6/06/2014

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Thu Jun 5, 2014 3:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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TaskInsight adds speech commands for task lists and timelines on OS X - Published on 06/05/14

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California based Imaja today announces TaskInsight 3.3, an important update to its productivity and business app for Mac OS X. TaskInsight features task list and timeline management, for productivity and business, with a rich feature set and iCloud support on Mac OS X. Import and export functions support TSV and XML files for sharing with other applications. This update debuts a new speech commands module to control TaskInsight, and a new function to create speakable text from the task list.

Berkeley, California - Imaja announces TaskInsight 3.3, task list and timeline management, for productivity and business, with a rich feature set and iCloud support on Mac OS X. This update debuts a new speech commands module to control TaskInsight, and a new function to create speakable text from the task list.

Speech Commands Module 1 provides speech control for various actions, including task selection, speaking, setting priorities and status, sorting, navigation, and other actions. The speech control uses the Mac OS X Speakable Items system (in System Preferences / Accessibility). Speech Commands Module 1 is an In App Purchase. For details on TaskInsight's Speech Commands, visit the TaskInsight pages at imaja.com.

TaskInsight supports text-to-speech of the selected tasks, and the new Copy as Speakable Text puts a copy of the selected tasks on the Clipboard specially formatted for the Text to Speech capability of Mac OS X, including natural phrasing for better comprehension. To create an audio track that can be synced to your iPhone or iPad for on-the-go listening, paste the text into TextEdit and use "Add to iTunes as a Spoken Track" in the Services menu.

TaskInsight includes priorities, labels, color coding, graphic timeline, list/table view, background images, manual and automatic sorting, drag and drop, copy and paste, undo and redo, customizable views, and several optional fields, easy importation of tasks with Paste Text Lines as Items, and contextual menus.

Use various special Copy and Paste commands for moving tasks within TaskInsight documents or to other applications. The copy commands create color-coded tables in Rich Text Format (RTF) that can be pasted into other applications such as word processors, e-mails or other documents.

The Search function provides general text searching, label-specific searching, priority and status searching. The Recent Searches menu provides quick access to recent filtered views.

Use Shift Time to reschedule tasks. Use simple and combination sorting to organize tasks by priority, label, status, and various date fields.

Text can be resized for compact screen sharing views or large presentation views, and full screen mode can be engaged for presentations or focused task management sessions.

The Timeline view supports zoom in and out on the time scale, drag rescheduling, search filtering, sorting and auto-sorting, font, font size, font color and background color customization, color-coded priorities, and extensive keyboard navigation.

Use the Timeline to evaluate and arrange task sequencing. The grid label display automatically adjusts based on current zoom level. Customize the Timeline for presentations with a background image and the option of color tinting or brightness changes. Change text font, size and colors, margin settings, snap to time grid, time grid line colors, auto-sort and many other options. The Go To Date command provides easy Timeline navigation. View the "percent done" task attribute graphically in the Timeline.

Import and export functions support TSV (tab-separated values) and XML files for sharing with other database, spreadsheet or project management applications. The Timeline or List view can be easily exported to PDF via the Print command for delivery to viewers.

Document Settings provides many display and behavior customizations. TaskInsight documents optionally include date columns for start, due, completed, created and modified dates, useful for planning, sorting and analyzing task list history. Dates can optionally include time of day for display and editing. The Recent Documents panel provides quick access to important task lists.

Standard, searchable documentation is provided through Apple Help, including a useful page on Keyboard Shortcuts.

AppleScript can be used to change properties of TaskInsight documents, such as various Document Settings, task properties and task views. Tasks can be created and modified with AppleScript. Sample AppleScript scripts can be downloaded from the TaskInsight web page.

Imaja's Greg Jalbert, project manager and software developer, points out the salient new features, "The new speech commands make it easier to create, evaluate, rearrange and present project schedules, task category structures and priorities. I use TaskInsight for planning, organizing and tracking progress on several complex projects, from 20 to 100 to 600 tasks. TaskInsight's productive feature set is valuable for users in business, education, engineering, presentation, development, home and office; anywhere that non-trivial, real-world task list management is needed."

System Requirements
* Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later
* 1.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
TaskInsight 3.3 is available for the price of $29.99 (USD), available worldwide exclusively from Apple's Mac App Store in the Productivity and Business categories.

Imaja: http://www.imaja.com
TaskInsight 3.3: http://www.imaja.com/taskinsight
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taskinsight/id417939044?mt=12
Screenshot: http://www.imaja.com/taskinsight/images/896pixels/TaskInsight32Ret-19.39_2x.jpg
Application Icon: http://www.imaja.com/taskinsight/images/TaskInsight2AppIcon128.png

Located in Berkeley, California, USA, Imaja was founded in 1985 by Greg Jalbert. The company develops and publishes a variety of productivity, business, graphic design, animation, music and educational software for Mac OS X, iOS and Mac OS 9, and music, video and artwork. All Material and Software (C) 1985-2014 Imaja / All Rights Reserved. Apple, Mac OS X and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Greg Jalbert
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510-526-4621
United States
software@imaja.com

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Isygames Teaches Heart and Lungs Anatomy With Fun and Educational App - Published on 06/05/14

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Madrid based Isygames today introduces Heart and Lungs Lab 1.0 as part of its popular series of anatomy apps for iPad. An ideal learning and reference tool for teachers and parents of kids 6-14, Heart and Lungs Lab unravels the mysteries of your body in a fun, interactive way. Tactile interaction, detailed images and compelling animation inspire curiosity and teach kids the basics of the circulatory and respiratory systems - making complex subjects easy to understand.

Madrid, Spain - Award-winning science and education app developer, Isygames today released the Heart and Lungs Lab app for iPad. Combining interactive play with deep learning, the intuitive app promotes serious exploration of the physiology behind the heart and lungs in a fun and educational way. Tactile interaction (including tap, drag and drop), detailed images, and animation inspire curiosity and promote learning while making complex subjects easy to understand.

"Unlike many anatomy apps for kids which focus on the entire anatomy system, we've divided the larger subject into parts so that kids can get a comprehensive understanding of each stage of the systems," says Isygames CEO Raquel Sanchez Anzola. "Breaking it down into parts helps kids learn each system thoroughly."

On average, a person has over 20,000 breaths and over 100,000 heartbeats per day. The app lets users manually create breaths and heartbeats so they can learn the step-by-step processes of these intricate systems at their own rate. Among many other features, users can drag and drop oxygen into the capillary vessels to illustrate how inhalation supplies the body with energy and exhalation disposes of carbon dioxide; move the diaphragm to simulate breathing; and tap on features of the heart to see how it distributes blood through the circulatory system. Six Labs go into greater depth, exploring the cellular processes of the lungs and the heart. At all stages, kids can tap for detailed text.

A unique feature of this app is the six Labs which range from detailed physiological overview to microscopic analysis of the components of blood and other elements.

Heart and Lungs Lab Features Include:
* Detailed animations of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and lungs
* Exceptional artwork with comprehensive anatomical descriptions
* Doctor-reviewed content
* 3 in 1: detailed quizzes; encyclopedic reference tool; six interactive labs
* Point-by-point information detailing the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
* Safe for kids: no social network integration; no in-app purchases; no ads
* Bilingual text options: English and Spanish
* Ideal learning and reference tool for home and classroom

Heart and Lungs Lab is the third in the comprehensive series of anatomy apps by Isygames, which include the current D. Bones and The Amazing Digestive Journey. A fourth app for the musculature system is coming later this spring. Heart and Lungs Lab is ideal for children aged 6-14.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 152 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Heart and Lungs Lab 1.0 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Heart and Lungs Lab 1.0: http://www.isygames.com/cardio_en.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/heart-and-lungs-lab/id869315205
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/isygamer
Media Assets: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ifdxatjw21qahyu/AAACTGIkFX4hfd9fIn2EBdj8a

Isygames is an educational technology developer that creates innovative and engaging science learning apps for children. A team of parents, teachers, publishers, and medical professionals, Isygames designs educational apps that focus on rigorous content while adding playful learning games that make education more enjoyable. Ideal for classroom use, Isygames game-based learning apps include texts written by education professionals and tests for checking a learner's progress. Isygames was founded in 2011 by Raquel Sanchez Anzola, who has over 15 years of publishing experience, including interactive design work with Microsoft Encarta. Isygames' D. Bones app has been featured by Apple on the App Store and highlighted by Google as one of the top "75 Apps for Your Class" on Google Play for Education. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Isygames S. C.. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Julie Brannon
TELP Media
(707) 418-8357
United States
julie.brannon@telpmedia.com

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Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/isygamesapps

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Steampunker � a new adventure game for iPad to be released in July - Published on 06/05/14

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Telehorse announces the up and coming release of Steampunker, a new 2D adventure game for iPad. The game is set in an astonishing Steampunk world. The player takes on the role of a gentleman hero named Vincent who, facing the invasion of evil robots from space, fixes a variety of machines and mechanisms needed to save the world. Steampunker is certain to appeal to the steampunk community and point and click game lovers alike. The release of the iOS version is planned for July 2014.

Warszawa, Poland - An indie game company Telehorse is developing a new 2D adventure game called Steampunker. The game is certain to appeal to the steampunk community and any point and click game lovers alike. The release of the iOS version is planned for early July 2014.

In Steampunker the player takes on the role of a gentleman hero named Vincent who, facing the invasion of evil robots from space, needs to save the world.

We meet Vincent in a harbor, then he boards a submarine, travels to an island, flies to the Moon in a rocket and finally fights the robots in their spaceship. Easier said than done, because in order to complete the mission he has to fix a variety of machines and mechanisms as well as solve a series of puzzles and brain teasers. The puzzles are linked together into a traditional "point-and-click" adventure story. The ultimate mission of the game is to save the planet and deal the final blow to the evil robots.

Steampunker game is set in an astonishing Steampunk world, inspired by old rusty machines, Steampunk and Dieselpunk styles, old science-fiction books and Victorian graphics.

It's worth mentioning that Mariusz Szypura, the CEO of Telehorse and the developer of Steampunker, is also a musician. His previous works include the concept album about the iconic genius - Nikola Tesla. The original music and sound effects by Szypura's Silver Rocket are another strong point of Steampunker.

Features:
* 5 main chapters
* Over 30 exciting mini games, puzzles and brain teasers
* A stunning, alluring atmosphere and immersive Steampunk world
* Absorbing game play and simple navigation
* Outstanding music by Silver Rocket

Device Requirements:
* iPad 2 or newer
* iOS 6.0

Pricing and Availability:
Steampunker is planned for early July 2014.

Steampunker: http://www.steampunkergame.com
Screenshots: http://steampunkergame.com/pictures/gamescreenshots/

Telehorse is an independent game development studio based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 2013 by Mariusz Szypura. Szypura has worked for advertising agencies as a graphic designer and a creative director for 15 years. He's co-operated with major record labels and designed several award-winning album covers. He is also a musician and a composer, playing in bands such as Happy Pills and Silver Rocket. As a big fan of indie games, he has decided to put together all his skills and set up Telehorse. Copyright (C) 2014 Telehorse. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Jacek Kakolewski
Marketing Director
Poland
jacek@steampunkergame.com

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

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Take Polaroid selfies with Polaroid Instant 3.0 for Mac - Published on 06/05/14

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Massachusetts based ThinkTime Creations today announces Instant 3.0, an update to its popular Polaroid photo app for Mac OS X. Instant app brings the magic of Polaroid Instant photos to Mac. The app lets user "re-shoot" their digital photo by drag-and-dropping on to it. Instant features 30 unique vintages filters with adjustable effects. Version 3.0 brings the long-waited feature that allows user to take Polaroid shot using the build-in camera on Mac.

Waltham, Massachusetts - ThinkTime Creations today is thrilled to announce the release of Instant 3.0, the popular Polaroid photo app for Mac OS X, in the Mac App Store. This feature update includes the long-waited feature that allows user to take Polaroid shot using the build-in camera on Mac.

Instant app brings the magic of Polaroid Instant photos to Mac. The app lets user "re-shoot" their digital photo by drag-and-dropping on to its "camera body". An "undeveloped" film framed with Polaroid classic border will slide out from the bottom of the camera. Slowly the film will "dry" and the "developed" photo will appear eventually, just like the workflow of a real Polaroid camera. Instant features 30 unique vintages filters with adjustable effects.

Key features:
* Realistic and fun UI and workflow. Instant mimics the workflow of a real Polaroid instant camera. Drag and drop your photo on to the camera, a view finder will pop up. Carefully select your field of view and click 'Shoot'. A picture framed with Polaroid classic border will slide out. Wait for it to "dry". Slowly the developed picture will finally show!
* Take selfies directly using the build-in camera on Mac. Customizable shutter delay time.
* 30 vintage effect filters including 10 classic Polaroid filters. Each filter can adjust intensity, vignette, emulsion and blur effect.
* Add hand-writing comment on the border, just like the really thing. Choose from 10 elegant hand-writing fonts. User can add their own fonts. Comment can be rotated and rescaled freely.
* Pictures can be saved in original resolution with print quality, or in fixed size.
* Effortlessly upload and share on facebook, twitter, flickr, tumblr and sina weibo.

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.7 or later, 64-bit
* 40 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Instant 3.0 is priced at $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store in the Photography category. Promo codes for review purposes are available by request.

Instant 3.0: http://instanttheapp.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/instant-polaroid-instant-photos/id482262245?ls=1&mt=12
Screenshot: http://instanttheapp.com/images2/macbook_pro.png
Application Icon: http://instanttheapp.com/images2/app_icon.png

Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, ThinkTime Creations LLC has been building apps with creative designs and excellent functionalities for Mac since 2011. Having developed renowned Mac apps such as Instant, MemoryFreer and more, ThinkTime Creations is now making its iOS platform debut with Instant app for iPhone and iPad. Copyright (C) 2014 ThinkTime Creations LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac OS X and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Polaroid Color Spectrum and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC.

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Ruopeng Wang
President
United States
info@thinktimecreations.com

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

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mobivention presents a football tipping game for Facebook friends - Published on 06/05/14

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mobivention GmbH today announces Tipster For Friends 2014 now available for free for iPhone, iPod and iPad and Android smartphones and tablets. The app allows user to invite friends via Facebook into different groups to guess on the results of the Football World Cup matches in Brazil. Each user receives points for guessing the right score, the right tendency or no points for the wrong result. Who is the World Cup football expert and reaches the top of the leaderboard?

Cologne, Germany - The Football World Cup will begin in a few days and right on time mobivention releases the app: "Tipster For Friends 2014," now available for free for iPhone, iPod and iPad and Android smartphones and tablets. The app allows user to invite friends via Facebook into different groups to guess on the results of the Football World Cup matches in Brazil.

This app brings fun to every bet community and it allows inviting friends via Facebook to self-created groups. The free version has advertisements included and only one extra group can be created. In the premium version it is possible to create various groups for work or school without having complex paper tables for different tipping groups. The results can be compared over group high scores. Each user receives points for guessing the right score, the right tendency or no points for the wrong result. Who is the World Cup football expert and reaches the top of the leaderboard?

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 7.0 or later
* Optimized for iPhone 5
* 14.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Tipster For Friends 2014 (v1.1) is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Sports category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play. With in-app purchase for $0.99 users can remove the advertisements and create infinite tipping groups.

mobivention: http://www.mobivention.com
Tipster For Friends 2014 (v1.1): https://itunes.apple.com/app/tipster-for-friends-2014/id875268306
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEcMwtuQXAU
Media Assets: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152484928854851.1073741832.361053629850&type=3

Based in Cologne Germany, mobivention is a leading international developer of apps for smartphones and tablets. Founded in 2003, the company's product portfolio addresses app stores, mobile network operators, brands and advertising agencies world-wide. The company employs 30 staff members and has a longstanding wealth of experience in the development of mobile content and realisation of customer projects. This unique expertise is the basis for a successful cooperation with namable and well-known customers of various lines of business. Copyright (C) 2003-2014 mobivention GmbH. 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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Bibiana Hesseler
Director Marketing
+4922167781120
Germany
marketing@mobivention.com

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

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Red Tentacle Studios Launch Crazy Critter Dash Endless Runner Game - Published on 06/05/14

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Red Tentacle Studios today presents Crazy Critter Dash 1.1, a new take on the endless runner genre. The player controls a critter trying to escape from their owner. Choose from three highly customizable critters, select a power-up, then upgrade any abilities, then dash for a new high score. Brave the treturous stairway with slinkys, rollerskates, and many other traps in the way. Dash, slide, and jump past letter blocks, jack-in-the-boxes, marbles, and much more.

Cupertino, California - Red Tentacle Studios today is very excited to present Crazy Critter Dash, a new take on the endless runner genre. The player controls a critter (hamster, chinchilla or rabbit) trying to escape from their owner. Dash, slide, and jump past letter blocks, jack-in-the-boxes, marbles, and much more.

Free fall from a second story window, which leads to an escape through a backyard littered with rakes, ponds, and lawn darts. The player will have to brave the treturous stairway with slinkys, rollerskates, and many other traps in the way. The object of the game is to see how far the player can go, food pellets they can collect and to get the high score.

In Crazy Critter Dash, the player frantically swipes their way past tons of fun obstacles. They will choose from three highly customizable critters, select a power-up, then upgrade any abilities, then dash for a new high score! There are multiple areas that all play slightly differently, changing up the setting and pace. This game accessible to all ages and fun for anyone and everyone and a trailer video is available.

Crazy Critter Dash also features:
* A new take on the endless runner genre with loads of personality
* Beautiful HD graphics with lots of different environments, critters, costumes and more
* Vast amounts of cute and cuddly customizations: Dress up the critters in all sorts of fun costumes & change their fur
* Get Food Pellets and Treats to unlock critters, costumes and power-ups
* Engaging for kids and adults alike

In addition to Crazy Critter Dash, Red Tentacle Studios has also produced "AntiViral", "Tap the Glass" and "Tap the Glass Kids" (all for iOS and Android).

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5c, 5s, 3/4/5 Gen iPod touch, iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 69.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Crazy Critter Dash 1.1 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Red Tentacle Studios: http://www.redtentaclestudios.com/
Crazy Critter Dash 1.1: http://apps.appshout.com/crazy-critter-dash/
Purchase and Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/crazy-critter-dash/id879172938
Purchase and Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redtentaclestudios.critterdash
YouTube Video (Trailer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycGJ2Ek29kM
App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/crazy-critter-dash/images/icon.png

Founded by two artists who previously worked together on third-party projects (outfits, pets, mini-games etc.) for Playstation Home. They enjoy being able to work on their own projects now. Our programmer is newly out of school, but awesome. He enjoys participating in game jams. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Red Tentacle Studios 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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Mark Johnson
Media Director
1-408-757-0156
United States
press@appshout.com

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6 takes! - Million selling card game available as app - Published on 06/05/14

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6 takes!, Wolfgang Kramer's ingeniously simple card game with "bullheads," is now also as an app. Application Systems today introduces 6 takes! 1.0.1, its new game title for iOS and Android. 6 takes! is regarded as a modern classic among card games and has been sold all over the world. The aim of the game is avoid getting any cards. Each card you have to pick up will cost you minus points per bullhead on it. The player with the fewest bullheads at the end of the game is the winner.

London, United Kingdom - Application Systems today is thrilled to announce the release and immediate availability of 6 takes! 1.0.1, its new game title for iOS and Android. 6 takes! is regarded as a modern classic among card games and has been sold all over the world. The aim of the game is avoid getting any cards. Each card you have to pick up will cost you minus points per bullhead on it. The player with the fewest bullheads at the end of the game is the winner. This sounds easier than it is, players need some luck and a lot of tactics.

6 takes!, Wolfgang Kramer's ingeniously simple card game with "bullheads," is now also as an app. Application Systems acquired the official license from AMIGO Spiel Freizeit GmbH. The game is also known as "Category 5", "6 qui prend!", "Take 5!", "Toma 6!", "6...le prendi!", "6...pega!", "6...prendi e perdi" and other local names in certain countries.

Features :
* 6 takes! Singleplayer-mode against up to four artificial enemies
* Three difficulty-levels
* Multiplayer-mode for up to four players at the same device
* Quick game or play up to 66 minus-points
* Game Center integration for worldwide high score

6 takes! turns 20 this year and has sold over 2 million copies across Europe as well as receiving multiple card game awards, including the "German Games Prize" in its release year and was also been nominated for Germany's "Game of the year."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* 37.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
6 takes! 1.0.1 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play as well as on the Amazon Kindle Store. Promo codes are available on request.

Application Systems: http://www.application-systems.co.uk/
6 takes! 1.0.1: http://www.application-systems.co.uk/6takesios
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id845190066
Screenshot: http://www.ashshop.de/images/00/73/15/screenshots/screen2.jpg
App Icon: http://www.ashshop.de/images/00/73/15/7315.rgb.jpg

Trading for over 25 years, the Application Systems Group is now represented in the UK, France and Germany and trading across the world. The company specializes in developing and distributing games and software for the Mac and now for iOS. Copyright (C) 2014 Application Systems Group. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Darren Dredge
General Manager
07974741122
United Kingdom
darren.dredge@application-systems.co.uk

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Toonia Jelly: Music released for iOS - Musical App for Kids - Published on 06/05/14

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Toonia today introduces Toonia Jelly: Music 1.0, their new iOS exclusive app that brings an innovative approach to children's musical development. With the help of the little Jelly character, kids can learn about the functions & sounds of different instruments & explore musical self-expression through play. This playful app is full of surprises, adorable activities, animations & funny sounds. It stimulates your kid's auditory & visual senses and encourages their curiosity in a safe environment.

Kranj, Slovenija - Toonia today is thrilled to announce the release and immediate availability of Toonia Jelly: Music 1.0, their new universal iOS exclusive app that brings an innovative approach to children's musical development. Discover the beautiful world of musical instruments and sounds with the help of Jelly.

Throughout history, music has been an important part of children's play and expression, from rhythms and melodies composed by children using make-due instruments during play, to nursery rhymes and songs as a part of holiday festivities. Musical engagement is important and beneficial for children's development. A large body of research on children's musical training has discovered positive effects such as improved visuo-spatial, mathematical and verbal performance, as well as linguistic development.

As technology develops, musical exploration becomes easier, more motivating and accessible from a younger age. Digital toys can be designed so that children can explore and enjoy attractive sound environments in an interactive and rewarding way. Jelly music has been developed to offer your child an encaptivating, interactive musical experience.

With the help of Jelly, your kid can learn about the functions and sounds of different instruments, and explore musical self-expression through play. Jelly is a cute virtual pet that helps your kid play different instruments - xylophone, flute, drums and many more. This playful app is full of surprises, adorable activities, animations and funny sounds. It stimulates your kid's auditory and visual senses and encourages their curiosity in a safe environment. Perfect for toddlers, fun for everyone!

Features:
* Play different instruments: flute, xylophone, drums, triangle etc.
* Discover a wide range of sounds
* Catch magic objects and listen to various singing styles
* See Jelly change shapes, colors and emotions
* Mix some music
* Beautiful world full of fun physics and exciting surprises
* No written instructions, kid-friendly interface
* No in-app purchases, no third-party advertising
* Relaxing music and colors
* No rules, no limits, play any way you want to

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 4, 4S, iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* Universal Application
* 27.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Toonia Jelly: Music 1.0 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Toonia Jelly: Music 1.0: http://www.tooniaapps.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/toonia-jelly-music/id874807057
Media Assets: http://tooniaapps.com/jelly-music/press-kit/

Located in Kranj, Slovenia, Toonia was founded in 2011. We are dedicated to crating premium educational toys for children that are amplifying their creative skills, raising their minimal design acceptance standards and inviting them to share with us their opinions, dreams and sometimes pain. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2011-2014 Toonia. 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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Anja Renko
CEO
Slovenia
anja@tooniaapps.com

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Maintain Releases Cocktail 7.5.1 (Mavericks Edition) - Published on 06/05/14

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Maintain has released Cocktail 7.5.1 (Mavericks Edition), the latest maintenance update for users running OS X Mavericks. Cocktail is a general purpose utility for OS X that lets users clean, repair and optimize their Macs. This version adds ability to set proportional and fixed-width font family and font size in Safari. It also fixes compatibility issues with Firefox 29 and contains other minor bug fixes and improvements.

Ekero, Sweden - Maintain has released Cocktail 7.5.1 (Mavericks Edition), the latest maintenance update of Cocktail for users running OS X Mavericks 10.9. Cocktail is a general purpose utility for OS X that lets you clean, repair and optimize your Mac. The application serves up a perfect mix of maintenance tools and tweaks, all accessible through a clean and easy to use interface. Cocktail's features are arranged into five categories that helps you manage various aspects of your computer. It also comes with an automatic Pilot mode that allows you to simply press a button and relax, knowing that Cocktail will take care of the rest.

What's New:
* Added ability to set proportional and fixed-width font family and font size in Safari (Interface - Safari)
* Fixed compatibility issues with Firefox 29
* Other minor bug fixes and improvements

System Requirements:
Cocktail 7.5.1 (Mavericks Edition) requires OS X Mavericks 10.9 to run. Cocktail (Mountain Lion Edition) for OS X 10.8, Cocktail (Lion Edition) for OS X 10.7 and Cocktail (Snow Leopard Edition) for OS X 10.6 are available for download from Maintain website.

Pricing and Availability:
Cocktail is $19.00 (USD) for a single user license and available for purchase from the Maintain website.

Cocktail: http://www.maintain.se/cocktail
Download Cocktail 7.5.1 (Mavericks Edition): http://usa.maintain.se/CocktailME.dmg
Vimeo Video: http://vimeo.com/53001695
Purchase Cocktail: http://www.maintain.se/cocktail
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Maintain develops tailored applications for Mac users. We work towards creating technical solutions which maintain your computer and make it as efficient and easy to use as possible. In addition, we offer comprehensive consultancy and support services which cover everything from operation of existing systems to purchase and implementation of new technical solutions. Among our clients are: Major League Baseball, Puma, The New York Times, Sony Pictures, Ericsson, Fortum, The City Of Calgary, Peak Performance, Loreal, Harvard University, Los Angeles Times, Swedish Film Institute, Weber, ESPN, Business Week, Swedish National Police Board, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Getty Images, University of Texas, South Park Studios, CompUSA, bwin, Lockheed Martin, Defense Intelligence Agency, University of Michigan and hundred of thousands of Mac users around the world. Copyright (C) 2014 Maintain. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in
the U.S. and/or other countries.

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QR Code & Barcode Reader/Generator Qrafter Pro Available on App Store - Published on 06/05/14

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Mobile users looking for new ways to access and generate certain 2D code types, now have the ability to do so using the Qrafter Pro tool, available now for $2.99 on the App Store. The app includes a valuable QR Code generator that can prove beneficial for businesses required to create them from scratch. Qrafter Pro also has a unique security feature that protects against malware or phishing sites. Qrafter is also able to be integrated into other apps for the most versatile solution.

Ankara, Turkey - Mobile users looking for new ways to access and generate certain 2D code types, now have the ability to do so using the Qrafter Pro tool, available now for $2.99 on the App Store. The application is capable of reading QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec Code and also barcodes, and stands out among other QR code readers due to its compliance with all URL standards.

Among its many capabilities, Qrafter Pro includes a valuable QR Code generator that can prove beneficial for businesses required to create them from scratch. The application can change the colors of the QR Code images, save them to any photo library, email them as PNG and SVG image files, share them on social media sites and print them using Air Print on iOS. In addition to the Pro version, the free Qrafter app is also now available on iTunes. Qrafter does not generate codes like Qrafter Pro, although it is a full-featured QR code scanner that is easy to use with any iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The Pro Pack can easily be added to Qrafter as an in-app purchase to add code generation abilities and other sophisticated features, becoming on par with Qrafter Pro.

The app was created with security in mind, and users can protect their 2D codes with passwords. Additionally, Qrafter Pro includes a unique security feature not found in any other QR code app that protects against malware or phishing sites. "QR codes can easily be used to obfuscate a malicious URL," said developer Kerem Erkan. "Yet no other QR code app has addressed this critical issue. With Qrafter Pro, when a QR code that includes a URL is scanned, the URL is unwrapped and then scanned with the Google Safe Browsing API to check for malware or phishing sites."

Erkan, an IT professional and developer with 13 years of industry experience, has delivered several useful and popular apps, and uses only open source applications and operating systems. He launched his QR code business as a hobby in 2006, and wrote Qrafter himself after trying out several QR code apps on the app store, only to find that there were no standards-compatible and reliable apps on the market. The resulting Qrafter app has been used to scan and generate millions of QR codes.

The application excels in file downloading and conversion, to be the most accessible and compatible code reader and generator app available. For example, Qrafter includes a vCard (.vcf) and iCalendar (.ics) file downloader which can download the files using Safari or the application's own internal web browser. Qrafter Pro can also parse everything from names to events, in addition to downloading contact photos.

"The application surpasses potential for pure organization, it also has possible small business applications," said Erkan. "For example, Qrafter can scan bar codes and send the raw data to any email address. It's a very simple and cost-effective method of conducting routine inventory assessments." The success of the application stems from its ability to interpret many different types of content, including URLs, business cards and maps for example. Qrafter is also able to be integrated into other apps for the most versatile solution whatever the task is. Currently, Qrafter is widely used in Japan as well as many schools around the United States. Recently, it has been used as a part of the program in an MBA class at Rutgers University.

Features:
*Ability to read different 2D code types
*Capable of generating different 2D codes
*Recordable history
*Social Media integration
*Advanced security features

System Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* iOS 5.0 or later
* Optimized for iPhone 5
* 16.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
The Qrafter Pro 10.1 is available in the App Store in the Productivity category for only $2.99.

Qrafter Pro 10.1: http://www.qrafter.com/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/qrafter-pro-qr-code-barcode/id468610525
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Kerem Erkan has been working in IT industry for 13 years. For eleven years he worked as a systems and network administrator, and in the final year of that profession, he shifted towards developing iOS apps. He started QR Code business as a hobby in 2006 which became a successful online generator that has been used and is still being used to create millions of QR Codes. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Kerem Erkan. 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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Developer
Turkey
kerem@keremerkan.net

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Njoyo Launches Golden Learning App - Published on 06/05/14

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Njoyo Ltd has released Golden Goblins Pro 1.0, in response to the wildly popular Mermaids from Atlantis app learning tool for iOS devices. Golden Goblins Pro helps promote children of all ages hand-eye coordination skills through interactive gaming education. Help the flying Golden Goblins collect their coins as they travel through the Golden Goblin cave. This game app offers visually stimulating entertainment that remains strategically straightforward and interesting for players of all ages.

Westmeath, Ireland - Njoyo Ltd, a quick rising star in the industry of enjoyable and innovative games, has released their newest kids learning app. Golden Goblins Pro helps promote children of all ages hand-eye coordination skills through interactive gaming education. Golden Goblins Pro is now available in response to the wildly popular Mermaids from Atlantis app learning tool.

Designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Golden Goblins Pro captures the user's attention immediately with its whimsical music and enchanting graphics. This game app offers visually stimulating entertainment that remains strategically straightforward and interesting for players of all ages. The premise of the app is to help the flying Golden Goblins collect their coins as they travel through the Golden Goblin cave avoiding and firing at the flying rodents and creatures that lurk within the cave.

"With the launch of the Golden Goblins Pro, Njoyo Ltd has an opportunity to make a significant contribution to kids learning and interest in apps that promote coordination and visual spatial skills. Njoyo Ltd is rapidly capturing our hearts as they continue to publish exciting new games. They are well on their way to becoming a top app developer since becoming incorporated in 2013."

Golden Goblins Pro features:
* Speed progression: To help improve concentration and dexterity
* Coin collecting: Provides goal resolution skills and valued achievement by unlocking characters
* Quick visual graphics: Promotes cautiousness and concentration
* Character identification: Enables player to eliminate creatures depending on their speed and provides opportunity for numbers-reasoning
* Necessity to utilize path-finding: Creates interest, challenges learning and improves spatial perception skills
* Unlock new characters: Addresses advancement and rewards player

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* Optimized for iPhone 5
* 12.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Golden Goblins Pro 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Golden Goblins Pro 1.0: http://www.njoyo.com/golden-goblins.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/golden-goblins-pro/id867261691
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Njoyo Ltd is an ingeniously talented developer who is dedicated to providing kids with learning applications featuring intriguing, fascinating and imaginative journeys while they learn. Njoyo's success has been recognized for their creativity and excellence and have 10 years of industry experience. One of the most exciting iOS application development companies on the market rapidly achieving a palpable presence. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Njoyo 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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Daniel Mullan
CEO
00353(0)9064 74864
Ireland
ceo@njoyo.com

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