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Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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LogiTales releases Zala and the Treasure Cave storybook for children - Published on 09/17/13

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LogiTales introduces Zala and the Treasure Cave, their first children�s storybook app for iPad. Zala and the Treasure Cave invites children to participate in Zala and her friends� adventures through learning games, which are seamlessly woven between animation shorts to narrate the story. Combining 3D animated film sequences and educational games for children ages 4-6, the app was just nominated to Tommi, The German Children's Award.

Nuremberg, Germany - LogiTales is pleased to announce the release of Zala and the Treasure Cave, their first children�s storybook app for iPad. Combining 3D animated film sequences and educational games for children ages 4-6, the app was just nominated to Tommi, The German Children's Award. Former filmmakers and 3D animators with no development experience used Kwik to develop Zala and the Treasure Cave.

Zala and the Treasure Cave invites children to participate in Zala and her friends� adventures through learning games, which are seamlessly woven between animation shorts to narrate the story. Families can relax and immerse themselves in the book, which does not contain any advertisements, in-app purchase items, or links to outside web sites. The app already has been awarded Corona Labs� App of the Week and Kwiksher�s App of the Month honors.

With decades of experience in film and 3D animation but none in app development, the LogiTales creative studio built Zala and the Treasure Cave app by using Kwik, a Photoshop plugin which allow anyone to design mobile apps from inside Adobe�s image editor. Founded in 2011, Kwiksher is a Florida-based, independent software company. Based in a strong blend of design and development skills, Kwiksher's mission is to craft elegant, easy-to-use applications for the iOS and Android platforms.

�Without Kwik I could never have realized Zala because none of us had any experience in coding,� said Nuriza Kramer, creative director at LogiTales. �Kwik allowed us to bring our vision to life by utilizing skills that we already possessed. So, none of our experience went to waste!�

The makers of Kwik took notice of Zala after seeing LogiTales� unprecedented execution with the plugin. �The LogiTales team has crafted a wonderful story with beautiful 3D characters and interactions never done before with Kwik,� said Alex Souza, CEO of Kwiksher and creator of the Kwik plugin. �If their small team achieved that perfection in such little time, I can�t imagine what they will bring with their next title.�

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

Pricing and Availability:
Zala and the Treasure Cave 1.0 is offered at $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education and Kids categories. Previously, a German-language version of the app was released in July 2013.

LogiTales: http://www.logitales.com
Zala and the Treasure Cave 1.0: http://www.kwiksher.com/work/zala-treasure
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/zala-and-the-treasure-cave/id682584983
Kwiksher: http://www.kwiksher.com
Screenshot: http://www.kwiksher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Zala_4.jpg
App Icon: http://kwiksher.com/images/zalaicon.png

LogiTales is a creative studio founded in July 2013 which specializes in the design of fun and educational apps for kids. Based out of N�rnberg, Germany, the company was formed by husband-wife duo Oliver and Nuriza Kramer, former filmmakers and 3D animators who wanted to bring an interactive aspect to their projects. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 LogiTales. 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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Alex Souza
Owner
954 675 8620
United States
alex@asouza.com

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

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Insights Data Mining for Mac OS X: Ivakhnenko 100th Anniversary Giveaway - Published on 09/17/13

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Marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of cybernetics pioneer Prof. Aleksey Ivakhnenko, KnowledgeMiner Software today announces a 100% discount on its entry-level Insights Touch Edition, downloadable free only on September 18, 2013. Ivakhnenko is recognized internationally as the author of the Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH), implemented in Insights software, an inductive, self-organizing, modeling technology, which has revolutionized knowledge discovery from data and data mining.

Berlin, Germany - Marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of cybernetics pioneer Prof. Aleksey Ivakhnenko, KnowledgeMiner Software today announces a 100% discount on its entry-level Insights Touch Edition, downloadable free only on September 18, 2013. Ivakhnenko is recognized internationally as the author of the Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH), implemented in Insights software, an inductive, self-organizing, modeling technology, which has revolutionized knowledge discovery from data and data mining. Having hosted Norbert Wiener, the father of cybernetics, after a major conference in Kiev, Ivakhnenko authored more than 40 books and 500 scientific papers over his 65-year career, making significant contributions to informatics, cybernetics, artificial intelligence, intelligent control, and modeling.

Highlights:
* 2013 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of cybernetics pioneer Prof. Aleksey Ivakhnenko
* Insights 2.0.3 Touch Edition will be available free for one day only, September 18, 2013
* Ivakhnenko is the creator of the unparalleled Group Method of Data Handling inductive, self-organizing, modeling technology and a pioneer in predictive control theory
* He initiated the development of a proven noise immunity theory for inductive modeling not found in any other data mining technology as a key feature of data analysis
* It has been mathematically proven that models obtained by self-organizing, inductive modeling predict more accurately on noisy data than models based on physical principles
* The ability to continuously make predictions is the core of human intelligence
* GMDH, as implemented in Insights for OS X, brings conventional data mining to a new level of sophistication and applicability
* Insights is currently used by NASA, Boeing, MIT, Columbia University, Merck, Mobil, Notre Dame, Pfizer, Apple, and others
* Insights supports multi-core processing and includes a complete User Guide

In his 1981 paper, Stanley J. Farlow effectively summarized the relevance of Ivakhnenko's GMDH, "A major difficulty in modeling complex systems in such unstructured areas as economics, ecology, sociology, and others is the problem of the researcher introducing his or her own prejudices into the model. Since the system in question may be extremely complex, the basic assumptions of the modeler may be vague guesses at best. It is not surprising that many of the results in these areas are vague, ambiguous, and extremely qualitative in nature.

"It was for this reason that in the mid 1960's the Ukrainian mathematician and cyberneticist, A.G. Ivakhnenko, introduced a method that allows the researcher to build models of complex systems without making assumptions about the internal workings. The idea is to have the computer construct a model of optimal complexity based only on data and not on any preconceived ideas of the researcher; that is, by knowing only simple input-output relationships of the system, Ivakhnenko's GMDH algorithm will construct a self-organizing model that can be used to solve prediction, identification, control synthesis, and other system problems."

Frank Lemke, President of KnowledgeMiner Software, provides a more detailed analysis, "Ivakhnenko introduced the idea of external information into modeling by subdividing a dataset into training and testing data sets for model evaluation, and he initiated and headed the development of a noise immunity theory for modeling, which is key and still unique in data mining to allow true knowledge extraction from data by inductively, systematically, and automatically evolving an optimal complex model by employing parameter and structure identification. In this way, the basic problem in experimental systems analysis of avoiding models that fit to data by chance, and therefore have bad descriptive and predictive power, has been solved."

Today, self-organizing inductive modeling is a proven and highly efficient knowledge extraction technology. It is available in the Insights app, which is the only implementation of advanced GMDH algorithms for Mac OS X. Recent advances in research and development have made possible parallel implementations, multi-level self-organization for modeling high-dimensional data sets containing many thousands of input variables, cost-sensitive modeling, and new model evaluation techniques to improve the reliability and applicability of models. The software has been employed successfully in various fields, from image recognition over biomarker detection and QSAR modeling, wastewater management and reuse questions, to Global Warming and micro and macro-economic forecasting problems.

Language Support:
* English, German, Spanish

System Requirements:
* OS X 10.7 or later
* Any Mac with 64-bit CPU
* Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 768
* For Excel support, Excel versions 2011 or 2008
* 74.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Insights 2.0.3 Touch Edition, regularly $80.00 (USD), will be available free for one day only, September 18, 2013, directly from the KnowledgeMiner Software website. Also available are Insights Advanced for $325, and Insights Professional for $1,950. Educational pricing is provided on request.

KnowledgeMiner Software: http://www.knowledgeminer.eu
Insights 2.0.3 Giveaway : http://www.knowledgeminer.eu/store.html
Ivakhnenko Photo : http://www.knowledgeminer.eu/img/Ivakhneko.png
Ivakhnenko with Wiener : http://www.knowledgeminer.eu/img/Ivakhneko_Wiener.png
Screenshots : http://www.knowledgeminer.eu/img/shot_1.png
App Icon : http://www.knowledgeminer.eu/img/knowledgeminer_icon.png

Located in Berlin, Germany, KnowledgeMiner Software was founded in 1993 by Frank Lemke. The company is active in research, development, consulting, and application of self-organizing modeling and knowledge discovery technologies. It developed and implemented a number of original technologies for validation of inductively built data mining models. KMS has been doing consulting in model development and prediction of toxicological and eco-toxicological hazards and risks of chemical compounds from experimental data for regulatory purposes within REACH and participated in three international research projects funded by the European Commission related to QSAR. Other fields of activity have been climate change related modeling and prediction problems, sales and demand predictions, macro- and micro-economic modeling problems like national economy and balance sheet prediction, energy consumption analysis and prediction, medical diagnosis, and wastewater reuse problems. Copyright (C) 2013
KnowledgeMiner Software. 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Frank Lemke
President
Germany
frank@knowledgeminer.eu

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Amazing Google+ and Picasa Photo Experience for iOS7 With Web Albums 4.0 - Published on 09/17/13

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The photo app development team at Pixite LLC, is excited to announce Web Albums 4.0 for iPhone and Web Albums HD 4.0 for iPad, the premier Google+ and Picasa Web Albums photo viewing apps on the App Store. As the highest rated, paid Picasa Web Albums/Google+ app, Web Albums has been setting the standard for cloud-based photo viewing on the iPhone and iPad since 2009. Web Albums 4.0 takes full advantage of iOS 7's elegant new look.

San Diego, California - The photo app development team at Pixite LLC, is excited to announce Web Albums 4.0 for iPhone and Web Albums HD 4.0 for iPad, the premier Google+ and Picasa Web Albums photo viewing apps on the App Store. As the highest rated, paid Picasa Web Albums/Google+ app, Web Albums has been setting the standard for cloud-based photo viewing on the iPhone and iPad since 2009. Taking full advantage of the elegant new look of the iOS 7 update, the completely redesigned Web Albums app delivers an immersive photo browsing experience without clutter while providing all the tools users need to effectively manage their albums.

"The way that we browse photos can add so much to the enjoyment that we get out of them," says Eugene Kaneko, co-founder of Pixite. "Our mission from the beginning has been to bring your photos first. That means a simple yet elegant interface that lets you navigate your photos intuitively, without elements and features that detract from the experience. That doesn't mean we skimp on things that make browsing fun. Walgreens printing, Facebook integration, collage creation, along with tons of other features make Web Albums a complete photo viewing experience."

Some of Web Albums' features include:
* Browsing full-resolution photos even offline
* Built-in AirPlay to stream photos and videos to Apple TV
* Commenting and captioning
* Image metadata and mapping
* Add multiple accounts to the app
* Album search
* Email photos and post them on Facebook and Twitter
* Display your Facebook albums
* Password protect the app to keep your photos private
* Quickly upload your photos and videos from your Camera Roll
* Upload options like resizing, captions, and tags
* Background upload
* Auto Uploads backs up your Camera Roll photos automatically to Picasa Web Albums
* Create, delete, rename, and adjust privacy settings on albums
* Move and delete photos and videos
* Export photos to other popular apps
* Print photos at Walgreens or at home using AirPrint.
* Send Sincerely postcards made from your digital photos
* Play slideshows with music using your favorite albums
* Save photos in full resolution to your Camera Roll
* Photo collaging

Device Requirements:
* iPhone or iPad with iOS 6.0 or later
* 21 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Web Albums for iPhone is $5.99 (USD) and Web Albums HD for iPad is $5.99 (USD). Both are available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo and Video category.

Web Albums 4.0: http://webalbumsapp.com
Purchase and Download (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/app/web-albums-picasa-photo-viewer/id344997890
Purchase and Download (iPad): https://itunes.apple.com/app/web-albums-hd-for-picasa-google+/id364824944
Screenshot 1: http://webalbumsapp.com/screenshots/wa-iPhone-screenshot-b.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://webalbumsapp.com/screenshots/wa-iPad-screenshot-a.jpg
App Icon: http://webalbumsapp.com/web_albums_4_icon.jpg

Pixite LLC, located in San Diego, California, was founded by Eugene Kaneko and Scott Sykora in 2009. Pixite creates the highest quality photo viewing apps for iOS devices like Web Albums, the most popular and highest rated paid Picasa app on the App Store. Most recently Pixite produced Tangent, a revolutionary new app that empowers users to recreate photos into stunning geometric works of art. All Material and Software (C) 2009-2013 Pixite LLC / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Google, Google , Picasa, and Picasa Web Albums are registered trademarks of Google Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, 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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Scott Sykora
Partner
858 405 9691
United States
scott@pixiteapps.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/webalbums
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/pixiteapps

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xLine 1.1 for Mac on Sale - Visualize and Solve Problems with Mind Maps - Published on 09/17/13

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adnX today announces xLine 1.1 for Mac OS X, an upgrade to its mind mapping application, which lets users visually depict any idea, project, group of facts, or set of relationships. Ideal for brainstorming, project management, and presentations, mind maps are powerful tools that enhance problem solving and creativity. xLine is the premiere mind mapping app for OS X, featuring various import/export options, full control over the style of all visuals, plus rich media and Retina display support.

Lyon, France - adnX today is proud to announce the release of xLine 1.1 for Mac OS X, a major upgrade to its bestselling mind mapping application, which lets users visually depict or diagram any idea, problem, project, group of facts, or set of relationships. Ideal for brainstorming, project management, and presentations, mind maps are powerful tools that enhance problem solving and creativity. xLine is the premiere mind mapping app for OS X, featuring multiple import/export options, full control over the style of all visuals, seven different types of branching, support for icons and images, and Retina display compatibility. This update adds OPML format (Outline Processor Markup Language) import/export and xPlan format import. There is a promotion for the app on the Mac App Store until September 30.

Feature Highlights:
* Create Mind Maps - mind maps help clarify thinking and improve productivity
* Root in the Center - xLine mind maps feature a root node in the center with main branches radiating from it
* Tree Layout Option - the tree layout, or hierarchical organizational chart, shows the company/department/team structure of a company
* Organize Ideas - xLine lets you visualize your ideas by connecting various pieces of information together
* Map Style - use different shapes, colors, and borders to convey information
* Rich Media - drag 'n drop icons or images to create stunning mind maps
* Hide Ideas - collapse/expand Topics to maintain an overview in large mind maps
* OPML Import/Export - import any document created with another mind map tool
* xPlan Import - get an alternate view of projects created in adnX's xPlan
* Keyboard Navigation - navigate between ideas with keyboard arrows
* Styles Library - app library stores custom idea-bubble styles for reuse
* Unlimited Undo - infinitely undo all changes, reverting to any prior revision
* Export to PDF or Web - share your finished mind map via PDF export or xView web browser service
* Retina - all graphics, icons, and text styles are Retina-display ready

Ideas and systems, whether vacation plans or the supply chains of a multinational company, often exceed the ability of the human mind to hold and comprehend many pieces of information simultaneously. In the same way that a shopping list includes all the ingredients necessary to bake a pie, a mind map displays all the ingredients of an idea/problem, plus their relationship to each other. According to Wikipedia, "A mind map is a diagram used to visually outline information. A mind map is often created around a single word or text, placed in the center, to which associated ideas, words and concepts are added. Major categories radiate from a central node, and lesser categories are sub-branches of larger branches. Categories can represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items related to a central key word or idea."

Wikipedia continues, "Mind maps can be used for:
* Problem solving
* Outline/framework design
* Structure/relationship representations
* Anonymous collaboration
* Marriage of words and visuals
* Individual expression of creativity
* Condensing material into a concise and memorable format
* Team building or synergy creating activity
* Enhancing work morale"

A technique as profound as mind mapping deserves a creation tool that allows the user to exploit its full potential. Simple and flexible, xLine allows users to create, individually or collaboratively, visually arresting, highly communicative mind maps. Beginning with a root node at the center, users enter their first idea/fact. Selecting the idea bubble opens the Inspector, immediately below. From here, users choose the font, font size, font style, font color, background color, bubble shape, bubble color, and outline thickness. The Inspector includes a popup menu of seven different kinds of branches with which to connect the original idea with a sub-idea. Another popup menu allows mapmakers to import images, select display options, and drag 'n drop icons or images directly from the Finder. An integrated text box allows notes on each idea, which can be hidden in Preferences. Finally, the + icon lets users add multiple sub-ideas and sub-sub-ideas to the main idea, branching from any
bubble.

Connecting lines between idea bubbles are dynamic, varying automatically in shape and thickness to suit the structure of the map. At any time, users can drag an idea to another location, and all related ideas follow. Connecting links also have an Inspector, with the ability to control color, thickness, tapering, and arrows. Unless dictated by the branching style and alignment of bubbles, lines between bubbles are graceful, curvilinear connections.

"Mind mapping is recognized as a great way to brainstorm and generate more ideas," stated CEO Patrice Calligaris. "Your mind map will help you create a number of small ideas from one big idea, see how different ideas could be connected together, and what would be the best plan of action."

Language Support:
* English and French

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.6 or later
* 64-bit processor
* 7.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
xLine 1.1 for Mac OS X is only $4.99 (USD) until the end of September (regularly $38.99), and it is available directly from the adnX website or through the Mac App Store in the Productivity category. (Promo is only at the Mac App Store.) Multiple license discounts can be obtained through adnX. A free, 7-day trial of the application can be downloaded from the adnX website.

adnX: http://www.adnx.com
xLine 1.1 for Mac: http://www.xlineapp.com/en/index.html
Download xLine: http://download.adnx.com/xLine.dmg
Screenshot 1 : http://www.xlineapp.com/en/images/screenshots/screen_2.jpg
Screenshot 2 : http://www.xlineapp.com/en/images/screenshots/screen_4.jpg
App Icon : http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple4/v4/f0/dc/3f/f0dc3f84-9cd0-885f-79eb-d78e64892895/Appicon.175x175-75.png

Based in Lyon, France, adnX SARL is a company created in 2001 with the goal of providing innovative applications for Mac OS X. They take great pleasure in building Mac, iPhone and iPad products. They are committed to creating quality software that will make each platform even more user-friendly. The company name, adnX, is derived from the building blocks of all life, DNA, plus the "X" from UNIX. Copyright (C) 2013 adnX. 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Patrice Calligaris
CEO
France
patrice@adnx.com

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

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New Mobile App Marketing Player is celebrating its first Anniversary - Published on 09/17/13

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AppBomber is celebrating its first anniversary and is proud of having success with promotion for most of their clients' apps over the first year of existence. AppBomber is a mobile app marketing agency that allows developers & mobile app publishers advertise their app and reach out to their prospective consumers. Success is seen from the feedback of their clients, who discovered increases in downloads after using their services and by getting some apps to the top app charts within the App Store.

London, United Kingdom - AppBomber is celebrating its first anniversary and is proud of having success with promotion for most of their clients' apps over the first year of existence. Success is seen from the feedback of their clients, who discovered increases in downloads after using their services and by getting some apps to the top app charts within the App Store.

AppBomber is a full cycle mobile app marketing agency that allows developers and mobile app publishers advertise their app and reach out to their prospective consumers. Utilizing the great network of partners, the agency provides cost-effective promotion services that increase products' visibility throughout dedicated media outlets, social networks and within the App Store.

Its team of mobile industry professionals combines several years of experience in promotion and marketing of digital application for iPhone and iPad. Deep knowledge of mobile marketplace and personalized strategy for every application
allows AppBomber to deliver the best result possible.

Moreover, with AppBomber mobile app developers have an ability to generate public interest in their app before it hits the App Store by analyzing its target audience, working on keywords set, app description and getting pre-launch buzz across web-based media outlets. Thus cooperation with the agency before the app's submission to the marketplace can bring much richer results from an app development efforts.

Pricing and Availability:
AppBomber offers 14 different iOS app services, including marketing, publicity, promotion, SEO, review, video, press release, forum, social media, and App Store services priced affordably from $67.00 (USD) to $595.00. Customers in any country worldwide may pay by credit card or bank wire transfer via PayPal.

AppBomber: http://www.appbomber.com/
AppBomber Services : http://www.appbomber.com/Services.html
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Company Logo: http://www.appbomber.com/images/5f0624805f8df97cb839966fd5b5318f_xa8f.png

Based in London, UK, AppBomber was founded in 2012. The AppBomber team specializes in the promotion of iPhone and iPad apps. They do their best to create a successful and outstanding marketing campaign for the great apps developed by their customers. They work closely with clients in order to bomb the App Store, implementing the most appropriate marketing strategy. They offer a variety of promotional services. Copyright (C) 2013 AppBomber. 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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Business Development Executive
United Kingdom
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Red Sky introduces BeWord 2 - New Word Game Available Now on App Store - Published on 09/17/13

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Cairo based Red Sky today introduces BeWord 2 and BeWord 2 Free, their new social word game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. BeWord 2 offers an addictive and entertaining experience from the usual Word games. A fun, stylish and social word game, Players find words by moving his/her finger in any direction and make many words with a combination of infinite generated letters in a grid. BeWord 2 introduces to players the ability to challenge his/her friends.

Cairo, Egypt - Red Sky today is pleased to announce the release of BeWord 2 and BeWord 2 Free, their new social word game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. BeWord 2 offers an addictive and entertaining experience from the usual Word games. BeWord 2 introduces to players a new concepts from the other word games such as Word Combos, infinite grid of letters and some letters hold great powers.

BeWord 2 is an addictive, fun, stylish and social word game. The player find words by moving his/her finger in any direction and make many words with a combination of infinite generated letters in a grid. BeWord 2 introduces to players the ability to challenge his/her friends.

Game Features:
* Play with Friends
* Power Ups
* Letter Bonus
* Upgrade Powers
* Word Combos
* Game Center Integration
* Smooth Gameplay
* Retina Support
* Facebook and Twitter Integration
* View Results
* IPhone 5 resolution support

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S and iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd, 4th and 5th gen) and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* Optimized for iPhone 5
* 32.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
BeWord 2 costs 0.99$ and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. BeWord 2 Free is for free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

BeWord 2: http://redskygames.tumblr.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/beword-2-free/id682146691
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/beword-2/id670198652
Screenshot 1: http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t572/BeWordGame/screen568x568_zps9e87283c.jpeg
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Located in Cairo, Egypt, Red Sky is a homegrown app development company started by 2 friends who loves to play mobile games and together they aim to create new, fun and exciting games to be enjoyed by players like themselves. All Material and Software (C) 2013 Red Sky / 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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Amr El Hagry
IPhone Developer
Egypt
hagry2009@gmail.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/BeWord
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Monkey Tools announces Sound Grinder 3.5 - Published on 09/17/13

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Washington based Monkey Tools, LLC has announced Sound Grinder 3.5, an important update to their popular audio processing solution for Mac OS X. In a single intuitive application, Sound Grinder offers a powerful set of tools with many advanced time-saving features for audio conversion. Version 3.5 includes Cocoa user interface, an enhanced volume slider, enhanced Broadcast WAVE functionality, improved MPEG 4 support and more.

Snohomish, Washington - Monkey Tools, LLC has announced Sound Grinder 3.5, an important update to their popular audio processing solution for Mac OS X. In a single intuitive application, Sound Grinder offers a powerful set of tools with many advanced time-saving features for audio conversion.

Version 3.5 includes a Cocoa user interface, an enhanced volume slider, enhanced Broadcast WAVE functionality, improved MPEG 4 support and more. The entire user interface has been rebuilt using Apple's Cocoa. Now, the volume slider has a current output gain display and the ability to use key commands to reset to unity. Additional MPEG 4 support provides enhanced handling of malformed files. Selecting Broadcast WAVE now ensures the Broadcast Extension is written to the file even if exporting metadata is turned off. This new version also includes enhancements to QuickTime support and other updates for increased stability.

System Requirements:
* OS X 10.5 or greater

Pricing and Updates:
Sound Grinder 3.5 is immediately available for purchase from our online store for $39 (USD). Version 3.5 is offered free update to current users of version 3.0 and greater. Demos are available for download on the Monkey Tools website providing a complete overview of these and other new features and enhancements.

Monkey Tools: http://www.monkey-tools.com
Sound Grinder 3.5: http://www.monkey-tools.com/products/sound-grinder/
Download Sound Grinder: http://www.monkey-tools.com/downloads/SoundGrinder3.5.zip
Purchase Sound Grinder: http://store.esellerate.net/monkeytools/sg
Screenshot: http://www.monkey-tools.com/products/sound-grinder/images/SG_MainScreenWide.png
App Icon: http://www.monkey-tools.com/images/appicons/SG128.png

Monkey Tools, LLC, founded in 2003, delivers fast, efficient audio batch processing solutions for professionals and hobbyists alike. Its rock-solid products provide audio file conversions and editing, cataloging of large sound and video files, and metadata processing. Founded by developers for developers, Monkey Tools focuses on providing solutions that shorten production time and free creativity. Monkey Tools and Sound Grinder are trademarks of Monkey Tools, LLC. Other products mentioned may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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2nd Annual FileMaker Product Developer Conference October 21-22, 2013 - Published on 09/17/13

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Leading Chicago-based software development company, Thorsen Consulting invites FileMaker product, plugin and application developers to attend a special software conference, October 21-22. Industry experts will lead panel discussions and facilitated sessions to discuss high level planning and day-to-day nuances of running a software development company. Over 15 sessions include panel discussions on business topics include sales, marketing, operations and more. Registration is open now.

Chicago, Illinois - Thorsen Consulting, a leading software development company, invites FileMaker product, plugin and application developers to attend a special software conference, October 21-22.

"FileMaker developers who are currently selling or thinking about selling commercial products have unique needs in terms of the technical and business challenges and opportunities we face. It's exciting to bring this group together for a truly exceptional learning and networking experience," says Molly Connolly founder and organizer of the conference.

Businesses interested in selling vertical solutions will have the chance to find out what is takes to bring their solution to the next level. Industry experts will lead panel discussions and facilitated sessions to discuss high level planning and day-to-day nuances of running a software development company.

"The audience is made up of two main groups of people, the first group are seasoned professionals with established product companies who are looking to explore business and technical solutions to help grow their current business and increase profitability. The second group consists of sole proprietors who have a great idea for a product and come to learn how to take their product to market," says Connolly.

Over 15 sessions include:
* Panel discussions on business topics include sales, marketing and operations
* Facilitated sessions on technical challenges including architecture, design, and deployment
* Presentation on recruiting, employee development and outsourcing
* Consultations from industry experts and representatives from FileMaker, Inc.

Vendors including Goya, 360Works, Beezwax, NimbusHosting.Net, MSN Media, World Cloud, Extensitech, NRG and SeedCode will be presenting their products and services.

As an added bonus, the conference will be run concurrently with Don Levan's conference: Experience and Style: The Design Conference for FileMaker Developers.

The two conferences boast an amazing keynote speaker. Ryan Singer, lead designer from 37Signals (creators of the popular Basecamp, HighRise) will be talking about his experience as a Product Developer.

Product Conference attendees will be able to attend the design sessions (space permitting) and will also receive audio recordings from both sessions at no extra charge.

Registration is open now. Conference attendees will save up to US$100 off the full conference registration price, paying only $650, by taking advantage of the "early bird" discount, available now through September 2013. A limited number of hotel rooms are available at a special group rate. Conference attendees are strongly urged to make reservations before discounted rooms sell out. Call the Hotel Sax today at (877) 569-3742.

FM Product Conference: https://fmproductconference.com/
Sponsor of Conference (Goya): http://www.goya.com.au/

Molly Connolly owner of Thorsen Consulting is a fifteen-year software and database developer, business owner and trainer with deep ties in the FileMaker community. She is excited to bring together a host of enthusiastic professionals to share ideas and expertise. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Thorsen Consulting. All Rights Reserved. FileMaker is registered trademarks of FileMaker 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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molly@thorsenconsulting.com

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Martin Pluisch introduces Tap Ten Trillion 1.0 - Addicting New Game - Published on 09/17/13

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Bonn based independent developer, Martin Pluisch today introduces Tap Ten Trillion 1.0, his new addicting game developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. The gameplay itself reminds of the famous flashgame "Cookie Clicker", yet #ttt is set in a different setting. Players have to produce ten trillion taps to complete the game. Use your taps to buy pickaxes, workers, diggers and many more. On their journey to fulfill the ten trillion, they can earn 21 Game Center achievements.

Bonn, Germany - Independent Developer, Martin Pluisch today is thrilled to announce the release of Tap Ten Trillion v.1.0, his new addicting game developed for iOS. The gameplay itself reminds of the famous flashgame "Cookie Clicker", yet #ttt is set in a different setting. As the name says, you have to produce ten trillion taps to complete the game. On your journey to fulfill the ten trillion, you can earn 21 Game Center achievements (awesome for achievement-hunters!).

Tap the stone to earn taps. Use your taps to buy pickaxes, workers, diggers and many more in the store! Every item increases your tap-per-second rate. Buy new things from your earned taps, upgrade your store items and compete with your friends over Apple's Game Center.

#ttt is one of the most addicting games on the iOS market. Test User couldn't lay their devices down and were hooked from the first tap on. Version 1.0 comes as an universal app, meaning you buy it once and can use the optimized version on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. It runs on every iDevice out there, and supports every display, starting at the 3.5" up to the large iPad's.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Tap Ten Trillion 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. For suggestions or help you can tweet the developer @martinpluisch or visit his website. Apps made in Germany, made for the world.

Martin Pluisch: http://www.martinpluisch.com
Tap Ten Trillion 1.0: http://martinpluisch.com/projects/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/tap-ten-trillion/id702191024
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Located in Bonn, Germany, Martin Pluisch is an 18-year old independent iOS developer. Copyright (C) 2013 Martin Pluisch. 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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SecureKeep Allows Users to Save and Share what they See and Think - Published on 09/17/13

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New no-cost app SecureKeep from iDeskCentric Inc. lets users save and share their ideas, moments, to-do lists, account passwords, and anything else that they want to remember with notes, checklists, tasks, drawings, photos and videos. The app is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and features robust security to ensure that users always have total control over who can access their content, and how long their content will exist before self-destructing.

Cupertino, California - iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users who are looking for an incredibly useful - and extremely secure - solution that helps them easily save and share what they see and think everyday, can now download SecureKeep from iDeskCentric Inc.

Available at no-cost, SecureKeep lets users save their ideas, moments, to-do lists, account passwords, and anything else that they want to remember with notes, checklists, tasks, drawings, photos and videos. And when they're ready to collaborate, they can share select content with friends, classmates, colleagues or anyone else they choose, all while controlling access and edit permissions, and tracking revision history. Plus, iPhone and iPod touch users can sync across their devices to ensure that their data is always up-to-date (syncing functionality for iPad and other platforms will be supported in the near future).

In addition to its convenience, versatility and functionality, what also makes SecureKeep stand out from the pack of productivity apps is its extremely robust security. All user data is 100% private and secure, and is encrypted in the device via 256-bit AES encryption before being stored in the cloud. Nobody at iDeskCentric Inc. or any other third party can access the data, and users are in complete control of permissions.

Plus, unlike Snapchat that only allows users to send self-destructing messages, SecureKeep lets users send self-destructing notes, checklists and tasks, in addition to photos and videos. They can also recall sent messages.

"With so much concern over data privacy these days, SecureKeep users can be assured that they will always have total control over who can access their content, and how long their messages will exist before disappearing," commented Henry Zheng of iDeskCentric Inc. "Essentially, SecureKeep is the simple, smart and secure way for anyone to save and share data anytime, anywhere!"

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

Pricing and Availability:
SecureKeep 1.2.3, the incredibly useful and extremely secure way for users to save and share what they see and think everyday, is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.

SecureKeep 1.2.3: http://securekeep.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/securekeep/id633246257
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXXPXttwVz8
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App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/securekeep/images/icon.png
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Established in 2002, iDeskCentric Inc is located in Toronto, Canada. The company's other products include help desk and network management software. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 iDeskCentric 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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FarFaria Announces 500th Story, New Land, and Deal with Top Publisher - Published on 09/17/13

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California based Intuary, Inc today announces FarFaria 2.17, an important update to their award-winning iPad app. FarFaria offers unlimited reading for families,and offers exciting new features and partnerships for the new school year. FarFaria's ever-growing library is expanding to include new stories focusing on science, math, and nature. The additional educational value makes FarFaria an A+ literacy tool for both teachers and parents this school year.

San Francisco, California - FarFaria, the award-winning iPad app that offers unlimited reading for families, is announcing exciting new features and partnerships for the new school year. FarFaria's ever-growing library is expanding to include new stories focusing on science, math, and nature. To make it easier to find these new titles, FarFaria is adding a brand-new land to its world: Genius Jungle. Highlighting this expansion, FarFaria is partnering with award-winning publisher Kane Press. The additional educational value makes FarFaria an A+ literacy tool for both teachers and parents this school year.

FarFaria's interactive lands have been shown to increase the amount children read in a way that makes learning fun. Capitalizing on this high level of user engagement, FarFaria is releasing a brand-new land, Genius Jungle. Genius Jungle will offer entertaining stories on topics such as science, math, and nature. Eight brand-new stories will accompany the land's debut. By presenting educational subjects in an engaging way, FarFaria allows children to improve reading skills while learning new concepts.

To round out the release of Genius Jungle, FarFaria has partnered with award-winning publisher Kane Press. Kane Press is known for publishing stories that teach curriculum subjects - including math, science, and social studies - in fun and entertaining ways. To kick off this exciting partnership, FarFaria is adding five new stories from Kane Press's popular "Mouse Math" series. Each book in this series presents a different math concept in a way that relates to a child's everyday life. This kid-friendly approach makes these stories an invaluable tool for young readers.

"Offering our Mouse Math books to FarFaria's highly engaged audience is very exciting," says Joanne Kane, Publisher and Owner of Kane Press. "We want to share these books with as many children as possible, and I think FarFaria is the perfect way for us to do that."

"We have been proud to promote early literacy by offering engaging children's stories," explains CEO and Cofounder of Intuary, Ajay Godhwani. "Through our partnership with Kane Press and the introduction of Genius Jungle, FarFaria is expanding its value while maintaining the high-quality level of storytelling that we're known for."

About FarFaria:
Created by Intuary, FarFaria is an app for iPad that provides families with the perfect story time. Created for children ages 2 through 9, each story has badges to help parents and children easily identify the appropriate reading level. Completely free of advertisements, FarFaria's original and beautifully illustrated stories not only keep children entertained but also help to instill character and good manners. Dubbed the "Brain Expander" by Parenting Magazine and hailed as "the Netflix of storybook apps" by USA Today, FarFaria is a Family Choice Award Winner.

The inclusion of Genius Jungle and the partnership with Kane Press coincide with the release of FarFaria's 500th story. With more stories to learn from and new lands to explore, FarFaria truly is the perfect tool for easing children into the new school year. Families can try FarFaria for free and subscribe anytime for just $3.99 a month.

FarFaria 2.17: http://www.farfaria.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/farfaria-stories-childrens/id491771721
Screenshot (Genius Jungle (New Land)): https://s3.amazonaws.com/story-images-production/blog_images/Genius-Jungle.jpg
Screenshot (Mouse Math Series): https://s3.amazonaws.com/story-images-production/blog_images/The-Mousier-the-Merrier.jpg
App Icon: https://s3.amazonaws.com/story-images-production/blog_images/farfaria-icon-final.jpg

Intuary is a San Francisco-based education and entertainment company committed to creating innovative and intuitive apps that enhance people's lives. Intuary is the creator of Verbally, which offers communication to those suffering from nonverbal disabilities, and FarFaria, a children's storybook app that helps foster a lifelong love of reading in kids and promotes families reading together. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 Intuary, 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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Special Needs Camp Uses NameGames to Foster Social and Learning Skills - Published on 09/17/13

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Camp Haverim at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Guttenberg Center for Special Services, a summer camp for special needs children and teens ranging from ages 3-21, used iPads as part of the curriculum for the first time this summer. NameGames, an educational app for iOS and Android devices that strengthens relationships by teaching children the names and faces of their family, friends, classmates and teachers, was selected as the featured app.

New York, New York - Camp Haverim at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Guttenberg Center for Special Services, a summer camp for special needs children and teens ranging from ages 3-21, used iPads as part of the curriculum for the first time this summer. NameGames, an educational app for iOS and Android devices that strengthens relationships by teaching children the names and faces of their family, friends, classmates and teachers, was selected as the featured app.

For many individuals with developmental disabilities, processing may be delayed and piecing together the world they live in can be more challenging. For visual thinkers, pictures provide a way to communicate that makes sense. NameGames uses real-life pictures paired with familiar audio cues allowing the child to learn from concrete examples, while being respectful of their unique learning style. The app provides the skills they need to improve their facial recognition and gives them an opportunity to be a participant in their families and community.

"Pictures can be key to working with individuals with Autism as well as other developmental disabilities. NameGames gives these children an opportunity to recognize people and expressions in a valuable way and fosters the skills they need to connect the pictures with the closest people in their lives and build relationships by engaging with them in a more meaningful way. This is essential to helping them climb the developmental ladder and gain the tools they need to navigate a very complicated world." says Andrea Albert, Program Coordinator at 3L Place, a program in Somerville, MA for young adults with developmental disabilities.

Camp Haverim staff and volunteers saw the app's benefits extend far beyond facial recognition into social and communication skills as well. "Sharing and cooperative play evolved organically," stated Shelley Levy, director of Camp Haverim and all special programs at the Jewish Community Center on the Palisades. "The more social campers took pride in helping the less verbal kids play with the app. The activity also reinforced 'time on task', keeping the campers engaged with positive reinforcement and cooperation."

The app helped the children step outside of their comfort zone. "One of the less vocal campers was yelling out the names of his fellow campers after playing with NameGames for just 15 minutes," said one volunteers describing a camper's progress.

NameGames was crafted by PhDs in Cognitive Psychology and the Learning Sciences who specialize in creating developmentally appropriate technology. Using images of people and objects that the child interacts with in the real world, NameGames accelerates the development of important learning skills in a fun, entertaining environment. NameGames is a wonderful tool for helping people with autism. Familiarizing children with their loved ones fosters positive interactions, which are the seeds of strong, meaningful relationships.

About Camp Haverim:
Camp Haverim started its summer program in 1994. The Guttenberg Center for Special Services is dedicated to the belief that all individuals are entitled to participate in appropriate social, recreational, cultural and educational experiences whenever possible in natural community settings with appropriate, natural supports. Programs are designed to meet the wide range of specific needs of our participants. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment and community, allowing each individual the opportunity to reach their potential.

About 3LPlace:
3LPlace empowers adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to lead meaningful, gratifying, healthy and connected lives, while easing their loved ones of worry and isolation. To make this possible, 3LPlace is building communities - online, and in the Boston vicinity - through their work in three vital, interconnected areas: Learning, Living and Linking. In an exciting collaboration with Tufts University, Jewish Family & Children's Services and over 25 master educators, therapists and clinicians, 3LPlace has developed a state of the art, comprehensive transition curriculum to guide individuals with autism through the transition to adulthood.

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

Pricing and Availability:
NameGames 1.05 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Camp Haverim: http://www.jccotp.org/camp-haverim
NameGames 1.05: http://www.pictoosnamegames.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/namegames/id584935132
3LPlace TRansition Curriculum Project: http://www.3lplace.org/tcp.html
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NameGames� 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 loved ones 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 top notch programmers with years of gaming experience. Full documentation regarding the research and application of learning principles in NameGames can be found on the app website. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 NameGames, 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. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective
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Are coded phone calls safe? Encrypted SMS might be the cure - Published on 09/17/13

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OKsystem announces Babel - Encrypted Messaging 1.2.2, an update to their encrypted texting solution for iOS devices. Easy to use, Babel - Encrypted Messaging is a very convenient, yet professional solution for sending and receiving encrypted messages. Babel doesn�t need any third party server and it does not require data connection. Each transmission is encoded at its starting point, and decoded it at its destination. Babel is a cross-platform utilization, so it works on iOS and Android.

NY, Prague/ USA, Czech Republic - Recently, the USA PRISM program, which makes it possible to spy on people and their actions on the Internet, has been making headlines and attracting the attention of both the lay person and experts. Some Internet companies who are running popular cloud services supposedly have given access to the NSA and FBI in order to monitor and collect data.

This situation has resulted in some companies marketing coded calling for cell phone users. However, these systems are expensive and have many uncomfortable features. The first problem is the necessity of data connection on both sides of the communication. These services aren�t always of the highest quality, and it might get pricey when traveling abroad. Another problem with phone call encryption is there is a chance someone is listening using sensitive microphones or other eavesdropping high-tech devices.

So what about smartphone users? There are lots of popular apps like Viber, Skype or WhatsApp, but all of them have an issue, which is a central server and the necessity of data connection. But trusting third parties represents a major problem. The user has no choice but to trust the provider, and that the communication is only seen by the recipient, But is this true?

Does the provider store messages on a central server? Are these messages encrypted? Or is there a way for programs like PRISM to reach personal data? There is no way of knowing.

Solution for common users � Babel � Encrypted Messaging:
OKsystem has come up with a unique solution for safe texting. The solution is a simple application called Babel � Encrypted Messaging. It is a simple, yet professional solution for sending and receiving encrypted messages. Babel doesn�t need any third party server, and it does not require data connection.

OKsystem has created a platform which enables users who use Babel to send and receive end-to-end encrypted messages, which means that each transmission is encoded at its starting point, and decoded it at its destination. Advantage of Babel is its cross-platform utilization. It works on Apple iOS and Google Android.

Babel, when compared to similar applications, is very reasonable cost-wise. There is no monthly fee. It is also very important to protect in-house communication with business partners, and even more important to stay up to date with all attempts to break into companies and spy their business success. Scalability for hundreds and thousands of employees, and easy management of the system, is a must-have.

So what do we have in store for businesses and professional users?
Solution for businesses � Babel Enterprise: Babel Enterprise uses the same mobile clients, and it is based on the same principles for encrypted messages, as Babel. Communication is encrypted at its starting point, and decrypted at its final destination. There is no third party involved in the transmission. OKsystem only set up servers at the client�s side for maintenance and distribution of users public keys, and for acquiring of users accounts from an already established database, e.g. LDAP.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Babel - Encrypted Messaging 1.2.2 is Free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Social Networking category. It is also available on Google Play.

OKsystem: http://www.oksystem.com/
Babel - Encrypted Messaging 1.2.2: http://getbabel.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/babel-encrypted-messaging/id637468137
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.oksystem.sms.trial
Media Assets: http://www.getbabel.com/press-kit

OKsystem is a Czech software company, which has been present on the Czech IT market since 1990. It entered the American market in 2012. The company supplies software and new technologies, and provides all-embracing services. It has become an innovator and provider of extensive application software systems in multi-tier architecture for the Internet and intranet.
OKsystems also specializes in developing systems for HR management, and in the area of security and chip cards, designing and realization of mobile applications, data warehouses, and many other services like professional consultation, authorized training courses of computers, and the company also provides testing of IT professionals� knowledge. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2013 OKsystem. 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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+1 (347) 267-2622
United States
kudrnac@oksystem.cz

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Puffer Train Loader HD adds German, Spanish, and expanded Help - Published on 09/17/13

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Inspired by the classic game "Dots & Boxes", new iPad games Puffer Train Loader HD and Puffer Train Loader HD Pro premiered this month during the Seattle Indies Expo. Originally available in English and French, this version 1.1 update for these family-friendly puzzle games now provides both German and Spanish language support. Expanded game Help is also available allowing new players to quickly enjoy playing with a friend or 1-on-1 with the computer.

Kent, Washington - A new update for Puffer Train Loader HD has just arrived on the App Store. Puffer Train Loader HD premiered during PAX-Prime at the Seattle Indies Expo. At that time, this fun iPad game could be played in both English and French. The version 1.1 update, available today, now brings German and Spanish language support to the game. This update also includes expanded Help allowing new players to quickly learn to play and begin enjoying the game.

Puffer Train Loader HD supports both a shared game mode, letting you play with a friend, and a 1-on-1 mode where you match your box loading skills against a computer opponent. This casual iPad game was inspired by our love of the classic game "Dots & Boxes" and development of the iOS App began following several rousing games played on a restaurant kid's menu while waiting for dinner. Game play is simple - yet challenging. New Lines must be built from existing Dots. Lines are added to the game board by touching between two Dots. The player whose line completes a box adds that box to their game total. As each board is completed, and the train car filled, the player building the most boxes wins!

"I Love This Game!"

When we premiered Puffer Train Loader HD at the Seattle Indies Expo, we were surprised by a theme we heard over and over again from grown adults and hard-core gamers alike. When they saw the game running we heard, "Oh! I know this game. I played it when I was a kid. I love This Game!" We created Puffer Train Loader HD as a Free game with no Ads and no in-App purchases to allow anyone with an iPad the ability to recreate the sheer joy of childhood game play once again, and perhaps share that joy they remember with the kids in their life.

Puffer Train Loader HD contains a 5x5 game board that can be played with a friend or against a computer opponent. The 5x5 board provides larger Lines and Dots making easier game play for little fingers. There is also a 7x7 game board where players will find their computer opponent to be a bit more challenging.

Puffer Train Loader HD Pro:
We created an extended version of our game, Puffer Train Loader HD Pro, for players who want even more game challenges! The extended version provides all of the game play of Puffer Train Loader HD, plus adds the ability for up to 4 players to share a game together on a 7x7 game board. The Pro version also provides 12 "challenge games" - each one a partially finished game board that can be completed either with friends or while playing against the computer. Additionally the Pro version allows you to adjust your computer opponent's skill to different levels for every game - with levels ranging from easy to expert. This feature provides hours of challenging game play for players of all skill levels.

Future Game Developments:
Our version 1.1 update now brings German and Spanish language support to this fun casual game. But there is still more to come! Future development plans include expanding the game's language support to include Japanese and creating new versions of both Puffer Train Loader HD and Puffer Train Loader HD Pro to make this fun game available on the iPhone.

Puffer Train Loader HD is another family-friendly App brought to you by the independent game studios of Shelly Data Doodles - "Building Apps that Make Life Fun!"

Device requirements:
* Compatible with the iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* Size: 22.3 MB
* HD Pro Size: 27.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Puffer Train Loader HD is a Free to Play iPad game with no Ads and no in-App purchases. Puffer Train Loader HD Pro, an expanded version of this game, can be purchased for $0.99 USD. Puffer Train Loader HD runs in English, French, German, and Spanish and is available for download on the App Store.

Puffer Train Loader HD: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id692441059
Puffer Train Loader HD Pro: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id692484148
YouTube Video (Intro): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0xxqyHqW2E
Screenshot 1: http://shellydata.com/images/Puffer_Train_Loader_HD_Screen1.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://shellydata.com/images/Puffer_Train_Loader_HD_Screen2.jpg
App Icon: http://www.shellydata.com/images/train_loader_hd_icon.jpg

Shelly Data Doodles is an independent mobile game development company with headquarters in Kent, WA. With its creation in February of 2011, Daniel Shelly, the founder of Shelly Data Doodles, brought his many years of software development expertise to Apple's iPhone, iPod and iPad platform. The mission of Shelly Data Doodles is to create family friendly Applications that Make Life Fun! As it celebrates the successful introduction its newest iOS games, Shelly Data Doodles sees an exciting future ahead in mobile games development. Copyright (C) 2013 Shelly Data Doodles, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, the Apple App Store, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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360-886-2985
United States
dan@shellydata.com

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Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Tricky Eyes reinvents your daily inspiration with new app Tricky Letters - Published on 09/17/13

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Today the app studio Tricky Eyes releases their second project, Tricky Letters for iPhone, which demonstrates a fresh approach to the apps for daily inspiration. This new app delivers inspirational letters, but users don't know when the next letter will arrive. This format brings back the sweet feeling of waiting for old-fashioned mail. Tricky Letters requires only a few seconds to play and is guaranteed to give a smile. The app is made in flat design aesthetics that meet iOS7 guidelines.

Moscow, Russian Federation - Tricky Eyes today is happy to introduce their second app - Tricky Letters for iPhone. It is a simple, one-feature app for iPhone where people receive surprise inspirational letters at different times. The user doesn't know when the next letter will come but he knows to expect a piece of tiny wisdom every day. This sets it apart from the crowd of apps that serve up content on-demand.

Tricky Letters app has empathy. Users receive their letters from a Mailbox character with a strong personality. He talks to them when he wants to. He has his own emotions and shows them. This is Tricky Eyes' contribution to the growing trend of empathy in the user experience. Tricky Letters requires only a few seconds to play and is guaranteed to give a smile.

"We created this app for people like us: always busy and don't have a lot of time to play games. You can already feel like changing something in your life after receiving a letter. Or you can just smile and close the app until the next letter comes. The app requires nothing of you," says Julia Nechaeva, producer at Tricky Eyes.

The app is made in flat design aesthetics that meet iOS7 guidelines. The company has given their own take on the flat design movement, conceiving what they call "flat 3D graphics."

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

Pricing and Availability:
Tricky Letters 1.0.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

Tricky Eyes: http://trickyeyes.com
Tricky Letters 1.0.1: http://trickyletters.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/tricky-letters-get-surprise/id688227129
Media Assets: http://trickyletters.com/presskit/

Tricky Eyes is a small independent studio located in Moscow. The company originated from a single project for a big company. In April 2013 after angel fundraising the team was able to start working separately as an independent studio. When Tricky Eyes began the games were primarily created for kids, however over time the company has developed apps that they themselves use. Tricky Eyes developed 4 apps in 5 months and are now entering the marketing phase. Copyright (C) 2013 Tricky Eyes. 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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Julia Nechaeva
Founder and Producer
Russian Federation
hello@trickyeyes.com

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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=38356858
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/trickymailbox

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