8/21/2015

[MacNews] Digest Number 3931

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Thu Aug 20, 2015 3:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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WeatherBrush Lets People Say Goodbye to Dreaded Bad Hair Days - Published on 08/20/15

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Created by WeatherBrush, LLC, WeatherBrush 1.0.1 is a no-cost iOS app that takes the guesswork out of daily styling by providing users with real-time weather data for their location, including current conditions, and both hourly and 7-day forecasts. The app offers a brilliant Diary feature that helps users learn how they should style their hair based on prevailing or predicted weather conditions. Users simply take selfies, and add tags and comments describing any relevant hair-related details.

Cupertino, California - Built by Faction Studio, WeatherBrush is a no-cost iOS app that takes the guesswork out of daily styling by providing users with real-time weather data for their location, including current conditions, and both hourly and 7-day forecasts. Users can also take daily selfies and use the app to help them choose the ideal hair style based on prevailing or predicted weather conditions.

Teens, adults, seniors and even kids who are fed up with the weather wreaking havoc on their meticulously coiffed hair - whether it's rain, humidity, wind, snow or anything else that Mother Nature throws their way - can now head to the App Store and download the innovative new no-cost app that will, once and for all, allow them to say goodbye to dreaded bad hair days: WeatherBrush.

Created by WeatherBrush, LLC and destined to be one of those essential "how did I survive without this?" apps, WeatherBrush takes the guesswork out of daily styling by providing users with real-time weather data for their location, including current conditions, and both hourly and 7-day forecasts. As a result, they can be confident that the time and effort they put into styling their hair doesn't go to waste because of the elements - and leave them with an unflattering look that fills them with embarrassment, anxiety or dread.

In addition, WeatherBrush has a brilliant "Diary" feature that helps users learn how they should style their hair based on prevailing or predicted weather conditions. Users simply take selfies, and add tags and comments describing any relevant hair-related details (e.g. "I was outside for hours today and this style totally rocked!"). They can then use the Diary to find their best look based on similar weather. Users can also set reminders to take selfies throughout the day, and send snapshots of their best looks to friends via social media.

"How often do each of us spend a lot of time getting our hair just right, and then have all of our hard work wasted when we head outside?" commented Jackie Gonin of WeatherBrush. "And it's even worse when we're heading out for something important, like a wedding, job interview, first date, and so on. Well, that miserable experience is finally over, because WeatherBrush gives people the information and insight they need to enjoy a good hair day, every day!"

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

Pricing and Availability:
WeatherBrush 1.0.1, the innovative new no-cost app that lets people say goodbye to dreaded bad hair days, is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

WeatherBrush 1.0.1: http://www.weatherbrush.com
More Info: http://apps.appshout.com/weatherbrush/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/weatherbrush/id1016421991
Blip Video (Demo): http://blip.tv/dailyappshow/weatherbrush-iphone-app-demo-state-of-tech-7207544
Screenshot: http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/a4/6f/37/a46f37e7-6c41-3d36-f596-4d8a8d953b44/screen568x568.jpeg
App Icon: http://apps.appshout.com/weatherbrush/images/icon.png

WeatherBrush, LLC is a family owned business started in 2015 with the vision of bringing together technology and style to provide solutions to women's greatest hair challenges. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 WeatherBrush, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Mark Johnson
Media Director
1-408-757-0156
United States
press@appshout.com

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Thu Aug 20, 2015 4:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Shari 1.4.3 for iOS - Challenging Puzzle Game Updated - Published on 08/20/15

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Independent developer, Jurgen Terpe today announces Shari Free 1.4.3, a service release to his challenging puzzle game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Shari is a puzzle game in the classic sense: the player has to bring together two or more gaming pieces of the same type at the same level. To bring together gaming pieces on different floors, elevators and portals can be used. The update includes several small improvements, especially for better performance and user experience.

Halle/Saale, Germany - Independent developer, Jurgen Terpe today is proud to announce the release of Shari 1.4.3, a service release to his challenging puzzle game for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Shari is a puzzle game in the classic sense: the player has to bring together two or more gaming pieces of the same type at the same level. To bring together gaming pieces on different floors, elevators and portals can be used. When gaming pieces of the same type are touching they are cleared and the player receives scores. This is not always easy because sometimes players have to blow away obstacles first and they have to pay attention to the many flamethrowers on the way. However the game can be mastered with clever and farsighted playing... and having success makes a lot of fun.

This fascinating casual game continues to gain more popularity due to many addictive levels, the first players already solved all levels in the play mode "easy". So it is no wonder the developer is already working on the next update planned for this fall. One of the upcoming highlights will be Replay-Kit support - players will be able to record their game play as a short video and will be able to share it in social networks (this feature will require iOS 9 to work). Shari will be offered 50% off for the next weekends ($0.99).

Shari's first release was in May. It was written by a single developer for iPhone and iPad with iOS version 8.1 in Apple's new programming Swift. This premium version does not have any ads or further in-app purchases..

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

Pricing and Availability:
Shari 1.4.3 is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category ($1.99 regular price, $0.99 as end of summer sale).

iDevice Apps: http://www.ideviceapps.de
Shari Free 1.4.3: http://www.ideviceapps.de/page1/index.html
Download From iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/shari/id993479297
Screenshot: http://www.ideviceapps.de/Shari-Screenshots/iPhone6/Many_possible_solutions.png
App Icon: http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/c2/4d/b8/c24db8e0-86f4-c6d6-c31d-6213158a7b70/icon175x175.png

Jurgen Terpe is a single developer located in a small town near Leipzig in Germany. He is a professional developer on the Windows platform and during his spare time he started developing apps and games for the iPhone. Copyright (C) 2015 Jurgen Terpe. 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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Juergen Terpe
Developer
Germany
juergen.terpe@gmx.net

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Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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PlayScreen launches Geographical Knowledge Game for iOS - Published on 08/20/15

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Baltimore based PlayScreen, LLC today introduces What�s The State 1.0, a free photo trivia game developed for iPhone and iPad devices. What's The State challenges players to recognize all 50 states, on a map or individually. There are 100 questions in total to improve anyone's geographic knowledge of the USA. Fun for all ages, this game features a simple interface, text hints, "ask a friend" and the ability to share your achievements on social networks.

Baltimore, Maryland - PlayScreen, LLC today is delighted to announce the release of What�s The State 1.0, a free photo trivia game developed for iPhone and iPad devices. What's The State challenges players to recognize all 50 states, on a map or individually. Fun for all ages, this game features a simple interface, text hints, "ask a friend" and the ability to share your achievements on social networks.

In What's The State, players identify a state on a map of the USA and in higher levels, individually. There are 100 questions in total to improve anyone's geographic knowledge of the USA. Alaska, Rhode Island, New York. ... they're all here. Hints are always available. The game's proven gameplay and features were derived from PlayScreen's well loved Stick Figure Movie Trivia, which has achieved a 4.5 star rating in the Apple App Store.

Features:
* No registration required. Start playing instantly.
* Interface and display crafted for all models of iPhone and iPad.
* Created by a team with over 15 years of mobile game experience.
* Text hints provide interesting trivia for every state.
* Celebrate your geographical knowledge with your social network.

"We designed 'What's The State' to be fun and educational," says William Volk, CCO, PlayScreen, a veteran in educational software and video games. "This game is a valuable resource for students and anyone else who wants to improve their knowledge of the USA."

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

Pricing and Availability:
What�s The State 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

PlayScreen: http://playscreen.com
What�s The State 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/whats-state-test-your-geographic/id1010939466
Media Assets: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6KIjVkcmp96fmhyVFpMZWxVMi1iOUIyWnRsaU11emg5TURzY2N2S3R0MnRyQzA1OHRBOHM&usp=sharing

From the very first iPhone game, even before the App Store was an app store, PlayScreen, LLC has been committed to creating the best in mobile, casual, and social games. We strive to stay ahead of the curve with a single focus: the players. We are gamers and veteran developers who combine strong design and gameplay with the elusive "fun factor." Copyright (C) 2015 PlayScreen, 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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William Volk
CCO
8586921124
United States
ads@playscreen.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/playscreen
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/playscreen
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/PlayScreen

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Thu Aug 20, 2015 6:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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Declara Launches iOS App Following Success of its Open Knowledge Engine - Published on 08/20/15

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Declara, Inc. announced today that the Declara knowledge platform is now available as an iPhone app. Declara's mobile app is the perfect tool to access the right information at the right time, anywhere. Declara indexes and analyzes content of any type, from anywhere, in one unified platform. Users can curate, annotate, provide context, share with their colleagues and teams, and collaborate inside of documents & videos. The resulting collective intelligence improves idea-flow and decision-making.

Palo Alto, California - Learning happens around the clock and it happens collaboratively. Today, professionals must solve complex problems, with increasing speed, and on-the-go. Declara, Inc. is excited to announce today that the already popular Declara(R) knowledge platform is now available at your fingertips as an iPhone app. Declara's mobile app is the perfect tool to access the right information at the right time, anywhere.

"The sum of all human knowledge is available on your phone, but it's impossible to consume it if it's not curated. Declara's Open Knowledge Engine(TM) solves that problem. With our mobile app, Declara provides personalized content that is already one step ahead of your question," said Declara CEO and founder Ramona Pierson.

Declara indexes and analyzes content of any type, from anywhere, in one unified platform. Users can curate, annotate, provide context, share with their colleagues and teams, and collaborate inside of documents and videos. The resulting collective intelligence improves idea-flow and decision-making, inside and outside the organization.

Features of the Declara iPhone app include:
* Curate, organize, and share high-quality articles or videos
* Browse collections of curated online content
* Discover highly relevant content and people
* Follow and live chat with experts and peers
* Explore annotated versions of articles with insights

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Optimized for iPhone 5, iPhone 6/6 Plus
* Requires iOS 8.0 or later
* 14.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Declara 1.1 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category. For more information visit Declara online.

Declara 1.1: https://declara.com/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/declara-discover-collect-share/id997554087
Promotional Image: https://about.declara.com/press/img/newsroom/logo-05.png
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App Icon: http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple2/v4/af/f1/02/aff102ac-4120-38d8-268e-6286a0d34435/icon175x175.png

The Declara Open Knowledge Engine(TM) maximizes people's potential. Built with CognitiveGraph(R) technology as its core, Declara uses big-data and advanced machine learning algorithms to personalize each user's content feed so that it addresses their individual knowledge needs. Unlike traditional search- or newsfeed-based products where information is viewed and quickly lost, Declara enables you to collect, highlight, share, and collaborate on information about STEM, Nanotechnology, Advanced Health, Entrepreneurship, Science, or any other topic. We are available on the web or mobile, for both individual users and teams. Declara, Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and its investors include GSV Capital, Data Collective, Peter Thiel and Founders Fund, EDBI (Economic Development Board of Singapore), Catamount Ventures, and Susa Ventures, among others. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Declara, 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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Vamshi Sriperumbudur
CMO
877-216-0604
United States
social@declara.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Declara.Inc
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/declara
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/declara

Steve Young
Appency for Declara
925-452-7455
steve.young@appency.com

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Ace Maverick for iOS brings you fast paced arctic helicopter action - Published on 08/20/15

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UK based Futureworks Studios Ltd. today introduces Ace Maverick 1.0.1, a fast-paced contemporary helicopter action adventure developed for iOS devices. Experience the rush of piloting a heavily armed helicopter through epic arctic landscapes. Protect your supply ships, take out hostiles and save the day! All this with super straightforward controls. Just put down your thumbs and enjoy that great level of satisfaction that can only be experienced through mastering the skies with unlimited ammo.

London, United Kingdom - Icebergs ahead! Futureworks Studios Ltd. today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Ace Maverick 1.0.1, a fast-paced contemporary helicopter action adventure developed for iOS devices. Experience the rush of piloting a heavily armed helicopter through epic arctic landscapes. Protect your supply ships, take out hostiles and save the day! All this with super straightforward controls, no need to keep track of buttons or dig into flight terminology. Just put down your thumbs and enjoy that great level of satisfaction that can only be experienced through mastering the skies with unlimited ammo.

Features in short
* Streamlined controls allows all players to take on the AAA category
* Stunning arctic environments with at least one polar bear
* Culturally neutral setting for players of all backgrounds
* No ads or IAP
* Premium game with free new content to follow

"Ace Maverick is the first self-developed title after years of freelancing in the games industry," explained Stefan Johansson of London based Futureworks Studios Ltd. "It brings streamlined controls to allow more players to take on the 'AAA category' in a culturally neutral setting. I had no musical talent at all, so the original soundtrack for the game was composed by Tom Flynn, something that I believe players will greatly appreciate."

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 5s, iPhone 6/6 Plus and iPod touch (6th gen) or later
* iPad 2/3, iPad mini 2/3, iPad Air 2 or later
* Optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6/6 Plus
* Requires iOS 8.0 or later
* 99.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Ace Maverick 1.0.1 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Ace Maverick is designed for and works only with newer iOS devices that supports "metal" graphics. For more information please visit Ace Maverick's official website.

Ace Maverick 1.0.1: http://www.acemaverickgame.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/ace-maverick/id868117933
Media Assets: http://press.acemaverickgame.com

Futureworks Studios is a one man indie studio based in London, founded by developer Stefan Johansson in 2010. Stefan has 7 years experience in the industry working on franchises such as Harry Potter, Star Wars and Silent Hill. Ace Maverick is the first self developed title after years of freelancing in the games industry. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2010-2015 Futureworks Studios Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

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Stefan Johansson
Indie developer
+447858995859
United Kingdom
stefan@futureworksstudios.com

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

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