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Now Lingvo Dictionaries with Random House Webster's College Dictionary - Published on 05/17/13

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ABBYY and linguistic technologies and services, today announced that it has expanded the content available for purchase and use in ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries 3.2 for iOS, with the Random House Webster's College Dictionary under license from K Dictionaries. ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries is a comprehensive dictionary and translation application. Empowered with the breakthrough OCR technology, it delivers the easiest way to translate unfamiliar words by photographing them with the iPhone's camera.

Moscow, Russian Federation - ABBYY(R), a leading provider of document recognition, document capture, and linguistic technologies and services, today announced that it has expanded the content available for purchase and use in ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries for iOS with a premium quality dictionary - Random House Webster's College Dictionary, under license from K Dictionaries.

Based on the latest edition of the bestselling and authoritative Random House Webster's College Dictionary and prepared by a staff of lexicographic experts, this handy, modern, and affordable mobile dictionary is the resource for all the word questions. It consists of 120,000 words and expressions, covering over 200,000 senses. Users will also find the latest slang, business, and computer terms defined with clarity and precision.

ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries for iOS is a comprehensive dictionary and translation application for Apple(R) mobile devices. Empowered with the breakthrough OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology, it delivers the easiest way to translate unfamiliar words by photographing them with the iPhone's camera. With the expanded content available for purchase and download, ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries for iOS provides access to a total of 280 general translation, specialized and explanatory dictionaries for a wide variety of languages.

About K Dictionaries:
K Dictionaries is a global dictionary leader, offering monolingual, bilingual and multilingual dictionaries for native speakers and foreign language learners and users, including a wide range of English titles with bilingual versions for over forty different languages, as well as dictionaries for over 20 major languages including numerous language pairs. The dictionaries are available for all types of digital media in cooperation with various technology firms and publishing houses worldwide.

Availability:
Random House Webster's College Dictionary is available for download from within ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries for iOS (accessible via the Apple App Store(R)). For more information about ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries for iOS, visit ABBYY website.

ABBYY: http://abbyy.com
Lingvo Dictionaries 3.2: http://www.abbyy.com/lingvo_ios/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/lingvo-dictionaries-english/id391989146
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ABBYY is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture and linguistic technologies and services. ABBYY Language Services provides comprehensive linguistic solutions to corporate customers. Paper-intensive organizations from all over the world use ABBYY solutions to automate time- and labour-consuming tasks and to streamline business processes. ABBYY products are used in large-scale government projects such as those of Australian Taxation Office, Lithuanian Tax Inspectorate, Ministry of Education of Russia, Ministry of Education of Ukraine, Montgomery County Government of the USA, and Government of Canada. Companies that license ABBYY technologies include BancTec, Canon, EMC/Captiva, Hewlett-Packard, KnowledgeLake, Microsoft, NewSoft, Notable Solutions, Samsung Electronics and more. ABBYY OCR applications are shipped with equipment from the world's top manufacturers such as Epson, Fujitsu, Fuji Xerox, Microtek, Panasonic, Plustek, Ricoh, Toshiba, and Xerox. Copyright (C)
2013 ABBYY. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Russian Federation
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i-Free Innovations and Creat Studios Send Users on a Dream Cruise - Published on 05/17/13

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i-Free Innovations, a leading Russian mobile game and apps producer, together with Creat Studios, a successful developer of games for PlayStation, announce the release of Dream Cruise 1.7 for iPad, an adventure game that lets users travel the world on a luxury liner in search of a missing millionaire and his yacht. Dream Cruise combines a rich plotline and reactive gameplay with a new approach to simulation games. Players must constantly manage their own assets using arcade-like gameplay.

Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation - i-Free Innovations, a leading Russian mobile game and apps producer, together with Creat Studios, a successful developer of games for PlayStation, announce the release of Dream Cruise 1.7 for iPad, an adventure game that lets users travel the world on a luxury liner in search of a missing millionaire and his yacht. Dream Cruise combines a rich plotline and reactive gameplay with a new approach to simulation games. Unlike other business simulators, players must constantly manage their own assets (in this case an ocean-going yacht) using arcade-like gameplay; there's no need to wait for hours or days for an upgrade or new facility to progress through the game.

At the game's outset, a fabulous ocean-going yacht belonging to your millionaire relative has disappeared, and you must find it at whatever cost. In the course of your investigation, you'll get to know charming assistants, visit dozens of cities and holiday resorts, and meet famous stars as you step by step come closer to solving the mystery of the missing ship.

The main action takes place as you sail from port to port, and your goal is to earn as much money as possible as you go. To do this, you must monitor passengers' preferences, upgrade the on-board shops that are most interesting to them, close unsuccessful stores, fill empty shelves with new goods, and clear out the ship's inventory.

The more your passengers are happy with the quality of goods and services, the more money will accrue to your coffers. When you're in port, you can also upgrade and redecorate the ship using your acquired wealth. Success will attract celebrities to the ship - Michael Jackson may even return from the grave to help you celebrate your good fortune. Players can also complete a number of different entertainment-related tasks.

The key to success on your Dream Cruise is to make fast decisions. To make this as easy as possible, the developers have ensured that any action in the game can be performed in a single tap, so you can react quickly without neglecting important financial decisions.

The colorful graphics take a cartoon approach that will appeal to all ages. As you travel the world, your location changes, and the passage of time is simulated through a dynamic alternation of day and night.

Dream Cruise is available for download on the App Store worldwide. Download your copy today!

About Creat Studios:
Creat Studios Inc. is a premier digital download publisher and developer of online, console and mobile games. Founded in 1990, Creat's corporate headquarters are located in Canton, Mass. Creat Studios develops and publishes titles for Sony PSP(R), PlayStation(R)3, Nintendo DS(TM), Nintendo DSiWare(TM), Wii(TM), Microsoft Xbox 360(R), Apple iPhone and iPad, and Google Android. For more information, please visit Creat Studios online.

Language Support:
English and Russian

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

Pricing and Availability:
Dream Cruise 1.7 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

i-Free: http://www.i-free.com/
Creat Studios: http://www.creatstudios.com
Dream Cruise 1.7: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id590346947
Screenshot: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gfjrc03sxmucieu/GrW-rX4dHE/DreamCruise_logo.png
Press Kit: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gfjrc03sxmucieu/kRgwAeC67P#/

i-Free Innovations is a branch of i-Free dedicated to the development of games and applications for smartphones and new mobile devices.It features a unique team of experts and IT professionals and possesses important experience in development and implementation of innovative solutions and products eagerly sought in Russia as well as on the global market. Copyright (C) 2013 i-Free Innovations. 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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PR manager
Russian Federation
shneyveys@i-free.com

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Animal Alphabet Book is a Stylish Learning App for Kids Ages 2-5 - Published on 05/17/13

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Anna and Ava, LLC introduces Animal Alphabet Book 1.0, a retro-inspired learning app designed to help young children learn the alphabet in an easy and entertaining way. The app helps children learn the alphabet by sight and sound recognition. Each letter is associated with a colorful retro-inspired animal illustration. The interface is child-friendly, allowing children to simply turn the pages with just a swipe of their finger. Kids can choose from three audio voices and three learning styles.

allahassee, Florida - Anna and Ava, LLC is excited to announce that its Animal Alphabet Book 1.0 app has been approved for release in all regions. Developed by a father and his two daughters, Animal Alphabet Book is a stylish new learning app designed to help young children learn the alphabet in an easy and entertaining way.

Animal Alphabet Book was developed by Aaron Williams as a supplementary teaching material to help his daughter learn the alphabet. The app helps children learn the alphabet by sight and sound recognition. Each letter is associated with a colorful retro-inspired animal illustration. The interface is child-friendly, allowing children to simply 'turn' the pages with just a swipe of their finger. The alphabet is 'read' by one of three voice options, two of which are Williams' own daughters.

Animal Alphabet Book features vibrant colors and outstanding graphic design. Children can choose from three audio voices: a pre-school teacher, a 7-year old, or a 5-year old (letting children hear other children read the book makes it very relatable and is encouraging). They also have the choice of three learning styles: "A" (the selected voice reads the letter sound only); "A is for Alligator" (the selected voice reads the letter sound and the associated animal word); or "Alligator starts with" (the selected voice asks the user what letter the animal word begins with, leaving a pause for the user to supply their own answer). Once the user has chosen their preferred voice and style settings, the user activates the audio voice by 'turning the page' or by pressing on the letter on the screen. The sound can also be turned off when silence is preferred.

"My goal in developing Animal Alphabet Book was to create an interactive alphabet app that was easy for very young children to use, yet also stylish enough for older children and parents to appreciate," said Williams.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Animal Alphabet Book 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Education category.

Anna and Ava: http://www.annaandava.com/
Animal Alphabet Book 1.0: http://www.annaandava.com/animalalphabet/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/animal-alphabet-book/id603666226
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App Icon: http://www.annaandava.com/download/aa-presskit/icons/aa_Icon_144px.png

ocated in Tallahassee, Florida, Animal Alphabet Book was developed by Anna and Ava, LLC, an app company founded in 2013 that is dedicated to making entertaining and child-friendly apps. As such, their apps do not contain any ads OR links to Facebook, email or any other social media. Furthermore, player information and statistics are never collected. Copyright (C) 2013 Anna and Ava, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch, and Mac 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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850-339-4564
United States
jana@annaandava.com

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Learn Mathematics with PocketCAS 3.2 - Update Plus 50 Percent Discount - Published on 05/17/13

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EUROCOMP has announced PocketCAS 3.2, an update to its powerful mathematics software for iPad and iPhone. PocketCAS is a very advanced computer algebra system which makes iOS devices capable of calculating mathematical problems in just seconds. The main target groups are scientists, engineers, teachers and students. Version 3.2 adds several new features like implicit plotting and prepares support for iCloud syncing. It is discounted by 50 percent for a short while.

Windeck-Rosbach, Germany - EUROCOMP has announced PocketCAS 3.2, an update to its powerful mathematics software for iPad and iPhone. PocketCAS is a very advanced computer algebra system which makes iOS devices capable of calculating mathematical problems in just seconds. The main target groups are scientists, engineers, teachers and students. Version 3.2 adds several new features like implicit plotting and prepares support for iCloud syncing. It is discounted by 50 percent for a short while.

PocketCAS is a very advanced computer algebra system which turns an iPhone or iPod touch into a device capable of calculating complicated mathematical problems in just seconds. The main target group are scientists, mathematicians and students. PocketCAS makes their everyday work a lot easier. Apart from calculating symbolic derivatives and taylor series expansions as well as plotting cartesian and polar functions, PocketCAS computes symbolic integrals, simplifies expressions and does advanced linear algebra. A vast amount of more than 500 functions enable PocketCAS to solve almost every mathematical problem.

The integrated function plotter makes it easy to visualize formulas. Users can graph cartesian as well as polar functions without having to worry about plot settings. Ease of use has always been EUROCOMP's main goal developing software. PocketCAS ships with nine tutorials. There's also an easily accessible and clear searchable list of all available functions. The list is combined with examples and syntax information for almost every available function.

Almost every object in PocketCAS can be printed or exported as PDF or image. Be it the whole document, a plot, an entry or just a single formula - it can be exported for use in other applications.

Special care has been taken in order to make text input a breeze. When working with a CAS, there's a lot of different functions one might want to enter (PocketCAS is a lot more powerful than a regular scientific calculator). The iPhone's touchscreen is not very large and as much space as possible should be available for the calculations. PocketCAS therefore introduces a special mathematical keyboard with different sections. When tapping a function's key, it will be entered including braces, with the cursor in between. If text was selected prior to pressing a function key, the previously selected text will automatically be used as the argument for the entered function.

PocketCAS makes it easy to compose physical formulas. Built-in constants and physical units allow to enter formulas from a textbook without having to substitute constants manually. Entering large matrices by hand can be a huge pain, so PocketCAS' visual matrix editor assists with this task.

PocketCAS is available in two different versions. For many uses, the free version PocketCAS lite may be sufficient. It serves as a great scientific calculator and allows to plot one function at a time. PocketCAS pro adds more sophisticated CAS functions like symbolic integration and advanced linear algebra and also plots multiple functions at once.

Language Support:
English and German

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

Pricing and Availability:
PocketCAS lite 3.2 is free and PocketCAS pro 3.2 is discounted to $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies). Both applications are available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. For more detailed information, please have a look at the PocketCAS homepage. Qualified reviewers are welcome to ask for a free promo code. Should you find PocketCAS worth a note, we'd be more than happy to receive a short reference via email. The application icon, screenshots and more press material are available from the application's website.

PocketCAS 3.2: http://pocketcas.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id517250782
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/free-graphing-calculator-pocketcas/id517249689
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EUROCOMP is the brand and firm of Thomas A. Osthege and Daniel Alm. Thomas Osthege is an IT engineer with more than 35 years experience in data processing. He successfully developed microcomputers in the 70s and 80s, ran his own consulting firm and worked as a consultant for some very well known large companies. He's been developing Mac apps since System 7. Daniel Alm, his son, studies Mathematics and Physics at the University of Bonn, Germany. PocketCAS is his idea and development. Copyright (C) 2013 EUROCOMP. 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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Germany
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Tiny Utopia Launches Soda Star - Published on 05/17/13

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Tiny Utopia, LLC today introduces Soda Star 1.0, a fast-paced sorting puzzle game for ages eight to adult. Soda Star lets players control a soda bottling plant gone haywire as they grow their soda empire by unlocking levels in a constantly expanding bottle factory. Players sort bottles and pack them into similarly colored crates by switching levers to ensure bottles get on the right conveyer belt. It is currently available on the iTunes, Android, and Google Play stores.

Austin, Texas - Tiny Utopia, LLC today announces the launch of its newest mobile game, Soda Star 1.0, a fast-paced sorting puzzle game for ages eight to adult. It is currently available for $1.99 USD on the iTunes, Android, and Google Play stores.

Soda Star lets players control a soda bottling plant gone haywire as they grow their soda empire by unlocking levels in a constantly expanding bottle factory. Players sort bottles and pack them into similarly colored crates by switching levers to ensure bottles get on the right conveyer belt. They progress through increasingly challenging levels that reveal new and rare items such as magic soda, coffee breaks as well as pitfalls and difficulties.

"We're really excited about the launch of Soda Star," said Tiny Utopia Founder and Lead Developer Neal Nellans. "Soda Star expands Tiny Utopia's audience by including younger players for our indie games. While there are lots of mobile games for preschool children and adults, the preteen audience has not had many appropriate options that are also cool. Parents want positive games for their children but we wanted to make a game that was fun and challenging for adults as well. Soda Star is fun for everyone."

While the audience might be new, Tiny Utopia's seamless design and dazzling visual art remains. Every bottle and factory is rendered in beautiful 3D graphics by the powerful Unity 3D game engine. The game features stunning cartoon-like special effects and an original stereo soundtrack with real cartoon recordings. Soda Star demoed and received rave reviews at the SXSW Gaming Expo in March.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 33.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Soda Star 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. It is also available from Google Play.

Tiny Utopia: http://www.tinyutopia.com
Soda Star 1.0: http://www.tinyutopia.com/?page_id=288
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/soda-star/id600622641
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinyutopia.SodaStar&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS50aW55dXRvcGlhLlNvZGFTdGFyIl0.
Screenshot: http://www.tinyutopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/level04_02.png
App Icon: http://www.tinyutopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/iconSoda_128.png

Tiny Utopia is an independent development company that strives to bring quality, original artwork and fresh exciting experiences to mobile game players. Founders include Academy Award winning artists and a team of AAA game developers. Tiny Utopia develops and produces in-house original titles, such as Epic Mech Wars and Soda Star, as well as works with third party publishers and marketing teams to extend their existing brands into new interactive IPs. Located in Austin, Texas, Tiny Utopia's staff focus on making great games, breakfast tacos and keeping it weird. Copyright (C) 2013 Tiny Utopia. 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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Neal Nellans
Owner
415-350-7039
United States
nnellans@tinyutopia.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/pages/TinyUtopia/327999317229185
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/neal-nellans/49/7a3/504
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/TinyUtopia

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Turn Your Computer Screen Into a Movie Set With iStopMotion 3.1 - Published on 05/17/13

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iStopMotion 3.1, the latest upgrade to Boinx Software's award-winning stop motion animation software, now includes a Screen Capture feature, requested by many users, that provides animators with a new medium for animating. Artists can easily capture frames from the screen to create stop motion animations or timelapse movies by pairing the software with illustration programs such as Photoshop or InDesign, or any other app, for example, to document the creation of a drawing.

Puchheim, Germany - iStopMotion 3.1, the latest upgrade to Boinx Software's award-winning stop motion animation software, now includes a Screen Capture feature, requested by many users. Artists can easily capture frames from the screen to create stop motion animations or timelapse movies by pairing the software with illustration programs such as Photoshop or InDesign, or any other app, for example, to document the creation of a drawing. They can then export movies in Apple(R) ProRes format (if the codec is installed), and import directly into Final Cut Pro(R) X for further editing, without the need to transcode. iStopMotion 3.1 continues to be perfected with bug fixes for better functionality.

"The iStopMotion screen capture feature is exceptional. It is a real pleasure to watch the application in action," comments Cody Creed, an art teacher from Manitoba, Canada who tested out the new screen capture capability in iStopMotion 3.1. "As an artist, I wish to share my process. This feature makes it easy to show how I create images from scratch in a dynamic and interesting way. I also find it works great in spaces. That way you can capture without the visual clutter of two applications at once. It has a great deal of potential, which will be realized when the art community gets their hands on it."

Creed has been using both the Mac and iPad versions of iStopMotion in the classroom for years and has students animate things like scientific processes and current events. He says the interactivity and ability to see certain processes sped up in a stop motion animation helps students better understand certain concepts.

"Investing in new features for iStopMotion always yields great returns in the form of incredible, new, creative stop motion movies or timelapse videos created by the users," says Oliver Breidenbach, CEO, Boinx Software. "I remember when I went to school, we were shown a timelapse of Picasso drawing, which was mesmerizing to watch. I am looking forward to seeing many other clever ways to use this new feature of iStopMotion for Mac."

Charlie Collier, a 20-year-old Texas native, also uses iStopMotion for all of his stop motion animation needs. Most recently, he created a music video for singer/songwriter Lincoln Durham's song "Ballad of a Prodigal Son," using iStopMotion to animate handmade props and scenery perfectly to the music.

"I really like iStopMotion. It's really helpful and that's what I like about it - it's not overly complicated, allows you to do some editing, and is effective without trying to be something it's not," says Collier. "You can import the audio track and see the waveform in the timeline. That was an awesome feature to have when I was animating Lincoln's character to play along with the guitar. If it wasn't for that feature, I'd be really angry."

About iStopMotion:
Boinx iStopMotion is the leading solution for stop motion animation and timelapse capture, used by many thousands of parents, kids, teachers, brickfilmers, pro animators and anyone with an interest in this fascinating movie making technique. From tilt shift and color correction to creating high quality HD movies, iStopMotion is a comprehensive application for the Mac that makes it possible for users of all skill levels to create exciting stop motion animations. In 2011, Boinx Software added iStopMotion for iPad to its family of stop motion animation products. Whether you just want to spend a magical weekend with your kids or are a serious animator, now it's time to tell your story, frame by frame with iStopMotion.

Pricing and Availability:
iStopMotion 3.1 is now available both from the Mac App Store and the Boinx website for $49.99 USD or as a free update for existing v3 customers. iStopMotion 3.1 requires OS X 10.7.4 Lion or newer. Members of the media are invited to review iStopMotion 3.1. For more information, please contact Anya Oskolkova.

Boinx Software: http://www.boinx.com
iStopMotion 3.1: http://www.boinx.com/istopmotion/mac/
Purchase from Boinx Software: http://www.boinx.com/istopmotion/mac/buy/
Video: http://www.boinx.com/chronicles/2013/4/29/the-ballad-of-an-istopmotion-prodigy/
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1sSEaTGDfk
Media Assets: http://www.boinx.com/press/media/index.php?dir=iStopMotion+3%2F

Boinx Software Ltd. is located in Puchheim, near Munich, Germany. Boinx Software develops award-winning animation, video production and photography software for the Mac(R) platform and iOS devices including the iPhone, iPad and iPod. Boinx iStopMotion is the leading solution for stop motion animation and timelapse capture, used by many thousands of enthusiastic animators at home, in schools, in advertising agencies and professional animation studios. Boinx FotoMagico, winner of two Apple Design Awards - "Best Mac OS X Leopard Graphics and Media Application Runner-up 2008" and "Best Mac OS X User Experience Runner-up 2006" - is a presentation tool for professional photographers. BoinxTV, winner of the "Apple Design Award 2009," is revolutionary live production software that turns any Mac into a TV studio. Boinx PhotoPresenter, winner of the Apple Design Award 2005 "Best Mac OS X Student Product," is a quick slideshow tool with a variety of pre-built templates. You Gotta See This! is
Boinx's iPhone 4 app that works off of 4th generation gyroscope technology to create amazing 360-degree photo collages. Copyright (C) 2013 Boinx Software Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Anya Oskolkova
Media Relations
617-817-6559
United States
anya@zazilmediagroup.com

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

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Epic Puzzle Game Rolling Idols: Lost City Now Available on iPad - Published on 05/17/13

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Melesta Games has launched Rolling Idols: Lost City HD 1.0, the iPad version of its popular Mayan-themed match-3 puzzle game where players must save the world from being swallowed up by the evil entity Niburu. Players must recover the elements of nature that have been swallowed by an evil entity named Nibiru. Players rebuild an ancient Mayan city while enjoying classic gameplay full of intense explosions and bright, colorful graphics. The game is available for download from the Apple App Store.

Minsk, Belarus - Award-winning video game developer Melesta Games has launched a new iPad version of its popular Mayan-themed puzzle game Rolling Idols: Lost City. A tablet-first project from Melesta Games, Rolling Idols: Lost City HD 1.0 was developed from the ground up for HD devices, and is available now in the Apple App Store.

In this creative match-3-style puzzle game, players must recover the elements of nature that have been swallowed by an evil entity named Nibiru. As the story unfolds, players will rebuild an ancient Mayan city while enjoying classic match-3 gameplay full of intense explosions and bright, colorful graphics. In a unique twist for match-3 games, Rolling Idols emphasizes strategy over speed. Players are encouraged to take their time before each move and develop strategies for earning maximum points.

The game's developers were inspired by the world of the ancient Mayans and that culture's unique relationship to nature.

Melesta Games invites gamers to plunge into the colorful world of Rolling Idols: Lost City HD, take up the fight against Nibiru across more than 100 levels, earn achievements, and become the ultimate hero!

Feature Highlights:
* More than 100 levels
* No time pressure! Take your time before each move
* Bonuses for longer matches
* Rebuild the Lost City by exploring jungles with exotic plants and animals
* Stunning HD graphics

Rolling Idols: Lost City HD is a must-have for match-3 fans who want to feel the spirit of ancient legends.

Languages supported:
English, German, Russian

Device Requirements:
* Requires iPad with iOS 4.3 or later
* 146 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Rolling Idols: Lost City HD 1.0 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Promo codes for review purposes are available upon request.

Melesta Games: http://www.melesta-games.com/
Rolling Idols: Lost City 1.0: http://www.melesta-games.com/rolling-idols-lost-city.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/rolling-idols-lost-city-hd/id626192701
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-vwdjz_QBw
Screenshot: http://www.melesta-games.com/images/images/screens_RI_lost_city/1.png
App Icon: http://www.melesta-games.com/images/images/pr/Ri_lostCity_512.png

Melesta Games is a premier game development company in Minsk, Belarus, developing casual games across multiple platforms since 2008. Company's product portfolio includes more than 20 successful titles which top the charts of the world's most popular casual game sites. Our games have been localized into more than 20 languages and are available in 60 countries worldwide. Copyright (C) 2008-2013 MELSOFT. Melesta is a registered trademark of MELSOFT, used to identify the company's products. Melesta trademark is protected by Trademark Law. 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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Elizaveta Dubovik
PR-Manager
+375 447 514699
Belarus
e.dubovik@melesta-games.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/RollingIdols
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/#!/MelestaGames

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WeezLabs Enhances SamsungCNC Machine Tools Mobile App - Published on 05/17/13

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WeezLabs, Inc. recently announced the release of SamsungCNC 1.1 for iOS. It's a free mobile app that greatly assists machinists and engineers in finding Samsung CNC Machine Tools, including lathe machines and vertical machines, according to their needed specs. WeezLabs enhanced SamsungCNC machine tools mobile app for Dynamic
International. Now also included in the app is a Dealer Lounge, which helps in obtaining the recommended tools.

Los Angeles, California - WeezLabs, Inc. recently announced the release of SamsungCNC 1.1 for iOS. It's a free mobile app that greatly assists machinists and engineers in finding Samsung CNC Machine Tools, including lathe machines and vertical machines, according to their needed specs. Now also included in the app is a Dealer Lounge which helps in obtaining the recommended tools.

When Samsung began their machine tool division in 1989 they made it their mission to "locate, secure and deliver the most appropriate machine tools for the job". Dynamic International originally created the SMEC iPad/iPhone app to help machinists and engineers to find such high-end SamsungCNC machine tools that would meet specs, but Dynamic International found that not only could the the original design of the SMEC app be taken further, but having submitted their app to the Apple iStore several times with no success of acceptance, they also found they needed help in getting app design up to par with the Apple App Store requirement.

WeezLabs specializes in the design of mobile applications for iOS and Android smart devices and their portfolio was a clear indicator to Dynamic International that WeezLabs was able to take their SMEC machine tools app concept and extend its feature set. Dynamic International contacted WeezLabs and the app was quickly enhanced, made more graphically appealing and transformed into a spec assisting tool that machinists and engineers should cherish. Due to the WeezLabs programming design, it was also quickly accepted by the Apple App Store.

Dynamic International found that working with WeezLab was as much help as it was a pleasure. Kevin Layo of Samsung MachineTools said of the team at WeezLabs, "Every night I sent the guys at WeezLabs a new update for my
app and every morning it was implemented flawless. I highly recommend them for making your App a reality, great prices and fast work."

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

Pricing and Availability:
SamsungCNC 1.1 is free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Business category.

WeezLabs: http://weezlabs.com
SamsungCNC 1.1: http://weezlabs.com/Portfolio/Project/samsungcnc-iphone-app
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id551573454
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WeezLabs produces full-scale enterprise software applications that meet the demands of cloud computing, allow secure mobile access and offer high usability with superb design. Initial consultations and evaluations are free. Copyright (C) 2013 WeezLabs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. WeezLabs and its respective logos are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of WeezLabs, Inc. Other products and company names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Co-Founder
877-979-5227
United States
pr@weezlabs.com

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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2869912
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iCarMode - 50% Price Drop for a Limited Time - Published on 05/17/13

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iCarMode announces a 50% price reduction on iCarMode 2.7, for a limited time, starting May 1, 2013. The app enables users to use their iPhone safely while driving. iCarMode contains the major features needed to ease and improve the iPhone-Car experience. The app features a big buttoned music player, quick dialup to contacts, easy access GPS apps, parked car finder, parking meter reminder, places nearby helper, and more.

Herzlyia, Israel - iCarMode announces a 50% price reduction on iCarMode 2.7, for a limited time, starting May 1, 2013. The app enables users to use their iPhone safely while driving. iCarMode contains the major features needed to ease and improve the iPhone-Car experience.

Feature Highlights:
* Big buttoned music player - iCarMode includes Big buttoned music player to safely and comfortably access your music collection
* Quick dialup to your contacts - iCarMode also includes quick dialup to your favorite contacts, so you don't have to browse them again & again in the address book
* Easy access to your favorite GPS app - Easy access to your favorite GPS app, including: TomTom, Navigon, Waze, iGo and many more
* Well designed phone keypad - Well designed phone keypad with access to your iPhone's full addresbook
* Parked car finder - Forgot where you left your car? iCarMode will help you find your parked car
* Parking meter reminder - iCarMode will also remind you when your parking meter timer is about to finish
* Places nearby helper - Your car is parked. what did you have in mind? coffee? the nearest ATM? this feature, powered by Google places, will help you out
* Shortcut to your favorite app - iCarMode has also room for your favorite app shortcut, now supports: Pandora, Shazam, TuneIn Radio and more

For more details, visit our website. Drive Safely.

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

Pricing and Availability:
iCarMode 2.7, normally $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies), will be available at 50% off for a limited time starting May 18th, 2013, and is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.

iCarMode 2.7: http://www.iCarMode.com
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/icarmode/id457404275
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8fOUrwq1DQ
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Located in Herzlyia, Israel, iCarMode was founded in August 2011 by indie developer, Diego Resnik. Copyright (C) 2013 iCarMode. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Developer
Israel
support@iCarMode.com

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

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Reggie Ashworth releases MAS AppDelete Lite 3.2.9 - Uninstall Anything - Published on 05/18/13

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Independent software developer Reggie Ashworth today announces MAS AppDelete Lite 3.2.9, an update to his popular Mac application deletion utility via the Mac App Store. With a simple Drag & Drop, AppDelete Lite will uninstall anything along with all of the associated items. Mac users will no longer have to hunt through their system to find and delete these items manually. AppDelete Lite is a must-have utility for beta testers and the perfect companion to any Mac fanatic's toolbox.

Anaheim, California - Independent software developer Reggie Ashworth today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of MAS AppDelete Lite 3.2.9, an update to his very popular application deletion utility for Mac OS X available via the Mac App Store. With a simple Drag & Drop, AppDelete Lite will uninstall anything along with all of the associated items. Mac users will no longer have to hunt through their system to find and delete these items manually.

You can drag any item that can be uninstalled onto AppDelete Lite: Applications, Widgets, Preference Panes, Plugins, Screensavers, etc. You can also activate AppDelete Lite in many ways: dragging items onto main window, onto dock icon, selecting in menu, dragging from Launchpad, and throwing items in the trash. When the preview screen appears you can uncheck any items you would like to exclude.

You also have several choices: delete the items, log only the items, or archive (copy) the items to a .zip file for safekeeping or reinstall at a later date. The items you delete will be moved to the trash and arranged in a folder so that you can see exactly what was deleted and you know exactly where it came from. The items will not be removed from your computer until you empty them from your trash. Note: items requiring an administrator password must be deleted manually to comply with App Store guidelines, but this can be done quickly by clicking the pathname links in the AppDelete Lite Info panel, revealing in Finder, and moving them to the trash.

Version 3 has been rewritten and redesigned to take advantage of the latest technologies and to provide the best experience ever. Version 3.2.9 fixes a bug that could cause AppDelete to crash when deleting files, includes a Retina-fix for the app icon, and other miscellaneous optimizations and fixes.

New in Version 3.2:
* Optimized for Lion/Mountain Lion (still backwards compatible with Snow Leopard)
* Available via the Mac App Store
* 6 new languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Russian
* Quick panels now have filtering in the menu (Name, Size, Kind, Creation Date, Last Used Date)
* Path names are now clickable and will Reveal in Finder
* Icons are now clickable and will show Finder Get Info panel
* Quick panels now have a search field to find items fast
* Help has been changed over to standard Apple format
* HUD panels now use a font that's more easy to read
* Minor logging issues have been addressed and log location changed
* All-around code optimizations and cleanup, various miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes
* Searching has been improved and refined
* Orphans feature is more accurate (and can now be filtered by Last Used Date)
* Cleanup old PPC apps (and more) with new Quick panel Kind filtering
* Smother scrolling in Quick panels
* Various localization edits and improvements
* And more...

Feature Highlights:
* Deletes Apps, Widgets, Preference Panes, Plugins, Screensavers, or anything that can be uninstalled and their associated items
* Completely rewritten and redesigned from the ground up
* Now with 64-bit performance
* New searching methods for the most accurate results ever
* Can delete single or multiple items even inside of folders
* Reorganized window operation for ease of use
* Finds associated items that are visible, invisible, or hidden automatically
* Major improvements in processing speed
* Quick search panels to help choose items for deletion
* Orphans feature to find and remove "orphaned"; files
* Archive feature for safekeeping and transferring items to another Mac
* Preference to protect Default apps
* All past features are included and improved

There are various options to make your AppDelete Lite experience complete: Quick search panels to help choose items for deletion, an Orphans feature to search and delete orphaned files, various options in Preferences, and more. AppDelete Lite is a must-have utility for software tinkerers or beta testers and the perfect companion to any Mac fanatic's toolbox.

AppDelete Lite supports language in U.S. English, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X Version 10.6.6 Snow Leopard or later (Mountain Lion Compatible)
* Intel Mac and App Store
* 3.4 MB Hard Drive space

Pricing and Availability:
AppDelete Lite 3.2.9 is only $3.99 (USD) for purchase via the Mac App Store. It is also possible for AppDelete Lite users to upgrade to AppDelete for an additional $3.99 (USD) but only via the AppDelete/AppDelete Lite website.

AppDelete Lite 3.2.9: http://www.reggieashworth.com/appdeletelite
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/appdelete-lite/id451960925
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Based in sunny Anaheim, California, Reggie Ashworth is an independent software developer whose passion for the Mac platform is only exceeded by his aim to craft simple, yet useful utilities. He is fanatical about total customer satisfaction. Copyright 2006-2013 Reggie Ashworth. All Rights Reserved. Apple, and the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
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