12/02/2015

[MacNews] Digest Number 4018

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Digest #4018

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Tue Dec 1, 2015 3:45 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Birthday Stickers App Turns Photos Into Personalised Birthday Cards - Published on 12/01/15

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Ultralab Apps today introduces Birthday Stickers 1.0, a new addition to their collection of photo editing apps for iOS devices. Birthday Stickers offers tons of birthday themed photo stickers like candles, balloons, cakes and more. The app also features a variety of 'happy birthday' wishes in different fonts, as well as party props to add a colorful and funny touch to any birthday photo. This collection will be further expanded with new overlay styles and card design ideas with each new update.

Minsk, Belarus - Ultralab Apps today is proud to announce the release of Birthday Stickers 1.0, a new addition to their collection of photo editing apps developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Birthday Stickers offers all that it takes to become an ultimate birthday card maker. This app features an ample collection of birthday themed stickers and party props, flexible editing features, and a stickers store with an endless supply of Birthday themed overlays.

Featuring a simple and intuitive interface, users will have no problem figuring out the app's workflow. There is just the right amount of tools to help anyone create an one-of-a-kind Happy Birthday card, such as:

* Selecting the perfect photo ratio while uploading pics from the Gallery or Camera
* Choosing an unlimited amount of stickers to fit in one photo
* Downloading even more additional stickers from the in-built store
* Adjusting each overlay's size and opacity
* Instant sharing via mail or social and messaging apps

However, it is the selection and quality of the stickers that constitutes the charm of this app. Stickers and texts feature different styles, yet it's very simple to find several elements that perfectly match each other and tastefully combine two, three, or more stickers in a single photo collage. Taking in account the amount of versatility offered by the app, one can surely say that Birthday Stickers is a one-stop app for a lifetime of birthday cards.

Device requirements:
* iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 8.0 or later
* 28.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Birthday Stickers 1.0 is $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) with In-app purchases for additional packs and is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.

Ultralab: http://ultralabapps.com
Birthday Stickers 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/birthday-stickers-balloons/id1042294508
Screenshot: http://apphunters.co/hb/birthday_stickers_screenshot.PNG
App Icon: http://apphunters.co/hb/birthday_stickers_icon.png

Founded in 2012, Ultralab is a community of talented developers, illustrators and marketers committed to the idea of creating apps and games that inspire, empower and entertain. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Ultralab. 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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Yevgeny Valuev
Founder
375291330066
Belarus
eugene@ultralab.ee

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Tue Dec 1, 2015 7:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Explore the Magical Reality of Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.9.0 - Published on 12/01/15

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Haypi Co., Ltd. today announces Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.9.0, an important update to their educational MMORPG for iOS and Android devices. Players set off to climb up a magical tower, where hundreds of critters roam the lands on each level. Monsters of different rarity can be collected to fill in a monster encyclopedia. This enjoyable adventure is suitable for people of all ages and walks of life. Version 1.9 offers an even more amusing and smoother gameplay.

Shanghai, China - Haypi Co., Ltd. today is thrilled to announce the release of Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.9.0, an important update to their educational MMORPG for iOS and Android devices. Players set off to climb up a magical tower, where hundreds of critters roam the lands on each level. Monsters of different rarity can be collected to fill in a monster encyclopedia. This enjoyable adventure is suitable for people of all ages and walks of life.

Now the newest 1.9.0 version of Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower offers an even more amusing and smoother gameplay. Up the mystic paths of the Lost Tower, new monsters have come up. Now the different floors have become home of new critters, who control the powers of the various elements. The monsters also possess magical Mystery Talents, which are even more abundant in the newest version.

Fortune Race is one of all-time favorite activities in Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower. Gamers can have lots of fun time exploring the magical reality and finding treasures. Meanwhile, players have the opportunity to grab goodies away from others! However, everyone must watch their back at all times, because the other gamers can grab away, too! Now in the newest 1.9.0 version of Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower the Fortune Race is on, and the loyal VIP players can have extra attempts to enjoy their favorite activity!

Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.9.0 is an EDU game where players can collect hundreds of monsters while they pass through exciting adventures. The monster tamers can also improve the powers of their warrior critters through special training. In the new version it is easier to upgrade the monsters, because the EXP gained from training is increased. Now the battles will be even more exciting! Apart from that, the UI is optimized, so now the gameplay is more thrilling! An amazing MMORPG that offers something for anyone, this game can wake up the adventurer in you!

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

Pricing and Availability:
Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.9 is Free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play.

Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.9: http://www.haypi.com/monster-tlt/index_en.html
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/haypi-monster-the-lost-tower/id696562316
Screenshot 1: http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/42/f0/22/42f0223b-23b1-f8f9-6306-312e8ea66149/screen568x568.jpeg
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App Icon: http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple6/v4/45/20/2c/45202c01-fad5-1406-2680-33eb7bf05187/icon175x175.png

Haypi Co., Ltd. is a private company founded in 2008 and based in China. Haypi is the creator of many iOS games, including Haypi Kingdom, Haypi Dragon, Haypi Monster, Haypi Monster: the Lost Tower, Haypi Pirates, Haypi Adventure: Kingdom of Glory, Haypi Kingdom: The Return of the King. All Haypi games have been downloaded million times by players from around the world. Copyright (C) 2015 Haypi 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.

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Mariya Ivanova
Marketing Project Manager
United States
marketing@haypi.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/HaypiOfficial
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/haypiofficial

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Tue Dec 1, 2015 7:30 am (PST) . Posted by:

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Total Disc Golf released for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch - Published on 12/01/15

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Nuclear Nova Software today announces the release of Total Disc Golf, a free sequel to the previous hit Disc Golf 3D. Welcome to Total Disc Golf, the top disc golfing game and simulator for the iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac. Total Disc Golf is sure to keep you entertained over hundreds of holes across five distinct landscapes. Play the famous Birdie Links club for free while starting your career as a professional disc golfer, then unlock all of the prestigious tournaments and courses.

Meadville, Pennsylvania - Nuclear Nova Software today announces the release of Total Disc Golf, a free sequel to the previous hit Disc Golf 3D. Welcome to Total Disc Golf, the top disc golfing game and simulator for the iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac. Total Disc Golf is sure to keep you entertained over hundreds of holes across five distinct landscapes. Play the famous Birdie Links club for free while starting your career as a professional disc golfer, then unlock all of the prestigious tournaments and courses with in-game coins. Total Disc Golf is simple enough to pick up and play but deep enough to keep you coming back over and over again.

Features include
* Stunning 3D graphics - Nuclear Nova's third generation graphics engine with all-new character models and fresh textures/artwork
* Realistic disc physics - Beginners will enjoy the simple three-touch shot system, while avid disc golfers will be able to shape every shot using different discs just like they would expect in real life
* Unique courses - Four unique courses all from different places around the world. These aren't just simple re-skins, each area has it's own play style and what works well on one course may not work well on another
* Online Multiplayer - Challenge your friends to turn based multiplayer matches through Game Center
* Customizable characters - Level up your character's golfing skills while managing each avatar's wardrobe and physical appearance
* Career mode - Work your way up from the beginner to amateur circuit, then finally to the pro tour by winning various qualifiers and tournaments
* Local Multiplayer - Challenge up to three of your friends and play at the same time, stroke and match play supported
* Purchase custom discs, helpers, music, and more using virtual coins bought with in-app purchase
* High replay value - Each hole has 64 unique configurations based on different tees, basket locations, and environmental difficulty
* Custom soundtrack made specifically for Total Disc Golf
* Achievements tracked along with course records, stored both locally and online with Game Center

System Requirements: iOS 7
* iPhone 4s, iPhone 5/5S/5C
* iPad 3/4 , iPad Retina
* iPad Mini (Retina)
* iPod touch 5th

Like Total Disc Golf Golf, make sure to check out Nuclear Nova's other games, all available for the Mac/iPhone/iPad/iPod touch:
* Birdie Disc Golf - Based off of the Total Disc Golf engine, Birdie Golf is the premier ball golf game for iOS/Mac OS X
* GL Golf, the predecessor to Nova Golf, is still actively developed and has over 35 unique courses! Thousands of golfers are posting scorecards online every day with this golf classic
* Pinball Shuffle and Pinball Massacre are two unique comic book arcade style pinball tables
* Barnyard Blaster is a unique shooter with plenty of weapons, animals, and environments
* Rocket Golf gives golf a new twist with its unique 2D side scrolling gameplay
* Nova Golf and Disc Golf 3D are the predecessor to Birdie Golf and Total Disc Golf
* Liquid Defense, Hydrothermal, and Escape are our three classic puzzle/simulator games
* Fractal 3D and ASCII Art are our first non-game apps

Pricing and Availability:
Play now on your iPhone, iPod, and iPad! Total Disc Golf is $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Total Disc Golf 1.0: http://nuclearnova.com/games/totaldiscgolf/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/total-disc-golf/id836738274
Screenshot 1: http://nuclearnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/11.jpg
Screenshot 2: http://nuclearnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/21.jpg
Screenshot 3: http://nuclearnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/31.jpg
App Icon: http://nuclearnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/TDG_Logo_Square-01.png

Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Nuclear Nova Software is a privately funded company founded in 2002 by Jake Leveto. Nuclear Nova Software was founded with the intent of developing unique and challenging games with compelling game-play for the Mac platform and iPhone. Copyright 2002-2015 Nuclear Nova Software. 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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Founder
United States
sales@nuclearnova.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Total-Disc-Golf-738593606171528/

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Tue Dec 1, 2015 8:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

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DEVONthink 2.8.8 improves Tinderbox integration and more - Published on 12/01/15

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DEVONtechnologies, LLC updates all editions of its intelligent information and document manager DEVONthink as well as the smart notebook DEVONnote. No other document management app on the Mac gives its users so much flexibility and control over their data. DEVONthink 2.8.8 improves integration with Eastgate's Tinderbox and makes working with PDFs more comfortable. All editions fix a number of issues, e.g. with OS X El Capitan. The updates are free and recommended for all users.

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - DEVONtechnologies, LLC updates all editions of its intelligent information and document manager DEVONthink as well as the smart notebook DEVONnote. The update of DEVONthink and DEVONnote to version 2.8.8 comes right in time for the Eastgate's release of Tinderbox 6.4. Users can now paste multiple copied notes from Tinderbox to DEVONthink 2.8.8 including tags. They become plain or rich text notes depending on the pasted contents. Backlinks make navigating back and forth between the two applications easy.

DEVONthink 2.8.8 also improves handling of PDF documents. DEVONthink Pro and Pro Office reuse existing groups when importing contacts. Created groups appear immediately in the recent destinations. For bookmarks and clicked links DEVONthink Pro and Pro Office 2.8.8 use downloaded offline archives when there's no internet connection. DEVONthink Pro Office's built-in web server now lets also Firefox display PDFs. This makes it a lot more comfortable to use e.g. from Windows PCs. The update also fixes a number of issues, some of them related to OS X El Capitan. DEVONnote received an update to version 2.8.8, too, with better VoiceOver support and bug fixes.

"Like DEVONthink, Tinderbox is a software for true infoworkers. And our software was always about workflow and interoperability. No wonder many of customers use multiple applications for their work and transfer data from one to the other. This update makes it even easier for those running Tinderbox alongside DEVONthink," comments Eric Bohnisch-Volkmann, President of DEVONtechnologies.

Pricing and Availability:
All editions of DEVONthink as well as DEVONnote require an Intel-based Mac and OS X 10.8.5 or later (in the App Store: OS X 10.9 or later). They can be downloaded from www.devontechnologies.com and be test-driven for free before they need to be properly licensed. DEVONthink Personal and DEVONnote are also available in the App Store; DEVONthink can be purchased in bundles with DEVONagent for an attractive bundle price in DEVONtechnologies' online shop.

* DEVONthink Pro Office: US $149.95
* DEVONthink Pro: US $79.95
* DEVONthink Personal: US $49.95 (App Store: $49.99)
* DEVONnote: US $24.95 (App Store: $24.99)

More information:
Customers find more information about our apps on the DEVONtechnologies website. Eric Bohnisch-Volkmann also posts news, opinions, previews, and public betas in his blog Devonian Times.

DEVONtechnologies: http://www.devontechnologies.com
DEVONproducts: http://www.devontechnologies.com/redirect.php?id=products
Download: http://www.devontechnologies.com/redirect.php?id=download
Online Shop: http://www.devontechnologies.com/redirect.php?id=shop
Devonian Times (company blog): http://www.devontechnologies.com/redirect.php?id=blog

DEVONtechnologies LLC creates end-user and server applications for the Mac and iOS platforms that enhance productivity, organization, and user experience with unique artificial intelligence technology. All applications are focused on both ease of use and satisfying the needs of even the most savvy users. The underlying DEVONtechnology is a flexible and versatile foundation that can be used for a large range of purposes from databases, data mining, and information retrieval to human-computer interfaces. DEVONtechnologies LLC was founded 2002 and incorporated 2004, and is today headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 DEVONtechnologies LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh and Mac OS X 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
208-577-6474
United States
eboehnisch@devontechnologies.com

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LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/company/devontechnologies-llc
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40-Percent Off VFX, Motion Graphics and Filmmaking Plugins - Published on 12/01/15

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Red Giant today announces its annual 40%-off blowout sale, its largest and most anticipated sale of the year, taking place one week from today. Every plugin, suite, license and upgrade found in the Red Giant online store will be on sale. So whether you use Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X or other host apps, there is something for everyone. Full licenses, upgrades and academic store products. From from 8:00 AM PST on December 8, 2015 to 8:00 AM PST on December 9, 2015.

Portland, Oregon - Red Giant today announced its annual 40%-off blowout sale, its largest and most anticipated sale of the year, taking place one week from today. Once again, all Red Giant VFX, filmmaking and motion graphics plugins and suites sold online, including full licenses, upgrades and products from the academic store (*) (already 50% off), will be on sale at 40% off the regular price from 8:00 AM PST on December 8, 2015 to 8:00 AM PST on December 9, 2015. To redeem the 40% discount, simply apply the coupon code found on the Red Giant website (available the day of the sale). There is absolutely no catch or fine print on this sale; every plugin, suite, license and upgrade found in the Red Giant online store will be on sale. So whether you use Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X or other host apps, there is something for everyone.

The Red Pledge:
Red Pledge is Red Giant commitment to customer happiness, with no purchasing hassles.

Save on the year's most popular plugins, suites, licenses and upgrades, including:
* New - Trapcode Suite 13: $599 (usually $999)
* New - Magic Bullet Suite 12: $479 (usually $799)
* New - Trapcode Particular 2.5: $240 (usually $399)
* New - Trapcode Tao: $60 (usually $99)
* PluralEyes 3.5: $120 (usually $199)
* Universe Annual Premium Membership: $60 (usually $99)

(*) Academic buyers: It is strongly recommended that students and faculty who would like to make a purchase from the Red Giant Academic store should pre-qualify as an academic buyer before the sale. Don't forget, or you may miss out on the sale price!

Request a Review Kit:
Members of the media are invited to review any products or suites from Red Giant. For more information or to request a product review kit, please contact Anya Nelson.

Red Giant: http://www.redgiant.com/
Red Giant Academic Store: http://www.redgiant.com/academic-pricing/#learnmore
YouTube Video (Year End Sale 2015): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgDq0-3biNw
Red Pledge: http://www.redgiant.com/redpledge/

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 provide tools for artists, but inspiration as well. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Red Giant. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh and Mac OS X 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
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Maintain Releases Cocktail 9.2 (El Capitan Edition) - Published on 12/01/15

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Maintain has announced Cocktail 9.2 (El Capitan Edition), the latest maintenance update for users running OS X El Capitan 10.11. Cocktail is a general purpose utility for OS X that lets users clean, repair and optimize their Macs. This version adds ability to clear CoreDuet database and ability to view, rotate and delete archived Authorization, CoreDuet, Security and XPC Activity log files. It also adds OS X 10.11.2 compatibility and contains improvements on the "Clear log files" procedure.

Ekero, Sweden - Maintain has announced the release of Cocktail 9.2 (El Capitan Edition), the latest maintenance update for users running OS X El Capitan 10.11. Cocktail is a general purpose utility for OS X that lets you clean, repair and optimize your Mac. The application serves up a perfect mix of maintenance tools and tweaks, all accessible through a clean and easy to use interface. Cocktail's features are arranged into five categories that helps you manage various aspects of your computer. It also comes with an automatic Pilot mode that allows you to simply press a button and relax, knowing that Cocktail will take care of the rest.

Disk:
* Automatically check S.M.A.R.T. status of disks
* Enable or disable journaling
* Repair disk permissions
* Reset home directory permissions and ACLs
* Set disk sleep (spindown) time
* Modify standby delay
* Change other disk sleep settings
* Force eject CD/DVD

System:
* Run periodic maintenance scripts
* Purge inactive memory and optimize virtual memory usage
* Manage Spotlight indexing
* Erase Spotlight indexes
* Modify Time Machine settings
* Rebuild Launch Services and Help databases
* Rebuild Mail's Envelope Index
* Update locate and whatis databases
* Force empty the Trash
* Change startup mode or set startup delay
* Disable startup sound
* Disable Notification Center and App Nap

Files:
* Clear system caches
* Clear user caches
* Clear font caches
* Clear virtual memory swap files
* Clear temporary files
* Clear Internet caches
* Clear cookies, download lists, form values and history files
* Clear Adobe Flash Player caches and cookies
* Clear applications caches
* Search for corrupted preference files
* Delete unnecessary localization (language resources) files
* Clear and manage (view, print and save) log files
* Delete invisible DS Store files
* Delete locked or inaccessible items

Network:
* Change speed, duplex and MTU of network cards
* Easily optimize network settings for common connection types
* Modify IP configuration parameters
* Configure File Sharing settings

Interface:
* Customize look and features of Finder, Dock, login window and other system services
* Modify hidden settings of Safari, QuickTime X and iTunes

Pilot:
* Clean, repair and optimize your system with one click of the button
* Schedule clearing of caches and log files as well as permissions repair and run of periodic maintenance scripts

What's New:
* Added ability to clear CoreDuet database
* Added ability to view, rotate and delete archived Authorization, CoreDuet, Security and XPC Activity log files
* Improvements on the "Clear log files" procedure
* Added OS X 10.11.2 compatibility
* Updated Automator actions
* Minor interface improvements
* Updated Help files

System Requirements:
Cocktail 9.2 (El Capitan Edition) requires OS X El Capitan 10.11 to run. Cocktail (Yosemite Edition) for OS X 10.10, Cocktail (Mavericks Edition) for OS X 10.9, Cocktail (Mountain Lion Edition) for OS X 10.8 and Cocktail (Lion Edition) for OS X 10.7 are available for download from Maintain website.

Pricing and Availability:
Cocktail is $19.00 (USD) for a single user license and available for purchase from the Maintain website. When unregistered, Cocktail runs in demo mode and will expire after the tenth launch.

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