7/29/2014

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Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:45 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Notebooks for Mac and PC Released to Complement Notebooks on iOS - Published on 07/29/14

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Independent developer Alfons Schmid today announces Mac OS and Windows versions of "Notebooks," a productivity app which combines text processing with task management and file organization. Notebooks includes advanced text processing for plain text, formatted text and Markdown, provides space to store and organize files and documents, and also integrates complex task management. The desktop applications complement the iPad and iPhone versions of Notebooks.

Salzburg, Austria - Alfons Schmid today announces the release of the desktop version of "Notebooks," a popular productivity app on iPads and iPhones. The desktop application is available for Mac OS and Windows and perfectly complements its iOS counterpart.

Notebooks was originally designed to do away with paper notes and has evolved into a powerful productivity app that includes advanced text processing for plain text, formatted text and Markdown, provides space to store and organize files and documents, and also integrates complex task management. Despite its power, Notebooks strives to remain light weight.

Users can create formatted documents using WYSIWYG style editing, produce formatted HTML using Markdown, or simply type plain text notes, and all while using custom fonts, colors, and background patterns. Advanced options allow users to convert between these formats, use Markdown syntax highlighting and formatting and much more.

Notebooks supports unlimited nested books (folders) to organize contents by topics, subjects, projects or any other category. This makes it easy to separate private notes from business documents, client data from journal entries or school subjects from each other, just to mention a few options.

A book in Notebooks displays its contents either as a list of documents, or as a list of tasks. These task lists can be nested, too, which allows users to split complex projects into smaller, less intimidating packages which are easy to manage. If desired, tasks can be assigned due dates.

Users may import documents of various formats like HTML, RTF, PDF, MS Office, Apple iWork, photos, videos or even web archives. This turns Notebooks into a document archive and personal knowledge base.

Notebooks provides multiple options for synchronizing its contents between devices (iOS, Mac and PC), with Dropbox and WebDAV sync currently being the most comfortable options. iCloud support will follow soon.

With its unique combination of convenient features, Notebooks quickly becomes the go-to app, no matter whether the users want to draft or outline a business presentation, type a chapter of a short-story, list inventory, save web pages for reading later, write an entry in a diary or journal, tick off tasks, or just capture notes and ideas. Notebooks is the all-inclusive note application that will effortlessly handle all tasks.

Language Support:
* Notebooks for Mac and PC: U.S. English
* Notebooks for iOS: U.S. English, German, French, and Spanish

System Requirements:
* iOS 7 or above
* Mac OS 10.7 or above (a separate version of Mac OS 10.6.8 is available)
* Windows XP or above

Pricing and Availability:
Notebooks 7 (for iPad and iPhone) is $12.99 (USD), available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category. Mac OS is $19.99 (USD) available through the Mac App Store in the Productivity category, or $17.99 (USD) from the developer's website. Windows is $16.50 (USD) available from the developer's website. Review copies for all versions are available on request.

Notebooks: http://www.notebooksapp.com
Notebooks for Mac: http://www.notebooksapp.com/mac
Notebooks for Windows: http://www.notebooksapp.com/pc
Purchase and Download (MAS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notebooks-write-documents/id862961526?ls=1&mt=12
Purchase and Download (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/app/notebooks-7/id780438662
Press Kit (zip): http://notebooksapp.com/Download/PressKit-NBMac.zip

Based in Salzburg, Austria, independent developer Alfons Schmid holds a degree in Computer Science and has spent many years in sales and consulting in the field of Document Management. Today he works as a freelance consultant for customers throughout Central Europe. He originally created Notebooks to meet his own requirements. Copyright (C) 2008-2014 Alfons Schmid. 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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Owner
+43-699-11543489
Austria
alfons@notebooksapp.com

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

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shinywhitebox releases iShowU Studio v1.1.0 - Published on 07/29/14

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New Zealand-based shinywhitebox today announces iShowU Studio 1.1.0, an update to their major screen casting solution for OS X. Aimed at the consumer and beginner prosumer market, iShowU Studio focuses on providing easy post-recording editing and publishing of captured footage. Designed to help the end user create better looking and customised presentations, version 1.1.0 provides more editing features and much better text placement and presentation features.

Wellington, New Zealand - Popular screen recording and editing Mac software company, shinywhitebox today is proud to announce the release of iShowU Studio version 1.1.0 for OS X. iShowU Studio, first released on 25th March 2014, is shinywhitebox's screen capture product with editing capability, and has been a strong contender of Mac Screen capture software alongside the likes of Camtasia, and Screenflow.

This update, released on 29th July 2014, aims to increase its user base with the addition of new editing features as well as an improved user-experience. A new QuickStart user-manual has been added, including a YouTube tutorial series. This sits on top of an already functioning support desk and online help service.

Version 1.1.0 also provides further editing features and much better text placement and presentation features, designed to help the end user create better looking & customised presentations.

"This update increases stability, plus add a number of useful editing features." says Neil Clayton, shinywhitebox Owner & Founder.

Improvements and new features include:
* Recording timer
* New properties dialog with collapsible sections and improved layout
* Custom fonts and more precise font layout
* Project cropping
* Lockable tracks
* Audio overdrive! Boost audio volume up to 10x
* Freeze-frame only selected objects
* Better sizing of objects within the scene
* Better handling of the progress dialog when saving
* Improved audio/video sync during playback

shinywhitebox is a New Zealand owned Mac screen capture recording company with over 120,000 customers ranging from teachers, doctors, artists, gamers, to hobby enthusiasts - each whom have their own loyal followings and rely on shinywhitebox's professional screen recording products to communicate their message to the world.

"I have a following of over 40,000 use the program multiple times per week as part of my work routine and it has never given me grief. I've changed computers, used it on both a laptop and a desktop, and never had any reason to change it. It does what I want it to do, every time." - Marshall Sutcliffe, Podcaster/Broadcaster/Poker Player, USA.

"If you're looking for screen capture software, this is an excellent program to serve you well for all kinds of area's. Let's not forget that customer service can be a key when you are in trouble. They helped me out in just a few hours. What can I say.. I am a happy user!" - Roy Korpel, digital artist, Schiedam, The Netherlands.

shinywhitebox: http://shinywhitebox.com
iShowU Studio 1.1.0: http://shinywhitebox.com/ishowu-studio
Download iShowU Studio: http://shinywhitebox.com/store/file.php?p=12
Purchase: http://shinywhitebox.com/store/shop.php?action=add&product=12
Screenshot: http://shinywhitebox.com/media/images/Easy_Properties.png
App Icon: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/421935/Vimeo/iShowUStudioIcon.png

Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, shinywhitebox is a small application development company founded in 2005 by Neil Clayton. The company is in the business of creating great software for Macintosh, and specializes in software for realtime encoding of video, screen capture and compression. Copyright (C) 2005-2014 shinywhitebox Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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+64-4-974-8221
New Zealand
neil@shinywhitebox.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/shinywhitebox.ltd

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High Resolution Interactive 3D Chess with Warrior Chess 1.18 for iOS - Published on 07/29/14

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After Dark Studios today announces Warrior Chess 1.18 for iOS, an update to their high resolution 3D chess game. Themed in the year 1066, Warrior Chess is an interactive chess game based on the historic Battle of Hastings. With 99 different AI difficulty settings, players have a choice of challenging another player or the computer in timed or untimed games. Warrior Chess also offers a helpful How-to-Play tutorial, the ability to save and load games, and a move hint generation feature.

London, United Kingdom - After Dark Studios today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of Warrior Chess 1.18, an update to their historic and high resolution 3D chess game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Themed in the year 1066, Warrior Chess is an interactive chess game based on the historic Battle of Hastings.

With 99 different AI difficulty settings, Warrior Chess offers players the option of one or two-person mode in time or untimed gameplay. Timed games can be set from 5 minutes to 59 minutes with a helpful clock that marks time. Untimed games also provide a timekeeper so players can determine how long it takes them to make a move.

Feature Highlights:
* Visually stunning User Interface
* Based on the Battle of Hastings
* Interactive 3D, zoom, and pan around chessboard
* Choice of player vs. player or player vs. CPU
* 99 AI difficulty settings from easy to hard
* Timed games from 5 minutes to 59 minutes
* 2nd camera mode that focuses on piece being played
* Offers move hints
* Ability to undo and redo moves
* Includes "How to Play" tutorial
* Displays all moves for current game
* Ability to restart completed games from any previous point and play again
* Ability to save and load games to be analyzed or finished later
* Support for "Castling," "En Passant," and "Pawn Promotion"
* Retina rendering support

Warrior Chess allows a unique level of interaction to enhance the gameplay experience. Players have the ability to zoom and pan around the board to view the chess pieces. There is also a 2nd camera mode that focuses on the piece the player is currently playing.

"There is little competition in the number of apps on the market that can provide the 3D experience created by After Dark Studios," says Leon at Blah Blapp. "Its original 3D approach makes it unique and as such worth considering." He adds that it is "well suited for the casual chess player who cares about the 'fun' part of the game." (28 Nov 2013)

For the novice, Warrior Chess offers a helpful How-to-Play tutorial that explains each chess piece, its available moves, and ranks. Players can also receive hints on available chess piece moves if they get stuck. Warrior Chess shows all moves the current game and there is an undo/redo feature that is even available after Checkmate.

Warrior Chess allows players the ability to save games and load them to be replayed, analyzed, or finished at a later time. At the restart of a previously completed game, players can choose from any previous point and play again. Warrior Chess also provides support for "Castling," "En Passant," and "Pawn Promotion."

"Play chess in this glorious high resolution 3D world of Warrior Chess!" says John Pullen of After Dark Studios. "You can battle the CPU or challenge another player and place your device on a table like a real chessboard.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Warrior Chess 1.18 is only $1.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Review copies are available upon request. Warrior Chess is also available for Android, PC, and Kindle.

Warrior Chess 1.18: http://www.AfterDarkStudios.co.uk
Purchase and Download HD (iPad): https://itunes.apple.com/app/warrior-chess-hd/id735411985
Purchase and Download (iPhone/iPod touch): https://itunes.apple.com/app/warrior-chess/id737519562
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Based in London, England, After Dark Studios was founded in 2010 by John Pullen. Specializing in Game Development for PS3, PS4, X360, iOS, Android and next generation devices, After Dark Studios offers contract programming/consultancy services to the games industry along with developing their own internal IP and cross-platform technology. Copyright (C) 2014 After Dark Studios. 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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John Pullen
CEO
+44 20 7193-6195
United Kingdom
john@AfterDarkStudios.co.uk

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/AfterDarkStudios
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/company/after-dark-studios-ltd

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AeroPress Timer 2 - Your coffee never tasted so good - Published on 07/29/14

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Beloved Robot, LLC today announces AeroPress Timer 2 for iOS, the perfect companion for the AeroPress. AeroPress Timer allows you to explore the versatility of the AeroPress with a catalog of carefully curated recipes. AeroPress Timer walks you through each recipe step-by-step to create the perfect cup. Featuring a completely redesigned interface with gesture-based navigation, version 2.0 has been updated with a totally new look and feel and so much more.

Birmingham, Alabama - Beloved Robot, LLC today is proud to announce the release and immediate availability of AeroPress Timer 2 for iOS, the perfect companion for the AeroPress. AeroPress Timer allows you to explore the versatility of the AeroPress with a catalog of carefully curated recipes. AeroPress Timer walks you through each recipe step-by-step to create the perfect cup.

AeroPress Timer has been updated with a totally new look and feel! We have searched through every nook and cranny to add new stuff and make it even more beautiful. AeroPress Timer now offers two new Recipe Packs:

Championship Pack:
The Championship Pack includes nine of our favorite recipes from the 2014 AeroPress World Championship Circuit. Take your AeroPress game to the next level by learning from the champions themselves!

Roaster Pack:
The Roaster Pack includes 7 recipes from some of the world's best roasters. We've searched far and wide and found recipes to help you on that never-ending quest for the perfect cup. We've selected recipes from Blue Bottle, Tonx, Tim Wendelboe and more.

* Completely redesigned interface: We started from scratch with every screen and made AeroPress Timer more functional and beautiful.

* Navigation: We moved to a completely gesture-based navigation. We feel this is best way to navigate through AeroPress Timer. Who needs back buttons?

* Brewing Tips: We get a lot of requests for random brewing tips, so we added a few tips to help you achieve coffee nirvana.

* Recipe Overview: We added a recipe overview so that you can see the recipe's steps before starting to brew.

* Wee Little AeroPress's: We added little aeropress's on the recipe selection screen so you can see which orientation that recipe uses: either traditional or inverted. Don't miss the one's in the Championship Pack!

* Timer Screen: You will now be notified how much water to POUR when prompted.

* Bragging: Now you can brag about how great your coffee is on Twitter and Facebook. Don't miss the cool images that will be attached to your posts.

* Two Cup Recipes: We added two recipes that are suited for sharing with a friend. We're always doubling up recipes here at Beloved Robot HQ. So we added two recipes that have been thoroughly tested here at the office. So, make sure a share a cup with someone that you like.

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

Pricing and Availability:
AeroPress Timer 2.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Food & Drink category.

Beloved Robot: http://www.BelovedRobot.com
AeroPress Timer 2.0: http://www.AeroPressTimer.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aeropress-timer/id602496538
Instagram Gallery: http://instagram.com/aeropresstimer
Press Kit (zip): https://www.dropbox.com/s/3nlpli8tom405os/APT-PressKit.zip

Beloved Robot, LLC is a independent iOS development shop located in Birmingham, Alabama. Made up of Jarrod Glasgow and Zane Kellogg, we are passionate about iOS and the future of mobile development. AeroPress Timer is our first app to be released, and we also offer contracting services. Feel free to contact us for interviews or further information. Copyright (C) 2014 Beloved Robot, 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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Co-Founder
2052494075
United States
jarrod@belovedrobot.com

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

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SMS Export for iPhone - Backup SMS to Excel file using SMS Export Plus - Published on 07/29/14

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mTouchLabs announces SMS Export Plus 1.5, of their productivity app exclusively for iPhone and iPod touch. SMS Export Plus allows you to backup iMessages and SMS from your device to a Mac in .xls format. Using SMS Export Plus, you can archive and maintain records of all your messages at a single location in Excel file. Browse all backup messages in the .xls file very easily. You can filter messages by sender or sort messages by time and date.

Hyderabad, India - The texts on your iPhone are now one of your most important forms of communication with your friends, family, loved ones. Maybe a friend sent you a funny joke that you want to save or maybe you need to make a backup of a text for legal purposes or may be running low on storage space?. Whatever the reason, SMS Export Plus lets you access and save your iPhone's messages on your Mac or PC in most widely used excel format.

No need to worry about loosing important messages of your iPhone. By using SMS export plus app anyone can preserve all messages in Excel file. SMS Export Plus gives you the ease of a tabular format to scan through your messages quicker. You can sort your messages based on multiple criteria, leveraging the sorting feature of a tabular format. With SMS Export Plus, you can now save your messages rather than delete them to free up some memory on your iOS devices.

Feature Highlights:
* Save exported messages directly to your computer
* Backup messages are saved in .xls format
* Email the backup messages in excel file format
* Browse all backup messages in the .xls file very easily - You can filter messages by sender or sort messages by time & date
* Easy to search for any message in your backup file
* You can export SMS or iMessages of Multiple devices into multiple excel files
* Detailed help guide available within the app

SMS Export plus is listed in Top 100 charts of Productivity category in the US.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Available the wonderful feature-rich SMS Export Plus 1.5 at just $2.99 (USD) worldwide from the App Store under the Productivity category. SMS Export Plus has been rated 4 by many of its existing users.

mTouchLabs: http://mtouchlabs.com
SMS Export Plus 1.5: https://itunes.apple.com/app/sms-export-plus-backup-sms/id766405351
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mTouchLabs is a pioneer in the mobile development arena, releasing applications that are swift, visually appealing, and highly intuitive. Copyright (C) 2014 mTouchLabs. 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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United States
venky@aaditechsoft.com

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Mobickus LLC Releases skedCloud for iOS - Published on 07/29/14

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California based Mobickus LLC today introduces skedCLoud 1.0.3, their new business app developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Aimed at independent professionals and small businesses, skedCloud is a cloud-based calendar and appointment manager app that is simple to use and secure. skedCloud focuses on brutally simple user experience while taking advantage of the latest in data encryption and cloud computing for reliable and secure access to user data anywhere, anytime, all the time.

San Jose, California - Mobickus LLC today is proud to announce the release of skedCLoud 1.0.3, their new business app developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Aimed at independent professionals and small businesses, skedCloud is a cloud-based calendar and appointment manager app that is simple to use and secure.

"Many calendar apps are still not simple to use or too overly integrated with other third party systems," says Jomel Losorata, creator of skedCloud. "skedCloud takes the minimalist-by-design approach instead and focusses on the basics - user experience simplicity and data security."

skedCloud focuses on brutally simple user experience while taking advantage of the latest in data encryption and cloud computing for reliable and secure access to user data anywhere, anytime, all the time. The app is designed and built from the ground up for mobile users. It is perfect for small businesses and independent professionals (e.g., real estate agents, sports coaches and trainers, consultants, contractors, music teachers etc) who want to manage their busy schedules on the go.

skedCloud allows you to easily share yours or view other skedCloud users' calendar. The 'merged view' feature makes it easy to view your calendar against someone else's calendar to determine free time or conflicts. You can directly book an appointment on someone's calendar or allow others to book an event on yours given the right permission setting. Built with data security in mind, skedCloud uses layered security throughout its infrastructure and uses the latest encryption standards to protect user's personal data both at rest and in transit.

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

Pricing and Availability:
skedCLoud 1.0.3 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Business category. If you would like further information on skedCloud calendar and appointment manager or Mobickus LLC, please contact Jomel Losorata.

Mobickus: http://www.mobickus.com
skedCLoud 1.0.3: https://itunes.apple.com/app/skedcloud/id832343095
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Based out of San Jose, California, the center of Silicon Valley, Mobickus LLC is a software publisher focused in providing mobile, cloud based software solutions. Copyright (C) 2014 Mobickus LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple Logo, iOS, iPhone, iPod touch and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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United States
info@mobickus.com

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LinkOptimizer for InDesign Now Supports Preserve Details Resampling - Published on 07/29/14

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Zevrix Solutions announces LinkOptimizer 4.9.20, a feature update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 starts by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer allows to reduce InDesign link size and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data. The software also performs image adjustments, converts formats and helps repurpose files for web and mobile devices. The new version supports the Preserve Details image resampling method in Photoshop CC and later.

Toronto (ON) Canada - Zevrix Solutions today is proud to announce the release of LinkOptimizer 4.9.20, a feature update to its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks allowing to significantly reduce the size of InDesign links, save processing time and reduce production costs.

The new version lets users use the Preserve Details resampling method for image processing in Photoshop CC and later. This advanced method allows to enlarge a low-res image so it looks great in print, or start with a larger image and blow it up to poster or billboard size. New upsampling preserves detail and sharpness without introducing noise.

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Adobe Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats. For example, with just a click of a button users can:

* Scale and crop images to match their dimensions in InDesign
* Change their resolution to 300 dpi
* Convert RGB images to CMYK
* Apply color profile
* Resave JPEG images as TIFF
* Run a Photoshop Action on each image

At the end of processing, LinkOptimizer reimports images to InDesign at 100% in their precise position. In addition, the software can apply sharpening filters, merge layers and delete hidden ones, and process copies of InDesign documents and images instead of original files. As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space and countless hours of optimizing images manually, accelerate document output, reduce job turnaround and cut costs through faster processing.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer can be purchased from Zevrix website for $259.95 USD (Light version: $179.95) as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for LinkOptimizer 4.x users and $130 to upgrade from previous versions. LinkOptimizer is available for Mac OS X 10.6-10.9 and works with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop CS3-CC 2014.

Zevrix Solutions: http://zevrix.com
LinkOptimizer 4.9.20: http://zevrix.com/LinkOptimizer.php
Download LinkOptimizer: http://zevrix.com/LinkOptimizer.dmg
Purchase: http://zevrix.com/store.php
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Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides automation and productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit their website. Copyright (C) 2014 Zevrix Solutions. All Rights Reserved.

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Take the Theodolite AR Nav App on Your Next Adventure - now 50% Off - Published on 07/29/14

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Hunter Research and Technology is excited to offer its flagship augmented reality navigation app Theodolite for 50% off during a special sale. Theodolite is a multi-function viewfinder for iPhone and iPad that combines a compass, two-axis inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, map, nav calculator, tracker, and geo-tag photo/movie camera into one indispensable app. Theodolite is great for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, students, teachers, explorers, and high-tech gadget lovers.

Williamsburg, Virginia - Hunter Research and Technology is excited to offer its flagship augmented reality navigation app Theodolite for 50% off during a special sale. Theodolite is great for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, students, teachers, explorers, and high-tech gadget lovers.

Theodolite is a multi-function viewfinder for iPhone and iPad that combines a compass, two-axis inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, map, nav calculator, tracker, and geo-tag photo/movie camera into one indispensable app. Uses are endless, and the app is great for hiking, boating, hunting, golf, outdoor sports, sightseeing, navigation, and finding your way around. Theodolite also has professional grade features, and is used extensively by surveyors, geologists, architects, engineers, competitive sportsmen, first responders, military personnel, and search and rescue workers around the world.

Theodolite was featured at Apple's October 2013 Special Event, where Apple CEO Tim Cook showed "all of the amazing ways our customers are using iPads". Theodolite was shown being used atop the Great Wall of China, as an iPad user surveyed the amazing mountain scenery and ancient architecture around him. Find out why Apple included Theodolite among the most amazing apps available. Where will you take it on your next adventure?

Pricing and Availability:
Theodolite (iPhone, iPod touch) and Theodolite HD (iPad, iPad mini) are available on the iTunes App Store for a 50%-off sale price of $3.99 (USD). Theodolite runs on any camera-equipped iPhone or iPod touch. Theodolite HD runs on any camera-equipped iPad or iPad mini. More information, including screenshots, is available on the Hunter Research and Technology website.

Theodolite 4.0 (iPhone): http://hrtapps.com/theodolite/
Purchase and Download (iPhone): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/theodolite/id339393884
Theodolite HD 4.0 (iPad and iPad mini): http://hrtapps.com/theodolitehd/
Purchase and Download (iPad, iPad mini): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/theodolite-hd/id425456242
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Hunter Research and Technology is run by Dr. Craig Hunter, a practicing engineer with over 20 years of experience in engineering and software development. Dr. Hunter received the 2004 NASA Software of the Year Award and a 2004 Apple Design Award (Best Scientific Computing Solution on Mac OS X) for his work in software development. He founded Hunter Research and Technology in 2008 to create innovative apps that leverage the advanced hardware and software capabilities of iOS devices and Macs. The company has numerous apps available on the iTunes App Store, and develops apps for a range of clients worldwide. Copyright (C) 2014 Hunter Research and Technology. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, iTunes, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and iPad mini are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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United States
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Aquafadas Wave App Pushes Boundaries of Digital Publishing Technology - Published on 07/29/14

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Aquafadas has released its own app, Aquafadas Wave. Wave offers users a visual guide to get the most out of their Aquafadas Digital Publishing System. The app offers a wealth of useful advice on how to jump right into digital publishing and more. Graphic designers can access a set of issues on handy "Tips & Tricks" for creating engaging designs. Publishers can download the free iOS app and quickly discover how to create highly sophisticated, interactive content directly from InDesign.

Montpellier, France - Aquafadas, developer of digital publishing solutions, recently released its own app, Aquafadas Wave. A knowledge base and source of inspiration, Wave offers publishers and their design teams a visual guide to get the most out of their Aquafadas Digital Publishing System. Publishers can download the free iOS app from the App Store and quickly discover how to create highly sophisticated, interactive content directly from InDesign. Watch the promo video below.

Wave offers a wealth of useful advice on how to jump right into digital publishing, covering how publishers can either start from scratch or use existing content to create mobile apps for distribution on Apple, Google, Kobo or Amazon app stores. Graphic designers can access a set of issues on handy "Tips & Tricks" for creating engaging designs and making content interactive with over 40 powerful enrichment tools. All this alongside beautiful examples of digital publications created by Aquafadas customers using the Digital Publishing System, optimized with interactivity and enrichments that will inspire publishers to dive into app creation.

One app in particular that is featured as a source of inspiration in Wave is "Bande Part," a beautiful digital magazine that centers around the art of filmmaking. Anne-Claire Cieutat, editor-in-chief, states, "The advantage of using the Aquafadas Digital Publishing System comes from the clear and understandable interface, which provides our production team with a smooth workflow that doesn't get in the way of the final product. It allows us to combine images, sounds, videos, slideshows and more. This near-infinite amount of possible combinations allows for a new approach to reading, watching and listening for the 'Bande Part' audience. The evolution of our project is linked directly to the evolution of our tools." Benefit from Aquafadas Wave to bring your publications to digital life. Download the free app now on iTunes.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Aquafadas Wave 2.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.

Aquafadas Digital Publishing System: http://www.aquafadas.com/en/digital-publishing/
Aquafadas: http://www.aquafadas.com/en/
Aquafadas Wave 2.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/aquafadas-wave/id527936097
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJcsqSAhinQ&feature=youtu.be
"Bande � Part� App: https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/bande-part-magazine-cinema/id600958861?mt=8

Aquafadas, a pioneer in digital publishing technology, enables the creation and mass distribution of graphics rich, interactive digital content such as books, comics, corporate documents, magazines, and newspapers, across all major platforms including smartphones, tablets and the web. Businesses all over the world rely on Aquafadas' purpose-built content creation and distribution solutions to achieve their digital publishing strategies, significantly expanding content reach while lowering overhead costs. Some of Aquafadas prestigious customers include Bayard, Carrefour, Egmont International, Kelby Media Group, Lagardere, Mondadori, Reader's Digest, Sanoma, Standard & Poors, and Vodafone. Now 8 million end users are reading a publication created with Aquafadas solutions.
Aquafadas is a member of the International Digital Publishing Forum and IDEAlliance, which help to improve both ePUB and OpenEFT formats. A Rakuten group business, Aquafadas also provides its technological expertise to Kobo, the world's fastest growing e-reader provider. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Aquafadas. 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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Media Relations
617-817-6559
United States
anya@zazilmediagroup.com

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

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Available on Magzter Books - Balance Sheet- a Tale of Asset & Liability - Published on 07/29/14

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Bestsellers18 brings Vishal Thakkar's new book, Balance Sheet: The Tale of Asset & Liability to the world's largest and fastest global digital newsstand and book store, Magzter. 'Balance Sheet- The Tale of Asset & Liability' aims to allay any apprehensions one has on accounting; in this case balance sheets. It tells the story of any business transaction and you will find that this digital version serves as a great aid to understand how you can make the most of your financial statements.

New York, New York - Bestsellers18 brings Vishal Thakkar's new book, Balance Sheet: The Tale of Asset & Liability to the world's largest and fastest global digital newsstand and book store, Magzter. Making sure to garner the attention and attend to the reading needs of its digital subscribers, Magzter adds a new book on accounting to its book store.

'Balance Sheet- The Tale of Asset & Liability' aims to allay any apprehensions one has on accounting; in this case balance sheets. It tells the story of any business transaction and you will find that this digital version serves as a great aid to understand how you can make the most of your financial statements. The narrative of Balance Sheet is simple; the use of technical jargon is kept to a minimum,
with clear explanations of the what and the how.

"We welcome Vishal Thakkar's newest book Balance Sheet to the Magzter book store! Thakar's style of keeping things easily understandable is sure to win him more readers. The global digital exposure that Magzter delivers, will ensure easier access and instant availability to readers everywhere," said, Girish Ramdas, Co founder and CEO, Magzter

"Books have always held a universal appeal for readers all across the world. At Magzter we have ensured an easy way for publishers from across the world to upload their content at virtually no cost in an easy manner. We are sure that books at Magzter will soon become a popular destination for avid readers from across the world," said Vijay Radhakrishnan, Co founder and President, Magzter.

"The world has become a global village in this digital era. It is very important for the publisher to connect with their audience in the digital space. Magzter provides such an opportunity, through its presence in various platforms and brings in vast collection of Magazines and Books under one roof. We are sure that this book by Vishal Thakkar will appeal to all those who want to pick up the nuances of accounting in an easy and comprehensive manner. We are glad to have this association with Magzter and see a lot value in this partnership," said Kannan Iyer, Account Group Head -Retailing & Allied Initiatives, Bestsellers18.

The book 'Balance Sheet-The Tale of Assets & Liabilities' focuses on your understanding of the basics of finance and financial statements. It does not aim towards creating accountants. The book focuses more on how to read, analyze and use financial statements for your benefit. In other words, the idea is learning how to drive a car and not learning how a car is made. However, wherever, at particular points it is essential for a driver to know certain technical aspects of a car to enable him to drive better. Balance Sheet covers all of those.

There are many of us who hit the glass ceiling very fast in your life and do not know how to break it and grow beyond. This book will help you get your financial basics right and will enable the understanding of complicated financial jargon in a very simplified manner. The principles set out in this book will go a long way to help you take your financial decisions with clarity and sharpness. As they say, "a great start is half done." The book is priced at USD $5.99 on Magzter.

The book is published by Bestsellers 18. Bestsellers18 is the publishing division of Network 18 - one of India's most respected television networks. Bestsellers18 provides a comprehensive range of insightful and topical books, e-books, CDs and DVDs which cover a wide-ranging array of topics including business, finance, entrepreneurship and much more. At Bestsellers18, the aim is to distill the rich experience we have in understanding Indian business and financial markets through CNBC-TV18, India's leading business news channel. This helps us present the best methods of learning in premium formats to help the readers develop, strengthen and enrich their learning experience.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Magzter � Magazine & Book Store 3.1.4 free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the News category.

Magzter � Magazine & Book Store 3.1.4: http://www.magzter.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/magzter-magazine-store/id412163953
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dci.magzter&hl=en
Download from Microsoft: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-in/app/magzter/d6cf8e63-6af5-4710-b5e9-d3a0514292c6
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Magzter Inc. is the world's largest and fastest growing self-service, cross-platform digital magazine store and newsstand with over 19 million digital consumers, more than 3500 magazines, 1000s of books and comic titles from over 1000 publishers. Headquartered in New York, Magzter has its local offices in London, Paris, Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Chennai and Singapore and will soon be expanding to other countires. Founded by global entrepreneurs, Girish Ramdas and Vijayakumar Radhakrishnan in June 2011, Magzter enables magazine publishers around the world to create and deliver digital editions of their titles to global consumers. Powered by its proprietary OREY Click Publishing System(R), Magzter also enables their customers to publish interactive/audio-visual content in the magazine as it supports HTML 5. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Magzter Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Co-founder & President
+1-646-756-2524
United States
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Excelisys Releases The eX-BizTracker 4.13 - Published on 07/29/14

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Excelisys, Inc. today announces eX-BizTracker 4.13, the next iteration of the popular flagship eX-File business productivity template for small- to medium-sized businesses. eX-BizTracker 4.13 maximizes the latest innovations in FileMaker Pro 13, resulting in a more feature-rich tool & adding more value to an already incredible "Jump-Start" FileMaker Pro template. New features in version 4.13 take advantage of FileMaker's aggressive leap into the web and iOS/Mobile platform deployment strategies.

South Bend, Indiana - Excelisys, Inc., announced the release of the�eX-BizTracker 4.13, the next iteration of the popular flagship�eX-File business productivity template for small- to medium-sized businesses. The�eX-BizTracker 4.13 maximizes the latest innovations in FileMaker Pro� 13, resulting in a more feature-rich tool and adding more value to an already incredible �Jump-Start� FileMaker Pro template.�

The new features developed in the eX-BizTracker 4.13 take advantage of FileMaker�s aggressive leap into the web and iOS/Mobile platform deployment strategies. Pop-overs and slide controls�require much less development effort than workarounds in earlier versions, and�allow a true single document interface that feels natural on iOS devices and in a browser. Our new task-specific companion modules leverage these enhancements to provide elegant and intuitive solutions for a variety of needs.

�Advancements in FileMaker Pro 13 provide exciting opportunities for Web and Mobile use. We have succeeded in adding some long-awaited features with more on the way!� says Doug West, Product/Project Manager with Excelisys who was the Lead Developer on the�eX-BizTracker 4 team.

Features of FileMaker 13 incorporated into BT4.13 include:
- WebDirect compatibility
- Custom theme and style sheets for consistent appearance, improved performance, and easy adjustment
- Popovers instead of pop-up windows for smoother user experience
- Use of object visibility settings for simplified layout editing
- Disabled active row state on portals to prevent unwanted selection
- Use of "FETCH FIRST" in ExecuteSQL statements to limit query results
- Current record indicator removed in list view for more modern appearance

New Mobile Modules:
- Local deliveries, shipping/receiving
- Warehouse remote inventory - coming soon!

The�eX-BizTracker 4.13 incorporates a host of elements to enhance usability features and functionality, including CRM to manage both companies and/or organizations and individuals, allowing for multiple addresses and contact methods for each, along with activity logs, reminders and email.� The integrated document management and storage provides seamless functionality with customers, orders, invoices, POs or products, with optional encryption, improving ability to track products (goods, services and fees) along with inventory management.� The updated features allow the�eX-BizTracker 4.13 to integrate with common off-the-shelf products such as QuickBooks, and third-party software/services from companies such as FedEx, UPS and SalesForce.

Current modules include Customers, Vendors, Products, Documents, Orders, POs, Inventory, Bills, Shipments, Reports and Preferences (settings and users).� Mobile modules, anticipated soon, will allow specific actions in the field including inventory control, order handling, CRM and documents management.

The�eX-BizTracker 4.13 is the latest evolution of Excelisys� �jumpstart� template. Over 100,000 users have downloaded the original FileMaker Business Tracker, created by Excelisys for FileMaker Inc. when FileMaker Pro 7 was released in 2004, making it one of the most popular free templates from FileMaker. Developers and end-users have found the GUI and feature-set a money- and time-saving tool, offering a �jumpstart� advantage in building intuitive custom solutions.

Excelisys: http://www.excelisys.com
eX-BizTracker 4.13: http://www.excelisys.com/exbiztracker4.php
Download eX-BizTracker: http://excelisys.com/download-exfiles/exd.html
Purchase: https://shop.excelisys.com/ex_files/buy/270

Founded in 2001, Excelisys is an international organization specializing in building, supporting, consulting, migrating, upgrading, tweaking, fixing, and integrating quality custom FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go, MySQL, QuickBooks-FileMaker Pro Integration, Excel to FileMaker Pro conversions, iPhone and iPad integration, and other various database technologies and frameworks for web, mobile, and desktop deployment strategies. Copyright (C) 2014 Excelisys. All Rights Reserved. FileMaker, the FileMaker logo are trademarks of FileMaker Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Founder/President
574-273-5805
United States
christo@excelisys.com

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VP Sales
866-592-9235
rick@excelisys.com

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Vanguard Custom Software Announces Upcoming Experience Design Training - Published on 07/29/14

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Vanguard Custom Software today announced the next Design Studio training seminar for software developers on November 3-5, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET in New York City. This immersive three-day learning experience, held at the Basha Studio 34, will be led by veteran FileMaker Developer's Conference speaker, Dr. Don Levan, president of Vanguard Custom Software. Participants will learn how to develop scenarios, find design patterns, sketch to develop ideas, prototype, test ideas and much more.

New York, New York - Vanguard Custom Software today announced the next Design Studio training seminar for software developers on November 3-5, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET in New York City. This immersive three-day learning experience, held at the Basha Studio 34, will be led by veteran FileMaker Developer's Conference speaker, Dr. Don Levan, president of Vanguard Custom Software. The Design Studio agenda is as follows:

Day 1: Discovery & Specification
Creating project briefs
Conducting design research
Deriving requirements from personas and scenarios

Day 2: Framework Definition
Storyboarding user flows
Creating lo-fidelity sketches and prototypes
Usability testing designs

Day 3: Detail Design & Review
Using feedback to improve the solution
Creating a style guide
Polishing the interface

The Design Studio participants learn how to develop scenarios, find design patterns, sketch to develop ideas, prototype and test ideas, and turn their initial concepts into software applications that meet the needs of their users. "When these practices are put together in a repeatable process, software developers can reliably produce great work, save money, and deliver on time," Levan noted. "They also help developers foster cooperation with clients and end-users, and help them sell better projects."

"This workshop really helped us in the design of the document check-in screen of DocuBin," said previous Design Studio attendee Jesse Barnum, president of 360Works. "After implementing what we learned, we simplified, re-worded, and rearranged the buttons so that the result of each choice is much more obvious. It's little touches like this that make any software appealing, both to look at and to use."

The registration fee for the Design Studio is $1,499 (USD). A $300 discount is available for those who register before September 30, 2014. Registered participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers. Paper, sharpies, sticky notes, and six-up templates will be provided. Participants will receive a recommended reading list, prior to attending the Design Studio.

About Vanguard Custom Software:
Since 2002 Vanguard Custom Software has delivered business applications, websites, and training seminars that successfully strike a balance between a company's business demands and the experience of the people using their products and services. Whether designing software from the ground up, or improving an existing project, Vanguard helps smart companies develop products and services that achieve their goals, while providing the best possible user experience.

Vanguard Custom Software: http://vanguardcs.net/
The Design Studio: http://fmcraft.com/
Subscribe to FIleMaker Design Notes: http://fmcraft.com/index.php/newsletter_signup
Contact The Design Studio: http://fmcraft.com/index.php/contact

Vanguard Custom Software, LLC., is a New York FileMaker consulting firm. Vanguard's mission is to "create simple applications which solve complex problems." They incorporate software development best practices, interaction design, and cognitive psychology to create data-driven applications and websites that are efficient for business and easy for people.Vanguard's mission is to "create simple applications which solve complex problems." They incorporate software development best practices, interaction design, and cognitive psychology to create data-driven applications and websites that are efficient for business and easy for people. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Vanguard Custom Software, LLC. All Rights Reserved. FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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President
917-842-2911
United States
don@vanguardcs.net

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WaterField Unveils 15-inch Solo and 13-inch Indy for New Apple Laptops - Published on 07/29/14

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On the heels of Tim Cook's MacBook Pro Retina refresh announcement, WaterField Designs unveils new custom sizes of two popular laptop bags; the 15-inch Outback Solo and 13-inch Indy; quality and style converge in these svelte carriers. The Outback Solo sports a rugged look, combining waxed canvas with premium leather. The Indy's soft high-grade leather develops a rich patina over time. Both look professional enough for business meetings and fashionable enough for anywhere else.

San Francisco, California - WaterField Designs, a leading San Francisco manufacturer of custom-fitted laptop sleeves, bags and cases for digital gear, unveils a new 15-inch Outback Solo to fit the larger upgraded MacBook Pro Retina and a new 13-inch Indy leather satchel to fit the smaller Retina. The Outback Solo sports a rugged look, combining waxed canvas with premium leather. The Indy's soft high-grade leather develops a rich patina over time. Both look professional enough for business meetings and fashionable enough for anywhere else.

"Mac users are style connoisseurs who like clean design and minimalist bags that fit necessities without a lot of bulk," explained company owner, Gary Waterfield. "Both the Outback Solo and the Indy have slim profiles. Put in your new MacBook Pro Retina plus a few other essentials, and it will hang lightly on your shoulder and look great in any environment."

The Outback Solo features:
* Two layers of protection - high-grade neoprene and water-resistant, tan waxed canvas
* Offset brown, distressed leather flap that lends a vintage look
* Firm magnetic closure
* Two front pockets to fit smartphone or iPad Mini, necessities like wallet and keys, and a charger for overnight trips
* Optional strap transforms case into minimalist over-the-shoulder or cross-body bag
* Now available in 15-inch size for the MacBook Pro Retina

The Indy features:
* Black or brown, naturally-tanned leather for elegant yet outdoorsy, well-worn look
* Choice of black or nickel all-metal hardware
* Gold-colored interior lining makes contents easy to identify
* Virtually invisible main compartment zipper sits lower than bag opening
* Two organizational pockets within the main compartment
* Ultrasuede(R)-lined diagonal front pocket* with a hint of color - for storing phone and quick-access items
* Self-locking zippered back pocket
* Adjustable strap for wearing cross body or over the shoulder
* Now available in 13-inch size for the MacBook Pro Retina

In addition to the Outback Solo and Indy bags, WaterField Designs offers an array of custom-fitted MacBook Air and Retina sleeves, cases, and bags - the SleeveCase, Outback Sleeve, Suede Jacket, and Smart Case; the Travel Express, and CitySlicker; and the Muzetto, Rough Rider and the Staad Laptop BackPack.

Pricing and Availability:

15-inch Outback Solo:
Price: $119. Optional shoulder strap: $19. Tan waxed canvas with naturally-tanned, premium chocolate leather flap (Also available in iPad and 13-inch sizes.). Pre-order now. Shipping begins no later than August 15, 2014.

13-inch Indy:
Price: $199. Black or brown premium distressed leather with choice of six color accents: black, copper, flame, green, pearl or pine. Nickel or matte black hardware (Also available in iPad and iPad mini sizes.). Pre-order now. Shipping begins no later than August 15, 2014.

See additional WaterField Designs MacBook Pro Retina case and bag pricing and availability on company website.

WaterField Designs: http://www.sfbags.com/
Outback Solo for MacBook Pro Retina: http://www.sfbags.com/collections/shoulder-messenger-bags/products/outback-solo-macbook-air-case
Leather Indy for the MacBook Pro Retina: http://www.sfbags.com/collections/shoulder-messenger-bags/products/indy-leather-bag
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WaterField Designs manufactures custom-fitted, high-quality cases and bags for a full-range of laptop computers, tablets, smartphones, gaming devices and other digital gear. All products are manufactured to exacting standards entirely in San Francisco. More information available at the company website under "Our Story." WaterField Designs, SFBags, Outback Solo, Indy,SleeveCase, Outback Sleeve, Smart Case, Suede Jacket, CitySlicker, Travel Express, Muzetto, Rough Rider and Staad are trademarks of WaterField Designs. Other company/product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright 2014. All rights reserved.

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United States
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New PluralEyes 3.5 Released as Part of Shooter Suite 12.5 Update - Published on 07/29/14

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California based Red Giant today releases Shooter Suite 12.5, which includes new versions of two Shooter Suite products: PluralEyes 3.5 and Instant 4K. New to the suite is Denoiser II, Red Giant's powerful video noise reduction tool. Also included are the recently updated BulletProof 1.2, as well as Frames and LUT Buddy. PluralEyes 3.5 brings expanded media support, more accuracy, drift correction and more to one of the editing industry's most popular tools.

San Francisco, California - Today, Red Giant has released Shooter Suite 12.5, which includes new versions of two Shooter Suite products: PluralEyes 3.5 and Instant 4K. New to the suite is Denoiser II, Red Giant's powerful video noise reduction tool. Also included are the recently updated BulletProof 1.2, as well as Frames and LUT Buddy.

PluralEyes 3.5, the latest update to Red Giant's automated audio/video sync tool, brings expanded media support, more accuracy, drift correction and more to one of the editing industry's most popular tools. PluralEyes literally saves hours or even days of audio/video syncing work, by analyzing the audio from all devices and automatically syncing them up with the touch of a button.

"PluralEyes has always been great at taking what came out of your camera and audio devices and making them work together, as is," said Randon Morford, Shooter Suite product manager. "But there are many issues created in camera that make a sync virtually impossible. In this version, we've added a new feature called Drift Correction that allows PluralEyes to actively fix audio/video issues, generated directly in-camera, that can cause an inaccurate sync."

Drift correction is a new feature unique to PluralEyes 3.5, and a solution to a problem that plagues many shooters. When filming long clips, cameras can lose sync with audio recorders because their recording speeds don't match precisely. PluralEyes 3.5 can fix this.

An additional focus for this PluralEyes upgrade has been on improving and expanding support for more media types - including improved support for AVCHD cameras, with support for spanned clips. In addition, PluralEyes' Replace Audio feature now supports many more media types than before, bringing this popular feature to a much larger group of users.

"PluralEyes has revolutionized the way people work on and off set," said Bruce Sharpe, who originally created the app for his own projects. "On set, it makes the shoots go faster by freeing up shooters from having to use clapboards or timecode, or for having to account for many cameras' limitations. At the same time, editors don't have to pay for that freedom later. PluralEyes removes the time-consuming process of manual syncing that slows editors down, right before post-production. All around, it lets people get projects done more quickly."

New to the suite is Denoiser II, Red Giant's powerful video noise reduction plug-in. Denoiser II gives shooters an essential tool for improving the quality of the video they shoot, especially when shooting in low light or at high ISOs.

The Shooter Suite upgrade also includes tools for bringing older or smaller formats onto your large-format timeline. Red Giant Instant 4K, an update to Instant HD, includes speed optimization (up to 3-4X) and new presets geared towards higher resolution formats. Also, Red Giant Frames, a tool used to deinterlace older footage and convert it to 24P, is included as part of the suite.

This all comes on the heel of Red Giant BulletProof 1.2 - a recent, free update for owners of the Shooter Suite and BulletProof. Red Giant BulletProof is the Shooter Suite's stand-alone application for reliable on-set backup and review of footage. The free update includes support for AVCHD and Canon MXF, opening it up to a world of new, popular cameras. BulletProof 1.2 also includes a new file reference mode to help drastically speed up the process. And, with the release of PluralEyes 3.5, comes BulletProof/PluralEyes integration, making it easy for BulletProof to hand off files to the popular audio/video sync app.

BulletProof also allows you to export your color grading decisions, on set, as LookUp Tables. Red Giant LUT Buddy, Shooter Suite 12.5's color tool, allows you to bring those LUTs (and those from many other sources) directly to your editing timeline.

All-in-all, this release of Red Giant Shooter Suite delivers more integration, greater camera/format support, and fantastic workflow, speed and accuracy improvements, making it easy to bring your footage from set to post with confidence.

Pricing and Availability:
Shooter Suite 12.5 is available now for $399 (USD). Existing users of Shooter Suite 12 are eligible for a $99 Upgrade. All Shooter Suite upgrade options can be seen online. PluralEyes 3.5 is available now for $199. Existing users of PluralEyes qualify for a $79 upgrade. Instant 4K is available now for $99. Existing users of Instant HD are eligible for an update to Instant 4K for $29. Members of the media are invited to review Red Giant Shooter Suite 12.5 by contacting Anya Oskolkova.

Shooter Suite 12.5: http://www.redgiant.com/products/all/shooter-suite/
Shooter Suite Upgrade Options: http://resources.redgiant.com/upgrade-paths/
PluralEyes 3.5: http://www.redgiant.com/products/all/pluraleyes/
Instant 4K: http://www.redgiant.com/products/all/instant-hd/
Vimeo Video (Shooter Suite): https://vimeo.com/99742288
Vimeo Video (PluralEyes): https://vimeo.com/99742287

Red Giant is a software company made up of talented artists and technologists who collaborate to create unique tools for filmmakers, editors, VFX artists, and motion designers. Our company culture is focused on finding balance between work and life - we call it "the double bottom line" - this philosophy helps us ignore complexity in favor of building simple tools that yield giant results. Over the last decade, our products (like Magic Bullet and Trapcode) have become the standard in film and broadcast post-production - With over 200,000 users, it's nearly impossible to watch 20 minutes of TV without seeing our software in use. From our experiences as artists and filmmakers, we aspire to not only to provide tools for artists, but inspiration as well. Watch our films, learn from over 200 free tutorials, or try our software on our website. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Red Giant. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh and Mac OS X, Apple Motion, and Final
Cut 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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Echoes makes voice announcements through your Mac quick and easy - Published on 07/29/14

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Ottawa based Parliant Corporation today introduces Echoes 1.0 for OS X. Echoes makes it easy to send quick voice announcements to other Macs running Echoes on your local network. Echoes puts an icon in your menu bar where you just choose "Announce," speak your announcement, and press return. Echoes can send announcements to a single person or to user-defined groups of people. Every Mac running Echoes can be a broadcaster or receiver, so replying is also quick and easy.

Ottawa, Canada - Two time winner of Best of Show at MacWorld Expo and MacWorld's Eddy Award for Mac audio products, Parliant Corporation today announced the launch of Echoes 1.0. With Echoes you can have voice announcements played immediately out of every Mac on your local network.

Calling the sales staff for a meeting? Cake in the board room? Calling the kids to dinner? Echoes makes it easy to send quick voice announcements to other Macs running Echoes on your local network. Echoes is different from Skype, FaceTime, and other voice chat applications because it eliminates "dialing" or setting up connections with your recipients. Echoes puts an icon in your menu bar where you just choose "Announce" (or press a convenient keyboard shortcut), speak your announcement, and press return. Its fast and easy.

Echoes lets you:
* Announce to other users running Echoes on your local network
* Announce to everyone, groups of people you configure, or individuals
* Quickly reply to the sender of the last received announcement
* Set keyboard shortcuts for sending and replying
* Resend last sent announcement without re-recording it
* Replay last received announcement in case you missed it

Echoes can send announcements to a single person or to user-defined groups of people. Every Mac running Echoes can be a broadcaster or receiver, so replying is also quick and easy.

Echoes can be up and running in seconds. Echoes doesn't need a server, doesn't use social networking accounts, and doesn't require complicated setup. Macs on a home or office network automatically find each other using Bonjour technology, almost like magic!

"Voice calling solutions like Skype or FaceTime are great, but group calls require a lot of setup time," said Kevin Ford, CEO of Parliant. "With Echoes, we wanted to enable the simplicity that people used to have with intercoms. Calling the Sales staff for a meeting? Cake in the board room? Calling the kids to dinner? School-wide announcements through every teacher's computer? Push a button, say your message and it's delivered to all, with superb sound quality."

Pricing and Availability:
Echoes 1.0 is available exclusively in the Mac App Store at an introductory price of $9.99 (USD). It requires a Mac running OS X 10.9 "Mavericks" or later, and can message other locally networked Macs also running Echoes. You can download screenshots and icons from our press kit page.

Parliant Corporation: http://www.parliant.com
Echoes 1.0: http://www.echoes-app.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/echoes-voice-announcements/id863404067
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Press Kit: http://www.echoes-app.com/press/index.html

With facilities in Ottawa, Canada, Parliant Corporation is a world leader in Apple software development for clients and internal products. Their Conference Companion mobile solution, is the premier platform for paperless meetings and conference automation. Parliant was the top provider of advanced computer/telephone solutions for Mac and is pleased to make a return to the Mac market with Echoes. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2014 Parliant Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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(613) 321-9923 x753
Canada
echoeslaunch@parliant.com

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