1/12/2016

[MacNews] Digest Number 4051

11 Messages

Digest #4051

Messages

Mon Jan 11, 2016 2:30 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

MileBug 3.2 brings 2016 IRS Mileage Rates and new Type to Search - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Izatt Apps today announces MileBug 3.2, an update to the popular GPS mile tracker available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone. MileBug is a beautiful GPS mile tracker app that makes it easy to track your tax-deductible mileage on your mobile device. MileBug was listed last year by Smart Hustle as one of "5 Apps Your Accountant is Begging You to Have in 2015." Version 3.2 for iOS adds 2016 IRS Mileage Rates, a new "Type to Search" feature for the destination list, and various bug fixes.

American Fork, Utah - Izatt Apps today is pleased to announce the 3.2 release of its flagship app, MileBug - Mileage Log, which adds the new 2016 IRS Mileage Rates, a new "Type to Search" feature for the origin/destination lists, and various bug fixes. At the beginning of each year since 2014, MileBug has reached the #1 spot in the Finance category in the U.S. Apple App Store, and in 2016 has already reached as high as the #2 spot. MileBug was listed last year by Smart Hustle Magazine as one of "5 Apps Your Accountant is Begging You to Have in 2015".

Each year the IRS puts out the new rates for which mileage driven on a personal vehicle for business may be claimed as a tax deduction. Due to lower gas prices, the 2016 rates have dropped from the $.575/mile rate of 2015 to the new current rate of $.54/mile. Miles driven for charity remain deductible at a rate of $.14/mile, and Medical/Moving mileage dropped from $.23/mile to $.19/mile. Any trips tracked with MileBug before the app was updated to the new version 3.2 will be retroactively recalculated to conform to the new 2016 IRS Mileage Rates.

The new "Type to Search" feature is now available when choosing an origin or destination from the possibly long list of previous destinations. Previously users had to scroll through potentially dozens if not hundreds of locations to find the one for the current trip. Now the user may simply begin typing in the origin or destination and the list will automatically scroll to the first matching entry.

MileBug is a beautiful mile tracker app that makes it easy to track your tax-deductible mileage on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices. MileBug first hit the Apple App Store in August 2008. At the time, MileBug was one of less than 2700 apps in the store. By January 2010 it had risen to be a Top 10 Finance app, where it has regularly appeared since, even reaching the #1 spot several dozen times since January 2014, and is heading to return again in 2016.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 7.1 or later
* 9.7 MB

Pricing and Availability:
MileBug - Mileage Log & Expense Tracker for Tax Deduction 3.2 is $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide through the Apple App Store in the Finance category, Google Play in Finance, and the Windows Marketplace in Business.

MileBug 3.2: http://milebug.com/
Purchase and Download (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/app/milebug-mileage-log-expense/id288376848
Purchase and Download (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.izatt.milebug
Purchase and Download (Windows Phone): http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/6f849fcc-7456-4b99-87a0-0ca8bebad48b
Screenshot (MileBug Cloud): http://milebug.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/cloud-iphone5-ad.png
App Icon: http://milebug.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/milebug.1024x1024.png

Izatt International is a mobile application (iOS, Android) development company in American Fork, UT. Izatt develops applications internally and accepts outside development projects. Copyright 2008-2016 Izatt International. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and iPad Mini are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

###

Jason Izatt
President/CEO
United States
jason.izatt@izatt.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/milebug
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/izattapps

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78284&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78284.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78284
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-1136.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-1136.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 2:30 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

xDev Magazine Year 13 In Printed Book Format - Pre-Order Sale - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

xDev Magazine is reprinting the past year's issues into a convenient perfect-bound book which will be shipping in late January 2016. The 510-page book contains the full contents of Year 13 of the magazine, and features a full-color cover, black ink interior, and perfect-binding. Through January 22, the book may be pre-ordered for 25% off the normal price. Current subscribers can save even more with an additional subscriber-only discount.

Lafayette, Oregon - xDev Magazine is reprinting the past year's issues into a convenient perfect-bound book which will be shipping in late January 2016. Through January 22, the book may be pre-ordered for $44.99 - 25% off the normal price of $59.99. Current subscribers can save even more with an additional subscriber-only discount. The 510-page book contains the full contents of Year 13 of the magazine (issues 13.1-13.6, Jan. 2015-Dec. 2015), and features a full-color cover, black ink interior, and perfect-binding. Volume 13 includes articles on topics such as:

* Control Animation
* iOS Deployment
* Sandboxing Problems
* Class Extensions
* Windows 10
* Converting to 64-bit
* Medical Data Encryption
* Multiprocessing
* Caching
* Database Design Patterns
* Raspberry Pi
* iOS First Look
* Xojo Health Journal
* Creating Your First iOS App
* OS X "El Capitan" and Xojo
* Overflow errors
* Making Programming Decisions
* Database Design Tools
* XDC 2015
* Custom Operators
* Enterprise Data Modeling Tools
* Apple Watch
* Xojo Text Messaging
* Kaju Self-Updater
* Document-based apps
* Conditional Compilation Tips
* Build Scripts
* And much, much more

About Xojo:
Xojo, Inc. was founded with the idea that software development should be accessible to anyone. With traditional tools, creating software applications can be a very complicated process, but using Xojo anyone can learn to create high quality, native apps for the desktop, web, mobile and Raspberry Pi. With users all over the world, Xojo apps can be found in every conceivable category - from commercial software applications to use in governments, universities, businesses, and the Fortune 500. For more information, visit Xojo online.

Pricing and Availability:
Those interested should place orders today on the xDev website. The pre-order discount is only offered through Jan. 22, 2016. Previous annual collections of xDev (Volumes 1 through 12) are also available from the xDev website starting at just $30 (USD).

xDev Magazine: http://www.xdevmag.com
Volume 13 Book Pre-Order Sale: http://www.xdevmag.com/bookpreorder.shtml
Magazine Order Center: http://xdevmag.com/orders_books.shtml
xDev Magazine Store: http://xdevmag.com/orders.shtml
Image (Magazine): http://xdevmag.com/images/xdev13-3dbook-flat-small.jpg

Formerly Real Studio Developer, xDev Magazine has been publishing since 2002. xDev is an independent bimonthly publication focused on instructing users of the Xojo development environment. Each issue features over 70 pages of quality articles from top Xojo programmers and authors. xDev is renown around the world as the premiere source of Xojo instruction, tutorials, and programming advice. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2016 xDev Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

###

Marc Zeedar
Publisher
877-364-5922
United States
publisher@rbdeveloper.com

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78285&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78285.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78285
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-556.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-556.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

DSync 2.0 for OS X - Are your backups synchronized? - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DevStorm Apps today announces DSync 2.0, a major update to their file synchronization software developed exclusively for Mac OS X. Three steps is all it takes for DSync to synchronize your files. Select the folders, compare them, synchronize them. DSync integrates nicely with Mac OS X, allowing you to select cloud folders in addition to local and network folders. With the advanced algorithms in the latest version of DSync, synchronizing large folders with many files won't be a problem.

Cluj-Napoca, Romania - DevStorm Apps today is proud to announce the release of DSync 2.0, a major update to their file synchronization software developed exclusively for Mac OS X. Easy Synchronization for your Mac. DSync offers advanced yet easy-to-use functionality. Always have a backup with DSync, the best way to manage your local and remote file and folder synchronizations.

Three steps is all it takes for DSync to synchronize your files. Select the folders, compare them, synchronize them. Can it really be that easy? Sure it can. After spending years trying to use tools that are too complicated, create hidden files or just too limited, DevStorm Apps developed DSync - the easiest way to synchronize files on Mac.

With the advanced algorithms in the latest version of DSync, synchronizing large folders with many files won't be a problem. You can even fine-tune your synchronization by skipping, deleting of reversing the copy direction of the files you choose to. DSync integrates nicely with Mac OS X, allowing you to select cloud folders in addition to local and network folders. Use iCloud? Select the iCloud folder. Use DropBox? Select the DropBox folder. It's as easy as that.

Changelog for Version 2.0:
* Completely redesigned interface to achieve an easy-to-use 3 step process
* Added Search ability with real-time results
* Considerably improved scanning performance and memory usage
* Added ability to compare massive amount of files
* File names are no longer truncated at the end
* Added Include Empty Folders option
* Added Compare File Sizes
* Added Compare File Contents, based on file CRC checksum
* Added Swap folders button
* Improved readability of selected files in the list
* Added fine-grained selection of synchronization procedures
* Added Skip ability
* Added progressbar to see exact progress
* Added ability to override synchronization direction
* Added support for iCloud, DropBox and Google Drive
* Added Can Delete Files option to prevent accidental deletion of files
* Added QuickLook support
* Added Print ability
* Optimized for Retina displays
* On-screen tutorial

System Requirements:
* Requires OS X 10.7 or later
* 64-bit processor
* 3.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Don't take our word for it, try it for yourself today! DSync is currently available worldwide for $9.99 (USD) through the DevStorm Apps website. We've got a great 7 day, fully featured trial waiting for you.

DevStorm Apps: http://devstorm-apps.com
DSync 2.0: http://devstorm-apps.com/dsync/
Purchase DSync: https://pay.paddle.com/checkout/492131
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v-pJWtYq6A
Screenshot: http://devstorm-apps.com/dsync/images/uploads/010-swapresults.png
Press Kit (zip): http://devstorm-apps.com/dsync/presskit.zip

DevStorm Apps is a premium software developer based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Their primary objective is delivering high quality applications on the iPhone, iPad and Mac platforms. Copyright (C) 2016 DevStorm Apps. 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.

###

Cristian Ciorba
Founder
Romania
contact@devstorm-apps.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/DCommander-126925100821518/
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/devstorm

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78286&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78286.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78286
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-22474.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-22474.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

It's a New Year - Time to Reassess Your Life with Life Inventory Apps - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

With James Hollender's Life Inventory apps that assist users get in-depth perception of themselves and why they do the things they do. These apps are amazing and built-in instructions help guide users step by step in creating their own Life Inventory which can provide greater self understanding of personality, strengths and weaknesses, leading to a better knowledge of self than they ever thought possible and at only a small fraction the cost of a single visit to a therapist.

Revere, Massachusetts - With James Hollender's Life Inventory apps that assist users get in-depth perception of themselves and why they do the things they do. These apps are amazing and built-in instructions help guide users step by step in creating their own Life Inventory which can provide greater self understanding of personality, strengths and weaknesses, leading to a better knowledge of self than they ever thought possible and at only a small fraction the cost of a single visit to a therapist. A Life Inventory can also function as a Moral Inventory for those in 12-step programs.

The Canadian Reviewer has suggested Life Inventory may even become your always available digital therapist: "If your smartphone has become your personal trainer, assistant, and even financial advisor, why not turn it into your therapist as well? Life Inventory app for iOS is here to help you understand what makes you tick. This app helps you create your own Life Inventory or Moral Inventory to provide you with better understanding of your personality, strengths, and weaknesses to help you live a better life."

Both the iPad and iPhone/iPod touch versions accomplish exactly the same thing, only the interface is considerably different for each because of the significant differences in screen size.

The process of completing a Life Inventory does not directly address anyone's specific problems, habits or addictions, but rather helps the user examine in detail events that have transpired in their life. The Life Inventory apps gently assists the user in probing into not only what happened, but also why it happened. The questions asked help the user delve into areas often never considered before, like:

* What did I want
* Why did I want it
* What am I not admitting
* What lie did I tell myself
* What did I leave out or not say
* What lie did I tell others
* Have I ever done the same thing
* Was it any of my business
* Were my expectations reasonable
* What was the real truth
* What was I not seeing
* Did I fail to see the facts of the situation
* What actions did I take to get what I wanted
* What actions did I omit to get what I wanted

Life Inventory guides the user through six different steps, each with its own activity grouping, for making a Life Inventory:
* Build Lists
* Causes and Effects
* My Part
* Fears Analysis
* Fear Questions
* Sex Relations

Throughout the process, users are encouraged to enter data into their Inventory, be completely honest about themselves and take advantage of encouragement and support from others.

The Inventory begins by making one simple list, which defines four fixed Categories in which to file away what are broadly categorized as Incidents:
* People
* Institutions and Organizations
* Principles, Ideals and Beliefs
* Sources of Anxiety and Excitement

Each of the four Categories will contain hierarchical sub-categories. From there, users outline Entities and then individual Incidents related each Entity.

Step-by-step, users complete the Causes and Effects of each Incident. Next, and determine the part they played in each Incident listed. It is not unusual to create hundreds of Incident forms, each devoted to a single incident. The app includes the ability to create and save all written lists and forms with password protection. Having completed all their Incident forms, users can refer to these forms to help list all their Fears. The app includes the following eight pre-defined fears, to which the user is free to add more if desired:

* Other people's opinions
* Not getting what I want
* Not having control of the situation
* Financial insecurity
* Abandonment
* Physical harm
* Failure
* Success

The fifth step is examining each Fear category and answering the following key questions:
* Why did I have this fear
* When did I first notice this fear in my life
* How did I hold on to this fear
* What did this fear make me do
* What chain of circumstances did this fear set in motion in my life
* How did I react to this fear
* What decision did this fear cause me to make
* How did self-reliance fail me
* What should I have done instead

And the sixth and final step is examining Sex Relations, where users answer all the following questions regarding each of their sexual relationships:
* How was I selfish
* Where was I dishonest
* Where was I inconsiderate
* Who was hurt in this situation
* Did I arouse jealousy, suspicion, or bitterness
* Where was I at fault
* What should I have done instead
* What will I do in the future
* Did I pray or have spiritual conversations with him/her
* Did I pray for him/her
* Did I enjoy his/her company
* Did we bring each other closer to God

"The process of completing a Life Inventory doesn't directly address anyone's specific problems, habits or addictions, but rather helps the user examine in detail events that have transpired in their life," stated indie developer James Hollender. "The Life Inventory app gently assists the user in probing into not only what happened, but also why it happened."

James Hollender is also the author of a suite of Nutrient apps based on the USDA National Nutrient Database:
* iCarbs (Carbohydrates)
* iCholesterol (Dietary Cholesterol)
* iFiber (Fiber)
* iKals (Calories)
* iPotassium (Potassium)
* iProteins (Proteins)
* iSatFat (Saturated Fat)
* iSodium (Sodium)
* iSugars (Sugars)
* Vitamin K (Vitamins K1, K1D & K2)
* iNutrients (encompasses all ten nutrients listed above)

Device Requirements:
* "Life Inventory" - iPhone and iPod touch
* "Life Inventory for iPad" - iPad only
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later

Pricing and Availability:
Life Inventory and Life Inventory for iPad are each $11.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the iTunes App Store in the Lifestyle category. A Lite version of each app is $1.99, which supplement the main app by providing a mock Life Inventory from which the user can learn by example and experimentation, but is limited as to the number of records created so it's not sufficient to complete a full Life Inventory. Review copies are available on request.

Save even more money with App Bundles:
There are also app bundles where you can save by purchasing both the main and Lite Life Inventory apps along with the $4.99 iNutrients.

James Hollender: http://www.hollender.com/MoralInventory.html
Life Inventory for iPad 3.8: https://itunes.apple.com/app/life-inventory-for-ipad-12/id450749504
Life Inventory for iPhone / iPod touch 3.8: https://itunes.apple.com/app/life-inventory-12-step-moral/id463922586
Life Inventory for iPad + iNutrients App Bundle v.3: https://itunes.apple.com/app-bundle/life-inventory-for-ipad-plus/id917511236
Life Inventory (iPhone/iPod touch) + iNutrients App Bundle: https://itunes.apple.com/app-bundle/life-inventory-+-inutrients/id917511270
Life Inventory for iPhone + Extras App Bundle: https://itunes.apple.com/app-bundle/life-inventory-for-iphone/id917507023

Based in Revere, Massachusetts, Indie developer James Hollender is a well seasoned Information Technology professional who has been familiar with Apple products since the days of the first Macintosh computer and has been involved with object oriented programming since the introduction of Java, culminating most recently in writing apps in Objective C for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Hollender now has 20 apps in the iTunes App Store. His innovative ideas have resulted in numerous suggestions and other awards including a commendation from The President of the United States. James Hollender has been involved writing iPad apps with Foliage, Kronos, Olympus, Agero (formerly Cross Country Automotive Services), and now Valmarc Corp. Copyright (C) 2010-2016 James Hollender. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their
respective owners.

###

James Hollender
Owner
781-808-5240
United States
james@hollender.com

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhollender

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78287&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78287.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78287
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-6440.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-6440.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

Oceanica 1.0 released for iOS - New RPG/Adventure Game - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Full Steam Ahead Games today introduces Oceanica 1.0, its third large title, oldschool isometric RPG/adventure game for iOS devices. Oceanica is a fresh role playing game with unique, colorful and living world. Players must help Gebb escape prison. Explore and enjoy beautiful islands, solve the puzzles, use your blade, your strength and your intelligence, fight with enemies in a melee combat or be smart and use deadly traps and finally find the powerful medallion to defeat the tyrant.

Poznan, Poland - Full Steam Ahead Games today is proud to announce the release of Oceanica 1.0, its third large title, oldschool isometric RPG/adventure game for the iOS platform. Created by a single independent game developer Oceanica is a fresh role playing game with unique, colorful and living world.

The game tells a story about young man Gebb whose quiet life is going to change. He woke up in a cage imprisoned by invader's guards. Nobody wants to tell him why. Prison break seems to be the only option now. Raise from a youth to a hero. Explore islands of Oceanica, use your sword and skills to face the danger, find the mysterious artifact and defeat the mighty enemy. Explore and enjoy beautiful islands, solve the puzzles, use your blade, your strength and your intelligence, fight with enemies in a melee combat or be smart and use deadly traps and finally find the powerful medallion to defeat the tyrant.

Features:
* 3D isometric perspective gameplay
* combination of melee fight and stealth actions
* designed for iOS platform starting from iPhone 4S and iPad 3
* beautiful music

Pricing and Availability:
For a limited time Oceanica 1.0 costs $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies). The game is available worldwide through the App Store in Roleplaying / Games category.

Full Steam Ahead Games: http://fullsteamaheadgames.com
Oceanica 1.0: https://itunes.apple.com/app/oceanica/id1070857822
YouTube Video (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTjeKGHfdsU
Screenshot: http://fullsteamaheadgames.com/images/games/g4s1.png
App Icon: http://fullsteamaheadgames.com/images/games/g4icon.png

Located in Poznan, Poland, Full Steam Ahead Games is an independent game development company founded by Michael Knasicki in 2012. Copyright (C) 2012-2016 Full Steam Ahead Games. 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.

###

Michal Knasiecki
Owner
Poland
contact@fullsteamaheadgames.com

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78288&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78288.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78288
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-25508.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-25508.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:15 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

PopChar X 7.4 supports Apple Color Emoji flags with searchable names - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ergonis Software today releases PopChar X 7.4, an improved version of the company's award-winning tool for finding and inserting special characters and exploring fonts. With PopChar, thousands of special characters are only a few clicks away. Version 7.4 adds support for the flags available in the Apple Color Emoji font, which have been added in Yosemite 10.10.3, comes with fine-tuned metrics adjustments for certain fonts, and offers further enhancements.

Perg, Austria - Ergonis Software today released PopChar X 7.4, an improved version of the company's award-winning tool for finding and inserting special characters and exploring fonts.

PopChar X 7.4 adds support for the flags available in the Apple Color Emoji font, which have been added in Yosemite 10.10.3. These flags are not individual characters - they are created by combining "regional indicator symbols", and you would have to know them for entering a particular flag by hand. With PopChar, you do not need to know country codes or be aware of the technical foundation of the flag symbols. Just look at the "Color Flags" section of Apple Color Emoji and click one of the flags to insert it in your current document. And even better, you can simply search for the country names. For example, you can enter "Bahamas" in PopChar's search field to insert the flag of Bahamas, without the need to know that the country code is "BS".

In addition to that, PopChar 7.4 also comes with fine-tuned metrics adjustments for certain fonts, in particular some handwriting fonts. Furthermore, an improved clipboard-based insertion technique leads to more robust and efficient insertion of special characters in a broad range of third-party applications.

PopChar solves a problem faced by every technologist and multi-lingual worker. Inserting special characters into application documents can be frustrating and results in a steady loss of productivity. With PopChar, thousands of special characters are only a few clicks away. Just pop up the PopChar window, click the desired character, and the character appears in your current document right away. Starting with PopChar 7, you can even find special characters by simply drawing them.

System Requirements:
PopChar X 7.4 requires Mac OS X 10.6 or newer and is compatible with OS X El Capitan (10.11).

Availability and Ordering:
PopChar X can be purchased securely on the Ergonis Software website. The upgrade to PopChar X 7.4 is free for anyone who owns a license for PopChar X 7 or purchased a license for PopChar X 6 on or after March 1st 2014. Upgrade paths are available for customers who purchased their license before that date. For information about purchases, including enterprise licenses, volume discounts, and upgrade pricing offers, see the company's web site. Instead of purchasing PopChar separately, customers can save money by ordering the Ergonis Productivity Bundle, which also includes the text expander Typinator and the keyboard shortcut helper KeyCue.

Ergonis Software: http://www.ergonis.com/
PopChar X 7.4: http://www.ergonis.com/products/popcharx
Download PopChar X: http://www.ergonis.com/downloads/popcharx-install.dmg
Purchase: https://store.ergonis.com/products/popcharx
Screenshot (Flags in PopChar): http://www.ergonis.com/press/2016/20160111/pcx_flags.png
Screenshot: http://www.ergonis.com/images/products/pcx/external/popcharx-screen.png

Ergonis Software develops ergonomic and intuitive software that boosts the productivity of Mac and PC users. Ergonis Software, a privately held company founded in 2002, is headquartered in Perg, Austria. Copyright 2002-2016 Ergonis Software Gmbh. All Rights Reserved. Ergonis products are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Ergonis Software GmbH. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

###

Christoph Reichenberger
CEO
United States
popchar@ergonis.com

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

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78292&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78292.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78292
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-359.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-359.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:30 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

Brain Game University Grows to 37 Multiplayer Brain Games - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PeqApps today announces Brain Game University 5.3, an important update to its popular educational app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Brain Game University allows players to invite nearby friends to play one of 37 different multiplayer brain games. Players compete head-to-head for grades, and a Bachelor of Gaming Arts degree can be earned by maintaining a 2.0 GPA for 120 games. This update adds 3 new games, including Code Breaker, Fifteen and Treys.

Pompton Plains, New Jersey - PeqApps is today proud to announce that version 5.3 of Brain Game University is now available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This update adds 3 new games : Code Breaker, Fifteen and Treys. Code Breaker is played by trying to guess the correct order and color for a hidden pattern of colored pegs. Fifteen is a sliding puzzle that is played by sliding square tiles using a single empty space until the tiles are in order. Treys is a card game that is played by finding 3 cards that have all the same, or all different, numbers, symbols, color and shading.

"Brain Game University becomes more addictive every time a new game is added." commented Dan Hansen President of PeqApps. "With 3 new games in the latest version, Brain Game University has grown to 37 multiplayer brain games. Our next game, Card Sharp, will be available later this month."

The Brain Game University Curriculum:
* 2048 - Earn the 2048 tile before the grid fills up
* 4 Letter Words - Solve a puzzle filled with 4 letter words
* Arrows Away - Swipe in the direction of the most arrows
* Block Star - Tap on groups of blocks to remove them
* Boomer - Avoid exploding tiles while swiping paths
* Brink - Slide puzzle tiles into the correct positions
* Code Breaker - Tap colored pegs to solve the code
* Color Match - Match tiles with reversed colors
* Concentration - Match hidden letters, numbers & shapes
* Connect: Connect dots with matching colors
* Deja Vu - Try to remember which tiles you've seen
* Edge Match - Match puzzle tile colors & patterns
* Fifteen - Slide tiles into the correct order
* Flash - Simon Says using flashes & sounds
* Fruit Crunch - Match 3 fruits to crunch them
* Grid Guru - Repeat increasingly complex patterns
* Hopscotch - Slide letter tiles between rows to spell words
* Hunt & Peck - Create words by tapping letter tiles
* Misfit: Tap the item that doesn't belong
* Number Crunch - Answer math expressions with swipes
* One & Only - Find the unique tile color
* Paired Up - Tap the matching pair of colored animal tiles
* Peg - Peg Solitaire with colorful marbles
* Rounders - Slide round tiles until the numbers match
* Scramble - Slide letter tiles to unscramble words
* Shape Shift - Match shapes before they shift
* SlideWays - Slide tiles until they match the board
* Smashed - Smash groups of blocks as fast as you can
* Sudoku - Fill each 3x3 box with the numbers 1-9
* Total Recall - Memorize & recall words
* Treys - Find 3 cards that are all the same or all different
* True Colors - Tap tiles that are true to their color
* Unity: Unite matching tiles by swiping them together
* Word Crunch - Find words by swiping in a straight line
* Word Hunt - Form words by tracing adjacent letters
* Word Warrior - Recall letter tiles in order to create words
* Yacht - Roll 5 dice to make 12 different combinations

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

Pricing and Availability:
Brain Game University 5.3 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

Brain Game University 5.3: http://braingameu.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brain-game-university/id930527050
Screenshot 1: http://peqapps.com/braingameu/bguimages/press/BGUImage1.png
Screenshot 2: http://peqapps.com/braingameu/bguimages/press/BGUImage2.png
App Icon: http://peqapps.com/braingameu/bguimages/press/BrainGameUniversityAppIcon.png

Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Indie developer PeqApps creates brain game apps for the iOS platform. Our goal is to transform brain games into brain health analysis tools that nudge users towards the behaviors that maintain brain health and prevent dementia. Copyright (C) 2015-2016 PeqApps. 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.

###

Daniel Hansen
President
United States
dhansen@peqapps.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/braingameu
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/braingameu

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78289&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78289.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78289
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-25399.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-25399.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:30 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

Default Folder X 5.0 Delivers El Capitan Compatibility, New Features - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Denver-based St. Clair Software today announces Default Folder X 5.0, a major upgrade to their award-winning utility for Mac OS X. Default Folder X enhances the file dialogs in all Mac OS X applications. It provides fast navigation to your files, convenient previews, integrated Spotlight tagging, and more. Default Folder X's custom keyboard shortcuts put your favorite and recent folders at your fingertips. This release delivers compatibility with El Capitan and many new and improved features.

Denver, Colorado - St. Clair Software is pleased to release Default Folder X 5.0 today. This is a major upgrade of its award-winning utility for enhancing Open and Save dialogs. It has been rewritten from the ground up to provide compatibility with El Capitan and deliver new features that its many users have requested.

Default Folder X's custom keyboard shortcuts put your favorite and recent folders at your fingertips. Pop-up menus let you navigate your folders and open Finder windows. Previews, file information, Spotlight tagging and comments are there when you need them. Open, save, and get back to work: Default Folder X is workflow for the rest of us.

What's New in Default Folder X 5:
* Fully compatible with El Capitan (with System Integrity Protection turned on or off)
* Support for tabbed Finder windows in the Finder-click feature
* Default folders that can be applied by file extension as well as by application
* Hierarchical menus can now display all folders before files
* Tracking of recent files as well as recent folders
* An integrated menu in the Finder's toolbar
* Configurable keyboard shortcuts
* More information displayed for selected files
* File / folder tagging with draggable recent tags
* A new drag & drop sidebar for quick access to files and folders
* An updated user interface for setting preferences, adding favorites and setting default folders

System Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.10 through 10.11 El Capitan

Pricing and Availability:
Default Folder X 5 is a $14.95 paid upgrade for version 4 users who purchased their licenses before June 1, 2015. For users who purchased on or after June 1, the upgrade is free. Default Folder X costs $34.95 (USD) for new users. Please see the St. Clair Software web site for screenshots and additional feature information. St. Clair Software strongly recommends that anyone using Default Folder X install this free update.

Default Folder X 5.0: http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/index.html
Release Info: http://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/release.html
Download Default Folder X: http://www.stclairsoft.com/cgi-bin/dl.cgi?DX
Purchase Default Folder X: http://www.stclairsoft.com/store/

Based in Denver, Colorado, St. Clair Software is a privately held company that has been specializing in utilities and custom software solutions for the Macintosh since 1988. St. Clair Software can be contacted at: St. Clair Software, 271 S. Emerson Street, Denver, CO, USA 80209. Copyright (C) 1988-2016 St. Clair Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

###

Jon Gotow
President
720-412-4061
United States
gotow@stclairsoft.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Clair-Software/10150141259380714
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/stclairsoft

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78291&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78291.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78291
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-324.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-324.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

A new concept in smart calendar apps released for iOS and WatchOS - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UK based Light Pillar announces Today 1.1, a WatchOS and iOS smart calendar that's specifically designed for people with busy schedules. By emphasising approaching events with vibrant colours and de-emphasising distant events you are left with an extremely clear at-a-glance view of what's now, what's next and what's upcoming. The app also features a Notification Center Widget for instant access to now and next information. A busy day never looked so clear.

Loughborough, United Kingdom - Light Pillar is proud to announce the immediate availability of Today; a brand new concept in smart calendars for WatchOS and iOS designed specifically for people with busy schedules. Whether you are a parent, rushing to take children to parties and activities, or a business person with back to back appointments, Today gives you a crystal clear picture of what you need to know at any given moment. And if you have Apple Watch, all this is right on your wrist.

When you're busy jumping from one meeting to the next your typical calendar isn't very helpful. It blinds you with a complex user interface. It bombards you with notifications you don't have time to acknowledge and it expects you to work out time calculations in your head. Not very helpful. Today on the other hand is designed to give you the information you actually need with ZERO SETUP; what's now, what's next and what's just around the corner. Arriving to meetings late or unprepared will be a thing of the past. A busy day never looked so clear.

Features
* Watch OS 2 support including handy complication which shows time to next event
* iOS 9 support including iPad slide over and split screen
* Notification Center Widget for instant access to now and next information
* Configure any / all of the calendars configured on your device to be displayed in Today
* Customisable colours, times, in-app sounds and vibration for each event status
* Highlights conflicted events to help you resolve double bookings
* Outlook overview diagram shows you which parts of your day are busy at a glance
* Day picker allows you to look ahead / behind to see how other days are shaping up
* Events can be added / edited / deleted directly in the app
* Landscape view diagram helps visualise your day
* Colours and calendars configured in the iOS app apply on the Apple Watch too

Intended Use:
Use your favourite calendar app to manage your schedule but take Today on the road with you when you just need at-a-glance clarity of what's now, next and upcoming.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 8.2 or later
* 4.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Today 1.1 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.

Today 1.1: http://www.lightpillar.com/today.html
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/today-time-management-for/id975528282
Screenshot (iPhone): http://www.lightpillar.com/Press/iOS/Today/Today-iPhone.jpg
Screenshot (Apple Watch): http://www.lightpillar.com/Press/iOS/Today/Today-AppleWatch.png
Screenshot (iPad): http://www.lightpillar.com/Press/iOS/Today/Today-iPad.jpg
App Icon: http://www.lightpillar.com/Press/iOS/Today/Today-AppIcon.png

Light Pillar is a two-man independent developer of Mac OS, iOS, WatchOS and tvOS. Gareth Clarke and Neil Casini were introduced to each other in 2008 as work began on the critically acclaimed 2009 Nintendo Wii game, Dead Space: Extraction. A solid working relationship formed which not only shone through in the game, but laid a path for them eventually founding Light Pillar and expressing their creativity and structured work ethic exclusively on Apple platforms. Copyright (C) 2016 Light Pillar Software Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, iPhone, iPod, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

###

Gareth Clarke
Director
United States
gareth.clarke@lightpillar.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Light-Pillar/172553752766700
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/LightPillar

Neil Casini
Director
neil.casini@lightpillar.com

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78290&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78290.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78290
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-11199.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-11199.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:00 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

Alpha Ghost Apps releases Ambient Writer for the iPad - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UK based Alpha Ghost Apps today introduces Ambient Writer 1.55 for the iPad. Designed and made for creative writers by a writer, Ambient Writer features a full typewriter virtual keyboard, with no distractions of editing. There are 16 background photos, 4 background colours, 7 paper textures, 3 colour papers and 9 ambient sounds, with support for up to 48 chapters. The app also offers total words count, session word count, chapter word count and more.

Gravesend, United Kingdom - Alpha Ghost Apps today is pleased to announce the release of Ambient Writer 1.55 for the iPad. Ambient Writer features a full typewriter virtual keyboard, with no distractions of editing. There are ambient backgrounds, sounds and paper types to choose from and allows for up to 48 chapters.

* Ideal for National Novel Writing Month - Ideal for use in the month of November for typing your 50,000 words entry for NaNoWriMo
* Free version allows up to 500 words
* Full app purchase no word limit
* Maximum of 48 chapters
* Option to start afresh
* Total words count, session word count and chapter word count
* Easy to export chapters at any time via email - The text needs only paragraph indents reset in your favourite word processor
* Ambient backgrounds, paper and sounds to choose from (16 background photos, 4 background colours, 7 paper textures, 3 colour papers, 9 ambient sounds)
* Ideal for the first draft novel but also for up to 48 short stories
* Designed and made for creative writers by a writer

David John Griffin said, 'Writing the first draft of a short story, novella or novel should be from start to finish, never looking back. Editing takes places in the second draft and beyond. So because of that, Ambient Writer has no deletion or backspace key, and only shows the last 14 lines of typing, while saving all your chapters for your first draft which are easy to export at any time."

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 7.0 or later
* 187 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Ambient Writer 1.55 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Productivity category.

Alpha Ghost Apps: http://spidergriffin.wix.com/alphaghostapps
Ambient Writer 1.55: https://itunes.apple.com/app/ambient-writer/id955139739
Screenshot: http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple49/v4/3a/cc/20/3acc2094-7fba-583a-03ad-4ded2c357e7d/screen480x480.jpeg
App Icon: http://a2.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple49/v4/44/55/3e/44553e5f-3824-6989-4dc3-c7008aff33bc/icon175x175.png

Located in Gravesend, United Kingdom, David John Griffin trading as Alpha Ghost Apps is an independent designer and creator of apps, specifically for the iPad. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2016 Alpha Ghost Apps. 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.

###

David Griffin
Sole Proprietor
01474 331833
United Kingdom
davidjgriffin@btinternet.com

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

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78294&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78294.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78294
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-18880.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-18880.htm
*******

Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:30 am (PST) . Posted by:

"prMac Mailer"

Indie game developer blends trivia and adventure gaming on the iPad - Published on 01/11/16

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GlowMachine LLC today introduces Scholar Quest 1.0, their new genre-fusing trivia adventure game for iPad tablets. Clear tiles and banish darkness from the land with the help of Leonardo Da Vinci by answering a wide variety of trivia questions. Search for the level-key to discover new locations. Earn Scholar Quest IQ points for stringing correct-answer combos. Use lifelines to beat hardest questions. Compete for the highest IQ on the planet! Trivia on the iPad has never been the same.

Buffalo, New York - GlowMachine LLC today is proud to announce the release of Scholar Quest 1.0, their new genre-fusing trivia adventure game developed exclusively for iPad tablets. Clear tiles and banish darkness from the land with the help of Leonardo Da Vinci by answering a wide variety of trivia questions. Search for the level-key to discover new locations. Earn Scholar Quest IQ points for stringing correct-answer combos. Use lifelines to beat hardest questions. Compete for the highest IQ on the planet! Trivia on the iPad has never been the same.

Features:
* Answer thousands of trivia questions to earn IQ points
* String correct answers to create combos and earn IQ Bonuses
* Answer questions quickly to earn the Timer Bonus
* Explore four exciting locations in a beautifully rendered, stylized world
* Track your progress and IQ score at the end of each level
* Turn off unwanted trivia question categories, or play all categories at once
* Compete with your friends on a world-wide leaderboard and share your IQ score on Facebook

Use life-lines in your Trusty Satchel to help answer the most difficult questions:
* Use the Lightning Bolt to skip a question
* Use the 50/50 to eliminate two wrong answers, OR
* Call on the genius mind of Leonardo Da Vinci for help, (but beware of his tricks)

Enjoy adventure elements that help create a unique trivia experience:
* Collect coins to purchase life-lines
* Break crates and barrels for life-potions
* Find explorer-tiles to uncover hidden treasures
* Search for the hidden level-key to unlock new locations

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 8.1 or later
* 132 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Created by a four-man indie team, Scholar Quest 1.0 is Free (with exceptionally limited advertisements) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Scholar Quest 1.0: http://www.scholarquest.net/
How to Play Guide: http://www.scholarquest.net/game-guide/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/scholar-quest/id909481482
Screenshot: http://www.scholarquest.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/screenshot2.png
App Icon: http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple3/v4/fc/fd/2a/fcfd2a92-4753-98d5-20fd-bc484949a1c1/icon175x175.jpeg
Press Kit (zip): http://www.scholarquest.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Scholar_Quest_Press_Kit.zip

GlowMachine is a small indie developer from Buffalo, New York. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2016 GlowMachine LLC. "Scholar Quest" is a trademark of GlowMachine 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.

###

Gevork Arutunian
CFO
United States
info@glowmachinegames.com

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/iostriviagame/
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/scholarquest

*******
Trackback URL: http://prmac.com/release-trackback.php?id=78293&ac=VCZrpddI
Link To Article: http://prmac.com/release-id-78293.htm
Link To PDF: http://prmac.com/pdf/genpdf.php?id=78293
RSS Feed: http://prmac.com/rss-member-35577.htm
Personal Press Release Page: http://prmac.com/member_releases-id-35577.htm
*******