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Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Berkeley Test releases App to track Cardio-Protective Diet - Published on 07/10/13

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Saliva Nitric Oxide Test Strips by Berkeley Test can now be analyzed with the iPhone Cardio Diet Tracker app that allows individuals to optimize their intake of nitric oxide-potent vegetables to support cardiovascular health. The Cardio Diet Tracker & Nitric Oxide Food Recorder shows which natural whole plant-based foods increases Nitric Oxide, records Nitric Oxide status throughout the day, as well as provides feedback as to amount, frequency and mix of natural whole plant-based foods and more.

Berkeley, California - In 1998, the Nobel Prize for medicine was awarded for discovering the importance of Nitric Oxide in cardiovascular health and wellness. As the body ages, it begins to lose its ability to make nitric oxide on its own. Plant-based diets, such as TLC, DASH, Mediterranean, Pritikin, and Ornish, enriched with leafy greens, such as arugula, bok choy, kale, mustard greens, and spinach, can replenish the body's ability to generate cardio-protective nitric oxide.

To assess whether an individual is capable of generating nitric oxide from a heart-healthy plant-based diet, Berkeley Test provides an inexpensive and easy-to-use disposable saliva test strip for monitoring dietary-derived, total body nitric oxide. In less than a minute, the results from the Berkeley Test strips can now be analyzed on any iPhone with the Cardio Diet Tracker & Nitric Oxide Food Recorder App. The iPhone App provides immediate and ongoing feedback on foods that elevate nitric oxide so those levels can be sustained to remain energized and fit.

The one-minute test is typically used 1-2 hours after consuming plant-based meals during which time the body transforms inorganic nitrate into cardio-protective, nitric oxide. It is well established through published clinical evaluations that elevated levels of nitric oxide decrease blood pressure in pre-hypertensive individuals.

High blood pressure - the most commonly diagnosed condition in the US - is becoming increasingly resistant to pharmaceutical drugs that lower it. It is estimated that within the next decade a billion-plus people will be hypertensive. One in three Americans already has hypertension, an underlying cause of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. An individual's heart attack risk doubles with every 20-point increase in the systolic blood pressure. Because of its prevalence, high blood pressure, or hypertension, is the greatest contributor to death worldwide.

With drug-resistant high blood pressure on the rise, there is a renewed interest in preventing hypertension through the beneficial effects of nitric oxide-potent vegetables and leafy greens - the staples of heart-healthy diets. This is particularly critical now that nearly one-third of all people using antihypertensive pharmaceutical drugs will still have elevated blood pressure and exhibit cardiovascular disease risk factors. In the United States, the percentage of resistance to antihypertensive drugs is lower than worldwide projections, however, elevated blood pressure among a growing number of baby boomers is placing an unnecessary burden on America's healthcare system.

For many hypertensive individuals, compliance is a critical driver in the prevention of high blood pressure. A daily lifestyle consisting of cardio-protective meals is emerging as the best solution. Hypertension can be delayed, if not prevented, by maintaining a daily diet of low sodium and a DASH diet-eating plan enriched with nitric oxide-potent vegetables and leafy greens.

The next step is taking full advantage of this knowledge to reduce cardiovascular risk factors and establish a daily routine of improved eating habits. For example, to follow the DASH diet, 4 to 6 daily servings of vegetables are recommended. For the vast majority of Americans, 2 cups of vegetables is often the upper limit of one's daily intake and less than 5 servings per week is typical. Sadly, society has moved away from multiple servings per day of vegetables substituting it with processed box food or supplements to satisfy dietary needs, which are often inadequate in nutritional value and nitric oxide potency.

The inexpensive Berkeley Test strip bundled with the free iPhone app to record and track personal, plant-based diets increases the frequency of consuming vegetables and leafy greens. The iPhone App analyzes your recordings demonstrating the healthy-heart benefits that these plant-based foods afford us.

Features of the Cardio Diet Tracker & Nitric Oxide Food Recorder app by Berkeley Test:
* Records Nitric Oxide status throughout the day
* Shows which natural whole plant-based foods increases Nitric Oxide
* Provides feedback as to amount, frequency and mix of natural whole plant-based foods
* Keeps users on heart-healthy diets, such as Ornish, Mediterranean, TLC, Pritikin & DASH diets
* Tracks your Nitric Oxide status as it rises and falls throughout the day, week, and month, thereby allowing dietary adjustments
* Shares your cardio diet successes with your Facebook community

Results of focus group members using the Berkeley Test Strip and Cardio Diet tracker app found:
* More heart healthy vegetables and leafy greens were incorporated into their diet
* New ways to add vegetables to their plate
* Lower systolic pressure when their saliva Nitric Oxide status was elevated
* Training and race performance enhanced
* Workouts improved when their Nitric Oxide status was at the level of 'Target'
* An increase in the number of vegetable servings

Functions of the cardio diet tracker and Nitric Oxide food recorder app:
* My Nitric Oxide (No) Status - records colorimetric reading from saliva Nitric Oxide Test strip - depleted, low, threshold, target, and high level - at a specific time of the day,

* My Log - summaries NO status in context of the time, type and amount of NO foods eaten during a meal or snack,

* My Day - graphically illustrates your average NO levels for the day, week, and month in context of when tested and in relationship to consumption of a Nitric Oxide potent plant-based food,

* My Stat - graphically shows the average NO potency of the food based on the type of foods in relationship to when the Nitric Oxide-rich foods were consumed. My LOG and My STAT includes 30 common vegetable packed with nutritious bioactives, which are ranked and weighted based on Nitric Oxide potency. This allows the app to calculate the relative potency in context of the food and the amount consumed.

* Alert, Notification, and Sharing - the user will be alerted 2-4 hours after recording their NO status and when a Target-level is achieved, the user will be prompted to share their dietary success with the Facebook friends interested in maintaining a healthy-heart diet.

A recent study (April 15, 2013) conducted by researchers from Queen Mary, University of London and published in Hypertension, an American Heart Association Journal, provides further support of the blood pressure lowering effects of nitrate-rich vegetables. Subjects who drank beetroot juice containing a natural source of inorganic nitrate show an average 10-point decrease in their blood pressure. Sustaining such levels may be critical in maintaining a normal blood pressure. According to the study's lead author, Dr. Ahluwalia, who reported the following to Medical Xpress: "our hope is that increasing one's intake of vegetables with a high dietary nitrate content, such as green leafy vegetables or beet root, might be a lifestyle approach that one could easily employ to improve cardiovascular health."

The Nitric Oxide Test Strips by Berkeley Test are available at Amazon in tubes of 50 strips thereby allowing multiple measurements throughout the day. Discounts for Corporate Wellness programs combating pre-hypertension and School programs aimed at increasing leafy greens in children diets are available upon request at info@berkeleytest.com. To record, track, and analyze total body nitric oxide status use the Cardio Diet Tracker and Nitric Oxide Food Recorder available on iPhone 5 at the App Store. Berkeley Test is committed to shifting society's current practice of managing chronic disease to preventing disease by providing a family of affordable, do-it-yourself saliva tests to monitor the levels of natural metabolites or 'health biomarkers' that our body makes to maintain our health.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.1 or later
* 5.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Berkeley Test - Cardio Diet Tracker & Nitric Oxide Food Recorder 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Health & Fitness category.

Berkeley Test - Cardio Diet Tracker & Nitric Oxide Food Recorder 1.0: http://www.berkeleytest.com/your-levels.html
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/berkeley-test-cardio-diet/id627500041
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Berkeley Test has been providing inexpensive saliva Nitric Oxide Test Strips to athletes as part of their training programs so they can measure and monitor the positive effects of a whole food diet rich in Nitric Oxide-potent vegetables. Recognizing the importance of monitoring saliva Nitric Oxide status for improving vascular heath, wellness and fitness, Berkeley Test now makes its proprietary Nitric Oxide Test available commercially. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Berkeley Test. 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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SJ Green, PhD
Co-Founder
301-775-0240
United States
info@berkeleytest.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkeley-Test/124500264402309
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/berkeleytest

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xDev Magazine Announces Welcome to Xojo Bundle - Published on 07/10/13

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xDev Magazine's "Welcome to Xojo" bundle is a collection of 18-months of previously published magazine issues in digital form, a printed book of year 10, plus a one-year subscription. Thousands of students, hobbyists, and professional programmers of all stripes are exploring creating truly native applications for Mac, Windows, Linux, and the Web with Xojo. With support coming for mobile with native apps for iPhone and iPad, Xojo is one of the hottest development environments around.

Lafayette, Oregon - xDev Magazine is pleased to announce a new subscription bundle specifically designed for those new to Xojo programming. The "Welcome to Xojo" bundle includes a printed book, digital back issues, and a one-year subscription at a savings of up to 34% off the regular price!

Formerly known as Real Studio Developer magazine, xDev Magazine is the only publication in the world exclusively devoted to guiding developers in how to use the free Xojo development environment, from Xojo, Inc.

Now that the Xojo IDE (integrated development environment) is free for everyone, thousands of students, hobbyists, and professional programmers of all stripes are exploring creating truly native applications for Mac, Windows, Linux, and the Web with Xojo. With support coming for mobile with native apps for iPhone and iPad, Xojo is one of the hottest development environments around.

There's no faster way to learn Xojo than to subscribe to xDev Magazine. Because the new "Welcome to Xojo" bundle consists of 18-months' worth of back issues plus a one-year subscription, developers get a lot of great learning material immediately and continuing education throughout the next year.

This special "Welcome to Xojo" bundle includes:
* Year 10 of the magazine in printed book format (nearly 500 pages thick)
* Year 10 of the magazine in digital format (PDF)
* The first three issues of Year 11 in digital format (PDF)
* A one-year subscription to xDev Magazine in digital format (PDF)
* Free shipping (up to a $20 value if you're not in the U.S.)

That's a total of 15 issues of the magazine - two-and-a-half years worth of great learning!

Bought individually these items could cost as much as $150 (depending on the cost of shipping the book), but with this special bundle buyers can save up to 34%: the "Welcome to Xojo" bundle is just **$99** with free shipping of the book!

Online ordering of the bundle is available at the xDev website. Because this offer includes a printed book, supplies are limited, so this offer is only available while supplies last.

xDev Magazine's new July/August issue (11.4) has also just been published. This issue includes articles on succeeding in business with Xojo (by Richard Duke), a detailed look at Jens Bendig's blackjack simulator, and an exploration of awesome Xojo features that are free for all users now that the Xojo IDE is free (these features used to require "professional" or "enterprise" licenses), as well as regular features from xDev columnists on databases, Xojo tips, beginning to use Xojo, and more.

This issue is included as part of the subscription to buyers of the "Welcome to Xojo" bundle.

Interested readers may purchase full-color print editions of xDev Magazine via the MagCloud fulfillment service. Digital editions in PDF may be purchased directly from the xDev website. Individual PDF issues are $10; annual subscriptions (six issues) are $50. Also available on the xDev website are printed perfect-bound books of each of the magazine's first 10 years. Each book is over 300 pages and contains over 70 articles and programming tutorials. Volume Ten is included in the "Welcome to Xojo" bundle.

xDev Magazine: http://xdevmag.com
Welcome to Xojo Bundle: http://xdevmag.com/welcome2xojobundle.shtml
Magazine Order Center: http://www.xdevmag.com/orders.shtml
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Printed Back Issues: http://rbd.magcloud.com

Formerly Real Studio Developer, xDev Magazine has been publishing since 2002. xDev is an independent bimonthly publication focused on instructing users of the Xojo development environment. Each issue features over 70 pages of quality articles from top Xojo programmers and authors. xDev is renown around the world as the premiere source of Xojo instruction, tutorials, and programming advice. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 xDev Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Publisher
877-364-5922
United States
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Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/xdevmag

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Finestra Art Wins Hot One Award for Best New Glossy Inkjet Paper - Published on 07/10/13

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An esteemed panel of judges from across the country has voted Finestra Art's, Smooth White Metallic Pearl Photo Paper as the best product in the "Glossy Paper" category of the Hot One Awards. These awards are given by Professional Photographer Magazine and represent the products having the most impact in the photography industry for any given year. The win comes to Finestra Art with its very first Hot One Awards Entry.

Irvine, California - An esteemed panel of judges from across the country has voted Finestra Art's, Smooth White Metallic Pearl Photo Paper as the best product in the "Glossy Paper" category of the Hot One Awards. This award was given to the 13"x19", 25 sheet package but extends to all the different sizes of Smooth White Metallic Pearl in Finestra Art's product lineup.

The 2013 Hot One Award Winners will be featured in the August issue of Professional Photographer Magazine. Information on the awards will also be available on the PPMAG website. The Hot One Awards are given by Professional Photographer Magazine, the official magazine of the Professional Photographer's of America. The 2013 awards represent the 14th year the awards have been given and the first time newcomer Finestra Art has entered.

"We couldn't be happier to win the glossy paper category our first time entering. The Hot One's are the premiere awards for everything photography related. The competition in our category came from companies that have been producing products much longer than we have. It just goes to show how much effort we put into our products. We make sure our products are the best they can be, providing photographers with stunning vibrancy, color rendition and display life. In our case, being the new guys on the block and winning before our 2 year anniversary means we're doing something right." said Bryan Linden, Director of Product Development.

"I'm thrilled Finestra Art received this recognition! I've been using their products since they've been offered, and so have many in our user group. We love Finestra's products and service. I love seeing my artwork jump off the page with Finestra's Pearl Metallic." said Stephen Burns, President - San Diego Photoshop Users Group; Adobe Community Professional; Digital Instructor

"How cool is this win! The Finestra Art team really has it going on. I love seeing my images on their metallic papers. Congratulations, Finestra Art!" said Colin Smith, Founder - PhotoshopCafe; Digital Artist/Photographer/Lecturer/Author; (3x )Photoshop GURU Award Winner

Finestra Art offers Smooth White Metallic Pearl in 4"x6", 5"x7", 8"x10", 8.5"x11", 11"x14", 11"x17", and 17", 24", 36" 44" and 50" roll sizes as it does for all of its inkjet products. Not entered this year, but shipping now and ready for next year's awards, is Finestra Art's Silver, Gold, and Gold Rapid Dry metallic offerings. Finestra Art also produces fantastic Luster, Pearl, Smooth Art, Matte Canvas, Satin Canvas, and a full line of coating products.

All Finestra Art products are compatible with Pigment and Dye based inkjet printers. Although newer to the market, the parent company has more than 25 years of serving customers' needs and all inkjet media products are backed by a love it or return it guarantee. Finestra Art is regularly lauded by its customers for their stellar customer service and product support.

Finestra Art's products can be purchased from: FinestraArt.com, Amazon and most recently Rakuten, which was formerly Buy. Interested dealers should contact Bryan Linden online.

Finestra Art: http://www.finestraart.com
Hot One Awards: http://www.finestraart.com/hotone2013/
Finestra Art Products: http://finestraart.com/products-page/
Purchase on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/b?me=A3UZ9EJI573QZZ&ie=UTF8&qid=1373392449
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Finestra Art, an emerging leader in the inkjet media industry founded in 2012, is a wholly owned division of H.Co. Computer Products, Inc. a computer electronics company that has been an industry leader since its inception in 1987. Finestra Art's wide range of media types: Resin Coated Papers, Fine Art Papers, Metallic Papers, and Canvas products meet or exceed other products in the market and are backed by the same great service and support that has made H.Co. A leader since 1987. A complete line of cut sheet product in computer industry standard sizes, photo industry standard sizes and a large selection of roll products is available now. The new Finestra Art division will continue to produce media and other products that can benefit today's busy photographer and graphic artist. To reach Finestra Art for products and additional information, visit Finestra Art online. Copyright (C) 2013 Finestra Art. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.

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Bryan Linden
Director Product Development
800-347-1202
United States
blinden@FinestraArt.com

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

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Desktop Repainter 1.0 released for Mac OS X - Published on 07/10/13

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Massachusetts based Park Bench Software, LLC today announces the return of Desktop Repainter, reborn in its new modern form for Mac OS X. Desktop Repainter enhances your desktop / background with customizable settings for variably changing colors. The colors can stand alone, or transparently overlay any other background picture you choose. Black and white drawings and photos work particularly well, and are nicely augmented with a splash of color.

Millis, Massachusetts - Park Bench Software today is thrilled to announce the return of Desktop Repainter. Just in time to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the creation of DRepaint (the original desktop repainter), it has been reborn in its new modern form for Mac OS X.

Desktop Repainter enhances your desktop / background with customizable settings for variably changing colors. The colors can stand alone, or transparently overlay any other background picture you choose. Black and white drawings and photos work particularly well, and are nicely augmented with a splash of color.

Features Include:
* Control when and how the colors change
* Optionally smoothly transition between colors
* Adjust the opacity level of the color, showing the desktop picture below
* Create, store and switch between customized sets of colors
* Import / Export color sets to share with others
* Share your currently active color via Twitter, and have your color change when friends Tweet theirs

System Requirements:
* Intel Mac
* Mac OS X Version 10.6.6 or higher (including 10.8 Mountain Lion)
* Twitter features require 10.8 or higher

Pricing and Availability:
Desktop Repainter 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store in the Utilities category.

Park Bench Software: http://www.parkbenchsoftware.com
Desktop Repainter 1.0: http://www.parkbenchsoftware.com/desktop_repainter/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/desktop-repainter/id642680728?mt=12&uo=4
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Located in Millis, Massachusetts, Park Bench Software is an independent software developer founded in 1996 by Paul Messias, providing desktop and mobile software. All Material and Software (C) 1996-2013 Park Bench Software, LLC / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Owner
United States
pmessias@parkbenchsoftware.com

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Halftone 2 - Done With Freemium - Published on 07/10/13

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Washington based, Juicy Bits today announced that their new Halftone 2 comic book creation app for iPad, an Apple Editors' Choice, has abandoned the freemium business model based on overwhelming customer feedback. The in-app store has been removed, and all features are now enabled with a single up-front purchase. Halftone 2 makes it easy to create professional-quality, multi-page comic books by assembling photos from a user's photo album, Facebook, Flickr, or Instagram.

Sammamish, Washington - Juicy Bits today announced that their new Halftone 2 comic book creation app for iPad, an Apple Editors' Choice, has abandoned the freemium business model based on overwhelming customer feedback. The in-app store has been removed, and all features are now enabled with a single up-front purchase.

"When we launched Halftone 2, we wanted to give customers the ability to try the product at no cost and to only purchase the features that they needed," says Mike Swanson, Founder of Juicy Bits. "However, we received overwhelming feedback that customers would rather pay up-front for all of the features than to buy them one-by-one. We also heard from educators that in-app purchases cannot be purchased via the Apple Volume Purchasing Program (VPP), so this change will now allow schools to use Halftone 2 in the classroom."

Halftone 2 makes it easy to create professional-quality, multi-page comic books by assembling photos from a user's photo album, Facebook, Flickr, or Instagram. Users can then add speech and thought balloons, styled captions, some WHAMS, BAMS, and POWS, and share their creations with the world.

The update includes an improved 3D feature that produces comic books that can be viewed with readily-available red and cyan 3D glasses. Additionally, the update adds a series of short tutorial videos, a sample project, and numerous performance improvements and bug fixes.

Device Requirements:
* 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 6.0 or later
* 47.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Halftone 2 (v1.0.2) is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

Juicy Bits: http://www.juicybitssoftware.com/
Halftone 2 (v1.0.2): http://www.juicybitssoftware.com/halftone2/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/halftone-2/id603139024
Screenshot (iPad): http://www.juicybitssoftware.com/images/media/halftone2/1.0.2/Halftone 2 - Document Gallery.png
Sample Output: http://www.juicybitssoftware.com/images/media/halftone2/1.0.2/Halftone 2 - Sample Output.jpg
App Icon: http://www.juicybitssoftware.com/images/media/halftone2/1.0.2/Halftone 2 - App Icon.png

Founded in 2009, Juicy Bits is a small company that produces unique, freshly squeezed software for mobile devices. Their first release, 3D Camera, earned 4 1/2 mice (out of 5) from Macworld and is frequently among the top photography apps worldwide. Their Layout app was named by Apple as one of the best photo apps of 2012, and Halftone, with over two million user downloads, was named by Apple as one of the best photo apps as part of App Store Rewind 2011. The original Halftone app consistently earns a 4 1/2 star rating in the App Store. Copyright (C) 2009-2013 Juicy Bits. 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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Founder
United States
info@juicybitssoftware.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Halftone2
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/juicybits

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LifeTicker Pro 2.1.1 on iOS-Countdown Time to Every Event Simultaneously - Published on 07/10/13

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Novitet today announces LifeTicker Pro 2.1.1 for iOS, an update to its app that lets users create Tickers, digital clocks, which count down the time in Years/Months/Days/Hours/Minutes/Seconds until an upcoming event. With a thumbnail photo, horizontal Tickers can be stacked, categorized, scrolled and provide notifications. Tickers can also be set to count up - clocking time since an event, users can add their own categories to those built in, and photos with their Tickers overlaid can be shared.

Zagreb, Croatia - Novitet today is pleased to announce LifeTicker Pro 2.1.1 for iOS, an update to its lifestyle app that lets users create Tickers - running, digital clocks - that count down the time in Years/Months/Days/Hours/Minutes/Seconds until an upcoming event. With a user-selected thumbnail photo, Tickers are horizontal strips that can be stacked into a list, grouped & categorized, scrolled through, and armed to provide an alert/notification. In addition to counting down, Tickers can also be set to count up - clocking time since an event, and users can add their own organizing categories to those that are built in. LifeTicker also includes a special timestamp feature, which lets users share a full-screen Ticker photo with the name of its goal and its digital timer both overlaid. The 2.1.1 upgrade offers improved performance and an enhanced UI.

Feature Highlights:
* It's alive - ticking all the time
* Unlimited number of Tickers- birthdays, events, and big dates
* Ticks in Years/Months/Days/Hours/Minutes/Seconds
* Refreshing simplicity
* Two step functionality- type in and track
* Great funky design
* Useful for private & business purposes
* Count ups and Count downs in one app
* Notifications
* Add a photo to each Ticker
* Creating and reordering of categories
* Hide Hours, Seconds, Minutes by sliding them right off the screen, if not needed
* Tap twice on a Ticker to change its color, and make it stand out when composited onto a photograph, which can be shared via email, Twitter, or Facebook

Ask Mr. Spock, "How long till your next scheduled physical?" An answer like "In a few months," would be unthinkable. No, Spock would immediately reply, "Four months, two weeks, three days, 18 hours, 13 minutes, and 26 seconds." LifeTicker Pro is the app that brings Spock-like logic and order to the lives of those with iDevices. Users may not absolutely require such a high level of precision in tracking life-events, past and future, but having that information at their fingertips confers a sense of organization and self-confidence that brings unanticipated benefits.

Built-in Ticker Categories:
* Birthday/Age: Tracking Age and Birthdays of All Your Family Members, Friends, Co-Workers
* Anniversary: Wedding, Baptizing, Moving-ins, Dating
* Private: Pregnancy, Pet, Car, Exam, Date, Going Out, Vacation, Private Trips
* Business: Deadlines, Trainings, Meetings, To Do's, Business Trips
* Health: Taking Medicine, Dentist, Doctor Checkup, Blood Test
* Contracts & Bills: Telephone, Car, Rent, Bank
* Events: Sports, Concerts, Barbeques, Parties, Weddings, Celebrations

LifeTicker Pro provides continuous readout life-analytics. It is actually a screen app, which tells users how old they are right now, how long they are in a marriage/relationship, how long have they have been working at their current job, and how long have they have been living at their current residence. It is visible everywhere and everytime, exact to the second.

"Once you start looking at your TickerList every day, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it," commented Igor Cutura of Novitet. "On a single screen are all your appointments and plans, personal and professional, each with its own digital countdown. LifeTicker Pro offers the ultimate countdown event reminder & life analytics."

Language Support:
* English, Arabic, Bokmal, Norwegian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

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

Pricing and Availability:
LifeTicker Pro 2.1.1 is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category. Review copies are available on request. A free version of the app, LifeTicker Lite 1.0, is also available.

LifeTicker Pro 2.1.1: http://www.lifeapps.eu
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/lifeticker-pro-ultimate-countdown/id531132765
Download Lite from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/lifeticker-lite-ultimate-countdown/id648796121
YouTube Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ1uZKAmdns
Media Assets: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifetickerpro/with/8260685163/

Based in Zagreb, Croatia, Novitet was founded by Igor Cutura in 2001. The company's main focus is on perfectly designed, high quality mobile applications. Novitet is already working on other exciting Life applications for the iPhone/iPad platform. The company's philosophy is to create user-friendly applications that will help users and increase joy worldwide. Copyright (C) 2013 Novitet. 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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Croatia
info@lifeapps.eu

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WaterField Designs Debuts Same-Day Local Delivery in San Francisco - Published on 07/10/13

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San Francisco based WaterField Designs is a manufacturer of custom laptop sleeves, bags and cases for digital gear. The company announced that it is reducing delivery time for its local San Francisco customers with the new USPS same-day Metro Post Service. Starting immediately, all in-stock items ordered by 1:00 pm will be delivered within SF between 4:00 and 8:00 pm that same day. With this same-day local service, Waterfield brings its locally-made products to its local customers even faster.

San Francisco, California - San Francisco manufacturer WaterField Designs, debuts $8 same-day delivery service within San Francisco via U.S. Postal Service's Metro Post. Voted "Best Bay Area Small Business" in 2013 by 7x7SF, WaterField Designs offers this new delivery option as yet another example of the company's focus on customer service.

Customers who purchase in-stock items online by 1:00 pm can expect at home or office delivery between 4:00 and 8:00 pm that same day. Customers are alerted within 24 hours for out-of-stock orders. Size and weight restrictions for Metro Post are the same as other USPS services. The USPS track-and-confirm tool will alert customers when the package has been delivered. WaterField Designs is glad to be one of the first clients that USPS approached when they rolled out this new service

"For customers in the neighborhood, this new USPS same-day service makes sense," explained company owner, Gary Waterfield. "Now you can get same-day delivery here in San Francisco with WaterField Designs. And, buying online saves both time and money - no high retail markups when you purchase directly from our online store. San Franciscans are in for a treat."

WaterField Designs is a local manufacturer of custom laptop sleeves, bags and cases for digital gear. Their commitment to maintaining all manufacturing in San Francisco; dedication to creating the highest quality, long-lasting products; and unusual devotion to kind and thorough customer service, has resulted in a loyal customer following for the 15 years they have been in business in San Francisco.

WaterField Designs: http://www.sfbags.com/
Products: http://www.sfbags.com/products.htm
YouTube Video (iPad Travel Express): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWYpRlVurMc

WaterField Designs manufactures custom-fitted, high-quality cases and bags for a full-range of laptop computers, tablets, smartphones, MP3s, gaming devices, electronic readers, and other digital gear. All products are manufactured to exacting standards entirely in San Francisco. WaterField Designs and SFBags are trademarks of WaterField Designs. Copyright (C) 2013 WaterField Designs. All Rights Reserved. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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415-552-8572
United States
heidi@sfbags.com

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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/waterfield-designs-sfbags-com/10/329/401
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/#!/sfbags

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Come with Twitchy the Witch in a new kids interactive book for iOS - Published on 07/10/13

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Melbourne based MiBooks today introduces Twitchy the Witch, their brand new magic-themed kids adventure book for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Embark on an adventure with Twitchy and her cat Pickle, as they try and gather ingredients for a spell. Twitchy the Witch's interactive style engages children whilst they are reading, allowing them to touch and interact with objects and characters that provide rich visual and aural feedback to the reader.

Melbourne, Australia - MiBooks today is thrilled to announce the release and immediate availability of Twitchy the Witch, their brand new magic-themed kids adventure book for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Twitchy's on a search to find the ingredients for a spell, follow her and the cat Pickle on their adventure!

Twitchy the Witch's interactive style engages children whilst they are reading, allowing them to touch and interact with objects and characters that provide rich visual and aural feedback to the reader, including story-driven animation. The illustration style of Twitchy the Witch is also particularly appealing to young children.

In Twitchy the Witch, the reader can get involved in the story by making decisions about which direction the story should take. This type of interaction allows the reader to feel more involved in the flow of the story.

Features:
* Explore up to 5 different locations
* A fully animated and interactive environment for kids
* Touch and interact with different items and characters during the story
* YOU choose which direction to travel!
* Read the book yourself, with a parent, or have it read to you
* Designed for children ages 4 and up

Twitchy the Witch, as with the other books in the MiBooks brand, allows the reader to read the book themselves, with a parent, or have it read to them with the aid of voiceover audio. This is perfect for some younger readers, who aren't yet ready to read the book themselves but still want to enjoy the adventure and fun of Twitchy the Witch.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Twitchy the Witch 1.0 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category.

Mibooks: http://www.hamson.com.au/mibooks/
Twitchy the Witch 1.0: http://www.hamson.com.au/mibooks/book_twitchy.php
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/twitchy-the-witch/id668504277
YouTube Video (demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqA1QcDIGqk
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MiBooks, part of the Hamson Design Group, produce Australian-made interactive, illustrated children's books for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, that kids will love to explore and read over and over again. The MiBooks stories take place in a variety of locations, including on the farm, at the beach, in space and many more. All books feature interactive sections, sounds and the option to read the book yourself or have it read to you, and allow the reader to complete various tasks or choose the direction or path they want the story to take, meaning the story can be different and remain engaging on the fourth or fifth read! Copyright (C) 2013 Hamson Design Group. 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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Australia
riley@hamson.com.au

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APPSPIRE.me launches APPower, Q3 Mobile App Success Strategy e-book - Published on 07/10/13

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Austin based APPSPIRE.me have published their updated mobile app marketing e-book titled "APPower Q3: A Guide to Mobile App Marketing Success." Written by APPSPIRE.me founders Carson Barker and Clif Haley, the e-book details their personal experience and knowledge on how to execute a successful mobile app marketing campaign. With the success of the original version launched in January, 2013, the Q3 version includes new information and powerful methods for mobile app marketing success.

Austin, Texas - APPSPIRE.me, a leading mobile app marketing agency, published their updated mobile app marketing e-book this week titled "APPower Q3: A Guide to Mobile App Marketing Success." The e-book, written by APPSPIRE.me founders Carson Barker and Clif Haley, details their personal experience and knowledge on how to execute a successful mobile app marketing campaign. After the success of the original version launched in January, 2013, the authors chose to update the book for a re-launch. The Q3 version includes new information and powerful methods for mobile app marketing success.

"The response to our first book exceeded our expectations, so an updated version was inevitable," said Carson Barker, APPower co-author and APPSPIRE.me CEO. "The mobile app marketing industry is an ever-evolving game, so we updated the content to make sure that our readers are getting all the insight they need to get ahead in the business."

The Q3 version includes the authors' experiences and campaigns working with AP Mobile (Associated Press), Starmap, Dishpal, Fancru and many other successful apps for the iTunes and Google Play markets, as well as updates to the social media, advertising, and SEO sections.

"Whether you're an app developer or app owner, you need this book," said Clif Haley, APPower co-author. "It's full of valuable information about the mobile app industry that every app enthusiast should know." The authors of APPower plan to continue updating the book throughout the year when necessary.

Pricing and Availability:
APPower is currently available on Amazon for $6.30 (USD). A hard copy of the book is also available for purchase from the Amazon site for $6.63. For more information, visit APPSPIRE online.

APPSPIRE: http://www.appspire.me
APPower Q3: A Guide to Mobile App Marketing Success: http://appspire.me/appower-a-guide-to-mobile-app-marketing-success/
Purchase on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1481827294/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

Based in Austin, Texas, APPSPIRE.me is a leading marketing service designed to get mobile applications the maximum downloads possible. APPSPIRE.me clients have reached thousands of downloads, top store rankings, and features in major media publications. With experience, tools, staff, and creative ingenuity, APPSPIRE.me has the ability to take a single mobile app from zero downloads per day to thousands. Welcome to APPSPIRE.me, the solution to maximizing your mobile app's success. Copyright (C) 2013 APPSPIRE.me. All Rights Reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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Press Contact
512-657-2553
United States
hollyj@appspire.me

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Jumsoft's Inspiration Set Updated With 22 New Templates for Pages - Published on 07/10/13

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Jumsoft today announces Inspiration Set 2.6, an update to its popular range of templates for Apple's Pages. The latest version of the Inspiration Set application includes 22 new stylish and functional designs, adding up to 250 templates for a variety of document types. Some designs include up to 28 inner sections, and the remarkably chic Catalog template contains as many as 51 different sections. The update will be also available to users of the Toolbox for Pages bundle.

Vilnius, Lithuania - Jumsoft, a developer of top-quality applications and templates for OS X, today updated its range of templates for Apple's Pages. The latest version of the Inspiration Set application includes 22 new stylish and functional designs, adding up to 250 templates for a variety of document types. The update will be also available to users of the Toolbox for Pages bundle.

"All of the new additions to Inspiration Set have been specifically requested by our customers," said Algirdas Unguvaitis, general manager of Jumsoft. "They include templates for letters, flyers, project proposals, labels, and more. We certainly hope that these designs are precisely what our clients have been expecting from us."

The 250-piece Inspiration Set offers an immense choice of content types, from brochures and posters to tickets and jar labels. Some designs include up to 28 inner sections, and the remarkably chic Catalog template contains as many as 51 different sections. In total, the set provides a comprehensive collection of over 800 layouts that will meet users' most distinctive requirements.

Most elements in Inspiration Set can be easily recolored, moved, or removed. Users can type or paste in their own text, add and remove text boxes, and change the fonts. Stock images can be replaced with users' own photos or pictures. All templates are available in both paper size A4 - the standard size in most countries throughout the world - and U.S. Letter, the most common paper format in the United States and Canada.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later
* Pages 4.0 or later
* 283 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Inspiration Set 2.6 is $19.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the Mac App Store in the Graphics & Design category.

Jumsoft: http://www.jumsoft.com
Inspiration Set 2.6: http://www.jumsoft.com/inspiration-set/
Purchase and Download (MAS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inspiration-set/id402662285?mt=12
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Based in scenic Vilnius, Lithuania, Jumsoft is a privately funded company founded in 2002. Committed to providing the highest quality software, Jumsoft is a dedicated group of Apple Macintosh experts whose goal is creating and marketing exciting, easy-to-use and powerful applications for the Mac Platform. Jumsoft most recently focused its attention on maximizing the potential of Apple's iWork, quickly becoming the leading provider of Keynote themes and objects. Copyright 2002-2013 Jumsoft. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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37065510612
Lithuania
algirdas@jumsoft.com

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Reggie Ashworth releases VidConvert 1.4.4 - Video Conversion made Easy - Published on 07/10/13

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Independent software developer, Reggie Ashworth today announces VidConvert 1.4.4, an update to his popular video converter for Mac OS X. VidConvert is a video converter designed to make converting your videos simple and easy. VidConvert will convert just about any type of video into one of the many popular formats of today. Creating videos for your iPhone or iPad, for your Mac or TV, or formats such as DivX and MPEG are just a click away with VidConvert.

Anaheim, California - Independent software developer, Reggie Ashworth today is thrilled to announce the release of VidConvert 1.4.4, an update to his popular video converter for Mac OS X. VidConvert is a video converter designed to make converting your videos simple and easy. VidConvert will convert just about any type of video into one of the many popular formats of today. Creating videos for your iPhone or iPad, for your Mac or TV, or formats such as DivX and MPEG are just a click away with VidConvert.

You do not need to be an expert to use VidConvert. Simply add a file, select a format and a quality, and click convert. Optionally you can change your save folder from the main window. For advanced users you can select the Advanced panel if you choose to allow such options as custom Frame Rate, Bit Rate, etc. But for most users simply choosing Normal or High quality should be sufficient. After your conversion is finished simply add more files or quit VidConvert and the job is done.

Supported formats include iPhone, iPod, iPad, QuickTime, .mp4, MPEG-1 and 2, DivX, Xvid, and audio only formats such as .mp3 and .m4a. VidConvert can add iTunes compatible videos directly to your iTunes library for convenience and for syncing with your iPhone, iPod, or other iDevice. It's also possible to turn your favorite videos into audio only tracks for playback in your favorite audio device. And VidConvert is not limited to creating videos just for Apple devices, in fact any device that can play one of the supported formats can play a video converted by VidConvert. With VidConvert converting your videos couldn't be easier.

Version 1.4.4 adds Dutch localization, improves speed in which files are added, and has better handling of videos that might be inverted or flipped. It also adds a warning when quitting during an active conversion, and other localization edits, miscellaneous fixes, and optimizations. For full Release Notes visit their website.

Feature Highlights:
* Supported input - Most any type of video or audio format
* Supported output - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Retina, Apple TV, QuickTime, .mp4, .avi, DivX, Xvid, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DVD (.vob), Windows Media, Flash, Matroska (.mkv), Theora (.ogg), WebM, .m4a, .mp3, .aiff, .wav, .wma, .ac3
* Full 64-bit support for the fastest possible conversion
* Fully compatible with Retina displays
* Expected features such as Preview, Joining or "stitching" files, ability to save settings, and more
* Normal and High quality presets to make video conversion automatic for most users
* Ability to author a DVD for burning
* Info panel to obtain Container, Video, and Audio details for each video
* All Apple Devices format to play on all iDevices or Apple TV
* Crop and Trim and more in the Advanced panel to customize your conversion if needed
* Drag and Drop simplicity even with folders of videos and List reordering once videos have been added
* Easily change Save To folder for each batch
* Progress indicator with time remaining for each file
* Sparkle updater to always have the latest version

Language Support:
* U.S. English, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish with more to come

Minimum Requirements:
* Mac OS X Version 10.5 Leopard or later (Mountain Lion compatible)
* Universal Binary for PowerPC and Intel
* 19.0 MB Hard Drive space

Pricing and Availability:
VidConvert 1.4.4 is only $7.99 (USD) for a single user license. A demo which creates 3 minute samples is available.

VidConvert 1.4.4: http://www.reggieashworth.com/vidconvert
Release Notes: http://www.reggieashworth.com/vidconvertnotes
Download VidConvert: http://www.reggieashworth.com/downloads/VidConvert.dmg
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ReggieAshworth
Screenshot: http://www.reggieashworth.com/vidconvert_files/stacks_image_466.png

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, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
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StackSocial Launches Summer 2013 Mac Bundle Featuring Parallels 8 - Published on 07/10/13

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California based StackSocial today announced it has partnered with ten top Mac developers to launch the biggest Mac bundle of the summer season. With the primary focus on productivity and utility tools, the Summer 2013 Mac Bundle includes Parallels Desktop 8, Snagit, Typinator, WinZip Mac Edition 2.0, xPlan, Jump Desktop, Boom, and more. StackSocial is a marketplace for people to discover, share, and buy innovative apps, gadgets, and online tools across the world.

Venice, California - StackSocial, the web�s leading digital commerce platform, is announcing today it has partnered with ten top Mac developers to launch the biggest Mac bundle of the summer season. The Summer 2013 Mac Bundle includes Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac, Snagit for Mac, Typinator, WinZip Mac Edition 2.0, xPlan, Jump Desktop, Boom for Mac, Leap, Colorstrokes, and a Digital Photography Course for Beginners. The focus of the bundle is on productivity and utility tools. The total value of all 10 applications is $482. The bundle is priced at $49.99.

�We went all out to put together our best bundle yet. It includes all-time best sellers such as Parallels, SnagIt, and Typinator as well as several apps that have never been in a bundle like WinZip 2.0, xPlan, and Jump Desktop� said Josh Payne, Founder of StackSocial.

The Summer 2013 Mac Bundle will run for two weeks expiring on July 24th, 2013. The applications within the bundle are all the latest release full versions from the developers and include after-sales support. The 10 applications included in the Mac bundle are as follows:

- Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac ($80)
- Snagit for Mac ($50)
- Typinator ($33)
- WinZip Mac Edition 2.0 ($30)
- xPlan ($80)
- Jump Desktop ($30)
- Boom for Mac ($7)
- Leap ($20)
- Colorstrokes ($3)
- Digital Photography Course for Beginner ($149)

StackSocial: https://stacksocial.com/
Summer 2013 Mac Bundle: https://stacksocial.com/sales/the-summer-2013-mac-bundle-ft-parallels-8

Founded in September 2011 and headquartered in Venice Beach, California, StackSocial is a marketplace for people to discover, share, and buy innovative apps, gadgets, and online tools across the world. Our team hand-picks unique, helpful, and trending products to improve your life with everyday technology. We are a growing and passionate community of over 500,000 early adopters, designers, developers, gamers, apple enthusiasts, and die-hard geeks. Copyright (C) 2013 StackSocial. 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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CEO
415-335-6768
United States
josh@stacksocial.com

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Compositions, an Intelligent Text Editor for iOS - is Now Free - Published on 07/10/13

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Dallas based Capparsa, LLC is pleased to announce Compositions for iOS is now free. Compositions is a multiplatform, Dropbox enabled text editor app that is focused on content creation. It includes a custom file format offering unique text editing features and synchronization logic. Compositions is a great tool for writers who want to stay mobile and be able to make edits to their creations on the go and with ease.

Dallas, Texas - Capparsa, LLC is pleased to announce Compositions for iOS is now free. Available for both iOS and Mac OS X, Compositions is a multiplatform, Dropbox enabled text editor app that is focused on content creation.

It uses Dropbox to keep files in sync between the Mac and the iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch. Simply login with your Dropbox credentials on the iOS app and it will begin to sync to the folder of your choice. On your Mac with Dropbox installed, simply open the files and make edits using Compositions.

Since the iOS app uses a user-initiated sync, files can edited locally while offline. That means if you're on a plane, train or somewhere with spotty internet access, you still have full access to all your files. Just make changes normally and when you get back online, tap sync to push all your changes.

The app uses a custom file format which gives it added features not found in other text editors. One key feature, "Snapshots", allows the user to take a snapshot of the document at any time, which is carried along with the file across all the devices. This enables the user to snapshot the document before making any major changes without having a fear of losing work if the changes are not wanted anymore. They can simply revert back to the snapshot and nothing is lost. Think of it as "source control" for writers.

Compositions also features a full screen mode for the iPhone and iPad. Simply double tap the bar at the top and it, along with the other interface elements, disappears leaving a nice full screen view to write in. Tap once at the thin white strip at the top to bring back the original interface.

If you need to edit your file on a computer that doesn't have Compositions installed, you can export your document as a .txt file at any time. After you make edits on your computer, you can re-import the .txt file to your document, and it's saved as a snapshot.

With these features and more, Compositions is a great tool for writers who want to stay mobile and be able to make edits to their creations on the go and with ease:

* Minimalist design
* Dropbox powered synchronization
* TextExpander support
* Full screen mode
* Choose your own folder to sync to in Dropbox
* Import and export .txt files at any time
* Works offline and online

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* This app is optimized for iPhone 5
* 0.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Compositions 1.04 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.

Compositions 1.04: http://www.capparsa.com/compositions/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/compositions/id418093188
Screenshot : http://cloud.capparsa.com/image/132D2K0p3r3T
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Capparsa is a Dallas, Texas based software company that primarily develops for Apple's iOS and Mac OS. We believe that regardless of what the software is designed to do, it should be easy and enjoyable to use. With every application we create, we spend a lot of time thinking about what the end user sees when they use our application and not what a developer sees. Copyright (C) 2013 Capparsa, 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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Samer Abousalbi
Co-Founder
United States
capparsa@capparsa.com

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

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iDraw 2.3 Public Beta Is Available for Download - Published on 07/10/13

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Indeeo today is proud to announce the immediate availability of iDraw 2.3 Public Beta, a preview of the upcoming update to the powerful graphic design and vector illustration application designed specifically for Mac OS X. iDraw 2.3 features the unique ability to import layered Adobe Photoshop PSD files as editable shapes and effects, ColorSync color management, Smart Image Masking, and a variety of new dimensioning and path editing tools.

Palo Alto, California - Indeeo has announced the immediate availability of iDraw 2.3 Public Beta, a preview of the upcoming update to the powerful graphic design and vector illustration application designed specifically for Mac OS X.

iDraw 2.3 features the unique ability to import layered Adobe Photoshop PSD files as editable shapes and effects, effectively converting Photoshop files that use vector shape layers into fully editable iDraw documents. Also new in the 2.3 update are several vibrant new blending modes, ColorSync color management, Smart Image Masking, and a variety of new dimensioning and path editing tools.

"We're offering everyone the opportunity to try out the new features that are coming soon in iDraw 2.3 with a free downloadable public beta and we look forward to receiving feedback and suggestions," said Adrian Diaconu of Indeeo, "The newly added Photoshop compatibility will be a great feature for many designers, allowing them to import design resources from various websites and use iDraw as part of a workflow with other applications."

The 2.3 update also includes a new OpenGL-optimized drawing engine for significantly faster rendering of complex projects. Multi-threaded drawing ensures lag-free scrolling and zooming when working with very large designs.

Notable Features:
* Photoshop PSD Import/Export
* ColorSync Color Management
* Smart Image Masking
* 8 New Blend Modes
* Angle Gradients
* Inner and Outer Strokes
* Powerful New Path Editing Tools
* Dimensioning Display Formats
* Import PDF Annotations
* Outline Mode

System Requirements:
* OS X 10.6.6 or later
* 8.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
iDraw 2.3 Public Beta is available immediately as a free download. iDraw 2.2 is available for purchase worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store for $24.99 (USD).

iDraw 2.3 Beta: http://www.indeeo.com/idraw/beta/
Download iDraw Beta: http://indeeo.s3.amazonaws.com/iDrawBeta.zip
Purchase and Download (v2.2): https://itunes.apple.com/app/idraw/id404705039
Screenshot: http://www.indeeo.com/idraw/images/mac/screenshot.png
App Icon: http://www.indeeo.com/idraw/images/mac/idraw_icon_large.png
iDraw for iPad: http://www.indeeo.com/idraw/

Based in Palo Alto, California, Indeeo Inc. develops applications designed specifically for Mac OS X and iOS. iDraw launched as one of the first applications available for the iPad, and continues to be one of the best-selling illustration applications available for iOS. iDraw for Mac OS X later launched on the Mac App Store and has been featured by Apple as a Mac App of the Week. Copyright (C) 2013 Indeeo, Inc. All rights reserved. Adobe Photoshop is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Founder
United States
info@indeeo.com

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

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Kodiak JavaScript - 50 shades of JavaScript on the iPad - Published on 07/10/13

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kodiak JavaScript is an iPad IDE for web developers, which will be available on the App Store July 10th 2013. The app is an optimized environment for programmers who code in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript and it has a lot of features to make coding as comfortable as possible: Syntax highlighter, keyboard extensions, bundled libraries, demos, tabs and more. Kodiak JavaScript is the only app for developers that bundles 50+ popular JavaScript libraries and framework.

Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic - Ragtime, today is proud to announce a brand new iPad app, Kodiak JavaScript, which will be available on the App Store July 10th 2013. Created by Adam Horacek and Kuba Brecka in an indie studio called Ragtime, Kodiak JavaScript brings an optimized IDE for web developers who code in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.

Kodiak JavaScript is the only app for developers that bundles 50+ popular JavaScript libraries and framework. If you are a JavaScript newbie or a skilled developer, you'll surely find something new to learn.

You can write and run your code directly on your iPad inside Kodiak, no need for an internet connection. With our great syntax highlighter and enhanced on-screen keyboard, iPad coding is as comfortable as possible.

Top features:
* JavaScript execution in a WebKit browser
* 50 bundled libraries and frameworks
* Syntax highlighting
* Comfortable keyboard with swipe buttons
* Navigation key
* Customizable editor
* File manager
* Multiple open files in tabs
* Examples and demos

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

Pricing and Availability:
Kodiak JavaScript is offered at the introductory price of just $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category. From July 15th, the regular price will be $9.99.

Kodiak JavaScript: http://www.becomekodiak.com/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/kodiak-javascript/id658323781
Screenshot: http://www.becomekodiak.com/img/kodiak-javascript-screenshot1-768.png
App Icon: http://www.becomekodiak.com/img/icon-kodiak-javascript-150x150.png

Indie developers Adam Horacek and Kuba Brecka developed this app in a studio called Ragtime. From a small town in the Czech Republic, they are trying to prove that you can build a successful product with very limited resources. Copyright (C) 2013 Ragtime. 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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Adam Horacek
CEO
Czech Republic
adam@becomekodiak.com

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