2/02/2015

[MacNews] Digest Number 3752

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Digest #3752

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Sun Feb 1, 2015 10:28 am (PST) . Posted by:


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Mon Feb 2, 2015 3:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Alfred and the Dragon - 7th YTMS Guided Read-Aloud Book Teaches Alphabet - Published on 02/02/15

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You TELL Me Stories (YTMS) today releases Alfred and the Dragon with WordWinks and Retell, Record & Share 1.0.2 for iOS, the seventh illustrated book app in the You TELL Me Stories Library. Alfred and the Dragon teaches children how to recognize letters and sounds, and helps parents practice the most effective way to read aloud through WordWinks. Kids can also build memory and comprehension through the Retell, Record and Share function that allows them to record the story in their own voice.

Weston, Connecticut - You TELL Me Stories (YTMS) today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Alfred and the Dragon with WordWinks and Retell, Record & Share 1.0.2 for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices. Alfred and the Dragon is the seventh illustrated book app in the award-winning You TELL Me Stories Library.

"Praised by the academic community, (the) You TELL Me Stories app immerses children in stories and then encourages them to recount details of the story in their own words," reports Greta Jenkins of Families Online Magazine. "Featuring delightful artwork and engaging content, kids learn and have fun too." (17 June 2013)

Written by Eugene Coco and illustrated by Gilbert Contreras, Alfred and the Dragon is the story of a boy who gets swept away to a far-off land where a Goblin has the lovely Princess Imari trapped inside a glass jar. With the help of a friendly Dragon, Alfred frees the Princess and flies her back home. Featuring colorful illustrations and an engaging storyline, Alfred and the Dragon teaches children how to recognize letters and their sounds.

Feature Highlights:
* Delightful story that teaches letter sounds
* Helps create readers before they can read
* Teaches parents how to read to kids
* Colorful illustrations
* Narrated by a master teacher and professional voiceover actor
* Ability for child to record their own version of the story
* Developed by Language and Literacy Experts
* Meets National Core Curriculum for PreK-K
* Free Activity Book that reinforces basic concepts and storytelling

Alfred and the Dragon provides kids the opportunity to practice their storytelling skills through the Retell, Record and Share function. By allowing children to record the story in their own voice, Retell, Record and Share helps build important skills such as memory/recall, comprehension, speaking skills, sequencing, vocabulary, and analysis. Retell, Record and Share also allows users to share the child's recording of Alfred and the Dragon directly from the app.

"You TELL Me Stories are bright, colorful and entertaining ebooks created by educators and language experts for you and your child to enjoy together again and again," explains Lynn Rubin of You TELL Me Stories. "With beautiful illustrations and a delightful story, Alfred and the Dragon provides an engaging way to bring parents and children together. Following the letters of the alphabet, Alfred and the Dragon teaches children how to recognize letters and their sounds, while capturing their imagination along the way. Come on this wonderful adventure with Alfred and see how much of the alphabet your child can learn!"

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.1.1 or later
* 285 MB

Pricing and Availability:
As an introductory offer, Alfred and the Dragon 1.0.2 is only $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category. Review copies are available upon request.

You Tell Me Stories: http://youtellmestories.com
Alfred and the Dragon 1.0.2: http://youtellmestories.com/portfolio/our-ebook-apps/
Purchase and Download : https://itunes.apple.com/app/id952587284
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Based in Weston, Connecticut, You TELL Me Stories was founded by Alexandra Hartenbaum and Lynn Rubin in 2011. The Company publishes children's preschool picture books for iPhone and iPad. The You TELL Me Stories App is a unique educational initiative dedicated to the development of "Read-Aloud" books uniquely designed so that the experience for the child and adult is modeled on methods validated by research. This evidenced based approach to reading aloud builds the necessary oral language and emergent literacy skills required for success in school ... and life! Because HOW you read to a child, and not just how often, makes a difference. Copyright (C) 2011-2015 You TELL Me Stories, LLC. 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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United States
lynn@ytmstories.com

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Mon Feb 2, 2015 3:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

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WidgeTunes 1.0 released for iOS - Easily Navigate Your Playlists - Published on 02/02/15

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Independent developer, Georgios Trigonakis today introduces WidgeTunes 1.0, a new Notification Center widget for iPhone. View all your iPhone playlists and albums on a easy-to-use widget. WidgeTunes lets you choose to play your favorite music without unlock your screen or open the Music app. Just swipe down from the top of the screen on your iPhone and select a playlist or album from WidgeTunes widget. Save any album or playlist to your favorites, so you can find it easily.

Athens, Greece - Independent developer, Georgios Trigonakis today is proud to announce the release of WidgeTunes 1.0, a new Notification Center widget for iPhone. WidgeTunes offers the easiest way to play music on iPhone. View all your iPhone playlists and albums on a easy-to-use widget. This app lets you choose to play your favorite music without unlock your screen or open the Music app.

Just swipe down from the top of the screen on your iPhone and select a playlist or album from WidgeTunes widget. Save any album or playlist to your favorites, so you can find it easily. To add a playlist or album to favorites, tap on star button. To remove a playlist or album from favorites tap again on full star button. View your favorites playlists and albums on Favorites tab.

WidgeTunes Features:
* Notification Center widget
* Full iPhone's playlists and album list
* User favorites playlists and albums
* Can play iTunes match playlists and albums (no need to download to play them)

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Optimized for iPhone 5, iPhone 6/6 Plus
* Requires iOS 8.1 or later
* 0.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
WidgeTunes 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Music category. A limited number of Promotional Codes are available to members of the media. Journalists interested in receiving one should contact us on our contact Email. A press kit including screenshots, icons and other related media are available for download.

WidgeTunes 1.0: http://www.gtrigonakis.com/widgetunesios
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id960088577
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Press Kit (zip): https://www.dropbox.com/s/risz3xtg5gvkz1a/WidgeTunesIOSPressKit.zip?dl=1

Georgios Trigonakis is a Athens, Greece based indie Mac/iOS developer. Since 2011, Georgios Trigonakis have released many Mac and iOS apps, with over 50,000 users. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Georgios Trigonakis. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, iPhone, iPod, iPad 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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Georgios Trigonakis
Founder
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Greece
trigonakis@gmail.com

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Mon Feb 2, 2015 3:01 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Parking Puzzle Game Released for iPhone, iPad, Android - Published on 02/02/15

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iThinkdiff today introduces Parking Puzzle Game 1.0, their new game title for iOS and Android devices. Parking lets puzzle players of all ages try to park a variety of different vehicles into the correct parking space. As the pace of the game increases, players will need to fully concentrate on every vehicle and parking space. Vehicles come in several entertaining varieties, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and even tractors and horses.

Melaka, Malaysia - iThinkdiff today is excited to announce the release of Parking Puzzle Game 1.0, its new game title for iOS and Android devices. A game of fun and concentration, Parking lets puzzle players of all ages try to park a variety of different vehicles into the correct parking space. As the pace of the game increases, players will need to fully concentrate on every vehicle and parking space - helping the player build their ability to concentrate while still having fun.

Key Features
* A simple interface makes the game easy to play for players of all ages and skill levels. Using the touchscreen, players slide the vehicle into the parking space with their fingers

* An online leaderboard lets players see how they compare to other players, pushing them to reach more challenging levels and further improve their concentration skills

* Vehicles come in several entertaining varieties: cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and even tractors and horses

Mahmud Ahsan, iThinkdiff's Lead Software Engineer, said, "The game is challenging, as the user will have to concentrate very much to put each vehicle into the correct parking space." Helping the user have fun while building concentration skills is a key part of the game.

Game play is simple and obvious: each vehicle enters from the top of the screen. The player must use their finger to swipe the vehicle into a matching parking space. As the game progresses, vehicles begin to move faster and the parking spots occasionally change vehicle types, requiring the the user concentrate not just on the stream of vehicles but on keeping track of the parking spaces.

This gradual increase in speed and complexity allows users to start at any level and steadily build up their concentration and response time. The top players will be listed on the built-in leaderboard, and every player can see how they rank compared to other players. The game includes both music and sound effects, and all of the graphics were specially created to look good on Retina displays.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Optimized for iPhone 5, iPhone 6/6 Plus
* Requires iOS 7.0 or later
* 49.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Parking Puzzle Game 1.0 is Free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play.

Parking Puzzle Game 1.0: http://ithinkdiff.net/ios-games/parking/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/parking-puzzle-game/id958037663
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ithinkdiff.parking
YouTube Video (Game Play): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjOD26c9u2Q
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Founded in 2010 by programmer Mahmud Ahsan, iThinkdiff is a leading creator of educational and entertainment apps for iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. With over 8 million total downloads, thousands of five-star reviews, and 15 million monthly ad impressions, iThinkdiff games and translation apps are frequently featured on the Apple iTunes homepage. Copyright (C) 2010-2015 iThinkdiff. 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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Mahmud Ahsan
Founder and Lead Software Engineer
Malaysia
mahmud@ithinkdiff.net

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