around clues in a grid using logic deduction. The game features 120 free puzzles starting with very easy grids for beginners and increasing in size to extremely hard grids for the experts. The game features 2-finger tapping for quick zoom, auto complete clues setting and a link segment highlighting option to help to avoid creating separate loops.

Haifa, Israel - Conceptis today is thrilled to introduce Conceptis Slitherlink 1.0 for iOS, a no-frills puzzle game that requires creating a loop passing around clues in a grid using logic deduction. The game features 120 free puzzles starting with very easy grids for beginners and increasing in size to extremely hard grids for the experts. Conceptis Slitherlink will get every puzzle fan hooked before the first loop is looped!

Slitherlink, also known in the west as Loop the Loop, Loopy and Fences, is an addictive loop forming puzzle which was invented in Japan. Conceptis Slitherlink is designed to provide the ultimate experience for playing these puzzles on both iPad and iPhone. The game features 2-finger tapping for quick zoom, auto complete clues setting and a link segment highlighting option to help to avoid creating separate loops.

Features:
* 120 free Classic Slitherlink puzzle samples
* Concurrently playing and saving multiple puzzles
* Puzzle library sorting options
* Unlimited Undo and Redo
* Auto complete clues
* Highlight link segment
* Quick zoom using 2-finger tap
* Check puzzle
* Track puzzle solving times

Language Support:
* American English, Japanese and Chinese

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

Pricing and Availability:
Conceptis Slitherlink 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Additional volumes are available via in-App Purchase.

Conceptis: http://www.conceptispuzzles.com
Conceptis Slitherlink 1.0: http://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.aspx?uri=mobile/100007
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/conceptis-slitherlink/id605918324
Screenshot: http://www.conceptispuzzles.com/picture/12/4059.jpg
App Icon: http://www.conceptispuzzles.com/picture/21/4121.png

Located in Haifa, Israel, Conceptis is the leading supplier of logic puzzles to printed and electronic gaming media all over the world. On average, more than 20 million Conceptis puzzles are solved each day in newspapers and magazines, online and on mobile platforms across the world. Copyright (C) 2013 Conceptis 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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Marketing Manager
Israel
gilg@conceptispuzzles.com

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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/company/conceptis-ltd.
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Bike On iPhone App - Bicycle Routes and Directions with Voice Navigation - Published on 05/02/13

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Leader in GPS based mobile apps, GammaPoint LLC today introduces Bike On 1.0, its new voice guided bike directions app. Designed for use on the iPhone 4 & iPhone 5, Bike On uses GPS and Google Biking Directions API to map bicycle directions and provides turn-by-turn voice guided Biking Navigation. Users can search for nearby points of interest or pick a contact address within the app. It maintains a history of previously searched addresses to make it easier to find an address the next time.

Beaverton, Oregon - GammaPoint LLC, the leader in GPS based mobile applications, today is proud to announce a voice guided bike directions app for iPhone users. Bike On 1.0, designed for use on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5, uses GPS and Google Biking Directions API to map bicycle directions and provides turn-by-turn voice guided Biking Navigation.

Bike On app provides voice directions to riders while on the go. One can use the app for route planning, select from alternate routes and then start the trip. Riders don't need to keep looking at their phone to find the next instruction as the app provides voice guided turn by turn directions. It uses GPS to show current user location on the map in real-time and offers accurate route for the bikers.

Users can also search for nearby POIs powered by Google Places API or pick a contact address all through within the app. App also maintains a history of previously searched addresses to make it easier for the travelers to select an address the next time.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 7.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Bike On -Bicycle Route Directions with Voice Navigation 1.0 is only $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Navigation category.

GammaPoint: http://www.gamma-point.com
Bike On - Bicycle Routes, Maps with Voice Guided Navigation 1.0: http://gamma-point.com/content/bike-bicycle-maps-routes-and-directions-voice-navigation-iphone-app
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/bike-on-bicycle-routes-maps/id640958131
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GammaPoint LLC is a Portland, Oregon based mobile app development company founded in 2010. GammaPoint specializes in creating navigation based apps for travelers on the go. Copyright (C) 2010-2013 GammaPoint LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Google Places API is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Co-Founder
United States
contact@gamma-point.com

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

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Birthdays Calendar 1.1: An upgrade to the great birthday utility for iOS - Published on 05/02/13

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Comexias today is thrilled to announce the release of Birthdays Calendar 1.1, the first major upgrade of the powerful birthday utility for iOS. The upgrade is now available for free on the AppStore and brings improvements that is sure to delight current users and those who are yet to discover this excellent utility. Released just over a month ago, Birthdays Calendar has helped thousands of people stay on top of birthdays.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Comexias today is thrilled to announce the release of Birthdays Calendar 1.1, the first major upgrade of the powerful birthday utility for iOS. The upgrade is now available for free on the AppStore and brings improvements that is sure to delight current users and those who are yet to discover this excellent utility. Released just over a month ago, Birthdays Calendar has helped thousands of people stay on top of birthdays.

The app can import birthdays from Facebook and Phone Contacts, and also retrieve your friends' birthday even if it's not specified on Facebook. Featuring an intuitive design, contacts are intelligently categorized for easy viewing, showing birthdays today, upcoming and recently over, all at a glance. Tapping a contact will bring up a beautiful contact card with horoscope, age, and birthday info. Other features include reminders, text messaging, post on Facebook and Twitter.

Version 1.1 of Birthdays Calendar brings many new improvements such as Twitter integration, badge display to indicate the number of birthdays today on the app icon, a brand new look in the Timeline Analysis screen, and overall UI and performance improvements.

"Birthdays Calendar was created to solve a problem no one has solved before." said Jeffrey Lewis, founder of Comexias. "I needed an app to help organize my birthdays, so I went on the AppStore to try a bunch of birthday apps. One problem I notice was that many of my friends didn't have their birthday on Facebook, and there was nothing I could do about it. So we started developing Birthdays Calendar to solve this, making sure that it's not just an app that works well, but also one that looks good and is easy to use."

Features:
* Import birthdays from Facebook and Phone, or you can manually add a birthday
* Friend didn't specify birthday on Facebook? Birthdays Calendar can read a friend's Facebook Timeline for birthday wishes from other people to pinpoint the birth date (See description below for how it works)
* Intelligently categorize your birthday contacts for easy viewing
* View beautiful contact card showing horoscope, age, and birthday info
* Send text messages, post on Facebook wall, or post a Tweet within the app
* Turn reminders on/off for individual contacts
* Customize the notification time and set early reminders to give you time to buy gifts
* Quick search lets you find anyone fast and easy
* No internet connectivity required after importing from Facebook
* See number of birthdays today without even opening the app

One of the amazing feature in Birthdays Calendar is it's ability to get a friend's birthday even if it's not specified on Facebook. The app does so by reading the friend's Facebook Timeline for birthday wishes made by other people to pinpoint the birth date. Accuracy is assured by an intelligent algorithm, which compares the birth date across multiple years and only selecting the date with the highest number of wishes. Users will see a message like this: "127 people wished John on February 18, since 2009".

Among other features are local notifications which remind users on their friends' birthday. Users are given the flexibility to turn on or off reminders for individual contacts, customize the notification time, and even set early reminder to give them time to buy gifts. The app also displays the number of birthdays today on the icon. Social features include sending text messages, posting on Facebook and Twitter, and viewing Facebook profiles - all from within Birthdays Calendar.

Language Support:
* English

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3/4/5th gen)
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 15.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Birthdays Calendar 1.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Catalogs category.

Birthdays Calendar 1.1: http://comexias.com/birthdays/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/birthdays-calendar/id600003082
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Comexias is an individual development studio based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With strong focus on the design and development of innovative software for the mobile and web platforms, Comexias strives to create meaningful applications with exceptional quality. Copyright (C) 2013 Comexias. 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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AssistiveWare Announces Proloquo2Go 3.0 - Published on 05/02/13

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Today AssistiveWare announced Proloquo2Go 3.0, a major new release of its award-winning Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) application for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Proloquo2Go 3.0 offers significant new capabilities, including: ExpressivePower, switch access and adjustable direct touch access, two genuine Australian children's Text to Speech voices, social sharing and Dropbox support.

Amsterdam, Netherlands - AssistiveWare(R) B.V., a leading innovator in the assistive technology market, today announced Prololoquo2Go(R) 3.0, a major new release of its award-winning Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) application for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Proloquo2Go 3.0 features switch access support to better serve people with physical disabilities, new options for voice versatility, extended ability for users to share their "words" for social networking, five new natural sounding voices and Dropbox support.

Proloquo2Go enables people to talk using symbols or typed text in a natural-sounding voice that suits their age and character providing a "voice" to over 50,000 individuals around the world, who are unable to speak or have difficulty speaking.

Proloquo2Go 3.0, now available as a free update to existing customers, is a significant release with many exciting features, including:

* ExpressivePower(TM) - For personalizing with natural intonations, prerecorded expressions and sounds. Coupled with the many free specialty voices, users have a wide range of voice versatility to help them get their point across and spice up conversations. Say "Great!" and "I love you!" with real emotion.

* Switch Access - Single and two switch scanning support with five scanning modes, three scanning patterns, hold duration, visual cues and much more. Users can configure the screen to be their switch or a use any standard external switch through a Bluetooth switch interface.

* Select on Release - Allows direct access to communication without having to scan or use a keyguard for those users who can tap, but have difficulty keeping only one finger on the screen.

* Five New Text to Speech Voices - Genuine Australian children's voices (Liam and Olivia) co-developed with Acapela Group, an Australian adult female (Lisa), an American English adult female (Karen) and one specialty voice (Old Man).

* Social Sharing Support - Share text from the Proloquo2Go message window using email, Facebook, SMS, and Twitter, and copy and paste text into other apps.

* Dropbox Support - For easy importing and exporting of Proloquo2Go backups.

* Over 25 more refinements and improvements.

"The enhancements included in Proloquo2Go 3.0, an already robust and versatile AAC app, are very impressive," said Lauren Enders, MA, CCC-SLP. "The adaptive switch support and select on release features increase access to the app for those with motor impairments. ExpressivePower and social sharing will offer users expanded and more personalized communication."

AssisitiveWare also announced, effective May 17, 2013, the Proloquo2Go price will change to $219.99 (US), $229.99 (AU), Euro199.99 (EU) and 149.99 (UK). The early notice provides a window of opportunity for prospective customers to still purchase at the lower price.

"With the inclusion of switch access support and the Select on Release feature, Proloquo2Go 3.0, will better serve individuals with physical access challenges and the innovative voice features will enable users to express themselves more naturally and with character," said David Niemeijer, founder and CEO of AssistiveWare.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 394 MB

Pricing and Availability
Proloquo2Go 3.0 is available exclusively on the App Store in the Education category for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Version 3.0 is available as a free update to existing users and new voices can be downloaded from within the Proloquo2Go app free of charge.

AssistiveWare: http://www.assistiveware.com
Proloquo2Go 3.0: http://www.assistiveware.com/product/proloquo2go
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/proloquo2go/id308368164
User Videos: http://www.assistiveware.tv
Screenshot (Proloquo2Go on iPad): http://download.assistiveware.com/proloquo2go/media/Proloquo2Go%20on%20iPad.png
Media Resources: http://www.assistiveware.com/media-resources

AssistiveWare(R), a leading innovator of assistive technology software for iOS and Mac OS X with over 125,000 customers worldwide, is committed to collaborating with the global community to make a difference in peoples lives. The company's flagship product, Proloquo2Go(R), is an award-winning Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) application for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that provides a "voice" for people who have difficulty speaking or cannot speak at all. Founded in 2000, AssistiveWare was the first company to deliver universal access to Mac OS X with its award-winning KeyStrokes(TM) on-screen keyboard and the first to create genuine children's Text to Speech voices. Focused on its vision to empower people through innovative technology, AssistiveWare offers a wide-range of assistive technology products and services. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 AssistiveWare B.V. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered
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Netherlands
press@assistiveware.com

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Dino Walk - Watch Continental Drift in Action - Published on 05/02/13

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Vito Technology Inc. today announces the release of Dino Walk - Continental Drift, an illustrative 3D World Fact Book with Time Machine for travelling back to when the dinosaurs inhabited the Earth. By dragging the time machine slider back and forward one can see how the continents moved through time and how they looked billions of years ago. With no Internet connection required users can read facts about animals, dinosaurs and living creatures and memorize the info with the help of quizzes.

Alexandria, Virginia - Vito Technology Inc. today is thrilled to announce the release of Dino Walk - Continental Drift, an illustrative 3D World Fact Book with Time Machine for travelling back to when the dinosaurs inhabited the Earth. By dragging the time machine slider back and forward one can see how the continents moved through time and how they looked billions of years ago. With no Internet connection required users can read facts about animals, dinosaurs and living creatures and memorize the info with the help of multiple choice quizzes.

The new Dino Walk app is the next big educational "Walk" app standing in line with the best selling Star Walk, Solar Walk and Geo Walk, the latter of which has been updated with retina display support. Dino Walk is designed for anyone who wants to explore the movement of the Earth's continents. Grown-up as well as kids can play with Time Machine and see the changes that took place on the Earth since Proterozoic era when there was only one supercontinent Pannotia and the ocean Panthalassa through Paleocene and Jurrassic eras to present day.

Alongside the changing continent lines one can get acquainted with the species that inhabited the Earth. Be it prehistoric insects and plants, or dinosaurs and early mammals, all items are placed on the globe with respect to the era and approximate area of their distribution.

The app also brings more than 300 of quizzes that can help you memorize new facts. You will definitely know the fastest bird in the world and the largest land invertebrate. Together with Dino Walk Vito Technology updates its Geo Walk app that now supports HD and iPhone 5 screen resolution.

Language Support:
* US English

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Universal Application
* iOS 3.0 or later
* 252 MB

Pricing and Availability:
The new Dino Walk app is released as a universal app for iPhone and iPad and available for a regular price $2.99 (USD) worldwide via the App Store in the Education category. Geo Walk is a universal app available for $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide via the App Store in the Education category. Review copies are available upon request.

Vito Technology: http://vitotechnology.com/
Dino Walk - Continental Drift 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/dino-walk-continental-drift/id634841057
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Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Vito Technology Inc. is headed by CEO Victor Toporkov and has developed an impressive portfolio of products for Windows Mobile since it entered the mobile software market in 2001. The company's latest endeavors include iOS and Web 2.0 software development. Vito Technology won an Apple Design Award in 2010 for its Star Walk for iPad app. The company consists of two departments: Research & Development Department and Marketing Department with 30 employees in total. Copyright (C) 2001-2013 Vito Technology 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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Marketing Manager
383-332-0013
United States
alena@vitotechnology.com

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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/companies/vito-technology?trk=copro_tab

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5-Star Slot - COCO Pro by Gamewax spins its way into the App Store - Published on 05/02/13

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Gamewax launches a brand new version of their popular virtual slot-machine app, 5-Star Slot - COCO - Now available as a PRO version. There are 5 exciting themed machines to play. With a completely redesigned maths engine spinning the reels with enhanced line play, and loaded with more levels and more bonus games than ever, this stunning new PRO edition is powering its way to the top of the casino charts. The iOS app is available now for free, whilst the Android version is soon to follow.

London, United Kingdom - Gamewax today launches a brand new version of their popular virtual slot-machine app, 5-Star Slot - COCO - Now available as a PRO version. With a completely redesigned maths engine spinning the reels with enhanced line play, and loaded with more levels and more bonus games than ever, this stunning new PRO edition is powering its way to the top of the casino charts. The iOS app is available now for free, whilst the Android version is soon to follow.

"There is simply no better looking Slot game app available in the App Store", commented Development Director Mitsu Asami. "5-Star Slot - COCO PRO will astonish players with its amazing attention to detail. It's the only slot app that's built totally in 3D and the Full HD game has been optimized for the retina display, making it a visual feast. Unlike many other apps, this game also runs without a need for a network connection so it really is truly portable".

Adopting a more "game-like" approach to this hotly contested category, the aim of the game is to progress in a virtual "Career Map" as players level up through playing. Along the way, players will unlock all sorts of virtual prizes. This novel concept is designed to give the game more depth than simply trying to unlock "the next theme", as often players tend to develop a favourite. Currently, there are 5 exciting themed machines to play with much more on its way. Each slot machine has a unique bonus game that's been tailored to its theme. Within each theme, it is possible to unlock the alternate version for added depth. The different theme games currently available are:

* Tropical Rainbow
* Pirate Island
* Go Go Grand Prix
* Scary House
* Atlantis' Treasure

Device Requirements:
* iPhone (3GS and above), iPod touch (3rd Generation and above), and iPad (all versions)
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 77.1 MB

Pricing and availability
5 Star Slot - COCO PRO 1.1 is Free and available worldwide through the Apple App Store in the Games/Casino category.

Gamewax: http://www.gamewax.com
5 Star Slot - COCO PRO 1.1: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slot-coco-pro/id627959444
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Based in London, United Kingdom, GAMEWAX is an independent software development company dedicated to developing high quality video games and Smartphone apps. Copyright (C) 2013 GAMEWAX LTD. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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United Kingdom
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Ringtone Fails highlights abuse and misuse of ringtones - Published on 05/02/13

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It happens to everyone but not always on live television! Junior announcer and former NBA great Shaquille O'neal left his cellphone on during a live TV broadcast and sure enough his annoying ringtone went off and took the whole show down with it. Shaq tossed his phone across the studio, where it landed with a thud and a crack, reminiscent of his bricklaying free throws when he played in the NBA. All of this could have been avoided through use of the Silent mode or a more professional ringtone.

Rochester, New York - Say it ain't so, Shaq? Even the big man makes mistakes, as his annoying ringtone went off during a live broadcast on TNT's coverage of an NBA game! It was a costly mistake, as Shaq threw the phone across the studio, reminiscent of the 'brick' free throw shots he was known for. And now, that phone is as useful as a brick... all because of a ringtone.

The lesson here is, when you're "on stage" or in a job interview, on a date, etc., put that phone on silent, or have a professional sounding ringtone for goodness sake! Your phone will thank you for it!

The folks at NoTie, makers of Ringtone Director, are sending a free ringtone to Shaquille O'Neal customized for his use. Anyone can download the same custom ringtone for your iPhone, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry.

In honor of Shaquille O'neal's error, Ringtone Director Pro is on sale for $0.99 instead of $4.99, so he can save a little bit of money to pay for his new iPhone!

Ringtone Director allows users to create custom ringtones that speak whatever the user types. Users can create Talking Caller ID ringtones in 50 different voices using the Pro version, and combine the text-to-speech with assorted sound effects to 'get their attention.' Custom ringtones can be used for alarm clock alerts, incoming text messages, and more. There are no limitations on the Pro version and over six million custom ringtones have been created by No Tie's users so far.

Versions of the app are also available in European, Asian, and Arabic languages as well.

Ringtone FAILS: http://www.RingtoneFAILS.com
Ringtone Director: http://www.RingtoneDirector.com
Shaquille O'neal's custom ringtone: http://AutoRingtone.com/shaq
YouTube Channel: http://www.YouTube.com/NoTieSoftware

Based in Rochester, New York, NoTie creates clever and useful apps, such as text-to-speech talking caller iD ringtones as well as a talking soundboard for kids with Autism and other non-verbal users. Our team picked the company name because we are determined to never have to wear a tie for work again. Also, ties represent form over function. We believe apps should be designed to be usable, quickly and easily, without unnecessary frills. Copyright (C) 2013 App Partner 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.

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President
585-230-7117
United States
todd@toddbernhard.com

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

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Toughturtle LLC Releases Dive Cayman - An Interactive iOS App For Divers - Published on 05/02/13

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Toughturtle LLC today introduces Dive Cayman 1.0, the first interactive dive site App for iOS. Dive Cayman was created by divers, for divers. Tailored specifically for the scuba diver while either on, or off, the Cayman Islands, the App gives the user a wealth of information in an easy-to-use and feature-rich user interface. With over 330 dive sites automatically plotted on the map, the user can zoom, scroll, & tap on a dive site to be presented with the dive site name, its rating and more.

New York, New York - Toughturtle LLC today is proud to announce the release of Dive Cayman, the first interactive dive site App for iOS. Tailored specifically for the scuba diver while either on, or off, the Cayman Islands, the App gives the user a wealth of information in an easy-to-use and feature-rich user interface. Dive Cayman was created by divers, for divers.

The Cayman Island's pristine reefs and diverse marine life are unique to the Caribbean, and diving the Caymans is like diving the Caribbean the way it used to be - untouched and unspoiled. And so, the Dive Cayman App is unique and the way a diving App should be - interactive and universally informative.

The user interface of the App couldn't be simpler. Upon launch, the user is presented with a full screen map of their location. Non-Cayman locations will be prompted to zoom directly to the map of the Cayman Islands. With over 330 dive sites automatically plotted on the map, the user can zoom, scroll, and tap on a dive site to be presented with the dive site name and its rating. Tapping on the icon will open a detailed information screen chock full of everything you need to know about that site, even the distance from the user. From here you can rate, add personal notes, and mark the site as did dive, plan to dive, or did not dive. This feature creates a Dive Log ("bucket list") so you can remember which sites you want to dive at a later time. A comprehensive list of dive sites, sorted by name, distance, snorkeling, and the previously mentioned Dive Log, is included that quickly showcases the name, location, distance, and rating.

The beautiful Fish Identification feature of the App highlights over 120 fish, creatures, and corals that are found in the Cayman Islands. Scroll through the list, each with thumbnail images, and tap on an item to reveal a detailed screen of information. From there you can mark the fish, creature, or coral as seen at any of the dive site locations which will create a personal Fish Id log. And what would a dive App be without up to the minute weather conditions and five day forecasts. All this and much more.

Features of the App:
* Over 330 dive sites automatically plotted on the fully interactive map for all three islands
* Tap to get all the important information about a dive site: location, coordinates, distance, diver experience, mooring locations, depth, current, visibility, dangers, and more
* Updated dive site ratings from the global network of the App's users
* Add notes, rate, and mark a dive site to your personal "Bucket List"
* Fish identification: featuring name, binomial nomenclature, descriptions, and the ability to notate where you saw it
* Current weather information, including five day forecasts
* Avoid expensive roaming fees. Dive Cayman can be used both online and offline. All content can be viewed instantly, from anywhere, without an internet connection
* Dive Cayman is the most comprehensive app for the Cayman Islands, with over 330 dive sites and identification for the local fish, creatures, and corals
* Detailed information about the Cayman Islands and valuable boat diving tips to make the most out of your dives
* Settings to toggle between different date formats, units (imperial or metric), auto-zoom, and more

"I was recently in the Cayman Islands and the need for an App like this was definitely needed," said Todd Barnes, Lead Developer, Toughturtle LLC. "Toughturtle released a similar App for the island of Bonaire earlier this year, and it was nice to use the same successful model to build and develop this App for the Cayman Islands dive community. As with the previous App for Bonaire, a truly native and interactive dive site solution is a must in this smartphone/tablet world."

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

Pricing and Availability:
Dive Cayman 1.0 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Sports category.

Toughturtle: http://www.toughturtle.com
Dive Cayman 1.0: http://divecayman.toughturtle.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/dive-cayman/id640757623
Screenshots: http://divecayman.toughturtle.com/images/pr/app_screens.png
App Icon: http://divecayman.toughturtle.com/images/pr/app_logo.png

Established in November 1997, Toughturtle LLC develops innovative and easy to use interactive applications for the Internet and for Mobile Devices. For more information about Toughturtle, please visit their website. Copyright 2013 Toughturtle LLC. 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.

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United States
pr@toughturtle.com

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Nine Out of Ten Dentists Disapprove of the New iOS App: Junk Food Quiz - Published on 05/02/13

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Bubblewrapps LLC introduces Junk Food Quiz 1.0, a free, addicting, and tasty iOS quiz game that tests players' knowledge of junk food. Now available in the iTunes App Store, Junk Food Quiz shows players pictures of junk food items and asks them to identify the maker of the item and what the name of the item is. It contains 240 questions with 12 levels of various difficulties and is ad-supported. Players can compete for the title of biggest sweet tooth and can share scores on Facebook or Twitter.

San Francisco, California - Bubblewrapps LLC has launched Junk Food Quiz 1.0, a free, addicting, and tasty iOS quiz game that tests players' knowledge of junk food. It is now available in the iTunes App Store.

Junk Food Quiz shows players pictures of junk food items and asks them to identify the maker of the item and what the name of the item is. It contains 240 questions with 12 levels of various difficulties and is ad-supported. Players can compete for the title of biggest sweet tooth by sharing the game and their scores with their friends on Facebook or Twitter. Players scoring at least 20,000 total points in the game are eligible to join the "High Score Club" and receive personalized recognition. Bubblewrapps aims to add new questions via updates so players can continue enjoying the game over time.

"Adults and kids who enjoy logo, pop icon, music, IQ, or other quiz games will love playing Junk Food Quiz, the only app that tests your knowledge of junk food while giving you a sugar rush" said Min Liu, Co-Founder of Bubblewrapps. "If you love chocolate, cookies, and chips more than carrots, or if you spent all of your allowance (and your salary now) at vending machines, or if you're a kid and this sounds like you, you can finally put your hard-earned expertise to good use. Play Junk Food Quiz and amaze your friends with your encyclopedic knowledge of junk food. Everyone will enjoy it along with Liquor Quiz and The Fast Food Quiz, two other tasty quiz game apps that will provide hours of entertainment, testing you on all of your favorite guilty pleasures."

Look for companion quiz games Liquor Quiz and The Fast Food Quiz, also available in the iTunes App Store.

Please visit Bubblewrapps' website to download Junk Food Quiz and for more information, including further screenshots and descriptions of the app.

Additional Materials:

50-Word Press Release:
Bubblewrapps LLC introduces Junk Food Quiz for iOS. If you love chocolate, cookies, and chips, you will savor Junk Food Quiz, the only app that tests your knowledge of junk food. Download it now for Free at Bubblewrapps' website and see if you can become a member of High Score Club!

25-Word Press Release:
If you love cookies, chips, and challenging yourself against your friends, you will savor Junk Food Quiz for iOS. Download it for Free at Bubblewrapps' website.

Sample Post For Facebook:
If you love cookies, chips, and challenging yourself, you will savor Junk Food Quiz for iOS. Join the crowd and download it for Free at Bubblewrapps' website.

Sample Post For Twitter:
If you love cookies, chips, and challenges, you will savor Junk Food Quiz for iOS. Download it for Free at Bubblewrapps' website.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Junk Food Quiz 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Bubblewrapps: http://www.bubblewrapps.com
Junk Food Quiz 1.0: http://www.bubblewrapps.com/JunkFoodQuiz
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/junk-food-quiz/id632054401

Bubblewrapps LLC is an up-and-coming mobile app developer based in San Francisco known for making "Poppin' Fun Apps." Bubblewrapps is also the developer of the free, addicting, and tasty games The Fast Food Quiz and Liquor Quiz. For more information, please please visit Bubblewrapps' website. Copyright (C) 2013 Bubblewrapps LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Co-Founder
415-779-5926
United States
info@bubblewrapps.com

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Introducing Mind Blitz for iOS - a Twist on Matching Games for Everyone - Published on 05/02/13

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Mind Blitz is a beautifully designed game complete with achievements, high scores, penalty cards and power-ups. It takes the mundane matching game and elevates it to a new level with action puzzle elements. Simply flip over cards to match corresponding pairs. Matching pairs within the allotted time period will advance the player to the next level, all the while filling up a power meter and gaining points to purchase power-up cards to be be utilized in the more difficult levels.

San Diego, California - Introducing Mind Blitz, a twist on the traditional memory matching game suitable for all ages. Mind Blitz is a beautifully designed game complete with achievements, high scores, penalty cards and power-ups. It takes the mundane matching game and elevates it to a new level with action puzzle elements. Simply flip over cards to match corresponding pairs. Matching pairs within the allotted time period will advance the player to the next level, all the while filling up a power meter and gaining points to purchase power-up cards to be be utilized in the more difficult levels. While using Game Center, unlock achievements and try to beat your personal best score and out score others on the leader board as well.

Save up your points during the game to unlock power up cards like, the "Wiggle Card" which for a brief moment 'wiggles' the corresponding match. If the player wants to rack up a high score, save up power points for the "Multiplier Card" and double the points that are earned for a level. However, players must beware of penalty cards that reshuffle and reset the game, which are hidden randomly within later levels.

Mind Blitz is an Universal App that can be installed on any device that runs iOS 6.0 and higher. This includes graphics that take full advantage of the 4-inch iPhone 5 screen as well as the smaller iPhone and larger iPads. No matter which recent device one has, the players can reap the joy of this brain-challenging game.

Mind Blitz is one of two apps created by Reuben's Apps. The first App is an original Valentine's collection of Retro-styled Valentine's cards that can be personalized with photos and messages and shared instantly with loved ones.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* Universal Application
* 3.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Mind Blitz 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. For a promo code to try out the application please email Reuben Goulart, as promo codes are limited.

Mind Blitz 1.0: http://www.mindblitzapp.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/mind-blitz/id621624431
Gameplay Video: http://www.mindblitzapp.com/#video
Screenshots: http://www.mindblitzapp.com/#screenshots
App Icon: http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/f2/12/70/f2127091-89a0-b6d8-60c2-2c05037834db/mzl.poomzekm.175x175-75.jpg

Reuben's Apps creates high quality iOS and Mobile apps for iPhone and other mobile devices. Mind Blitz is one of two apps created by Reuben's Apps. The first App is an original Valentine's collection of Retro-styled Valentine's cards that can be personalized with photos and messages and shared instantly with loved ones. Copyright (C) 2013 Reuben's Apps. 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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reuben@reubensapps.com

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Google Maps On iPad Has Mileage With Latest EggMaps Update - Published on 05/02/13

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Mike Cunneen today announces EggMaps HD 1.05, an update to his popular #1-ranked navigation app for iPad that provides Google Maps at full-screen high resolution. Unlike the iPhone version of Google Maps, EggMaps HD takes advantage of the larger iPad screen at native resolution. EggMaps HD is faster and more responsive than a website. Version 1.05 adds a choice of miles or kilometres when directions are provided, in response to requests from UK customers and Americans traveling abroad.

Perth, Australia - Indie Developer Mike Cunneen today is proud to announce the release of EggMaps HD 1.05, his iPad app that provides an easy interface to Google Maps at full resolution. Until EggMaps HD, iPad users had resorted to using the website or iPhone versions of Google Maps (the latter at low-resolution, sometimes known as "pixel doubling" or "2x").

"An iPad has five times the display resolution of an iPhone. When you run an iPhone-only app on your iPad, such as the official Google Maps app, the picture is blocky, lacks detail, and does not quite fill the available screen area. Apps that are designed specifically for iPad look much better," said Mike Cunneen, the developer.

Regarding the latest update, Mr Cunneen explained, "I've been inundated with requests from UK customers and Americans traveling overseas. They want to view distances in miles rather than kilometres. Until now, there was no way to override the units of distance. Now, you can choose whichever system you are comfortable with."

"EggMaps has been ranked #1 in 25 countries including the UK, Australia and Canada. I really hope the latest release will put it back at the top of the UK App Store rankings."

"To be honest, it's mainly UK customers who are affected by this release," Mr Cunneen continued. "Apart from UK customers, only a few Americans have requested miles when they are traveling outside the USA. The rest of the world uses kilometres, so this feature won't make much difference to them. But they will appreciate the bug fixes in this release."

"Today I received an email from a customer thanking me for the fast turnaround time on fixing a bug he'd reported a few hours earlier. I didn't want to tell him that I submitted the fix 6 days ago due to another customer's report. If this guy thinks I'm some sort of genius, why should I set him straight?" The bug in question prevented addresses from being displayed upon tapping a marker, and is fixed in this latest release.

Unlike the iPhone version of Google Maps, EggMaps HD takes advantage of the larger iPad screen at native resolution. Being a native app, EggMaps HD also has the advantage of being faster and more responsive than a website.

"Google's maps app for iPhone is great. But they seem to have forgotten about iPad users," said Mr Cunneen. "Installing Google's official iPhone app is awkward for most people. Even if you manage to get it onto your iPad, it runs at iPhone resolution and doesn't provide much visual detail."

EggMaps HD supports the following features, with data provided by Google:
* Street View
* Public transit
* Live traffic
* Marker placement
* Directions
* Auto-complete of place names
* Location tracking (when GPS is enabled)

Language Support:
English, Bokmal, Norwegian, Catalan, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

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

Pricing and Availability:
EggMaps HD 1.05 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Navigation category.

EggMaps HD 1.05: http://www.eggmaps.com/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/eggmaps-hd/id589718934
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE7PcaW6BJU
Screenshot: http://www.eggmaps.com/img/iPad3/iPad5.jpg
App Icon: http://www.eggmaps.com/img/EggMaps229.png

Mike Cunneen is an independent developer based in Perth, Western Australia. Copyright (C) 2013 Mike Cunneen. 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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Mike Cunneen
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Australia
mike@eggmaps.com

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