4/30/2014

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Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:01 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Harness the Power of The Dot in this Complex Logic Game - Published on 04/29/14

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Independent developer, Alessandro Ferrazza recently released his challenging and imaginative mobile app, The Dot - a logic game. However this is no ordinary logic game of random puzzles. The Dot is composed of 96 levels of increasing difficulty. Each level is unique, with no repeating schemes. Players won't encounter puzzles or storylines like these in any another logic game, giving players of this app the challenge of a lifetime.

Rome, Italy - Independent developer, Alessandro Ferrazza, is pleased to release his challenging and imaginative mobile app, The Dot - a logic game. However this is no ordinary logic game of random puzzles. The Dot takes players on an exciting journey, beginning with a tale of how the Dot came to be. On a stormy night, a designer is working in his studio when an alien spaceship attempts to abduct him. When lightning strikes however, the abduction is compromised and the designer is stuck in a ball of energy with his pencil. Seconds later the ball of energy collapses and disappears with the designer, letting the pencil drop onto the paper below. The drawings on the paper erase, leaving only a small black dot. Do players have what it takes to wield the dot's energy and power?

The Dot is composed of 96 levels of increasing difficulty. Each level is unique, with no repeating schemes. Players won't encounter puzzles or storylines like these in any another logic game, giving players of this app the challenge of a lifetime. As they embark on the journey with the Dot, players will encounter a rich variety of objects and obstacles. They'll meet treadmills, rotating cubes, and lasers, varying ink colors that grant special powers, bizarre cars and helicopters. Before they can move onto the next level however, players must complete the puzzle presented to them.

"I wanted to create a game that would test a player's thinking but in a way that was engaging and unique," explains Alessandro Ferrazza. "While each level is different, they're always connected by the powerful dot."

In addition to the imaginative story and complex challenges, the app features amazing 3D graphics. Players appear to be playing on paper that changes from level to level. One level a player may be playing on graph paper then the next they'll be on lined notebook paper. The objects and obstacles in the game appear to be hand drawn but extremely well-rendered, making for a unique and visually appealing game experience.

While each level increases in complexity, the controls of the game are simple. Players simply have to touch the screen or rotate their mobile device to move the Dot through the level. Players are also able to see how others are doing with the statistics tab, which allows players to compare the level they've reached to others, adding the extra thrill of competition. Are players among the many stuck at the beginning levels? Or are players among the few who can reach the very end?

With an abundant amount of levels and complex puzzles, The Dot is a game made for people unafraid of challenge. The question is: can they harness the Dot's power and make it through all 96 levels?

Features:
* 96 Levels of increasing difficulty
* Statistics tab lets you compare the level you reached to others
* Amazing 3D graphics
* Easy commands: touch screen and rotate device

Device Requirements
* iPhone 4 or later, iPad, and iPod touch
* iOS requirement: 6.0 or later
* 172 MB
* Language: English, Italian

Pricing and Availability
The Dot - a logic game 1.1 is available for $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) in the iTunes App Store in the Games category.

The Dot - a logic game 1.1: http://www.aleferrazza.it
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/the-dot-a-logic-game/id811101890
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Alessandro Ferrazza is a physician specialized in Internal Medicine. His passion for computers started few years ago when he created his first website and freely distributed some medicine guides. Subsequently, he fell in love with real programming, particularly in the mobile field which led me to create two medical applications. The first one was Emergency drugs, only for iPhone and iPod, pretty simple. It contains tabs of the most common drugs used in emergency and by entering weight and route of administration it gives back dosages and information about infusion. The other application, Graphic Blood Gas Analysis, helps in interpreting blood gas analysis. Finally he switched to 3D graphics (Open GE ES 2.0) with a game based on simulation of physics. It took him about two years of study and work to get the final product (The Dot), but he feels quite satisfied of the final product. All Rights Reserved. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Alessandro Ferrazza. 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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Ferrazza Alessandro
Medical Doctor
Italy
ale.ferrazza@gmail.com

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Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:03 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Join the Run RPG World with Mobile App Rush & Fantasy - Published on 04/29/14

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UbiNuri Inc, has announced the release of the latest out-of-this-world Run RPG mobile app, Rush & Fantasy. The app is a combination of a Run Game and a classic Role-Playing Game (RPG). Players embark on a journey as one of four heroes. The game features twenty-five graphically stimulating dungeons & five ways of exploring these dungeons. With Rush & Fantasy, players will encounter mobile gaming like never before, with brand new challenges, monsters to defeat and adventurous dungeons to explore.

Seoul, South Korea - UbiNuri Inc, has announced the release of the latest out-of-this-world Run RPG mobile app, Rush & Fantasy. The app is a combination of a Run Game and a classic Role-Playing Game (RPG). With Rush & Fantasy, players will encounter mobile gaming like never before, with brand new challenges, monsters to defeat and adventurous dungeons to explore.

Players embark on a journey as one of four heroes. They will meet heroes like OSian, Elato and Paladog, who can help defeat the monsters with horrifying delight. As they make their way through the game, defeating monsters and combining strength, players can unlock a total of 22 heroes to play.

Rush & Fantasy features twenty-five graphically stimulating dungeons and five ways of exploring these dungeons with a steady build-up of excitement and thrills. In one dungeon, players may go on a monster raid, slaying as many monsters as possible. Players can enter a dungeon in single-play mode or in multi-play mode, depending on their preference. Players receive rewards after entering a dungeon including Normal, Fever and Clearing.

As players progress through the game as their chosen hero, they will collect cards for a satisfying reward. There are four types of cards: Ability, Skill, Special, and Item. The cards can be combined with others, strengthened and upgraded. If players don't pay attention to their card collection, they risk not moving forward in the game.

"It's not just an action game, it's a card game too, with plenty of exciting play and spectacular graphics," says Lena Kwon. "Without the cards, players can't reach higher levels."

Rush & Fantasy is sure to bring Run game fans and newbies alike hours of exciting play and endless challenges. It is available in the iTunes App Store and GooglePlay Store. So players, prepare to take on this exciting world of monsters and dungeons! Just don't forget to collect the cards too.

Features:
* 22 Heroes to play as
* 25 dungeons to explore with 5 themes. Rewards include Normal, Fever and Clearing
* FeverMode turns on when the fever gage is at 100%.
* Variety of Cards to collect and strengthen: Ability Cards; Skill Cards; Special Cards; Item Cards

Device Requirements:
* iOS requirement: 4.3 or later
* Compatible with iPhone and Android
* iOS Size: 62.7 MB
* Language: English

Pricing and Availability
The Rush & Fantasy App 1.0.0 is available for Free in the iTunes App Store in the Gaames category. It is also available on GooglePlay in Canada & Brazil.

UbiNuri: http://www.ubi-nuri.com/
Rush & Fantasy 1.0.0: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/rush-fantasy/id847364240
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kocca.rushfantasy
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Ubinuri is a trailblazer in delivering the best apps on the market to eager markets all over the world. Engaging, dynamic, helpful, and easy to use - Ubinuri distributes the kinds of apps that everyone needs to have. Based in Seoul, South Korea, Ubinuri works with a devoted team of app developers to bring you a steady supply of the apps you love. Copyright (C) 2014 Ubinuri. 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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Lena Kwon
Product Manager
Korea, Republic Of
Lena@ubi-nuri.com

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Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:45 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Re-discover Your Photos with new Lost Photos App - Published on 04/29/14

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California based Macphun Software today announces Lost Photos 2.0, a free Mac app that enables anyone to re-discover forgotten photos within their email accounts. Lost Photos securely scans and reveals photos stored in the email messages of most popular IMAP email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, iCloud and others. Users then preview and download photos to their Mac for viewing, archiving or sharing. The first 100 photos are free to download.

Del Mar, California - Macphun Software, a leading photography software developer for Mac OS with over 22 million users worldwide, today is thrilled to announce the release of Lost Photos 2.0, a free Mac app that enables users to re-discover forgotten photos within their email accounts. Originally created by Space Inch, Macphun has secured worldwide publishing rights and now directs development and marketing activities for the software.

Approximately 144.8 billion emails are sent and received every day across the globe, containing a treasure trove of images. Lost Photos securely scans and reveals photos stored in the email messages of most popular IMAP email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, iCloud and others. Users then preview and download photos to their Mac for viewing, archiving or sharing. The first 100 photos are free to download, while in-app purchases permit 500 photos ($1.99) and unlimited photos ($2.99) to be downloaded.

"Our chief mission at Macphun is to inspire photography among Mac users around the world" said Paul Muzok, CEO & Founder of Macphun Software. "Lost Photos charmed us with its simplicity and the joy of re-discovering images we'd forgotten about. We think everyone who has ever emailed or received an image will love it," Muzok continued.

Key Features of Lost Photos for Mac:
* Easy Set-up - just enter an email address and password
* Security - Safely login to email using the same encryption as Gmail and other providers
* Support for all popular email domains - iCloud, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL and many more
* Live Preview - View image thumbnails and save them to your Mac
* Filters - Filter out images of certain types or sizes to ensure you get photos vs. graphic files
* Sharing - Share images on Facebook, Twitter or via email
* Manage - Recovered images can be imported into iPhoto and Aperture libraries

Email Services Support:
Lost Photos works with these email services: Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo!, AOL, iCloud, MobileMe/.Mac, Ymail, Rocketmail, AT&T, British Telecom Yahoo and Xtra New Zealand. Lost Photos does NOT currently work with Verizon, SBC, Comcast, BigPond or any other account not specifically listed. The app transmits data to and from email servers using the Transport Layer Security (TLS) Cryptographic protocol, employing the same encryption as Gmail and other email service providers.

System Requirements:
* OS X 10.7 or later
* 14.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Lost Photos 2.0 is available for free with in-app purchases. Once installed, users get the first 100 photos from each email account for free. In-app upgrade options are available for $1.99 (USD) to get 500 photos from each email account or $2.99 to enjoy unlimited photos found in users' email accounts. Lost Photos is available exclusively from the Mac App Store.

Macphun Software: http://www.macphun.com
Lost Photos 2.0: http://www.macphun.com/lostphotos
Direct Download Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lost-photos/id516801330?mt=12

Macphun Software develops award-winning apps for Mac OS for the consumer photography and professional digital imaging markets, serving over 22 million customers worldwide. First established in 2008 with a mission to create innovative photography software, Macphun's products such as ColorStrokes, Snapheal, Focus 2, Intensify and Fx Photo Studio are now consistently ranked among the top 15 in the paid photography category on the Mac App Store. Copyright (C) 2014 MacPhun LLC. 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.

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Ashley Hernandez
Public Relations
951-296-7029
United States
ashley@macphun.com

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

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The Alice App: A Mash-up of Lewis Carroll & An Elegant Art History Class - Published on 04/29/14

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Illustrator and creator, Emmanuel Paletz has released The Alice App 1.0, his ambitious and artistically creative mobile app project. Paletz brings users on a visual and engaging journey of Lewis Carroll's whimsical Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Emmanuel Paletz's illustrations have incredible detail, subtle imagery, and historical influence disguised by the whimsy of a children's storybook. It's a mash-up of Lewis Carroll and an elegant art history class.

New York, New York - Illustrator and creator Emmanuel Paletz has released his ambitious and artistically creative mobile app project, The Alice App. Paletz brings users on a visual and engaging journey of Lewis Carroll's whimsical Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. While Lewis Carroll's tale has been told many times before, it has never been presented in such a beautiful and interactive way. Emmanuel Paletz's illustrations have incredible detail, subtle imagery, and historical influence disguised by the whimsy of a children's storybook. It's a mash-up of Lewis Carroll and an elegant art history class.

The application is an art book, a conceptual book, and an educational book all in one, so it has something for everyone. The art enthusiast will appreciate the nods toward Flemish and Dutch Renaissance art in Paletz collages. Children and their parents will love the interactive features, combined animations, and sound effects that bring Carroll's tale to life. Not to mention they will find themselves on a journey of history and art.

Lewis Carroll's wonderful story works on many levels, from children's tale to a deeply political treatise," said Paletz. "I created this app to share the joys and delights of this classic story in ways that many readers have never before considered, bringing the story to life for children and adults alike."

Paletz's collages are pulled together from pieces by Jan van Eyck, Joachim Patinir, Leonardo da Vinci, Hans Holbein, Sandro Botticelli, Pieter Brueghel the Elder, Hieronymus Bosch, Quentin Matsys and more. Images like Quentin Matsys' satirical portrait "The Ugly Duchess" were a touchstone for The Alice App. With so many influences, users will find something new every time they go Paletz's visual journey. His illustrations also reflect the nature of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Paletz has included in his artwork riddles, puzzles, illogical delightfulness, and brainteasers for users to discover and make sense of. His conceptual work has brought Alice to life.

With such careful attention to detail, Emmanuel Paletz's The Alice App will reveal to users the many political, historical, philosophical and social layers in Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Available in the iTunes App store for $4.99, users will get an intimate look into Paletz's love for both classic children's literature and classic art. While it's currently only available for the iPad, The Alice App will be available for Android tablets and iPhone and Android smartphones soon.

Features:
* Encourage literacy skills using narration
* Learn and educate about art
* Interact with the story via interactive illustrations and games
* Select any chapter with easy-to-use navigation
* Engage with your child in a fun activity
* Artwork inspired by historical, political, philosophical elements of the Dutch and Flemish Renaissance

Device Requirements:
* iOS requirement: 6.0 or later
* Compatible with iPad
* iOS Size: 268 MB
* Language: English

Pricing and Availability:
The Alice App 1.0 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category.

The Alice App 1.0: http://thealiceapp.com/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-alice-app/id849718336
YouTube Video (Demo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD-CfASLDaM
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Emmanuel Paletz is an internationally renowned and award-winning creative for the advertising industry. He is also the author of two very successful cookbooks, both of which have been praised by media outlets, including "New York Times Magazine" and "The Washington Post". Paletz's book Art and Cook was published by Rizzoli Publications, and subsequently led to him being commissioned to design an "Art and Cook" kitchen utensil brands sold at macy's. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Emmanuel Paletz Corp. 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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Emmanuel Paletz
Creator
917-3048692
United States
emmanuel.paletz@gmail.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Thealiceapp
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/Emmanuel_Paletz

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Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:15 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

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iPhone configuration utility (iPCU) an App for iOS provisioning - Published on 04/29/14

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Pinux Studio today announces iPCU 2.9.3, its professional level iPhone Configuration Utility. iPCU is a swiss knife app for network administrators or IT professionals. The app lets you easily configure your or clients iOS devices to work with your enterprise system, or switch on features that aren't enabled by default or configurable on device. Developers can distribute as a local install, via email, the Web via FTP with SMS notification as well as Dropbox with SMS notification.

Stockholm, Sweden - Pinux Studio today is proud the announce the release of iPCU 2.9.3, its professional level iPhone Configuration Utility. iPCU is the only App that can provision iOS devices. Apple has developed its own official program on Windows and Mac but never launched an iOS version of this software. The reason behind it is probably they never thought there is such a use-case that people would use iOS provision others' devices. The author of this App carefully studied how the original Mac version of iPCU works and reverse engineered most the functionality and finally build it into an iOS app.

Why iPCU is useful:
iPCU is a swiss knife app for network administrators or IT professionals. Why? Think of the following three use cases.

Use case I: Network administrators might receive an emergency phone call from a VP who is travelling to another time zone attempting to reach your headquarters network via VPN tunnel without a success. It is 2 am at your time and do you really want to get up from your cozy bed helping him out in front of your computer? Of course not. Just pick up your iPhone or iPad. Preconfigure a provisioning profile in iPCU and send out an Email. Problem solved.

Use case II: From time to time, new employees will come and ask a network admin over and over again "how to configure our corporate VPN" or "my Email account doesn't work", simply pre-config the profile in iPCU with an "allstaff" Email sent out to your fellow co-workers. Problem solved! Besides, Less human errors are made while you can pre-configure the corporate VPN connection or Email account and send the working (proven) profile to your co-workers or friends.

Use case III: Your wife works as a school teacher and she recently got a new iPhone from her school. Unfortunately she doesn't know how to setup her iPhone to work with Microsoft exchange server. She is reaching out to you, the beloved husband who knows everything about technology. With a few taps in iPCU, the provisioning profile is uploaded on to your dropbox. Send her the link of this profile. She can now download the profile and install it. After that, you will hear exciting voice from the other side of your telephone.

What settings can iPCU configure:
* EAP-SIM enabled WiFi hotspot
* Setup VPN connections for
* Exchange ActiveSync
* Email account
* LDAP account
* Calendars
* CardDav
* Credentials
* Web Clips (Homescreen shortcut
* SCEP
* Mobile device management
* Advanced

How can you distribute:
* Local install
* Distributing via Email
* Distributing on the Web via FTP + SMS notification
* Distributing via Dropbox + SMS notification

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

Pricing and Availability:
iPCU 2.9.3 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Business category.

iPCU 2.9.3: http://ipinux.wordpress.com/products/ipcu/ipcu/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/ipcu/id513585146
Support: http://ipinux.wordpress.com/support/
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Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Pinux Studio is dedicated to building iPhone and Android apps. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Pinux Studio. 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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Olivia Pinux
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Sweden
pinux.studio@gmail.com

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