7/18/2015

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Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:15 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Fun Pick-Up-And-Play Soccer Game Kukaball Launches For iOS Devices - Published on 07/17/15

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Independent developer, Arda Kaan Alpman introduces KUKABALL 1.0 for iOS devices, a fun game that players of all ages can pick-up-and play in seconds. Gamers must creatively use their fingers to dribble and shoot the ball to score goals, and score as many as they can against the clock. Players have to be creative with their interactions with the ball to score goals; dribble the ball to certain angles then shoot, pass off screen borders or shoot off screen borders and more.

Cupertino, California - Developed by Arda Kaan Alpman and launching for iOS Devices, Kukaball is an innovative soccer game app that places the player physically in the game through physical interactions with the ball using fingers. Kukaball aims to entertain people in short breaks (45 seconds total game duration) while enforcing imagination and creativity. The player has to come up with quick creative moves to score against the Kuka (goalie).

In Kukaball, players can have fun interactions using their fingers with a soccerball/football (dribbling, shooting, passing) with the ultimate aim of scoring as many goals as they can against the Kuka (the Turkish name for a cone) in 45 seconds. Players have to be creative with their interactions with the ball to score goals (dribble the ball to certain angles then shoot, pass off screen borders or shoot off screen borders etc,). As a benchmark, users can try to beat the developer's highest score of 21 goals in 45 seconds. Or anyone who doesn't want to be competitive can simply just play it for fun and make creative plays to defeat the Kuka.

Scoring a good number of goals against the Kuka (goalie) requires that the player develop the necessary skills to handle the ball with his fingers in appropriate ways (as is the case when people learn to play soccer with their feet). So the player is challenged in a fun way to improve ball handling and shooting skills to be able to score more goals against the Kuka. Mostly, the Kuka will not conceed a goal from a straightforward shot and the player needs to make creative plays (i.e. dribble to an appropriate angle and shoot, make passes of the screen borders and then shoot). As ball handling skills of the player improves, the player becomes capable of scoring more goals however the Kuka is also adaptive to the skill level of the player and its performance as goalie also improves.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 8.0 or later
* 2.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
KUKABALL 1.0, the fun soccer game anyone can pick-up and play in seconds, is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

KUKABALL 1.0: http://apps.appshout.com/kukaball/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/kukaball/id1000870521
Blip Video (Demo): http://blip.tv/dailyappshow/kukaball-iphone-app-demo-state-of-tech-7202841
Screenshot: http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/a1/7f/40/a17f4050-41e9-306a-d135-761fe496caa8/screen480x480.jpeg
App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/kukaball/images/icon.png

Based in Turkey and with over 15 years as a corporate finance professional, Arda Kaan Alpman's interest in software has lead him to using technology to solve problems in his financial career. As a hobby, and as a means to explore the world of app development, Arda has developed Kukaball for iOS devices - a fun app based on a childhood soccer game of using your fingers to kick a small soccer ball. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Arda Kaan Alpman. 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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United States
press@appshout.com

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Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Pinnate Makes it Twice as Fast for Groups to Choose Meeting Dates - Published on 07/17/15

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Pinadate 2.0 from Lafarelle makes it easier and faster for groups of two or more people to choose mutually suitable meeting dates, and completely avoid sending time consuming and tedious emails and phone calls back and forth. The intuitive menus and navigation make it easy for anyone to schedule a personal, social or business event with a group of any size. This new no-cost scheduling and productivity app is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store, and for Android devices on Google Play.

Cupertino, California - Business professionals, students, friends and all others who want to make it dramatically easier and twice as fast to choose mutually suitable meeting dates - and completely avoid sending emails and phone calls back and forth - can now head to the App Store or Google Play and download the must-have new no-cost app Pinadate.

Developed by Lafarelle, Pinadate is a streamlined and elegant scheduling and productivity app that does not require a formal login, which is welcome news to users who are concerned about safeguarding their privacy.

Here's how Pinadate works:
1. Users launch the app and choose various possible times and dates for an event.
2. Next, they add a description of their event. They can also add a photo by taking a picture with their device, or uploading one from their library.
3. From there, they're taken to their event's specific page, which also features a private discussion board that can only be accessed by the event's creator and those who are invited.
4. After that, they send out invitations to friends or colleagues, who then "vote" on the best time/date for the event. Invitees who don't have the app can be notified by email, SMS, IM, Facebook or Twitter.
5. The event's creator can then see which particular time/date suits everyone (or at least the greatest number of people).
6. Each attendee then receives a notification of the event.

In total, the above process takes only a minute or two, and the intuitive menus and navigation make it easy for anyone to schedule a personal, social or business event with a group of any size - from tiny to massive. In addition, Pinadate automatically populates a user's contact list, which saves even more time.

"While technology is supposed to make life simpler," commented Sylvain Geron of Lafarelle, "everyone has experienced how inconvenient, time consuming, tedious, and stressful it can be to send emails and voicemails back and forth in an attempt to get two or more people to select a mutually suitable time and date to hold a business conference, have a party, plan a get together, or schedule any other professional, personal or social meeting. However, that unpleasant experience is now in the past thanks to the innovative Pinadate!"

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

Pricing and Availability:
Pinadate 2.0, the new no-cost app that is the faster and easier way for groups to choose mutually suitable meeting dates, is available worldwide through the App Store in the Business category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play.

Pinadate 2.0: http://pinadate.net
More Info: http://apps.appshout.com/pinadate/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/asknchat/id857737897
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tactfactory.asknchat
Blip Video (Demo): http://blip.tv/dailyappshow/pinadate-iphone-app-demo-dailyappshow-7102688
App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/pinadate/images/icon.png

Based in Paris, Lafarelle is headed by Sylvain Geron who already launched and developed several innovative multi-million dollar businesses in telecoms and IT. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Lafarelle. 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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United States
press@appshout.com

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Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:45 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Kids Day Helps Parents Schedule Activities & Connect with Other Parents - Published on 07/17/15

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Kids Day 1.1 from Kids Day LLC is an online event manager and messaging app that lets busy parents plan, schedule and re-schedule their child's various social, recreational, educational and developmental activities, as well as connect with other parents. Parents can schedule events with other parents, such as picnics, library visits, recreational outings, and anything else appropriate. They can also search via interests, such as swimming, art, dance, and more.

Cupertino, California - Busy parents who spend an enormous amount of time and energy trying to plan, reschedule and often re-schedule their child's various social, recreational, educational and developmental activities, can now download the innovative new no-cost app that promises to instantly make their lives easier and far less stressful: Kids Day.

Developed by Kids Day LLC and available from the App Store (iOS devices) and Google Play (Android devices), Kids Day is refreshingly simple to operate - which is a huge benefit to some parents who aren't technically inclined, or who simply don't have hours to figure out the ins and outs of a new app. Here's how it works:

Parents start by logging into to Kids Day either through the app, or via their Facebook or Google+ account. Next, they enter information about their child (or children). From there, they add their child's friends by searching for names, zip codes, activities and/or school name. After that, they schedule events with other parents, such as picnics, library visits, recreational outings, and anything else appropriate. They can also search via interests - such as swimming, art, dance, and so on - to coordinate practice sessions with other parents, and therefore develop their child's skills and abilities. Finally, parents can chat with other parents in the event group to finalize plans and confirm details.

The whole process takes anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes, and as noted above, it's simple and straightforward. Changing and updating information is just as easy.

In addition, Kids Day allows parents to view new, previous and upcoming events, so they can get a "birds-eye" view of their child or children's schedule and activities over a longer period of time.

"We're busy parents too, and we quickly found that trying to coordinate and schedule our kids' activities was like having a second career," commented Siddhartha Jain of Kids Day LLC. "We also realized that families who are new to an area can sometimes struggle to connect with other like-minded parents, and find safe, fun events for their kids to enjoy. Fortunately, Kids Day solves both of these challenges. Parents can download the app and instantly start building a trusted network!"

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

Pricing and Availability:
Kids Day 1.1, the new no-cost app that helps parents schedule their child's activities and connect with other parents, is available worldwide through the App Store in the Social Networking category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play.

Kids Day 1.1: http://kidsday.co
More Info: http://apps.appshout.com/kids-day/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-day/id975021132
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidsday
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App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/kids-day/images/icon.png

Based in Highlands Ranch, CO Kids Day LLC is led by Siddhartha Jain, who launched the company after struggling to find playmates for their little girl, as most of their adult friends at the time didn't have children. The Jain's also wanted to connect with other parents and schedule practice sessions for their daughter, who loves art and swimming. Out of this need grew the company's flagship app "Kids Day," which is available now from the App Store and Google Play. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Kids Day 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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United States
press@appshout.com

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Toy Defense for Mac offers Revolutionary Changes - Published on 07/17/15

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Melesta Games today announces Toy Defense 1.23, an update to its bestselling game for Mac OS X. Put your defense and strategic skills to the ultimate test. Experience a totally explosive gameplay in this tower defense game in a WWI setting. Now users are able to play on several devises without losing their progress. A brand new tournament mode with new rules is sure to entertain all players. Special offers, improved performance and stable gameplay will make playing the game even more exciting.

Seattle, Washington - Melesta Games today is happy to announce the release of Toy Defense 1.23, an amazing fresh update of its bestselling game on the Mac App Store. This classic tower defense strategy game in a World War I setting now introduces lots of fantastic features for its fans. As before, the main goal of this tower defense strategy hit is to put players defense and strategic skills to the ultimate test but now not only in a wide range of exciting missions but also in the new Tournament Mode. They are suggested to defend base from the never ending waves of enemies and compete with their friends in weekly tournaments and play for as long as they can survive.

As of this update, all players will compete with other people from all over the world in a brand new tournament mode. It currently has several leagues with great rewards. All players will have to show their winning tactics and strategy, protect their base, reach the top 3 and advance in the champions' league.

One more great and wanted feature has also been added. Now all users can transfer their entire game progress from one device to another. They can play on several devices and keep the current progress. As always, the game suggests amazing bonus offers and gives many opportunities for exciting battles with an improved performance and stable gameplay.

Supported Languages:
Toy Defense supports English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Swedish languages.

System Requirements:
* OS X 10.8 or later
* 99.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Toy Defense 1.23 is Free and available worldwide through the Mac App Store in the Games category.

Melesta Games: http://www.melesta-games.com
Toy Defense 1.23: http://www.melesta-games.com/toy-defense.html
Download from the Mac App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id839497903
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App icon: http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple5/v4/9c/aa/ae/9caaaebd-3fcf-86a0-05b3-7f49c11dbc11/icon128-2x.png

Melesta Games is a premier game development company developing casual games across multiple platforms for more than 5 years. Company's product portfolio includes more than 30 successful titles which top world game charts. Our games have been localized into more than 20 languages and are available in 60 countries worldwide. Copyright (C) 2007-2015 MELSOFT. Melesta is a registered trademark of MELSOFT, used to identify the company's products. Melesta trademark is protected by Trademark Law. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, iPhone, iPod 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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Ekaterina Schurko
Marketing Manager
United States
pr@melesta-games.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/ToyDefense
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/MelestaGames

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Realore Announces Soft Launch of Flying Empire - Published on 07/17/15

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Realore today announces Flying Empire 1.2, a soft-launch of its brand new multiplayer strategy game for iOS devices. Set in a fantasy post-apocalyptic universe, players master the technology to build ships that can fly and construct magnificent cities in the sky. The world where the game is set is dying and people are forced to build flying islands to escape their doom. The title is now available in Australia, Canada, South Africa, Taiwan, New Zealand, Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore.

Klaipeda, Lithuania - Today Realore proudly announces a soft-launch of its brand new strategy MMO game - Flying Empire. The title is now available in Australia, Canada, South Africa, Taiwan, New Zealand, Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore. Flying Empire can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and is now playable on iPads with an iPhone release coming up shortly.

Flying Empire is a multiplayer strategy game set in a fantasy post-apocalyptic universe. The world where the game is set is dying and people are forced to build flying islands to escape their doom. They master the technology to build ships that can fly and construct magnificent cities in the sky. A series of betrayals of the common folk by the corrupt nobility leads to a civil war that now takes place above the clouds.

In the beginning of the game players are offered the role of a leader of a small flying island. Their mission is to erect an impregnable fortress and take an active part in the war. In order to do so they will have to gain resources either by the means of technology and trade or by raiding the enemy bases. The success of the raids depends on a careful balance of building powerful fleet and hiring an army. This interplay between the strengths and weaknesses of the ships and the troops provides the game with multi-layered strategic depth. Careful balance of managing and arming the fleet is a key to victory in Flying Empire.

Strategic planning of the raids takes place on a beautiful map of the sky-sea. Every corner of this world is filled with enemies to fight, secret treasures to find and uncharted island waiting to be discovered.

Gameplay of Flying Empire encourages cooperation among the players. Forming powerful clans and alliances eases the task of protecting each other and provides opportunities for coordinated attacks of the enemy. Flying Empire features an in-game chat in order to make the communications between the players fast and simple. Stripped down interface of Flying Empire makes the game accessible for the newcomers of the MMO strategies, but still stays familiar for the battle-hardened veterans of the genre.

The graphics of the game combines the elements of fantasy and steampunk creating a colorful and believable world. Each ship, building or unit is expertly drawn with attention to detail in order to make the world of the game more beautiful and immersive.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Flying Empire 1.2 is Free and currently available in Australia, Canada, South Africa, Taiwan, New Zealand, Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore through the App Store in the Games category.

Realore: http://realore.com/
Flying Empire 1.2: http://flyingempire.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/flying-empire/id938734727
YouTube Video (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-mN83OO56U
Screenshot 1: http://dl02.realore.com/affiliates/marketing/750x1334ss-80_(2).png
Screenshot 2: http://dl02.realore.com/affiliates/marketing/750x1334ss-80_(3).png

Realore is a software company that has been creating and publishing casual, social games, games for mobile phones and other platforms (flash, Mac, Pocket PC, Nintendo DS, iPhone, iPad, Android) since 2002. The company has published more than 60 titles and won fans all over the world. Today Realore is known as a successful developer and publisher that provides a full range of services including games' production, distribution and marketing. Its ultimate mission is to create high quality entertainment software that will bring fun and relaxation to players of all ages. Copyright (C) 2002-2015 Realore. 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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Yuliya Skorobogatova
Marketing and PR Specialist
Lithuania
pr@realore.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/RealoreGame

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Tembo 2.0 - Easy and effective file search helper - Published on 07/17/15

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Houdah Software today announces Tembo 2.0, a major upgrade to their file search helper for Mac OS X. Tembo is an easy-to-use file search tool that builds upon the existing Spotlight index. Tembo does one thing well: find files. Version 2.0 has been updated with a fresh user interface. It is faster, adds new features, and remains as easy to use as ever. To celebrate its release, single user and single family licences are 53% off until July 31, 2015.

Luxembourg - Houdah Software today is proud to announce the immediate availability of Tembo 2.0 for OS X Yosemite. Tembo is a super-efficient, organized file search tool. The job of Tembo is to make searching (and finding) of files, mail messages, bookmarks, photos, etc. as easy as possible. Tembo puts the spotlight on your files.

Tembo is a desktop search tool based upon the powerful Spotlight engine. Tembo's strength is its easy to use interface. It's signature feature are the context-sensitive filters to narrow down search results. In first pass, Tembo groups search results by file type categories. For each group the top 10 matches are displayed. Preferences allow for groups to be enabled, disabled and reordered.

The real power and convenience of Tembo is revealed on drill-down into a group. Here Tembo lists up to 10'00 search results. Next the results are context-relevant filters. These make it easy to break down longs search results lists. E.g. a sidebar in the Documents group lists file types of found files. A single click reduces Documents search results to only Word files.

Each result category has its own dedicated filters:
* Bookmarks & History: Type, URL Domain
* Documents: File Type
* Fonts: File Type
* Images: Resolution, File Type
* Messages: Subject, From, To
* Movies: File Type, Codec
* Music: Artist, File Type
* PDF Documents: Author
* Source Code: File Type

Enhancements brought by Tembo 2.0 include:
* Actions: rename, tag, or trash files from search results
* Sharing: send files by Mail, Messages, Facebook, etc.
* File Info window: easy-to-read overview of important file properties
* View options: font size, date format, grid of icons or previews
* Menu bar button and global keyboard shortcuts
* Up to 10'000 results in each group (up from 2'500)
* Collapsible groups: hide seldomly visited groups
* Improved performance
* Option to hand a search over to HoudahSpot

System Requirements:
* OS X Version 10.10 or higher
* Spotlight indexing enabled
* 10 MB of disk space

Pricing and Availability:
Tembo 2.0 is available for download from the Houdah Software web site. The demo version is fully functional. It hwoever shows a message and adds a delay when opening files from search results.

A single-user license is priced at USD $15 + tax for a single-user license. A family license is available for $22. Upgrades from previous versions are priced $6.95 and $9.95 respectively. Upgrades are available through the store built into the demo version of Tembo 2.0.

Tembo 2.0 is also available through the Mac App Store at USD $14.99 + tax (or local equivalent). The version of Tembo available on the App Store is confined to the to the OS X application sandbox. The sandbox requires Tembo to ask for explicit permission before it can access files or folders. It also restricts interactions between applications. Thus some features are available only in the direct download version of Tembo.

To celebrate the launch of Tembo 2.0, full licenses are sold at a 53% discount through July 31, 2015.

Houdah Software: http://www.houdah.com/
Tembo 2.0: http://www.houdah.com/tembo
Download Tembo: http://www.houdah.com/tembo/download.html
Purchase Tembo: http://www.houdah.com/tembo/buy.html
Screenshot: http://www.houdah.com/tembo/Tembo-Screenshot.jpg
Application Icon: http://www.houdah.com/tembo/Tembo-Icon.png

Founded in 2005 by Pierre Bernard, Houdah Software is a small company based in Luxembourg, Europe. Houdah Software specializes in quality software for Mac, iPhone and Apple iPad. Our mission is to pair quality products with excellent customer support. Copyright (C) 2005-2015 Houdah Software s. r.l. 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.

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Luxembourg
pierre.bernard@houdah.com

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Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/#!/houdah

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mimiCopy upadated to Ver.1.5 - The Standard Musician's App - Published on 07/17/15

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ART Teknika, Inc. today announces mimiCopy 1.5.0, an update to their popular music app for iOS devices. Geared at guitarists and other musicians alike, mimiCopy allows anyone to record & copy sections of audio by ear. Playback speed can be toggled without changing the musical interval, allowing for easy repeat listening and learning. The app can also be used in scenes like language learning & dance training. The latest upgrade includes a range of performance enhancements based on user feedback.

Tokyo, Japan - The gold standard for musicians, mimiCopy, an audio player for ear training, is now updated! Software developer and content creation firm ART Teknika, Inc. (headquarters in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) is updating its iOS app, mimiCopy, to version 1.5 on the iTunes App Store. mimiCopy is geared at guitarists and other musicians and allows them to record and copy sections of audio by ear.

mimiCopy has enjoyed the support of numerous musicians and has become the go-to app for those training by ear. Playback speed can be toggled without changing the musical interval, and select clips of a track can be played in a loop, allowing for easy repeat listening and learning. The app is also enjoyed use in scenes like language learning and dance training. The latest upgrade includes a range of performance enhancements based on user feedback:

* Select up to three loop positions. You can focus on the intro, hook, and guitar solo, to name a few possibilities, and drill down to those areas for repeat listening.

* Volume can now be controlled within mimiCopy, instead of just system-wide. This lets you toggle volume in more detail when using the app in conjunction with other tools.

* mimiCopy now offers flexible audio routing settings that let you control which audio channels you listen to. Selectively listen to the right channel, mix both left and right channels while outputting just the right channel to headphones, and more. You can now listen to clips in a much easier manner.

* Folder playback. You can arrange multiple tracks in playlist format and replay them. This is ideal not only for learning a piece of music, but when studying a subject.

* Note-taking. Add a text memo to each track. Take down the chord or melody of a song on the spot.

The app has also been optimized for iOS7/8, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, as well as designed to offer support for 64-bit CPUs. The app also features user registration. By registering as a member, you are entitled to free upgrades to new features as they are added to the app. The latest upgrade contains special bonuses for registered users, so signing up is recommended.

About mimiCopy:
This music player is designed for musicians wanting to train a piece of music by ear. The UI is designed for maximum usability, and high-quality audio playback can be controlled to modify the speed and key in which the audio is output.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Optimized for iPhone 5, iPhone 6/6 Plus
* Universal Application
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 19.4 MB

Pricing and Availability:
mimiCopy 1.5.0 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Music category.

mimiCopy 1.5.0: http://mimicopy.artteknika.com/index_eng.html
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id405894824
Screenshot: http://mimicopy.artteknika.com/iPhone_Screen.PNG
App Icon: http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple3/v4/2d/4e/dd/2d4edd91-6147-9755-2732-572daf135fa0/icon175x175.png

Founded in 1994. Under the motto of "Computing power for Audio, Visual and Communications", ART Teknika has experience in a wide variety of fields, from technical development in audiovisual fields and content production. Also involved in development and proposal of systems utilizing iPhones and iPads. Copyright (C) 1994-2015 ART Teknika. 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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Japan
koide@artteknika.com

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

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Follow4Fame is an Effective Way to Add Instagram and Twitter Followers - Published on 07/17/15

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Follow4Fame 1.6.18 by Azure Group lets users add thousands of new Instagram and Twitter followers by spending tokens, which they earn by following other interesting people. Users can also opt for an in-app VIP upgrade to improve their token conversion rate. While users are having fun following interesting new people, other Follow4Fame users are browsing their profile. Each time they're added, users receive a pop-up notification.

Cupertino, California - People who want to massively increase their Instagram and Twitter followers with a simple and easy swipe, can now head to the App Store and download Azure Group's unique new app Follow4Fame. Available at no cost, Follow4Fame is refreshingly easy to use, and is already earning rave 5-star reviews from users with comments such as: "This is the easiest way to get more exposure for your Instagram photos", "No need for big conversations with this great app", and "Looks beautiful, designed to make things easy and efficient".

Essentially, there are three steps to get started:
* Users log in via Twitter or Instagram
* Next, they browse and select categories that match the type of content they publish (e.g. fashion, cooking, travel, etc.)
* After that, with a fun, gamification-like flair, users browse through profiles of interesting people, and either follow them with a right-swipe, or skip them with a left-swipe

Users also earn tokens simply by following people, which they can then spend to add followers to their own Instagram and Twitter accounts. They can also opt for an in-app VIP upgrade to improve their token conversion rate. And to make the service better for everyone and promote thoughtful rather than random following, users who un-follow someone within 48 hours of following them are penalized.

And of course, while users are having fun following interesting new people, other Follow4Fame users are browsing their profile. Each time they're added, users receive a pop-up notification.

"There are many 'get more follower' apps and services out there, but they merely add bulk followers; many of whom don't exist, or belong to people who have absolutely no interest in following or being followed," commented Abdulaziz Alrajhi of Azure Group. "But Follow4Fame is totally different and far better. Users have total control over who they follow and who they don't. They also don't have to worry about having 10,000 followers one day and 100 the next, because there's no risk of mass un-follows."

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

Pricing and Availability:
Follow4Fame 1.6.18, the new no-cost app that is the most effective way to add Instagram and Twitter followers, one fun swipe at a time, is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.

Follow4Fame 1.6.18: http://follow4.fameapp.me
More Info: http://apps.appshout.com/follow4fame/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/follow4fame-get-free-or-buy/id903795835
Blip Video (Demo): http://blip.tv/dailyappshow/follow4fame-iphone-app-demo-state-of-tech-7205633
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App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/follow4fame/images/icon.png

Founded in 2014, the mission of the Azure Group is to make a series of apps which improve the utility of social networking for their customers. This can solve the issue of fragmentation by bringing many networks together or saving time by posting to or viewing many timelines, all in the same place. Privately funded, the Azure Group will launch two apps in 2015 and a third planned for 2016. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Azure Group. 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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United States
press@appshout.com

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An app that lets kids choose the ingredients for their story - Published on 07/17/15

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La Dentelliere Digital Publisher introduces Stories and Magic Dust 1.0.2 for iPad, an app that lets children choose the ingredients for their own special bedtime story. There's a story of a skeleton who's afraid of a mouse, a story about a wizard who makes a dragon turn colors, a story about a frozen castle where the wind blows and more. The cauldron gives life to ten stories in all. In each tale, the child participates in the action by pushing, touching or shaking.

Paris, France - What will happen if I stir a wizard, a skeleton and a mouse together in a cauldron? Little readers of Stories and Magic Dust for iPad toss three ingredients into the big white cauldron and a story is created, just for them. A skeleton, a wizard, a dragon, a mouse and the wind - these ingredients are turned into magic dust that transforms into a special bedtime story. The reader decides who stars! There's a story of a skeleton who's afraid of a mouse, a story about a wizard who makes a dragon turn colors, a story about a frozen castle where the wind blows and more. The cauldron gives life to ten stories in all. Some of the same characters and references appear in more than one story. In each tale, the child participates in the action by pushing, touching or shaking. There's an entire tiny, magical world living in the tablet! What will the story be tonight?

This app is perfect for bedtime stories, whether read by a favorite adult or by the app. It is presented in bilingual format and the stories can be played aloud in either English or French: use one or the other, or both! It's also a lot of fun to compare the differences between the two and learn some French in the process.

The stories are written by Marie-Florence Gros, illustrated by Bertrand Dubois, with music by Jean-Marie Leau. The English version was translated by Eve Lindemuth Bodeux. English narration : Bobbin Beam. French narration : Marina Carrere d'Encausse.

Know What's Inside
As a Moms With Apps member, La Dentelliere Digital Publisher follows 'Know What's Inside' best practices for kids' apps.

Supported Languages:
* English and French

Device Requirements:
* Recommended age: 4 years
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 6.0 or later
* 291 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Stories and Magic Dust 1.0.2 is $3.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category.

La Dentelliere Digital Publisher: http://www.ladentelliere.net
Stories and Magic Dust 1.0.2: http://www.ladentelliere.net/storiesandmagicdust1
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/histoires-en-poudre/id1003070753
Moms With Apps: https://momswithapps.com/la-dentelliere-digital-publishing
Media Assets: http://www.ladentelliere.net/press-blog/2015/7/17/pr-stories-and-magic-dust

Located near Paris, France, La Dentelliere Digital Publisher was founded in 2014 by Myriam Prot-Poilvet. It creates stories that are both works of art and technologically innovating. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 La Dentelliere Editions Numeriques. 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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President
+33 (0)7 64 08 32 21
France
myriam@ladentelliere.fr

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Uniden Launches First DIY Integrated Wireless Video Surveillance System - Published on 07/17/15

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Uniden America Corporation announces the Uniden Wireless DVR HDD (WDVR), the first fully integrated wireless DVR video surveillance system designed specifically for DIY small business and homeowners. The WDVR sets a new benchmark in security, as it is the only wireless DVR video surveillance system that offers truly simple and fast setup with intelligent, state-of-the-art capabilities to monitor homes or businesses from the palm of its users' hands via the Uniden WDVR mobile app.

Irving, Texas, USA - Uniden America Corporation proudly announces the Uniden Wireless DVR HDD (WDVR), the first fully integrated wireless DVR video surveillance system designed specifically for DIY small business and homeowners. The Uniden WDVR is available for sale for $499.99 exclusively through the Apple Online Store, or via the Uniden website.

The WDVR sets a new benchmark in security, as it is the only wireless DVR video surveillance system that offers truly simple and fast setup with intelligent, state-of-the-art capabilities to monitor homes or businesses from the palm of its users' hands via the Uniden WDVR mobile app.

"The Uniden WDVR is the first fully integrated wireless DVR video surveillance system on the market," said Mark Lessor, product manager for new product development at Uniden. "Users simply mount the wireless cameras, plug in the system, and download the free app to begin viewing live video within minutes. It truly sets the gold standard for modern-day security."

Featuring two (2) indoor / outdoor dual-motion-sensor cameras with built-in microphones, one (1) terabyte (TB) hard drive system that holds more than 120 days of video recording capacity, and wireless camera transmission up to 500 feet complete with LED night vision, the WDVR delivers state-of-the-art protection and an unparalleled video surveillance experience.

Users download the free Uniden WDVR mobile app from either the Apple App Store; or Google Play Store to activate and watch live video, review footage, and receive customized alerts while on the go.

The app gives users: Live viewing of the system's four (4) camera channels, with the option to view all channels simultaneously in quad-view or one-at-a-time in full-screen mode by "double tapping;" full control of system settings, including recording parameters and video resolution and quality; and, the option to receive push notifications and / or email alerts of motion detection events.

Specifications include:
* Easy DIY set-up
* Completely wireless - plug in, power start, and record instantly
* Two (2) all-metal IP66-rated outdoor cameras
* VGA-quality video recording and streaming
* High-power infrared LED night vision range of up to 40 feet
* One (1) terabyte (1,000 GB) hard drive
* Passive Infrared (PIR) dual motion sensors
* Built-in microphones for audio reception
* Supports up to four (4) camera channels
* Digital A/V transmission range up to 500 feet
* Remote access to live and recorded video with P2P (peer-to-peer) network technology
* Multiple video display options
* Motion and sound detection alerts (push notification or email)
* Enterprise-grade security with 256-bit AES and SSL encryption
* App Compatibility: iOS 6.0 or later (iPhone, iPad and iPod touch), OS X(R) 10.8 or later, and Android 4.0 and up

In 2012, Uniden established itself as a technological forerunner in the consumer electronics industry with the launch of the Guardian G755 Advanced Wireless Surveillance System, the first security system that linked to its users' wireless devices via downloading a mobile app. The unveiling of the WDVR integrated wireless DVR video surveillance system has solidified Uniden's position as the preeminent global leader of wireless surveillance technology and innovation.

Uniden Wireless DVR HDD Video Surveillance System: http://www.unidenwdvr.com
Purchase Uniden Wireless DVR HDD Video Surveillance System: http://store.apple.com/us/product/HHU32LL/A/uniden-wireless-dvr-hdd-video-surveillance-system
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/uniden-wdvr/id967686281
Download from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p2pcamera.app04
Product Shot: http://www.unidenwdvr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/WDVR-HDD_Revised.png
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Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, is a global leader in manufacturing and marketing wireless consumer electronic products, including business telecommunications systems, video surveillance systems, radar detectors, vehicle dash cameras, Bearcat(R) scanners, CB, FRS / GMRS and marine radios, automobile battery jumpstarters, and other personal communications products. Based in Irving, Texas, Uniden sells its products online and through dealers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America. Copyright (C) 2015 Uniden America Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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PR Manager
817-336-6824
United States
cba@pavlovagency.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/UnidenAmerica
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniden
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/Uniden_America

Mark Lessor
Product Manager for New Product Development
817-858-3620
MLessor@uniden.com

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W. M. Keck Observatory Launches App KeckWatch - Published on 07/17/15

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W. M. Keck Observatory today releases KeckWatch for iOS, offering mankind�s collected knowledge of the cosmos. KeckWatch provides a glimpse into the skies with gyro-based star mapping and live telescope information. In addition to being able to easily identify stars and planets with both conventional and Hawaiian names, it offers a unique glimpse through the gigantic eyes of the Keck I and Keck II telescopes, the two largest and most scientifically productive telescope on Earth.

Kamuela, Hawai�i - Today, W. M. Keck Observatory launched a new smartphone app to stoke the curiosity and wonder of astronomy. KeckWatch was built by First Light Design � the makers of category definer Distant Suns � and offers mankind�s collected knowledge of the cosmos on the screen of your iOS device. In addition to being able to easily identify stars and planets with both conventional and Hawaiian names, it offers a unique glimpse through the gigantic eyes of the Keck I and Keck II telescopes, the two largest and most scientifically productive telescope on Earth. The app can be can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store today.

�Our work studying the cosmos these past two decades has led to remarkable understandings of our Universe and has placed Hawai�i as the premiere location on Earth for astronomical research,� said Hilton Lewis, director of Keck Observatory. "This kind of scientific curiosity has always been a part of Hawai�i�s cultural heritage, from the ancient celestial navigators to today. This app has been carefully designed to be fun and easy to use while offering a wealth of knowledge to everyone that uses it.�

KeckWatch has been built using the engine of the popular award-winning astronomy app Distant Suns, and provides users with a handheld-planetarium, allowing them to turn their phone in any direction to see the stars and planets in their current positions, day or night. By altering the preferences in the app, users can explore the common names of these interest points, the constellations they are a part of, their role in zodiacal figures, their historical names, and even their Hawaiian star names. Other features can help users explore meteor showers and solar systems.

The app will also show users when the mighty Keck Observatory telescopes are on sky and in use by astronomers, as well as where the telescopes are being aimed in the sky at any instant.

The W. M. Keck Observatory operates the largest, most scientifically productive telescopes on Earth. The two, 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes near the summit of Maunakea on the Island of Hawai�i feature a suite of advanced instruments including imagers, multi-object spectrographs, high-resolution spectrographs, integral-field spectrographs and world-leading laser guide star adaptive optics systems.

Keck Observatory is a private 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and a scientific partnership of the California Institute of Technology, the University of California and NASA.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Optimized for iPhone 5 and iPhone 6 Plus
* Requires iOS 7.1 or later
* 135 MB

Pricing and Availability:
KeckWatch (v20082) is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. The app, which was made available in the app store for a soft launch on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, is free to download and does not require registration for use.

Distant Suns: http://distantsuns.com/
KeckWatch (v20082): http://distantsuns.com/zwpproduct/distant-suns-keckwatch/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/keckwatch/id953228443
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App Icon: http://s182.photobucket.com/user/gulture/media/DSKWicon_zpseyyaj4lu.png.html

First Light Design, LLC, is a privately owned company. It first released Distant Suns for the Commodore Amiga in 1987, followed by versions for Macintosh and Windows. Distant Suns has partnered with NASA's Night Sky Network and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific to include local, United States listings of astronomical events and activities in the App. It has also partnered with the SETI Institute to provide real-time monitoring of Allen Telescope Array extraterrestrial targets, as well as Astronomy magazine and Astronomy.com. First Light Design is a proud member of Moms With Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers with family-friendly apps. Details about the company and its products can be found at Distant Suns. Distant Suns is a trademark of First Light Design, LLC. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 First Light Design, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or
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United States
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Bennet Group Strategic Communications
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