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Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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A Word's A Bird, Bilingual Poetry App Launches for iPad - Published on 06/13/13

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A Word's a Bird is an animated poetry app for both children and adults, which combines poetry and hundreds of hand-painted watercolors with digital technology. Enriched by sounds and scenes of the natural world, the app includes four simple, yet sophisticated, poems based on playful, rhymed metaphors. Words are highlighted as the poems are narrated in English by Kenny Mann, and in French by Elodie Fondacci of Radio Classique.

Paris, France - Released by Syntonie and Actialuna, A Word's a Bird, Spring Flies By in Rhymes, is a new animated, interactive bilingual poetry app that appeals to children of all ages, as well as adults. It has hand-painted watercolors by Jeanne B. de Sainte Marie, which are as poetic as the text. The app includes a title poem and three spring-themed poems: "April", "May" and "June" - written in both English and French by award-winning children's author and poet, Orel Protopopescu. The poems and animated paintings are accompanied by sounds of insects, birds, frogs, water and more, creating an inspired atmosphere of calmness and beauty.

Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001-2003, Billy Collins, notes, "A Word's a Bird slows down the frantic speed of most apps for children to fit the slower pace of Nature. The beauty of the illustrations, the meticulous work of the artists, and the interactive play combine to make a wondrous learning experience, a terrific way to expose children to poetry, art and Nature itself."

NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature winner, poet Naomi Shihab Nye, says, "A Word's a Bird is absolutely splendid!" and "Children need poetry more than ever."

A Word's a Bird makes metaphor, the heart and soul of poetry, accessible to the youngest children. Users can explore, by playing with the animated watercolors, how a flowering shoot becomes a flute when touched, and how a bloom makes a cozy room for a bee. This is hands-on learning.

Technology is seamlessly interwoven with content, creating a rich auditory and tactile experience. The interactive glossaries have touch-activated sounds, making them accessible to very young children. A no-button interface keeps interactivity natural. This unique app will appeal to students of French and English, as well as to those who love art and poetry.

Press/Reviews:

"Fresh as a spring breeze..." and "superbly illustrated..." - VIPad

"Poetry for the iPad is rare enough to claim attention and this app is remarkable! And what work in watercolor!" - DeclicKids

"A truly enchanting and poetic journey, this application is a treat for the eyes and ears..." - iPadou

"...thoughtful, poetic and superbly illustrated..."speaks to children from 7 to 97."
"...a veritable haven of peace to daydream and meditate, whether one is a small child or adult of any age." - iDBOOX

About the Author:
Orel Protopopescu is a children's author and poet published by major houses (Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, Farrar Straus Giroux). Her books have been honored by the New York Times, the New York Public Library, Bank St. College and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. A recent picture book, Thelonious Mouse (FSG) was the Metro New York region's SCBWI Crystal Kite winner, 2012.

About the Illustrator:
Jeanne B. de Sainte Marie is an author and illustrator. She hails from Michigan where she studied art and textile design. For years she created color and materials for the automotive industry in Detroit and, later, in Paris, where she settled. Her watercolors are regularly exhibited internationally, and published in picture books, travel notebooks, children's calendars and magazines.

Feature Highlights:
* Four interactive poems written by SCBWI Crystal Kite winner, 2012, Orel Protopopescu
* Bilingual app - switch between English and French
* Beautiful hand-painted watercolor animation
* Appealing to all ages, from the youngest children to adults
* Interaction includes a singing cardinal, musical flowers and ducklings, hidden bees, a caterpillar, croaking frogs, and windblown dogs in a sailboat
* Touch-activated glossaries define words, explain metaphors, and impart knowledge
* Optional sound for glossary terms, activated by touch
* Video on the making of the app included
* New features to come in updates

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

Pricing and Availability:
A Word's A Bird 1.0 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category.

A Word's A Bird 1.0: http://www.actialuna.com/en/products/awordsabird
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/a-words-a-bird/id645849196
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv1traMhNjk
Media Assets: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hrudgvkp84jhrl1/-Xh4Qnomqw

Based in Paris, Syntonie is the publishing imprint of Actialuna, SAS, winner of France's prestigious Digital Book Award (La Nuit du Livre, 2012) for "Volcano Boy", coedited with Flammarion. Syntonie also won Japan's E-book Award, 2013, for the same book, which has more than 120,000 readers around the world. In addition to the artists, a complete team of animators, developers, graphic designers, FX and sound engineers has worked together to enhance A Word's a Bird with their expertise. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Syntonie. 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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Julie Brannon
TELP Media
205 201 1897
United States
julie.brannon@telpmedia.com

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

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Therapists launch Community Review Site for Mobile Apps - Published on 06/13/13

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Arizona based Torello Group, LLC today announces the public beta launch of Yapp Guru, an app review site founded by speech therapists along with therapy and education colleagues. Apps are organized by industry keywords, specific to speech, occupational, physical therapy and education for Android, Kindle, Nook, and Apple devices. In a unique curation effort, keyword searches connect apps to relevant expert app reviews, blogs, and insight on employing apps for therapy.

Surprise, Arizona - Torello Group, LLC today announced the public beta launch of Yapp Guru, an app review site founded by speech therapists along with therapy and education colleagues. Improving on the general App Store search, apps are organized by industry keywords, specific to speech/occupational/physical therapy and education for Android, Kindle, Nook, and Apple devices. In a unique curation effort, keyword searches connect apps to relevant expert app reviews, blogs, and insight on employing apps for therapy.

The new site, dedicated to the creation and maintenance of an innovative software application resource for speech- language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, educators, technology experts and parents, is available for a Public Beta period starting Friday, June 14, 2013.

"We realized the iTunes App Store search system and reviews were limited in providing relevant information to us as therapists and teachers," said Mai Ling Chan, CEO of Yapp Guru. "We created Yapp Guru to provide a community where everyone interested in apps such as developers, bloggers, parents and therapists can all come and share how they are using apps to help others experience a richer life."

In addition to the traditional community app rating, Yapp Guru identifies and qualifies reviewers as an app expert "Savvy Guru" based on a specified level of proven dedication and experience with apps, which provides a higher level of expertise and credibility to their review.

Yapp Guru: http://www.yappguru.com
Vimeo Video: http://vimeo.com/58822185

Torello Group, LLC, founded and run by practicing speech-language pathologists, is based in Surprise, AZ with owners in NY, PA and Canada. All Material and Software (C) 2013 Torello Group, LLC / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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CEO
623-521-0571
United States
mailing.chan@yappguru.com

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

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Finally edit iPhone photos at 8 Mpx resolution - Published on 06/13/13

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Indie iOS developer, Jeffrey Sun is proud to announce the release of Modern Photo Editor 1.6, an update to his popular image editing app developed for iOS. Hands down, the easiest way to edit your photos. Modern is the only photo editor on the App Store that saves in full 8 Mpx resolution, has a full reverting history log, and features full crash recovery. It's image editing done right. With attention to detail, version 1.6 introduces new undo and redo buttons, a new straighten tool and more.

Palo Alto, California - Independent iOS developer, Jeffrey Sun today is proud to announce the release of Modern Photo Editor 1.6 to the App Store and announces it to the app's Instagram community @moderneditor of 2.5k followers. Since Modern's initial release on April 26, 2013, the app has undergone 6 significant updates that have made it a robust, fully fledged image editor. The release of Modern Photo Editor marks the advent of the first image editor on the App Store that saves at full 8 Mpx resolution, has a reverting history log, and features crash recovery.

The key differentiating feature of Modern is that it allows users to save their edited photo at three resolution options: 1 Mpx, 3 Mpx, or 8 Mpx (full). In addition, every edit is recorded in a history log, and selecting a previous edit will revert the image to that point in time. Undo/Redo buttons facilitate this as well. As a safety measure, the history log is saved to the device's hard drive so that the app can recover in case of a crash.

Features:
* Saves at 8 Mpx resolution
* 10 Image Adjustments (Exposure, Vibrance, Gamma, Temperature, Contrast, Sharpness, etc.)
* 10 Spot-Editing Brushes (Brighten, Darken, Saturate, Grey, Accent, Blur, etc.)
* 17 Color Filters
* 15 Textures (Wood, Fabric, Steel, etc.)
* Crop Tool
* Reverting History Log, Undo/Redo
* 5 Orientation Fixes (Rotate R/L, Straighten, Flip V/H)
* 16 Frames
* Crash Recovery
* Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Email, Message sharing

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

Pricing and Availability:
Modern Photo Editor 1.6 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

Modern Photo Editor 1.6: http://developerjeffreysun.tumblr.com/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/modern-photo-editor/id635733780
Cover Shot: http://postimg.org/image/l6b1djjth/
Screenshot (iPhone 5): http://postimg.org/image/ndqrhoj0r/
Screenshot (iPad Retina): http://postimg.org/image/oa9e23xlp/
App Icon: http://postimg.org/image/jzo8zuxhf/

Jeffrey Sun is an independent iOS developer from Palo Alto, California. Jeffrey studies Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Jeffrey Sun / 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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Jeffrey Sun
Developer
650-799-1933
United States
jsun1@andrew.cmu.edu

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Free Video Tutorials HowTech - Published on 06/13/13

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HowTech 1.0 gives answers to the most tricky questions on software, Internet-services, mobile phones and more. The app features more than 5000 frequently asked questions on PC, Mac, web, graphic and video editors, mobile devices and gadgets, multimedia and so much more. The app offers reviews of new programs and web services, dispels the rumors on popular gadgets and discovers secret tricks of using them. A handy search engine helps to find any video in one click.

Moscow, Russian Federation - The Howtech application gives answers to the most tricky questions on software, Internet-services, mobile phones and more. Highly qualified tutors answer on any question in the form of 1-2 minute video tutorials. Howtech application gives a look into more than 5000 frequently asked questions on PC, Mac, web, graphic and video editors, mobile devices and gadgets, multimedia and many-many other.

A handy search engine helps to find any video in one click. The Howtech app is updated daily with new answers and useful information. All the news on Soft in one place! The app offers reviews of new programs and web services, dispels the rumors on popular gadgets and discovers secret tricks of using them. Besides, with the help of this app mobile device or computer can be supplemented with user-friendly soft and customized with comfortable programs.

The review of useful websites and services gives the know of convenient services which can provide everyday routine deeds at the Internet. Find the answer how to switch the God mode in Windows 8, learn to use Photoshop as a professional, discover the service for getting married online and be able to change the avatar on Facebook. All these useful tips can be within easy reach with Howtech app.

Howtech is considered to be a highly qualified professional in producing video tutorials. All the videos are in HD quality and 1-2 minutes in length. Its producers are famous bloggers and professional video directors. All the videos are divided into several sections. Each question is answered with some easy steps, which are explained in terms of an examples. All the information is clear and understandable even for a child.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 2.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
HowTech 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

HowTech 1.0: http://howtech.tv/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/howtech/id652132258
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Located in Moscow, Russia, HowTech LLC was founded in April 2012 by Egor Badaev as a free video tutorials producer. By June 2013 the company has produced over 3000 videos. In May 2013 HowTech released their first iPhone and Android app - Free Video Tutorials. All Material and Software (C) 2012-2013 HowTech LLC / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Jane Mirnaya
Media Specialist
Russian Federation
jane@howtech.tv

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

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Haypi Monster Version 1.4 Delivers Never-Before-Seen Features - Published on 06/13/13

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The popular MMORPG Haypi Monster will soon release its newest update, bestowing never-before-seen features on millions of players! This free-to-download iOS game has long-delighted players with its bright, colorful graphics and its user-friendly gameplay. Version 1.4, is expected to hit the App Store in just a few short weeks. In Version 1.4, players can venture through two brand new scenes, Holy Ruins and Barren Land, on top of the eight classic scenes that they already know.

Shanghai, China - The popular MMORPG Haypi Monster will soon release its newest update, bestowing never-before-seen features on millions of players! This free-to-download iOS game has long-delighted players with its bright, colorful graphics and its user-friendly gameplay. Critics rave that the game not only satisfies their Pokemon nostalgia, but goes above and beyond in delivering a spellbinding adventure. Thanks to creative features like breeding, synthesis scrolls, and skill books, Haypi Monster succeeds at engrossing its audience for the long term.

The new update, Version 1.4, is expected to hit the App Store in just a few short weeks. In Version 1.4, players can venture through two brand new scenes, Holy Ruins and Barren Land, on top of the eight classic scenes that they already know.

One of the two new scenes is Holy Ruins, a once-beautiful city that still resonates with a holy aura. Holy Ruins is filled with powerful psychic monsters that attack when provoked. One monster, Pocahoontas, is a totem-bearing owl that beams its deadly Spirit Channel at predators. Another monster, Angelo, is an angelic dragon that can vanquish its enemies with a single Psychic Thrust. Players bold enough to take on the Veteran Mode of Holy Ruins will be rewarded with the synthesis scroll of Pattapilla, an epic plant-type caterpillar with big round eyes. Pattapilla can evolve into Pattafly with the help of a Four-Leaf Clover, growing emerald-green wings and spiraling antennae.

Barren Land, the other new scene, is home to the most powerful monsters in the game. These ruthless beasts can harness the powers of fire, electricity, and earth. Barren Land's final boss is said to be the legendary Minotaur, an earth-type monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man. Barren Land's Veteran Mode rewards its challengers with the synthesis scroll of Sneopard, an epic baby leopard with the power of ice. Sneopard can evolve when equipped with a magic item called Frostcore, turning it into a giant leopard called Clawpard.

Version 1.4 also delivers seven new monster skills and four new Mystery Talents. A new feature, Skill Upgrading, lets players dominate the game by boosting the already-advanced skills of their strongest monsters. Once a monster reaches a certain level, players can upgrade its skills with silver and Essence of Wisdom, two forms of in-game currency that can be acquired by completing challenges. Version 1.4 has been sent to the App Store review and is pending release.

Haypi Monster: http://www.haypi.com/monster/index.htm
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-JbQ1U3tZw
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Haypi Co., Ltd. is a private company founded in 2008 and based in China. Haypi is the creator of Haypi Kingdom, Haypi Dragon and Haypi Monster, three popular MMORPGs downloaded over several million times by players from around the world. Copyright (C) 2013 Haypi Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Mariya Ivanova
Marketing Assistant
0086 21 50310579
China
marketing@haypi.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/HaypiOfficial
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/haypiofficial

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PhoneApp Introduces Social Media Integration with Clapboard for iPad - Published on 06/13/13

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PhoneApp.com is integrating various social media outlets into Clapboard, its digital clapboard for iPad. Clapboard allows users to organize takes during video production via the time stamp recorded when video clips are clapped. Users are able to give their production a name, specify the camera type used during filming and number each scene and take. It now features integration for Twitter & Vine users to edit & share video clips with others, including Clapboard's chief marketer, Nicole Barnett.

Des Moines, Iowa - PhoneApp.com, the proprietor of innovative iPad applications such as Cymbol and GameGlyph, is integrating various social media outlets into its great app, Clapboard. The app, available for download through the iTunes App Store for $1.99* right now, serves as a digital clapboard that allows users to organize takes during video production via the time stamp recorded when video clips are clapped. It now features integration for Twitter and Vine users to edit and share video clips with others, including Clapboard's chief marketer, Nicole Barnett.

"Social media is far and above the easiest and most effective way for people to share their videos online, and we're making it easier for Clapboard users to do just that," said Barnett. "With the touch of a button, people can take their videos from Clapboard's interface and push them out to the world through Twitter and Vine, where they'll be seen and shared by thousands of other users just like themselves."

With the addition of social media integration, Clapboard is expanding the already extensive list of options available to users when it comes to creating video, whether it's professional or just for fun. The app's users are able to give their production a name, specify the camera type used during filming and number each scene and take.

Now, through Clapboard's "edit info" function, users can customize the display fields on the clapboard to optimize clips for sharing through social media sites like Twitter and Vine. Users may also engage with the app's creator via these channels by following @ClapboardApp.

"The beauty of Clapboard is in its simplicity. With just a few simple taps, videographers can take a series of clips and turn them into a short production that's ready for sharing-right out of the app," said Barnett. "We're genuinely interested in the user experience, and integrating social media experiences with Clapboard for iPad is a natural progression toward achieving a seamless interface. Not only will people be able to share their creations with us, but they'll also be able to give us feedback through our social media channels. This will help us understand their needs and further tailor the app to meet these needs."

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later
* 0.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
For a limited time, Clapboard 1.0 is $1.99 USD until June 19, 2013 (Reg. $2.99*) or equivalent amount in other currencies and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category.

PhoneApp: http://PhoneApp.com
Clapboard 1.0: http://www.phoneapp.com/?q=content/clapboard
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/clapboard/id405769205
Screenshot: http://www.phoneapp.com/sites/phoneapp.com/files/vine_at_court_photo.png
App Icon: http://www.phoneapp.com/sites/phoneapp.com/files/clapboard_icon_170_170.png

PhoneApp.com is wholly owned by FasterCheck.com, Inc., a services and software start-up company, creating applications geared towards mobile or on-the-go situations. PhoneApp.com's commitment to excellence extends to cover those "app gaps," providing incredibly useful mobile applications that don't yet exist but should, in order to fill a true need for users. The PhoneApp.com experience goes from the iPad to the desk/laptop with ever-new and innovative ways to support mobile ambitions or activities. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 FasterCheck.com, 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Chief Marketer
847-849-0324
United States
nicoleabarnett@gmail.com

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Funtini is bringing social back with Flicksy - Published on 06/13/13

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Seattle-based Funtini introduces Flicksy 1.1, its new pop culture trivia game for iOS. Delivering charades-style play with a new tech twist, this innovative turn-based title overlays a trivia game on top of short-form social video sharing. Players select from an eclectic mix of over 50 categories and convey their chosen topic by either creating a video or selecting from a deep archive of player generated flicks. The selected video gets sent to a friend who is then challenged to guess the topic.

Seattle, Washington - Funtini, the Seattle-based mobile game company, has released Flicksy, a pop culture video guessing game now available worldwide on the iTunes App Store. This innovative turn-based title overlays a trivia game on top of short-form social video sharing.

Players select from an eclectic mix of over 50 categories and convey their chosen topic by either creating a video or selecting from a deep archive of player generated flicks. The selected video gets sent to a friend who is then challenged to guess the topic. With an opponent's correct answer, both players earn game coins and are on the road to Flicksy fame!

"We believe there's more fun to be had playing with other people around a coffee table than with most of today's social video games" said Joe Lawandus, CEO of Funtini. "We're building an innovative suite of Funtini branded titles that combine our favorite classic play patterns with modern technology to create social games that actually foster interpersonal relationships. Coffee table gaming moments without the coffee table. We're leveraging technology to bring real social connections to video gaming."

Flicksy also marks the launch of Funtini's patent pending Ivite technology allowing users to play with new opponents after viewing their user-generated content. "We felt Funtini had a real opportunity to improve on the near ubiquitous random or level-based social game match-making systems that exist today," said Lawandus. "Watching and liking a video someone has created in Flicksy for example, is a great indicator of whether or not you want to play with them in the game. Ivite gives players a chance to connect with opponents they'll have the most fun playing."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* Universal Application
* 36.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Flicksy 1.1 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Coming soon to Android devices. For more information, please visit Funtini online.

Flicksy 1.1: http://www.funtini.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/flicksy/id632767326
Vimeo Video (Demo): http://vimeo.com/68285113
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Funtini brings the fun of classic party and social tabletop games to mobile computing devices. With an emphasis on turn-based play and user-generated content, the branded suite of Funtini creative-play titles leverage new tech to bring social connections back to gaming. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Funtini. 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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CEO
United States
support@funtini.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/funtini
Twitter Profile: http://www.twitter.com/funtiniac

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WhereCloud Releases its AppCoreKit Framework to Ease iOS 7 Transition - Published on 06/13/13

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WhereCloud, a leading innovative mobile development studio, today announces the immediate release of its AppCoreKit iOS application framework as an open source project to help iOS developers transition to Apple's newly announced iOS 7 mobile operating system. The framework is the result of WhereCloud's extensive experience building great mobile apps in a variety of business domains. The framework is already powering more than 50 applications currently available on the Apple App Store.

Montreal, Canada - WhereCloud is releasing today its AppCoreKit iOS application framework as an open source project to help iOS developers transition to Apple's newly announced iOS 7 mobile operating system. The framework is the result of WhereCloud's extensive experience building great mobile apps in a variety of business domains. The framework is already powering more than 50 applications currently available on the Apple App Store.

The power of the framework can be found in the large feature set. Those features include:

* Data Driven Architecture that allows applications to be constructed mostly by using a descriptive language to do the heavy lifting
* Native Cascading Stylesheets, similar to CSS, that quickly theme the application without writing multiple lines of code
* An easy-to-use layout model that adjusts automatically to content and stylesheets
* An efficient data binding mechanism to ensure proper synchronization between user interface elements and data
* A state of the art multi-threaded network stack providing the easiest way to implement sync with remote data
* A system that's built on top of the Objective-C runtime, ensuring a developer's own code is fully compatible with the AppCoreKit framework

"We've packaged great implementations of the most common design patterns right into AppCoreKit, so you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time you sit down and start a new iOS project," says Fred Brunel, WhereCloud CTO.

The framework and a number of high quality samples are already available on GitHub. iOS developers can quickly start evaluating and integrating the framework in new applications they are building.

"Our goal is to provide a thorough and reliable framework to the iOS development community, to allow them to spend less time on low-level app construction, and more time on the new visual language introduced with iOS 7," said Brunel.

WhereCloud: http://www.wherecloud.com
AppCoreKit: http://www.appcorekit.net
Media Assets: https://github.com/wherecloud/AppCoreKit

WhereCloud was founded in 2006 with a focus on technological innovation and the highest quality standards. Located in Montreal, Canada, WhereCloud specializes in creating Apple iPhone/iPad and Google Android apps that are state-of-the-art, user oriented and easy to use. Its products have been downloaded by more than 3 million users and have been included multiple times in the Apple App Store's "Featured Apps" section. Copyright (C) 2013 WhereCloud. 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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Fred Brunel
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438-381-6581
Canada
fred@wherecloud.com

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Cayman Says Fuzzy Pickles and Cheese with SpotShots in SpotCayman App - Published on 06/13/13

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The Developers of the SpotCayman app have done it again. Always improving their app and being pioneers of innovation, Conch Pearl Media knocks it out of the park in the travel app category with their newest feature, SpotShots. Users living in or visiting Cayman can now upload their pictures of the Cayman Islands to the SpotCayman 4.0 app for fellow users to enjoy. All pictures are GPS mapped so that future visitors to Cayman can easily find and experience the same spots on their vacation.

Toronto, Canada - The Developers of the SpotCayman app have done it again! Always improving their app and being pioneers of innovation, Conch Pearl Media knocks it out of the park in the travel app category with their newest feature, SpotShots. Users living in or visiting Cayman can now upload their pictures of the Cayman Islands to the SpotCayman 4.0 app for fellow users to enjoy. All pictures are GPS mapped so that future visitors to Cayman can easily find and experience the same spots on their vacation.

President of Conch Pearl Media, Lisa Butcher, says, "We want our users to have the best app experience available. We believe that apps should have magic! Our app is one of the few in the app market that can update dynamically. This means we can have a new spot or change in our app within five minutes. Now we are taking user interaction to a whole new level. When users take a picture in the Cayman Islands using the Camera App, they can upload this picture to the SpotCayman app in a few simple steps. The picture comes to us with the GPS co-ordinates so that we can place it on our maps for future visitors to find and experience. We accomplish two goals, beautiful and genuine photos in our app and continued and improved spot discoverability for our users."

SpotShots is not the only useful feature users will find when they download the app. Along with all hotels in Cayman, businesses, shopping, restaurants, dive sites and attractions in Cayman, SpotCayman flaunts its easy to use technology. With full offline maps, tappable phone numbers and websites, email addresses, searchable keywords, and handy share features a user can be happy with this free app. But another piece of magic is SpotsNearby. This super handy feature shows a spot, or SpotShot, and then shows the users all of the spots within a 1km radius.

Butcher, who worked in the hotel industry, comments, "People always want to know what is in walking distance from their hotel or a restaurant. With the SpotCayman app, we have taken the guess work out of trip planning."

Recently, the SpotCayman app was featured on Cayman27 news. Capitalizing on the exposure, Conch Pearl Media has begun a "Name Your Price" promotion in a bid to get more businesses in Cayman adding a premium listing with their details, extra pictures and deals in the app.

In closing, Butcher says, "We are very keen to put everything that the Cayman Islands has to offer visitors and locals alike on the map! We are providing the tools to make everything as easy and efficient as possible. We are asking the traveling community and business community in the Cayman Islands for help to make the SpotCayman app the best and most comprehensive free resource out there."

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

Pricing and Availability:
SpotCayman 4.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Travel category.

SpotCayman 4.0: http://www.spotcayman.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/spotcayman/id495506473
SpotShots : http://www.spotcayman.com/SpotShots.html
Name Your Price Advertising: http://www.spotcayman.com/NameYourPrice.html
SpotCayman App on Cayman27 News: http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2013/06/07/app-puts-cayman-on-the-map
App Icon: http://spotcayman.com/appicon.png

Located in Toronto, Canada, Conch Pearl Media Inc. is a brand new dynamic and interactive app developer launched in 2011 by Lisa Fenn Butcher. In 2012 Conch Pearl Media Inc. released SpotCayman, the most interactive and location aware travel guide iOS app for the island of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Copyright (C) 2013 Conch Pearl Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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President
Canada
contactus@spotcayman.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/SpotCayman
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/SpotCayman

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Say DaDa for Father's Day with NameGames App - Published on 06/13/13

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Zaah and Name Games, LLC introduce NameGames 1.03, the award winning educational app designed to teach names and faces to children eight months and older, now free on iPhone, iPad and Android. NameGames uses photos to help children recognize friends and family by making them part of the app. Pictoo, a playful baby giraffe, guides parents through a quick setup for each person they want their child to know. Simply upload a picture, record a name and watch as they become part of the game.

New York, New York - Zaah and Name Games, LLC introduce NameGames 1.03. NameGames, the award winning educational app designed to teach names and faces to children eight months and older, is now available for Free on iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

NameGames uses photos to help children recognize friends and family by making them part of the app. Pictoo, a playful baby giraffe, guides parents through a quick setup for each person they want their child to know. Simply upload a picture, record a name and watch as they become part of the game. Familiarizing children with their loved ones fosters positive interactions which are the seeds of strong, meaningful relationships.

The primary reason grandparents do not see their grandkids as often as they would like is geographical distance. Only 30% of grandparents see their grandkids weekly, 32% see them monthly, and the rest see them even less frequently.

"Since my parents live out of state, I've spent hours with my kids flipping through photo albums to teach them about their grandparents." says NameGames, LLC cofounder Jordan Lippman, PhD. "By playing with the app, my kids are constantly reminded of their relatives in an exciting, developmentally appropriate setting."

Beyond strengthening family relationships, NameGames accelerates the development of important early learning skills. Using images of people and objects that children interact with in the real world helps build cognitive skills and entertains while educating.

"I have always been interested in how children learn," said Justin Morris, CoFounder of NameGames. When Dr. Lippman, PhD and Dr. Canty, PhD approached us with the idea to teach children the names and faces of loved ones in a highly customized and personal manner, I knew we had stumbled upon something special."

Download NamesGames this Father's day and hear your child say "DaDa" for the very first time!

About Name Games, LLC:
Our mission is to take learning and make it personal! As parents of young children, we create fun, developmentally appropriate educational activities using familiar people and objects to help each child reach their full potential. Our unique edutainment products strengthen important relationships between children and their lovedones by engaging them in shared, rewarding experiences. Each game has been carefully crafted by our team of PhDs, specializing in cognitive psychology, learning and development, alongside topnotch programmers with years of gaming experience.

Feature Highlights:
* Developmentally appropriate for children 8 months
* Teaches names and faces of family, friends and more
* Builds strong, early relationships with loved ones at an earlier age Adapts to child's skill level
* Promotes development of important cognitive and language skills
* Rating: 4+

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 3.1.3 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 44.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
NameGames 1.03 is free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Education category.

Zaah: http://www.Zaah.com
NameGames 1.03: http://pictoosnamegames.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/namegames/id584935132
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Zaah is an NYC digital creative agency. Zaah builds mobile apps you use every day, games you've played, social media and web development of brands you know and viral videos you've seen. Zaah-built products have connected brands to tens of millions of consumers worldwide, topping charts on the iTunes App Store, Xbox Live Indie Games and YouTube's most watched channels. For more information visit Zaah online. Copyright (C) 2013 Zaah 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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Social Media and Game Production
United States
melissa@zaah.com

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