5/27/2012

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TinyTap Launches Free iPad App - Create Educational Games for Kids

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Sat May 26, 2012 5:15 am (PDT)



TinyTap Launches Free iPad App - Create Educational Games for Kids - Published on 05/26/12

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TinyTap - Turn Moments Into Games. The TinyTap iPad App allows parents and kids to turn the moments they share together into personal and educational games. Create personal and fun games from everyday photos and family events. Simply add photos, record questions, trace answers and you�re ready to play! You can also share the games you create. At the TinyTap store, you can get stunning new games with high educational value that you can personalize.

Telaviv, Israel - TinyTap, Moments Into Games 1.0 allows parents and their kids the opportunity to turn the moments they share together into personal educational games. Creating a game is super easy - add a photo, record some questions, trace the answers and you're ready to play! Every time your kids plays a game, they will hear the voice of someone they love playing with them. In addition, any games you create can easily be shared with your loved ones or with the world.

Families, Kids, and Teachers:
Families can create personal and fun games from everyday photos and family events. For parents educational games. It�s the iBooks Author for your little ones. Educators will also benefit from TinyTap. With scoring built into the app, you can track your students progress and the easy to use platform lends itself well for creating lesson plans and activity books for teachers to use the in classroom. Teachers and caretakers can utilize this simple and powerful platform to come up with new ways to personalise their lesson plans and create activities to fit each child's individual needs.

Feature Highlights:
* Beautifully enhanced graphics for the new iPad retina display
* Add your own photos, take a picture, or search the web to add photos to your game
* Record your own voice over photos so your little ones can always hear a familiar voice
* Record a question, answer and a hint for a rich experience
* Personalize your game with a soundtrack with over 20 great selections to choose from
* Track your child�s progress with TinyTap�s in-game scoring system
* Super duper simple interface, easy for anyone to play and create
* Easily share the games you create with friends and family
* Personalize pre-made games from the TinyTap store, by adding your own voice and pictures

TinyTap Community Store:
At TinyTap store, you can get stunning new games with high educational value. These pre-made games are not only gorgeous, but are also great educational games for you and your children to enjoy. You can even edit them to add your own voice and photos to easily personalize any game. After you�ve created a really amazing game, you can sell it on the TinyTap store! If you are an author, illustrator, educator or just full of imagination, you can earn money by utilizing these talents and adding to the TinyTap community. The TinyTap app is simple, personal, interactive, educational and most of all fun! It takes minutes to create your own game.

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 62.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
TinyTap, Moments Into Games 1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

TinyTap: http://www.tinytap.it
TinyTap, Moments Into Games 1.0: http://tinytap.it/site/games
Download From iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/tinytap-moments-into-games/id493868874
Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/42466384
Press Kit (PDF): http://www.tinytap.it/media/babyqa/images/site/pr/TinyTap_Press_Release.pdf
Press Kit (zip): http://www.tinytap.it/media/babyqa/images/site/pr/TinyTap_Press_Kit.zip

Based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, TinyTap is a new, privately held app development company established in 2012 and founded by by Yogev Shelly and Oren Elbaz, whose focus is on developing authoring tools for creating educational games. The vision is to make TinyTap a gateway for people from around the world to enjoy each other's games and educational activities. Copyright (C) 2012 TinyTap. 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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Celebrate the Release of Play Zone and Win iTunes Gift Cards

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Sat May 26, 2012 7:30 am (PDT)



Celebrate the Release of Play Zone and Win iTunes Gift Cards - Published on 05/26/12

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To celebrate its launch, the developers behind Play Zone are holding a Grand App Launch Party hosted by the renowned Smart Apps For Kids site. SmartAppsForKids.com is a resourceful app review site with a unique perspective. iTunes Gift Cards will be given away in celebration of the app launch. Play Zone is an educational game app focusing on developing kids' minds in a visually-appealing environment. Play Zone immerses your young learner in the zone of 4 inspiring role models.

McLean, Virginia - To celebrate its launch, the developers behind Play Zone are holding a Grand App Launch Party hosted by the renowned Smart Apps For Kids site. Smart Apps For Kids is a resourceful app review site with a unique perspective. iTunes Gift Cards will be given away in celebration of the app launch.

Play Zone is an educational game app focusing on developing kids' minds in a visually-appealing environment. Play Zone immerses your young learner in the zone of 4 inspiring role models: Princess, Doctor, Athlete, and Fire Fighter. Once you enter his or her zone, each character greets you with a dance and presents 6 fun and educational activities to choose from:

1) Dress Up: Change outfits, accessories and add tools. This activity sparks the imagination and encourages creativity and role playing.

2) Discover: Explore each zone to discover many hidden but engaging animations. This activity develops and rewards inquisitive minds and reinforces cause-and-effect skills.

3) Spot The Difference: Look at almost identical pictures and identify differences. This activity sharpens eye-hand coordination and enhances focus and attention to detail.

4) Addictive Patterns: Recognize and complete patterns using clothing items and tools. This activity uses logic, reasoning and boosts recognition.

5) Add Fun: Learn and practice addition with interaction and fun visuals.

6) Take Away: Learn and practice subtraction with interaction and fun visuals.

Features:
* Beautiful and exclusive hand-drawn graphic art, designed to be appealing and inspiring to boys and girls
* Some activities are open-ended and some have tasks to accomplish
* Some activities are timed for your competitive ones to sharpen their concentration
* Watch your character dance as you complete tasks
* Tons of combinations of clothes and accessories to experiment with
* 100 differences to spot, with visual hints provided when stuck
* Limitless sets of patterns to complete
* Different sets of basic math problems to practice every time
* Many many engaging animations and attractive sound effects
* Interactive gold star system measures the child intermediate progress
* Energetic background music is included and you can also listen to your own iPod playlist
* Universal app so it runs natively on iPhone. iTouch and plays in HD on the iPad

How To Enter:
* Download Play Zone
* Like Facebook fan page
* Register your entry at Smart Apps For Kids online
* You will be entered in a drawing and the lucky winners will be announced on Smart Apps For Kids site

Terms and Conditions:
* Winners will be validated/confirmed by ICON, LLC in order to receive the prizes
* iTunes Gift Cards will be delivered as an iTunes Gift Card Redemption Code
* Contest Begins: Now
* Contest Ends: June 4, 2012

The developer is offering discount for a limited time as an app launch special. Take advantage of this sale and download the game for only $0.99. Thinking about using Play Zone in your classroom? Then take advantage of Apple's discount for educational institutions.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.2 or later
* Universal Application
* 28.6 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Play Zone 1.0 is only $0.99 (USD) for a limited time only (or equivalent amount in other currencies) worldwide, exclusively through the App Store in the Education and Game categories.

Play Zone 1.0: http://iconcorp.com/apps
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/play-zone/id521457852
App Launch Contest: http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2012/05/play-zone-giveaway.html
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App Icon: http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/081/Purple/v4/54/94/29/54942949-3a41-242e-33dd-3d38d8d4d44f/mza_759072912381473318.175x175-75.jpg

ICON, LLC is a technology company with extensive expertise in intelligent software development. ICON, LLC is focused on emerging technologies for mobile enterprise applications. Copyright (C) 2012 ICON, 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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United States
nxtapp@iconcorp.com

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Interactive kids book Angus and Max Blast Off comes to iPhone and iP

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Sun May 27, 2012 4:15 am (PDT)



Interactive kids book Angus and Max Blast Off comes to iPhone and iPad - Published on 05/27/12

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MiBooks today introduces Angus and Max Blast Off! 1.0, their brand new kids adventure book for iOS devices. A mysterious noise from the backyard wakes young Angus from his sleep, and he soon finds himself taking off into the wonderous depths of the solar system with his eager dog Max. Get involved in this iPhone and iPad storybook as you help with a variety of tasks, as Angus and Max whizz past planets, stars, comets and asteroids on the way to the fascinating dwarf planet Pluto.

Melbourne, Australia - It's time to take off and explore the wonders of the solar system, as MiBooks are proud to announce the release of their brand new kids adventure book, "Angus and Max Blast Off!". In Angus and Max Blast Off, a mysterious noise from the backyard wakes Angus from his sleep, and he soon finds himself taking off into the wonderous depths of the solar system with his eager dog Max. Angus and Max travel through the entire solar system, seeing planets, moons and asteroid fields on the way to the fascinating dwarf planet Pluto.

Angus and Max's interactive style engages children whilst they are reading, allowing them to touch and interact with objects and characters that provide rich visual and aural feedback to the reader, including story-driven animation. The illustration style of Angus and Max is also particularly appealing to young children.

In Angus and Max, the reader can get involved in the story by helping Angus complete a variety of tasks in order for the story to progress, such as handing Angus an item he needs or pressing a button to launch the rockets of a spaceship. This type of interaction allows the reader to feel more involved in the flow of the story.

Angus and Max also presents some interesting and odd facts about the planets that make up our solar system, both in the text of the book and hidden on various pages throughout the book.

Angus and Max, as with the other books in the MiBooks brand, allows the reader to read the book themselves, with a parent, or have it read to them with the aid of voiceover audio. This is perfect for some younger readers, who aren't yet ready to read the book themselves but still want to enjoy the adventure and fun of Angus and Max Blast Off.

Features:
* Explore over 10 different locations on Earth and in space!
* A fully animated and interactive environment for kids
* Discover interesting and odd facts about the planets that make up our solar system
* Touch and interact with different items and characters during the story
* At certain points in the book, you help Angus accomplish tasks to ensure the story can progress
* Read the book yourself, with a parent, or have it read to you
* Designed for children ages 4 and up

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 46.5 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Angus and Max Blast Off! 1.0 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Education category.

MiBooks : http://www.hamson.com.au/mibooks/
Angus and Max Blast Off! 1.0: http://www.hamson.com.au/mibooks/book_space.php
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/angus-max-blast-off!-deep/id528507942
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMQ1VyCS1ew
Screenshot: http://www.hamson.com.au/mibooks/images/books/space_03.jpg
App Icon: http://www.hamson.com.au/mibooks/images/books/space_icon.png

MiBooks, part of the Hamson Design Group, produce Australian-made interactive, illustrated children's books for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, that kids will love to explore and read over and over again. The MiBooks stories take place in a variety of locations, including on the farm, at the beach, in space and many more. All books feature interactive sections, sounds and the option to read the book yourself or have it read to you, and allow the reader to complete various tasks or choose the direction or path they want the story to take, meaning the story can be different and remain engaging on the fourth or fifth read! Copyright (C) 2012 Hamson Design Group. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Australia
justin@hamson.com.au

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Cool Movies! 1.0 released for iOS - Home Movie Production on the Go

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Sun May 27, 2012 4:30 am (PDT)



Cool Movies! 1.0 released for iOS - Home Movie Production on the Go - Published on 05/27/12

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Indie developer, Lyudmyla Ivanova introduces Cool Movies! 1.0 for iOS, a new app that is perfect for simple, easy and fast home movie production on the go. Functional and very easy-to-use, Cool Movies! empowers mobile videographers with live view, processing videos in full HD, with the ability to take advantage of an unlimited number of user generated themes. Featuring a hand picked collection of themes, switching from the routine into themed, stylish movies and photos is incredibly easy to do.

Helsinki, Finland - Independent developer, Lyudmyla Ivanova is pleased to announce the release of Cool Movies! 1.0 for iOS, a new application that is perfect for simple, easy and fast home movie production on the go. Featuring a hand picked collection of themes, switching from the routine into themed, stylish movies and photos is incredibly easy to do. Functional and very easy-to-use, Cool Movies! empowers mobile videographers with total live view, processing videos in full HD, with the ability to take advantage of an unlimited number of user generated themes.

Features:
* Record movies with selected theme in real time
* Select one of the two dozen of movie Themes hand tailored by professional artists: Torn Paper 3D, Cool Device, Ripple Live, Puzzle 3D and more
* Make your own blockbuster theme
* Live Effect 720P HD iPhone 4S only, other devices VGA quality video recording, VGA with front camera on all devices
* Load videos from Camera Roll or Docs in max quality, 1080P Full HD iPhone 4S only, other devices 720p HD quality video processing
* Export movies to YouTube, Facebook, save to Camera Roll, send by Email
* Take a photo with selected theme
* Export photos to Facebook, Imgur, save to Camera Roll, send by Email

Device Requirements:
* iOS Version 5.0 or higher
* iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2 and the new iPad
* 80.7 MB Free space plus space for movies

Pricing and Availability:
Cool Movies! 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available exclusively through the App Store in the Photo and Video category.

Lyudmyla Ivanova: http://www.informationrd.com
Cool Movies! 1.0: http://www.coolmoviesapp.com/
Purchase and Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/cool-movies!/id518351044
Press kit (zip): http://www.coolmoviesapp.com/pressKit.zip

Independent developer, Lyudmyla Ivanova writes mobile application for creative people. Copyright (C) 2012 Lyudmyla Ivanova. 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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Finland
developer@informationrd.com

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