4/10/2014

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Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:45 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Firstpixel releases Free Soccer Virtual Cup 2.0 for iPhone/iPad - Published on 04/10/14

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Firstpixel today announces Soccer Virtual Cup 2.0, a free game for iOS. Based on the famous Brazilian "Button Football" game, with Soccer Virtual Cup you can play 2014 Cup against the computer or challenge your friends with a multiplayer game using Bluetooth. Play against your friends, or win the world virtual cup, beating 7 matches to became the champion. The game features ground breaking physics, 2 weather types and 4 stadiums, with each of them having its own physics and four game modes.

Barueri, Brazil - Firstpixel today is proudly announcing the release of Soccer Virtual Cup 2.01, a free game for iPhone and iPad. Get ready for the match! Based on the famous Brazilian "Button Football" game, with Soccer Virtual Cup you can play 2014 Cup against the computer or you can challenge your friends with a multiplayer game using Bluetooth. Play against your friends, or win the world virtual cup, beating 7 matches to became the champion.

Soccer Virtual Cup features ground breaking physics, 2 weather types, and 4 stadiums, with each of them having its own physics and four game modes. World Soccer Virtual Cup offers 3 modes of operation: the Versus Mode, the Single Match, and the coolest Bluetooth Multiplayer on two iPhones. Simple made-for-mobile controls make playing a breeze and addictive gameplay is almost guaranteed.

The game has 4 modules:
* Single match (free)
* World Cup - play against all players
* Versus Mode - 2 players on same iPhone
* Multiplayer - Bluetooth, beat your friends

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

Pricing and Availability:
Soccer Virtual Cup 2.01 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Soccer Virtual Cup 2.01: http://soccervirtualcup.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/soccer-virtual-cup/id347634766
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Firstpixel, founded on 1998 by Gil Beyruth, a brazilian website developer, working on Flash RIA applications since flash 2, certified by macromedia, developed many games, including games for Dupont, BRTelecom, Visa, Petrobras, Eletrolux, Mattel and many others, now digging it's way to iPhone market, where just launched his first game, Soccer Virtual Cup, a physic top view turn based multiplayer game. Copyright (C) 1998-2014 Firstpixel. 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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firstpixel@gmail.com

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White Siberia 1.0 - The Adventures of Naomi and the Pilot iOS Collection - Published on 04/10/14

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BCNmultimedia today introduces White Siberia 1.0, the first title of their iOS app collection, The Adventures of Naomi and the Pilot. Players help Naomi and Boris the Pilot overcome challenges they encounter during their adventures by solving a puzzle. These puzzles are educational learning games that improve the player's skills of observation, memory, logic, orientation, language, and music. Targeted for kids ages 6 years and older, each portion of the story is told through by an animated film.

Barcelona (Catalonia), Spain - BCNmultimedia today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of White Siberia 1.0, the first title of their iOS app collection, The Adventures of Naomi and the Pilot. Players help Naomi and Boris the Pilot overcome challenges they encounter during their adventures by solving a puzzle. These puzzles are educational learning games that improve the player's skills of observation, memory, logic, orientation, language, and music. Targeted for kids ages 6 years and older, there are a total of 8 apps in The Adventures of Naomi and the Pilot series.

In White Siberia, Naomi and Boris the Pilot have to make an emergency landing somewhere in the barren evergreen forests of Siberia. Unfortunately, they fall into the hands of a suspicious group of pirates operating an underground gold mine. Players must solve puzzles to help Naomi and Boris the Pilot escape the pirates and return to civilization.

Feature Highlights:
* 1st title of 8 iOS app series collection: The Adventures of Naomi and the Pilot
* Engaging and easy-to-use User Interface
* 24 educational games that test observation, memory, logic, orientation, language, and music
* Games are seamlessly integrated and correspond to animated storyline
* 4 levels of 6 games each
* Each level is introduced by a fun and exciting cartoon movie
* Games depend on reflection and observation rather than speed or skill
* Specifically designed for children ages 6 years old and up
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* Ability to play games offline (access to the Internet is required to view movies)

The White Siberia adventure is divided into 24 parts corresponding to 24 squares of the board. Each part begins with an animated film that tells a portion of the story up until Naomi and Boris the Pilot experience some kind of difficulty. The player must solve a puzzle to help Naomi and the Pilot overcome their difficulty and for the story to continue and game to advance.

The player is given three opportunities to solve each puzzle, represented by 3 hearts on the screen. Players who solve the puzzle without losing any hearts win a heart that glows in the box for that game. If the player fails to solve the puzzle during all three opportunities, the adventure cannot continue and they have to repeat the game. If the player fails the same game a second time, Naomi offers the choice to repeat the game again or advance to the next field without solving the puzzle.

The adventure contains 4 levels of 6 games each. The last box of each level has a secret message that must be decrypted by keys that the player has collected during each of the level's previous games. Each time the players picks up a key, a yellow light bulb lights up over their square on the board. If the player has not picked up the key, they can return to that square's puzzle and play again.

When the game is solved, Naomi's piece advances to the next square on the game board and the film continues. The puzzles are designed to rely upon observation and reflection rather than speed and skill. However, if the player solves the puzzle within a certain time, they are awarded the clock achievement and a clock icon appears on the board. Users can repeat any game they have already played and attempt to collect all hearts, clocks, and light bulbs.

As an educational resource, the puzzles featured in White Siberia offer players an opportunity to develop a variety of skills including:

* Observation: Games to stimulate concentration and sustained attention
* Memory: Games to develop the ability to remember visual and sound elements
* Logic: Games to exercise the capacity to match, reasoning and deduction
* Orientation: Games to develop the ability to position and move in space
* Language: Games to exercise language skills: reading, understanding and writing
* Music: Games to stimulate the ability to hear and remember sounds or melodies

"We're very excited to launch White Siberia 1.0, the first of 8 apps from the iOS collection, The Adventures of Naomi and the Pilot," says Toni Matas, CEO of BCNmultimedia. "Our team has been working for a whole year on the release of The Adventures of Naomi and the Pilot, which is a new approach to the values that define our company's publisher policy. There are a total of 8 apps in the collection that will be released on a monthly basis between April and November of 2014. Each app is an exciting and fun cartoon adventure that incorporates challenging puzzles that entertain and educate. The pictures and game ideas were created by worldwide acclaimed comic book artist Picanyol who also provided the illustrations for our Children's Bible app. We're inviting players to experience the first level of 6 games for free with additional levels available as in-app purchases."

Languages:
* English, Spanish, and Catalan

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 6 or later
* 75 MB

Pricing and Availability:
White Siberia 1.0 - The Adventures of Naomi and the Pilot is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Premium content is available as an in-app purchase and is priced $2.99 USD (or equivalent in other currencies).

BCNmultimedia: http://www.naomiandthepilot.com/web/about/
White Siberia 1.0 - The Adventures of Naomi and the Pilot: http://naomiandthepilot.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/white-siberia-adventures-naomi/id780398327
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yVwUsF57uY
Screenshot: http://www.naomiandthepilot.com/press/SB_Icon.png
App icon: http://www.naomiandthepilot.com/

Located in Barcelona (Catalonia), Spain, BCNmultimedia was founded in 1994 by Toni Matas. With 20 years of experience developing educational interactive games, BCNmultimedia is the premier publisher of Christian content for kids with its engaging series of iOS apps to read, pray, and play with the Bible. Copyright (C) 2014 BCNmultimedia. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Toni Matas
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Spain
tonimatas@bcnmultimedia.com

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Bxtel Releases iPhone Tinnitus App - Published on 04/10/14

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Texas based Bxtel LLC today introduces Serene Ears 1.0, its new tinnitus treatment app developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Tinnitus is most often an annoying ringing sensation that affects the hearing of up to 80% of all adults. Serene Ears soothes tinnitus with masking therapy, using sounds to gently drown out the tinnitus. Featuring 10 different sounds to choose from, Serene Ears is very easy to use and can be used anywhere.

Addison, Texas - Today, Bxtel LLC, maker of healthcare mobile apps, announced the release of its tinnitus treatment app, Serene Ears. Tinnitus is most often an annoying ringing sensation that affects the hearing of up to 80% of all adults. Serene Ears soothes tinnitus with masking therapy, using sounds to gently drown out the tinnitus.

Serene Ears gives users 10 different sounds to choose from, including white noise and pink noise. The app is very easy to use and can be used anywhere. Compared to other white noise generators on the market, Serene Ears provides tremendous value, as the competitors are expensive and not upgradeable. Serene Ears will add new sounds and features for free that will give the user more treatment options.

Bxtel makes other apps that treat tinnitus, including Nix Tinnitus Amp, a product that combines a low-cost hearing aid with a white-noise generator as well as providing notched-sound therapy which works by identifying the pitch the tinnitus is perceived as and then removing that pitch from what the user hears.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 7.0 or later
* 51.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Serene Ears 1.0 is $9.99 (USD) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Health & Fitness category.

Bxtel: http://www.bxtel.com/
Serene Ears 1.0: http://www.bxtel.com/serene.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/serene-ears/id790457760?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
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Based in Addison, Texas, Bxtel specializes in mobile applications for the healthcare industry. Bxtel's mission is to help users with hearing problems. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Bxtel 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 owners.

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Ben Tyler
Founder
United States
tyler@bxtel.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bxtel-LLC/155874681104700
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bxtel-llc
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/BxtelApps

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Pic Palette 1.0 - Authentic Pic to Painting app released for iOS - Published on 04/10/14

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Independent developer Ajit Katti today introduces Pic Palette 1.0, the most authentic 'Pic to Painting' app for iOS devices. In a single tap, Pic Palette transfigures an everyday photograph to a piece of art. With the ability to transform an existing photo or just taken with the camera, Pic Palette offers users a choice of 12 refreshing painting patterns and border options. Pic Palette even provides 1-click sharing to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and many more.

Bangalore, India - Independent developer Ajit Katti today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Pic Palette 1.0, the most authentic 'Pic to Painting' app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. In a single tap, Pic Palette transfigures an everyday photograph to a piece of art. Pic Palette works with existing snaps as well as newly clicked pictures. Pic Palette offers users a choice of 12 refreshing painting patterns, border options as well as brightness control to create a perfect painting. Users could share their creations using Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and many more.

Key Features:
* Simple and intuitive User Interface
* Can be used with a newly clicked picture or an existing one
* Transforms photo to painting instantly within seconds
* Users can choose from several new filters
* Availability of Border options: Black, White or No Border
* Brightness could be adjusted to suit the painting
* 1-Click sharing to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and many more

With Pic Palette, users can see for themselves how an ordinary picture gets transformed into a beautiful painting. It is simple, fast, fun and artistic!

"Many people would like to get a painting of their loved ones created, but do not always get an opportunity to do so", Ajit Katti, creator of Pic Palette said, "Pic Palette is a quick, artistic way to have your picture painted. Also, it is exciting to see for yourself the process of a picture being transformed into a painting. App is just a buck, but for users who would like to try it before they buy it, Free edition is also available"

Device Requirements:
* iOS 7.0 and higher
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* 17 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Pic Palette 1.0 is priced at $0.99 (or equivalent currency) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo and Video category. The Pic Palette Free edition is also available for users who would like to try the app. Journalists who would like to review the app, please contact us for promo code.

Pic Palette 1.0: http://picpalette.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/pic-palette/id847100782
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wYs4GCGRvU
Screenshot 1: http://picpalette.com/media/screenshot.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://picpalette.com/media/features_2.jpg
Press Kit (zip): http://picpalette.com/media/MediaKit_PicPalette.zip

Based in Bangalore, India, Ajit Katti is an independent iOS developer who has been coding over seven years. Ajit Katti has created several famous apps like 'Orient - The Self Aligning Camera' and 'Bubble Pic Frames' which have been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times. Copyright (C) 2014 Ajit Katti. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Ajit Katti
Owner
91-9886971058
India
ajitkumarkatti@gmail.com

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Fourcast - Create and Share Beautiful Life Stories in Split Screen Video - Published on 04/10/14

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Fourcast is a fresh take on social video sharing, letting users tap into their creativity to craft fascinating life stories in split screen video. Record 4 videos up to 16 seconds long that loop and play simultaneously as one unified video collage. Use Fourcast to craft heartfelt greetings for special occasions, harmonious vocal symphonies, stop motion productions, unique selfies, or simply capture life's moments with family and friends. With Fourcast, life is a story best told in split screen.

Singapore - Break free from the confines of the predictable with Fourcast. Craft a fascinating life story in split screen video and share it with the rest of the world. Fourcast is a fun and social video app with a novel twist. It lets users take 4 videos up to 16 seconds long and combines them into one unified collage that loops and plays simultaneously. Gather family to create heartfelt greetings for special occasions, or record 4 vocals or musical instruments for a harmonious symphony with friends. Fourcast can be used for video blogging, stop motion productions, unique selfies, or for capturing life's moments all in split screen.

"Our brains constantly seek out things that are different from what we are accustomed to seeing." says Fourcast co-founder Cocoy Suguitan. "Fourcast is a fresh take on social video sharing, offering a free and fun platform for both casual and creative users to share life's moments in split screen." he adds.

The app offers simple controls that make for a smooth user experience from recording to upload. Making a Fourcast is easy in 4 simple steps:

1. Record:
Take a continuous video up to 16 seconds using the record button, or hold and release a finger on the screen to create stop motion videos. The progress bar that shows elapsed time can be used to plan and sync a recording.

2. Preview:
The play button can be tapped anytime to view one or more casts playing simultaneously.

3. Edit:
Tapping on a recorded cast will open the edit menu. Use the trim button to trim the start and end frames with easy-to-use slider buttons. The mute button toggles the audio on or off.

4. Share:
Users can upload their creations to the Fourcast community where they can browse other Fourcasts and connect with Fourcasters who share their passion. There is also the option to share Fourcasts on Facebook, Twitter, email, SMS, and other social networks.

Fourcast helps users unleash their most imaginative side yet, allowing them to pay tribute to their individuality. With Fourcast, life is a story best told in split screen.

About LEO TECH:
LEO TECH was formed in 2010 as a software R&D company focused on complex financial systems. With that as its core project, LEO TECH is free to use spare capacity from over 70 employees to work on a range of projects: developing its own products and working for equity or joint ventures: as the technical co-founders of multi-million healthcare startup OurHealthMate.com, or a payment system MYWALLET plus in Myanmar, they are open to any kind of project which keeps its team sharp and generates value for its investors.

Fourcast is a collaboration between Fourcast Labs and LEO TECH Services Pte Ltd.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Fourcast 1.0.0 is Free and available worldwide through the Apple App Store in the Social Networking and Photo & Video categories.

Fourcast 1.0.0: http://fourcast.me
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/fourcast/id834045356
Screenshots: http://app.fourcast.me/img/screenshots.jpg
App Icon: http://app.fourcast.me/img/iTunesArtwork.png

Fourcast Labs, founded in 2013, is an independent development studio based in Singapore. With more than 12 years of interactive and social media expertise, the company has branched into mobile apps and games development, fueled by the founder's passion for all things mobile. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Fourcast Labs and LEO TECH Services Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Cocoy Suguitan
Founder
Singapore
info@fourcast.me

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

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Kids Go Medieval With Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles for iOS - Published on 04/10/14

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Jump App today introduces Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles - Premium 1.0, their new interactive sticker book app for iOS devices. Recommended for kids ages 5 - 9, this app encourages creativity and an interest in history as children create epic battlefields with sound and animation. There are 5 different scenes that can be populated by a variety of character stickers including knights, jousters, and dragons. There are also many medieval items such as catapults and battering rams.

Bialystok, Poland - Jump App today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles - Premium 1.0, their new interactive sticker book app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Recommended for kids ages 5 - 9, Sticker Play encourages creativity and an interest in history as children create epic battlefields with stickers.

"If your child loves the medieval times then you have to check out Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles," recommends Super Mommy to the Rescue (28 Mar 2014). "This is an amazing app that we seriously could spend hours playing. The possibilities are endless."

Feature Highlights:
* Colorful and kid-friendly User Interface
* Basic controls for intuitive and ease of use
* 5 different scenes to choose from
* 115 different knights, animated items, and sounds
* Ability to manipulate items (i.e. reduce, enlarge, rotate, and flip)
* Ability to save epic battlefields as an image to device
* Scenes are auto-saved
* Recommended for kids age 5 - 9 years old
* No in-app purchases
* Parental controls
* No rules - only free play and great fun!

Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles contains 5 different scenes where children can create their battles. After choosing a scene, kids can select from 115 different characters and medieval items to populate their scene. The choice of characters include knights in a variety of poses, a king, a queen, jousters, trumpeters, dragons, and many others. There are also several different medieval items including catapults, cannons, tents, flags, and battering rams. All of the characters and medieval items will play a relevant sound effect when tapped. They also include an animation. For example, the catapult tosses rocks when tapped.

"Jump App is well known for putting out quality apps that are open ended and stir creativity and imagination, and Sticker Play is one of my new favorites," says Jo Booth of Teachers with Apps (27 Mar 2014). "With all the pressures in education today, we tend to be goal oriented or data driven, and it is refreshing to see apps such as this that push the boundaries to think outside the box. If planning a PBL on medieval times or myths and legends, I would certainly consider using this app to plan out play visually, especially for costumes and sequence of events."

Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles allows children the ability to easily and intuitively manipulate the stickers. After selecting a sticker from the menu at the top of the screen, kids can move the sticker by simply dragging it in position. Each sticker can be resized by pinching it to make it larger or smaller. To flip the sticker around, kids can simply tap the image twice. When the child leaves the battle scene, all of the stickers are saved so the child can pick up from where they left off. Kids can also save screenshots of their battlefield to their device.

"I believe the real value of the app is in its opportunities for language and literacy development," comments Sarah DeBellis of The Appy Ladies (27 Mar 2014). "A lot of discussion can take place while children are 'playing' in the scenes, and the variety of medieval props and characters means there is a lot of opportunity for vocabulary development. Children who have difficulty with writing activities may find it easier to create a story as a series of scenes first. Although this app is aimed at younger children, I can see it being of use to older children with special needs. The subject matter is historical (with a bit of fantasy tossed in) and interesting, and the stickers and scenes are not too childish for older students."

Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles features a Parental Control section that allows adults to control the sound, screenshots, and the ability to clear all scenes. Social media and external App Store links are listed in this Parent Control section and are, therefore, inaccessible to kids. There is also a series of illustrations that demonstrate how to manipulate the stickers for reference.

"If you child likes to play with knights, this is the perfect app for them!" says Sebastian Bachorzewski, founder of Jump App. "Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles has no rules - only free play and great fun! Kids can really use their imagination and cultivate endless possibilities as they create their medieval battlefields. It's a great toy for every little knight. An Android version will be released very soon."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 102 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles - Premium 1.0 is only $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. Review copies are available upon request.

Jump App: http://www.jumpapp.eu
Sticker Play: Knights, Dragons and Castles - Premium 1.0: http://jumpapp.eu/?post_type=portfolio&p=2764
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sticker-play-knights-dragons/id836195612
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJnCRV3DR7Y
App icon: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bec0259srdtm4yi/sticker_play_icon.jpg
Press Kit (zip): https://www.dropbox.com/s/1gqazilni6imp3u/sticker_play_screenshots.zip

Based in Bialystok, Poland, Jump App is a small, independent design studio that was founded in 2012 by Sebastian Bachorzewski. By integrating their professional passion for design and personal passion for children, Jump App creates mobile apps for kids. All Jump App products are easy to use, colorful, and offer an excellent opportunity for kids and parents to play together. By observing children, their real fun, and needs, Jump App designs apps which entertain as well as educate, helping kids develop different skills. Copyright (C) 2014 Jump App. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Sebastian Bachorzewski
Founder
+48 666 87 00 15
Poland
sebastian@jumpapp.pl

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

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Macware Releases New Alphabet Art + Numbers Pack - Special Offer Price - Published on 04/10/14

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Add some graphic flair to projects without having to be a graphic designer. Macware has just released Alphabet Art + Numbers, a great new graphic content pack for Macintosh and Windows. Filled with over 2,000 png images, Alphabet Art + Numbers features a huge variety of images based on every letter of the alphabet and every number. The royalty-free commercial use content can be used for any project with no restrictions. For a limited time, Macware is offering the pack for 75% off retail price.

Omaha, Nebraska - Macware, a leading Mac software publisher, has just released a great new graphic content pack, Alphabet Art + Numbers. This pack is filled with over 2,000 png images based on every letter of the alphabet and numbers and retails for $19.99. However for a limited time Macware is offering it for only $4.99, a savings of 75%.

Ever thought about jazzing up some text on a graphic project but didn't know where to start. Alphabet Art + Numbers is the perfect collection to add some graphic flair to projects without having to be a graphic designer. Putting together a professional looking design has never been easier and this collection will make your projects shine.

Put more than 2,000 royalty-free images and graphics suitable for commercial use to work. Alphabet Art + Numbers has a huge variety of images based on every letter of the alphabet and every number. The royalty-free commercial use content can be used for any project with no restrictions.

Alphabet Art + Numbers clip art images are in a standard graphic format png so they can easily be imported into any program that accepts these including Logo Design Studio Pro, Graphic Design Studio, PrintMaster, iLife, Adobe Illustrator, and many more.

Pricing and Availability:
Alphabet Art + Numbers works on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems and is only available for the low price of $4.99 for a limited time. More information is available on the Macware website.

Macware: http://www.macwareinc.com/
Alphabet Art + Numbers: http://www.macwareinc.com/products/graphic-design-software/alphabet-art-plus-numbers.html
Purchase: http://sites.fastspring.com/macware/product/fs00437

Macware, Inc. develops and publishes award-winning intuitive software designed for both the creative professional and home user. Launched in late 2003, Macware's extensive software line instantly generated wide appeal from Mac users who demand the best from the world's greatest personal computer. Macware offers a variety of best selling Mac software for logo design, mac web design, mac fonts, mac defrag, billing and time tracking, disk utilities, and more. Macware is a Summitsoft company. The company's headquarters and primary distribution center are both centrally located in Omaha, Nebraska. Macware products are available through major retailers in North America, as well as Australia, Japan, Europe and the United Kingdom. Copyright (C) 2014 Macware, Inc. 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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PicoToons Coloring Book for iPad - New Coloring App for Kids Ages 3-9 - Published on 04/10/14

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Bigo Bjuo today introduces PicoToons Coloring Book 1.0 for iPad, their new interactive art app for kids ages 3-9. Children can express their creativity with more than 130 professionally illustrated pictures organized in 5 different categories. PicoToons Coloring Book includes 3 difficulty levels, and a customizable child-lock feature. Each difficulty level comes with its own set of drawing and painting tools to accommodate users at different learning stages.

Pajeczno, Poland - Bigo Bjuo today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of PicoToons Coloring Book 1.0, their new interactive coloring application for iPad devices. Specifically designed for kids ages 3-9, PicoToons Coloring Book encourages children to express their creativity with more than 130 professionally illustrated, toon-related pictures.

"I was impressed by the extensive painting and coloring features in PicoToons Coloring Book," says Julie Peterson of Fun Educational Apps (2 Apr 2014). "Thoughtfully created and expertly designed, PicoToons offers children an age appropriate way to express themselves artistically. Fun Educational Apps names PicoToons Coloring Book as our latest Top Pick in the category of art apps for children."

Coloring pages are grouped by theme within each of the various Coloring Books. There are five different categories including Animals, Occupations, Faires and Friends, Robots, and Creatures. PicoToons Coloring Book also includes a Sketchbook where Intermediate and Advanced users can create free-hand illustrations.

Feature Highlights:
* Colorful and simple User Interface
* Over 130 professionally illustrated pictures
* Wide variety of tools for drawing, painting, and special effects
* 3 levels of difficulty with different toolsets
* Customizable child-lock option
* Sketchbook available for intermediate to advanced users
* Magic Particles tool with over 30 particles for special effects
* Over 80 ready-to-use stickers
* Extensive color palette that includes 80 colors and 40 textures
* Undo/redo functionality
* Built-in gallery
* Autosave settings
* Child-friendly with no in-app purchases or external links exposed to children

To accommodate users at different learning stages, PicoToons Coloring Book has three different levels of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. The Beginner level is designed for kids ages 3 and under, the Intermediate level targets children ages 4 and over, and the Advanced level is for kids ages 5 and over. All levels and their features can be modified in the User Interface portion of Settings.

Although Coloring pages look the same for each difficulty level, some tools are modified for the Beginner and Intermediate levels. For example, the "Fill" tool completely colors in grouped elements of a given drawing and is the only tool available at the Beginner level. This makes it simpler for younger children to completely fill in the pages with color.

"One of my favorite things about this app is the huge color palette it includes - not only are there lots of different colors and shades to choose from but also a huge range of detailed colored patterns which make it easy to create some very unusual and interesting pictures," comments The iMums (3 Apr 2014). "There are many, many coloring apps on the market but I do feel PicoToons Coloring Book stands out from the crowd."

PicoToons Coloring Book has a large array of tools for drawing and painting. Several of these tools simulate real-life drawing tools while others are designed to create special effects. The PicoToons toolbox includes:

* Fill tool
* Pencil
* Crayon
* Marker
* Brush
* Spray
* Sticker tool
* Letters tool (Advanced level only)
* Magic Particles tool (Advanced level only)

The different art tools are grouped into a small toolbar at the bottom of the screen so the canvas can be as large as possible. The toolbar changes according to the difficulty level. For example, the Magic Particles tool is only available to Advanced users. Specific tool settings for Intermediate and Advanced users can be found within a hidden panel.

"There is no doubt that this app will keep children engaged and entertained for hours, especially children who love to color and draw," says Lamisha Serf of Best Apps for Kids (3 Apr 2014), who rated the app with 5 stars and named it a "Best of the Best" app. "Overall this is probably one of the best creativity apps I have seen simply because of the variety of colors, options, coloring pages, and the detail that is included. Children and parents will not be disappointed with all that PicoToons Coloring Book has to offer."

PicoToons Coloring Book offers users the option to save the art they create in the Application's Gallery. There is also an Autosave feature that automatically saves drawings when the user exits the Coloring Page. Each saved drawing can be edited later and users can set a limit to the maximum number of drawings saved to the gallery.

PicoToons Coloring Book has a customizable child-lock feature that enables parents to lock certain functions of the game. For example, parents can determine whether children will be able to save their drawings or copy their pictures to the camera roll. Parents can also lock a user within a single Coloring Book and/or Coloring Sheet. PicoToons Coloring Book is child-friendly with no in-app purchases or external links exposed to children.

"PicoToons Coloring Book is a very enjoyable art app that encourages creativity in kids," says Bigo Bjuo founder, Boleslaw Walczyk. "What's unique about PicoToons is its beautifully illustrated pictures and its toolbox, with its vast number of intriguing tools available for drawing, painting, and special effects. In addition to the standard art tools, we've included a Letters tool, a Stickers tool, and - the icing on the cake - a Magic Particles tool. I'm particularly excited about the Magic Particles tool as it allows kids to draw with their choice of over 30 particles, including bubbles, grass, fur, stars, snowflakes, and leaves! We've also designed the app to meet the needs and pique the interest of children at different learning stages. PicoToons Coloring Book is a fresh, fun, and unique art application that both kids and parents will adore."

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

Pricing and Availability:
PicoToons Coloring Book 1.0 is only $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Review copies are available upon request.

Bigo Bjuo: http://bigobjuo.com/about.html
PicoToons Coloring Book 1.0: http://bigobjuo.com/picotoons.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/picotoons-coloring-book/id835925555
YouTube Video (Demo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf0gk9V7n_g
App Icon: http://bigobjuo.com/media/picotoons/icon.png
Press Kit (zip): http://bigobjuo.com/media/picotoons/screenshots.zip

Based in Pajeczno, Poland, Bigo Bjuo was founded in 2013 by Boleslaw Walczyk. The goal of Bigo Bjuo is to create valuable, fresh, fun, and unique mobile games and applications for children. Copyright (C) 2014 Bigo Bjuo. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Get Fit Faster With Friends on FitPic, the Fitness Photo Sharing App - Published on 04/10/14

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California based Pro Code Media introduced FitPic, the app-based fitness photo sharing community. Being in shape is more than just skin deep. From diet to exercise and healthy options, this app allows the diet and fitness community to come together and share their tips, tricks and techniques for getting in shape and staying there. Success is having a good motivational and support system and the FitPic community is energized and ready to show the way.

Los Angeles, California - Pro Code Media is proud to announced the release of FitPic, the app-based fitness photo sharing community. From diet to exercise and healthy options, this app allows the diet and fitness community to come together and share their tips, tricks and techniques for getting in shape and staying there. Success is having a good motivational and support system and the FitPic community is energized and ready to show the way.

FitPic is uniquely designed to allow the users to upload their own "before and after" photos, tips, tricks and workout programs. You may never have to scour the internet again to piece together the parts of a successful work out or diet plan. With its social networking options, you can share your story and photos with the world and check out theirs via your FitPic community or on Twitter, Facebook or E-mail.

Being in shape is more than just skin deep. It's more than looking good. It's about health and putting your best self forward and feeling good about how you look. Sharing your stories, successes and before and after pictures with the FitPic Community is a great way to be inspired and get the support that everyone could use in the quest to look and feel better.

We all want to feel good, look good and stay fit. Time is often a barrier to finding the right solutions to over come our obstacles to great looking and great feeling bodies. That is where the genius of FitPic comes in. Instead of hunting through magazines, books and websites to find your way, let FitPic bring it all to you. FitPic brings you the stories and pictures of the community with photos to show their results in real time.

Capture Your Fitness Journey:
* Share your fitness stories through photos. This neat app makes it easier than ever to join a community of people just like you. FitPic is a great way to track your body improvements - you may not notice it, but FitPic will allow others to notice it for you.

Get Motivated & Stay On Track:
* Connect with other fitness lovers. On FitPic, people judge you by your determination, not by your ability - and everyone is welcome. Join the network for free and get exploring.

Follow Favorites & Gain Followers:
* FitPic is a network where you can be proud and open about your workout schedule - and improve it with the help of others.

Share Your Goals & Progress With Friends:
* You can lose weight while being motivated by your friends, family and others around the world.

Get Fit - Get Healthy - Have Fun:
* Create a profile and fill it with your photos - to upload a new image, simply take one directly from the app or select an existing one from your library. From here, you have the ability to use our innovative photo editor to give your photo a personal touch. Add one of our fun filters or select a sticker - the possibilities are endless. Edit your profile, add a profile picture and more with the profile tab.

"Perfect app for tracking your photos after your workouts"

"I love the fitness community behind it! This is gonna be a very popular app..."

"I can see stories of how others are progressing and their photos, gets me motivated!"

FitPic is looking toward the future of how we get fit and stay in shape, with the support and inspiration of the fitness community. People just like you, who want to and those who have succeeded in getting and staying in shape, are gathering in the FitPic community to share and inspire others.

Use FitPic to gain control of your time and get the most out of your fitness journey by sharing and seeing others stories and pictures. There has never been a better reason to download an app than to help you get in shape for a better looking, healthier and better feeling you. Whether you are a fitness fanatic, dieting diva or just want to look and feel better, FitPic is a great fit for all users.

Get FitPic and get in shape. You, your family and your friends will be glad that you took a step in the right direction. The way to a better workout and diet plan could be just a download away.

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

Pricing and Availability:
FitPic 1.1 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Health & Fitness category.

FitPic 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/losing-weight-ideal-detox/id825121675
Media Assets: http://procodemedia.com/apps/fitpic/images.html

Pro Code Media was established in 2012 and is located in Los Angeles, California. They are leading creators of health and sports apps. Copyright (C) 2014 Pro Code Media. 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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United States
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Presence remote file access app substantially drops price - Published on 04/10/14

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Presence 3.0.1, the remote file access app for Mac and iOS, has had its price reduced to $4.99 for a three month subscription, with a 14 day free trial. Presence provides internet access to all of a Mac's files from iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC, plus file and folder sharing with other people and remote viewing through the Mac's camera. The Mac app has entered the App Store for the first time, and the iOS client has been updated with a fresh look for iOS 7.

Wellington, New Zealand - Presence, the remote file access app for Mac and iOS, has had its price reduced to $4.99 for a three month subscription, with a 14 day free trial. It previously had a one-off cost of $40. The Mac app has entered the App Store for the first time, and the iOS client has been updated with a fresh look for iOS 7.

Presence provides internet access to all of a Mac's files from iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC - securely and from anywhere. Files and folders can also be shared with other people. This is ideal for sending large files or for giving someone access to part of your Mac. You can also look through your Mac's camera from anywhere in the world.

Presence puts your Mac in the cloud rather than copying files elsewhere, making it a more flexible and private alternative to Dropbox and other cloud services.

What's New:
Presence's change to a subscription model has lowered the price of entry to $4.99, making the app accessible to more people. It previously required an outright purchase of $40 for a permanent licence.

When first installed, all features are free to try for 14 days. After this, an in-app purchase of a three month subscription is required to keep Presence fully-functional. This costs $4.99. Without the subscription, Presence is limited to browsing and taking photos through the Mac's camera. The subscription does not auto-renew, but users are reminded to resubscribe before it expires.

Also new is Presence's move to the Mac App Store; the Mac app was previously only available from the developer's web site.

Existing users with permanent licences do not pay subscription charges. They should continue to use the web site version of the app rather than switching to the App Store version. These users are still fully supported and will continue to receive updates, but permanent licences are no longer for sale.

Finally, the iPhone and iPad client has been updated for iOS 7 with a fresh, uncluttered look.

Features and Use:
Presence lets a user access their Mac's files from anywhere on the internet, using either the iPhone and iPad app, or by web browser from any Mac or PC. For web access, you get an easy to remember web address (URL). After logging in, you browse through your files much like you would on your Mac itself. Files can be viewed and downloaded, and you can even take photos through your Mac's camera.

File sharing is the other main feature. This is a quick way to send files that are too large to email, but Presence also allows you to share whole folders for the receiver to browse at their leisure, downloading individual files as required. Shares are created either from the Mac itself - right from the Finder - or remotely using web access or the iOS app. Shares are sent as a web link, and are optionally password-protected.

A host of other features complete the picture, with Spotlight searches, Quick Look, email for smaller files and an image slideshow. Files can be uploaded to the Mac, even by people you share with (if you allow this).

The Presence iOS app can transfer files from the Mac to other apps on the device and back again, providing a gateway from other apps to the outside world (in apps that support this). Files can also be copied to the device for offline viewing.

Using Presence is fast, especially compared to screen sharing. Setup is easy and can be done by the ordinary user, requiring no special knowledge.

Presence is secure, using https - the same technology used for online banking and online shopping. It is also private compared to cloud services like Dropbox, as your files are not copied into the cloud to a third party server. Those concerned about online snooping may find this reassuring. Presence is not affected by the recent Heartbleed security vulnerability.

History:
Presence was first released in 2008, and changed its name from FarFinder to Presence in 2011.

System Requirements:
* OS X 10.9 or later
* 93.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Presence 3.0.1 (application) is free and available worldwide through the Mac App Store in the Utilities category. A three month subscription is available for only $4.99 (USD).

Presence 3.0.1: http://thedizzyheights.com/presence/
Download from the Mac App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/presence-all-your-files-anywhere/id771102523?mt=12
Screenshot: http://thedizzyheights.com/press/presenceScreenShot.png
App icon (128): http://thedizzyheights.com/press/presenceIcon128.png
App icon (256): http://thedizzyheights.com/press/presenceIcon256.png

Dizzy Heights is run by Adrian Ross, an independent software developer based in Wellington, New Zealand. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Dizzy Heights. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh and Mac OS X 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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+64-21642888
New Zealand
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Self Defense App Reveals Practical Jiu Jitsu Techniques to Stop Bullying - Published on 04/10/14

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Pro Code Media introduces Self Defence Trainer for iOS. Brought to life by 30+ year trained mixed martial artist, Professor Robert LeRuyet, Self Defense Trainer intertwines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Combat Sambo. This fusion is regarded as a military grade Jiu Jitsu, and taught to elite military and police forces around the world. Get video demonstrations of the exact punches, throws, kicks, holds and strikes that can be used to take an assailant down in the 10 most encountered attack situations.

Vancouver, Canada - It's 2:30 a.m. and Jim is walking to his car after a night out at a local pub with a few college buddies. A block away from his car, a couple of older teens notice his slight stumbles. They mark him as easy robbery prey and begin an unprovoked attack. While many under the same circumstances would fight back, most would be either beaten into submission or worse. But according to the creators of MMA Street Fighter - Punch Self Defense Trainer app, there is a way for Jim not to become a helpless statistic.

Brought to life by 30+ year trained mixed martial artist, Professor Robert LeRuyet, Self Defence Trainer intertwines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Combat Sambo. The fusion is regarded as a military grade Jiu Jitsu, and before Self Defense Trainer, it was taught to elite military and police forces around the world. Users get video demonstrations of the exact punches, throws, kicks, holds and strikes that can be used to take an assailant down in the 10 most encountered attack situations.

"These aren't your average UFC fight techniques. In fact, you probably won't see any of this on the next Ultimate Fighter Championship," said the creators of Self Defense Trainer. "Professor Robert LeRuyet teaches how to get out of real-life danger... which has nothing to do with the entertainment you see on television. While mixed martial arts moves are appropriate in the ring, they're definitely not as effective outside of it."

In the videos, LeRuyet covers how to deal with common attacks like the push, the headlock, the hay-maker and several other attacks. He shows users how to react quickly regardless of the time of day, weapons involved or surroundings. And it can all be learned within hours of getting the app.

Language Support:
Self Defense Trainer supports English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish languages.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Self Defense Trainer - Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu 1.0 is free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Sports category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play.

Street Combat Training: http://www.streetcombattraining.com
Self Defense Trainer 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/self-defense-trainer-stop/id854575790
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.procodemedia.SelfDefence
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Pro Code Media is established in 2012 and located in Vancouver, Canada. They are leading creators of health and sports apps. Copyright (C) 2014 Pro Code Media. 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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Falling Bird Flapping Downwards - Published on 04/10/14

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FlipBox Games today introduces Falling Bird 1.0, their next game for iOS. The game stars Tamatori, a ninja bird in training. His mission is to collect as many scrolls as possible while avoiding deadly sharp spikes. The game uses similar mechanics to FlipBox Games previous release, Falling Fox. Inspired by Flappy Bird, this is one game that doesn't go along with the 'Easy' department as well. Featuring 10 levels of difficulty, the game's speed will increase as the player descends deeper.

Singapore - FlipBox Games, a husband and wife indie game developer team, today is pleased to announce the release of Falling Bird, their next game for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Falling Bird stars Tamatori, a ninja bird in training. His mission is to collect as many scrolls as possible while avoiding deadly sharp spikes. One hit and it's game over.

Falling Bird takes inspiration from the recently number 1 hit game, Flappy Bird. Instead of making a direct clone like most developers, FlipBox Games decided to implement the falling mechanics from their previous game Falling Fox, with the randomness of Flappy Bird's obstacles. To kick it up an extra notch, the game's speed will increase as the player descends deeper. Altogether there are 10 levels of difficulty.

The team has also included 5 cool costumes that can be unlocked by playing the game, with more coming in the near future.

"We hope you enjoy playing this game as much as we enjoy making it. It's simple yet very challenging. As always you can follow our development progress by liking our Facebook page or following us on Twitter"

Key features of the game include:
* 10 Levels of difficulty
* 5 cool costumes to be unlocked
* GameCenter - Achievements and Leaderboards

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 6.0.0 or later
* Optimized for iPhone 5
* Universal Application
* 11.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Falling Bird 1.0 is free to download and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games Arcade category.

FlipBox Games: http://flipboxgames.com/
Falling Bird 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/falling-bird/id847196208
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App Icon: http://flipboxgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FallingBird-Icon.png

Based in Singapore, FlipBox Games is a husband and wife indie game development team. Founded in January 2013, Flipbox Games strive to create fun and exciting games for mobile devices. Copyright (C) 2014 FlipBox Games. 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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Singapore
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time2words for iOS - Minimalist Text Clock Is Now Donationware - Published on 04/10/14

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HELIOSapps today announces time2words 2.1 for iOS, its minimalistic clock that displays the approximate time as text, is now donationware and will be offered as a free app forever. time2words can transform any large screen display into video art and features portrait or landscape orientation, white letters on a black background or the reverse, and localization for eight languages. Viewers relax as the staggered text fades from "almost two thirty" to "two thirty" to "just after two thirty."

Munich, Germany - HELIOSapps today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of time2words 2.1 for iOS, an update to its minimalistic, multilingual clock that displays the approximate time as text. Now offered as donationware and free forever, time2words can transform any large screen display into video art. Internally accurate to the second, time2words also features orientation in portrait or landscape mode, white letters on a black background or the reverse, and localization for eight languages. A marvelous objet d'art on any iDevice, viewers relax as the staggered text fades from "almost two thirty" to "two thirty" to "just after two thirty." By converting the time into an elegant text read-out, the pace of living decelerates and users are free from the tyranny of the sweep-second hand and digital readout.

Version 2.1 includes several performance optimizations and some adjustments for iOS 7. However, the most striking change is that the app has been converted to "donationware." When users like the app, they are given the opportunity to "tip the developers." These donations will help contribute to the app's further development.

Feature Highlights:
* time2words is now donationware and FREE forever
* Time can be displayed in eight languages: English (American or British), French, Spanish, Italian, German, Bavarian-German, Austrian-German, and Swiss-German
* Two display modes: white on black or black on white, which complements white iDevices perfectly
* Display brightness is adjustable
* Hour gong (can be switched on/off)
* Custom time can be set (convenient while traveling)
* Device's auto-lock feature can be deactivated (so that time2words is permanently switched on)
* Shows the current time with an accuracy of plus/minus two-and-a-half minutes
* Draws the line between day and night at 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight, respectively - either noon or midnight will light up
* With an iDevice and an Apple TV 2/3 (or a HDMI adapter), you can convert your TV into a stylish clock
* time2words runs as a Universal app on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

time2words succeeds both aesthetically and functionally. Every two-and-a-half minutes, the modern display gracefully changes, and two, three, or four words light up from a permanent collection of 25. time2words will be appreciated by those who love great design and appreciate how inanimate objects in the environment impinge on behavior. Its unexpected, idiomatic method of conveying the time of day has the effect of de-emphasizing the passage of time. Therefore, people are more likely to enjoy one another's company, chat, and decompress with time2words on display.

"With the decision to make time2words 'donationware,' we are trying to explore new ways of generating revenues from our apps," says Jan Schulenberg of HELIOSapps. "In an ever tougher app market, it is not easy to stand out and get new customers to buy your app. On the other hand, just 'giving away' an app certainly is not a solid business model. So we decided to provide all potential new users to download the app free of charge and decide for themselves what the app is worth to them. Here at HELIOSapps, we strongly believe in the quality and value of our apps, and are certain users will as well."

Display Language Support:
* English (American), English (British), French, German, German (Northwest), German (Southeast), Bavarian German, Austrian German, Swiss German, Italian, and Spanish

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, iPod touch (3rd, 4th and 5th gen) and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 1.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
The clock that writes time - time2words 2.10 - is free (forever!) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

HELIOSapps: http://www.heliosapps.com/en/about.aspx
time2words 2.10: http://www.heliosapps.com/en/time2words/default.aspx
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/clock-that-writes-time-time2words/id431269615
Screenshots (iPad): http://www.heliosapps.com/en/time2words/screens_iPad.aspx
Screenshots (iPhone): http://www.heliosapps.com/en/time2words/screens_iPhone.aspx
App icon: http://www.heliosapps.com/en/time2words/images/512x512-time2words.png

Based in Munich, Germany, HELIOSapps is a brand of Modulare Objekte, which was originally founded by Jan Schulenberg in 2001. Modulare Objekte (modular objects) stands for professionalism, expertise, reliability, and continuity. They have been developing software for online and offline applications for almost 15 years. Their customers rely on personalized service and absolute integrity as the basis of a successful collaboration. They only promise what they can deliver. Their goal is to guide clients through the media jungle, discuss strategies and solutions without bias, and then implement these professionally in no time. Copyright (C) 2013 Modulare Objekte GmbH. 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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jan@heliosapps.com

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Wing Chun Martial Arts App Reveals Hidden Wing Tsun Kung Fu Techniques - Published on 04/10/14

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The Wing Chun Martial Arts 1.3 App, with instruction from Wing Chun Kid, an experienced martial artist from Hong Kong, provides effective training for learning ving tsun techniques. Rated the best-selling Wing Chun app, it is now available for download, for free, from the Apple App Store and Google Play. The videos within the wing tsun app explain each technique in a way that is relevant to modern mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting.

Los Angeles, California - The Wing Chun Martial Arts 1.3 App, with instruction from Wing Chun Kid, an experienced martial artist from Hong Kong, provides effective training for learning wing chun techniques. Rated the best-selling Wing Chun app, it is now available for download, for free, from the Apple App Store and Google Play.

The videos within the wing tsun app explain each technique in a way that is relevant to modern mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting. Each lesson reveals hidden applications of each technique against common, real-world attacks - something that is usually lacking in traditional wing chun instruction. The lessons provided are to the point and explain simple moves for self defense using wing chun.

The app is divided into three levels, namely, level 1 "Siu Lim Tao"; level 2 "Chum Kiu"; and the most advanced Level 3 "Biu Jee". These three levels nicely encompasses the three forms in wing chun technique. Each level includes step-by-step video lessons which give instructions on the proper movements and how to use each technique in a real world self defense situation. Because of this, anyone who has the app would surely be able to carry out practices even when he is not anywhere near the gym.

To get further instruction on the three levels, one can download the Wing Chun PLUS, Wing Chun PRO and Wing Chun ULTIMATE apps that together include over 91 videos, lessons and several hours of wing chun training.

Before one could start learning Wing Chun, it would be necessary for him to learn about the history of the trainer. Wing Chun Kid was born in Hong Kong - the founding place of Ip Man's wing chun. It was also there that he trained, the very place where such art of fighting originated. Aside from being an expert in the said martial art, he also trained in Brazilian Ju Jitsu and Jeet Kune Do. Developing further this particular art of fighting for over several years, he has introduced the best techniques that make it a very precise and powerful way of defending oneself from attacking opponents. It is clearly a tested and proven technique in fighting even modern mixed martial arts practitioners.

With the Wing Chun Martial Arts app, anyone could learn how to perform the three authentic wing chun forms and use the techniques hidden in these forms to counter various attacks like haymakers, grappling, jabs, kicks and more. Its easy-to-follow and eye-opening lessons may give users more training than many wing chun classes.

The Wing Chun Martial Arts, Plus, Pro and Ultimate apps are all that are needed to learn from home or on a phone or tablet. For more information on Wing Chun Kid, go to Wing Chun Kid online.

Language Support:
* English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

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

Pricing and Availability:
Wing Chun Martial Arts 1.3 is free and available worldwide through the App Store and Google Play in the Sports category.

Wing Chun Kid: http://www.wingchunkid.com
Wing Chun Martial Arts 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/wing-chun-kung-fu-chinese/id838547362
Download from Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.procodemedia.WingChun
Screenshot: http://www.wingchunkid.com/images/wingchunkidscreenshots.png
App Icon: http://www.wingchunkid.com/images/wingchunappicon.png

Pro Code Media is established in 2012 and located in Los Angeles, California, USA. They are leading creators of health and sports apps. Copyright (C) 2013 Pro Code Media. 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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United States
procodemedia@gmail.com

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Common Core State Standards(R) Grade 3 & 4 Math Practice Test Launches - Published on 04/10/14

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Bright Minds LLC's two new apps - Common Core State Standards Grade 3 Math Practice Test, and Common Core State Standards Grade 4 Math Practice Test - help kids improve their math proficiency in: Operations & Algebraic Thinking; Number & Operations in Base Ten; Number & Operations-Fractions; Measurement & Data; and Geometry. Both apps are designed with rich graphics and word problems that take advantage of the iPad's enhanced display area and native interactive functionality.

Cupertino, California - Teachers and parents who want to give kids an interactive and results-focused way to enhance their math proficiency in: Operations & Algebraic Thinking; Number & Operations in Base Ten; Number & Operations-Fractions; Measurement & Data; and Geometry can now download two innovative new apps from Bright Minds LLC: Common Core State Standards(R) Grade 3 Math Practice Test and Common Core State Standards(R) Grade 4 Math Practice Test.

Designed with rich graphics and word problems that take advantage of the iPad's enhanced display area and native interactive functionality, both apps provide grade 3 and grade 4 students (respectively) with full coverage of the critical areas identified by the Common Core State Standards initiative, which are being adopted by various States and School Districts to test student proficiency:*

Grade 3: developing understanding of multiplication and division and strategies for multiplication and division within 100; developing understanding of fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1); developing understanding of the structure of rectangular arrays and of area; and describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes.

Grade 4: developing understanding and fluency with multi-digit multiplication, and developing understanding of dividing to find quotients involving multi-digit dividends; developing an understanding of fraction equivalence, addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, and multiplication of fractions by whole numbers; understanding that geometric figures can be analyzed and classified based on their properties, such as having parallel sides, perpendicular sides, particular angle measures, and symmetry.

In addition, both apps feature two tests that provide a range of questions, from simple quizzes to challenging multi-step problems. The tests are automatically scored at the end - with incorrect answers conveniently highlighted - so that teachers and parents can easily identify specific learning areas that require further instruction and attention.

Aside from the apps' extremely robust and well-developed curriculum and instructional design, what makes them so remarkable is how easy and fun they make the learning experience - a factor that the developers say is critical for capturing the fleeting attention of young learners.

"Frankly, it doesn't matter how powerful or useful a learning app for kids might be, if they don't enjoy using it, then they'll tune out and switch off," commented a spokesperson from Bright Minds LLC. "That's why we spent so much time developing, testing and refining the overall interactive experience, so that kids would love using the app whether they were in the classroom, or in the comfort of their own home."

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

Pricing and Availability:
Common Core State Standards Grade 3 & 4 Math Practice Test 3.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Bright Minds: http://www.brightmindsllc.com
Common Core State Standards Grade 3 & 4 Math Practice Test 3.0: http://apps.appshout.com/common-core-state-standards-math-practice-test/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-core-state-standards/id784745597
Screenshot: http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/0d/bb/43/0dbb43d6-d3c3-1dd9-bda2-7be86e5d8c82/screen480x480.jpeg
App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/common-core-state-standards-math-practice-test/images/icon.png

Formed in 2012 and based in Seattle, WA, Bright Minds Publishing Company was started out of the need for authoring high quality education material geared towards Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle school students on various educational topics. Our content helps build Critical & Logical, spatial and mathematical skills during the formative years of any child. Our content is available on various form factors namely hard copy books, soft copy books and apps on the Apple App Store. All the media is custom crafted based on curriculum by our highly motivated and educated staff members. The content is then tested with various end user groups in different age groups. It goes through several rounds of editing before it is shipped for publishing. We take a lot of pride in the quality of our work. The content is presented to the user in simple and lucid format that is clear to understand. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Bright Minds 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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