Japanese edition of new Indie Game Development iBook

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Japanese edition of new Indie Game Development iBook - Published on 11/14/15

Magnin & Associates have announced the Japanese translation of Indie Game Development available on the Apple iBooks Store. Relying heavily on veteran game developer, Ed Magnin's 35+ year career in the game industry, this eBook provides an overview of what it takes to make an indie game and help new indie developers avoid some common pitfalls. The iBook is translated by Japanese indie game developer, Takao Wada of Nagoya.

Farmers Branch, Texas - The Japanese translation of "Indie Game Development - The Freedom to Create Your Game" has been made available on the Apple iBooks store. It covers many of the topics and questions any new studio should be asking themselves to avoid falling into some of the same pitfalls that others have. It relies heavily on veteran game developer, Ed Magnin's 35+ year career in the game industry.

Ed worked for some of the top game developers of their day - MicroProse, Cinemaware, Virgin Games, and Park Place Productions, before starting his own studio in 1993 to focus on handheld games. After successful Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Nintendo DS, they continue to develop iOS, Android, and Windows Phone games. The translation into Japanese was done by fellow indie game developer Takao Wada from Nagoya, Japan.

Topics covered include:
* Before Indie (*)
* Third Party Development (*)
* Freedom (to make the game you want) (*)
* What does it take?
* What makes a good game?
* Game Concept
* Game Design Document
* Game Proposal
* Why games are late?
* Building a Team
* Technical Decisions
* Graphics Creation
* Importance of Audio
* How to manage a game project
* What do you do when you get behind
* Keep a progress file
* Some legal issues to consider
* Start play testing early
* Reaching the finish line
* It's time!
* Submission
* Approval
* PR and Marketing
* Giving Back

(*) included in Free sample version

Pricing and Availability:
To be affordable to indie game developers or those contemplating become one, it is priced around $15 USD (or equivalent local currency in the 50 iBooks stores around the world). To be easily accessible to indie game developers everywhere it is available for download on the iBooks store. The first three chapters are included in the Free sample version from iBooks. For a full review copy, send contact info and information about your publication to Ed Magnin.

Magnin Games: http://MagninGames.com
Japanese (and English) iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/author/ed-magnin/id1039971612?mt=11
Book Cover (Japanese): http://www.edmagnin.com/images/IndieGameDev_Japan_Cover800x1035.png
Book Cover (English): http://www.edmagnin.com/images/IndieGameDev_Cover_800x1035.jpg


Ed Magnin has been actively involved in the game industry since 1979. Earlier in his career he worked for some of the top game developers of their day - MicroProse, Cinemaware, Virgin Games, and Park Place Productions. In 1993, he founded Magnin & Associates and has focused on handheld games ever since. For the last 6 years they have created over 20 for the iOS (with over a million App Store downloads), 7 for Android, and 6 for Windows Phone. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Magnin & Associates. 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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DNA Studios Announces Antyz's Release Date

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DNA Studios Announces Antyz's Release Date - Published on 11/14/15

Swiss game studio, DNA Studios has announced the upcoming release of the studio's first game, Antyz, a puzzle adventure mobile game for iOS and Android devices. The game has a unique gameplay mixing arcade and reflexion, and benefits from a deep polished world with sublime details. Help the ants survive a sudden glacial era. Players will travel back through the ages of time, charting a path towards the center of the earth. The launch date is set on November 18.

Bulle, Switzerland - DNA Studios, a Swiss game studio has announced the upcoming release of the studio's first game, Antyz, a puzzle adventure mobile game for iOS and Android devices that has a unique gameplay mixing arcade and reflexion, and benefits from a deep polished world with sublime details. The launch date is set on November 18. The studio also released an official teaser trailer.

"Fun and fast, Antyz stands out for its slightly unusual premise," said, Ben Meakin, Editor for Miniclip. "We loved this game's plot, which we won't spoil, but it's superbly written."

Antyz - A Time Odyssey is a free puzzle adventure game for iOS and Android out on November 18. Player helps the ants survive a sudden glacial era. He travels back through the Ages of time, charting a path towards the center of the earth. Players controls the scouting ant who must dig the path and overcome the dangers threatening the ants nest. He travels through various eras and more than 100 magnificent levels to discover the story of Antyz. The game requires to solve puzzles, to drive carefully the ant and to be able to react quickly, sometimes.

Key Features :
* Unique gameplay mixing puzzle and adventure
* Rich content with more than 100 custom levels
* Deep polished ambiance with sublime details
* A great story with true references to ants

For more information, please visit the DNA Studios website to view the Antyz press kit.

DNA Studios: http://www.dna-studios.ch
Antyz: http://www.antyzthegame.com
YouTube Video (Teaser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tjUjS4Xvn8
Media Assets: http://presskit.antyzthegame.com/sheet.php?p=antyz


DNA Studios is a Swiss company founded by four friends and established since January 2013. Digital specialist, the company offers a wide range of services grouped into four areas: Video games, Cinema, Visual communication and Applications. The company released Dans Ton Quiz, a musical quiz owned by Radio Television Suisse (RTS). The studio is about to release their first own game: Antyz. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 DNA Studios. 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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acops Introduces New Area Measuring App: Best Area Pro

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acops Introduces New Area Measuring App: Best Area Pro - Published on 11/14/15

Dresden based independent development collective, acops has launched Best Area Pro 1.0, its new navigation utility developed for iOS devices. Best Area Pro helps measure land area and distances on a map. This clever app automatically recognizes an area reading from entered locations. Users may export information in GPX format in order to transport location into a navigation system or route planner website, making it an easy-to-use tool.

Dresden, Germany - The innovative and emerging mobile app development company, acops, has announced the release of Best Area Pro. Developed for iPhone and iPad, Best Area Pro may be used for numerous measuring applications, including distances and areas for floor, roof, parking, buildings, landscapes and more.

"From entered locations, our app calculates distances and areas. It furthermore offers automatic recognition of areas," said Oliver Kuehne, owner of acops. "Users may export information in GPX format in order to transport location into a navigation system or route planner website, making it an easy-to-use tool."

Best Area Pro automatically detects areas, making it a user-friendly surveying tool. Users may switch between Metrical and Imperial measuring systems. It offers several options for entering locations. Users may enter a point directly on a map within the app or type in an address. Locations may also be found by the location of a photo or from an existing area. Searched areas may be saved on the generated area list. Information can be easily exported to transfer locations on various navigation systems such as Apple Maps, Google Maps, Navigon, TomTom, and Waze.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Best Area Pro 1.0 is $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Navigation category.

acops: http://acops.jimdo.com/
Best Area Pro 1.0: http://acops.jimdo.com/deutsch/apps/
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/best-area-pro-measure-path/id1040764323
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acops develops high quality and useful apps for iPhones and iPads. Located in Germany and founded by Oliver Kuehne, the emerging mobile application development company strives to transform how consumers interact with mobile devices and the world around them. Each app provided by the company is updated at least once a year, providing the best quality. For more information on acops, please visit them at the website. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 acops / 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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24U announces 24U Phidgets Remote for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

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24U announces 24U Phidgets Remote for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Published on 11/14/15

24U Software has announced 24U Phidgets Remote 1.0, a new mobile application for iOS devices. 24U Phidgets Remote allows for the control and monitoring of Phidgets devices connected to the network with the help of various control layouts. The app can manage electrical devices available on the network, get data from thermometers, pH sensors, light sensors, etc., read and write RFID tags using iPhone or iPad. Connection to a phidget is possible via LAN, or even via VPN.

Zvole, Czech Republic - 24U Software has announced free download availability of a new mobile application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch that allows for controlling and monitoring Phidgets devices connected to the network with the help of various control layouts. 24U Phidgets Remote can manage electrical devices available on the network, get data from thermometers, pH sensors, light sensors, etc., read and write RFID tags using iPhone or iPad even if user is far away from the phidget. Connection to a phidget is possible via LAN, or even via VPN.

With 24U Phidgets Remote user can:
* Switch and control electrical devices simply by a tap
* Read values from distant environmental sensors on the go
* Use iPhone or iPad to read and write RFID tags
* Rotate servo motors by swiping finger across iPhone's display

With some flavor of PhidgetInterfaceKit user's iPhone or iPad can switch signals, turn electrical devices on or off, whether it's at home, in user's office, or in the opposite corner of the same room.

24U Phidgets Remote makes iPhone or iPad read values from thermometers, pH sensors, light sensors, or any other environmental sensors connected to Phidgets I/O boards on the network, and also supports the PhidgetAdvancedServo controller, so it can remotely control servo motors.

24U also offers development of custom control layouts. If user need to control a phidget or set of phidgets for which the currently available layouts are not sufficient, 24U can craft a custom layout with a set of controls specific to his setup.

How 24U Phidgets Remote works:
Phidgets are a system of low-cost electronic components and sensors designed and produced by Phidgets Inc., that are usually controlled by a personal computer. The app lets user interact with these devices directly from an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. To access Phidgets boards using 24U Phidgets Remote user need to connect them either to the Phidgets SBC, or to a computer with the Phidget WebService installed.

Requirements and Compatibility:
24U Phidgets Remote is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and requires iOS 7 or later. The app is optimized for iPad 2 and newer (both orientations), iPhone 4 and newer (portrait orientation). 24U Phidgets Remote is only compatible with supported boards from Phidgets, Inc., not with similarly looking devices from other vendors. Check Phidgets online for available hardware. Support for not-yet-supported boards can be ordered from 24U as a custom addition or added to the app by 24U if the demand is popular.

Pricing and Availability:
24U Phidgets Remote 1.0 is available as a free download from the App Store in the Utilities category. The app comes with a free support for the PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 board, optional add-on control layouts for other boards are available via in-app purchase.

24U Software: http://www.24usoftware.com/
24U
Phidgets Remote 1.0: http://www.24usoftware.com/phidgetsremote/
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id945614644
About Phidgets: http://www.phidgets.com/
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24U is a key vendor of plug-ins for FileMaker Pro and a producer of FM Bench, the tool for auditing and optimizing FileMaker solutions. We unveiled the Marvelous Optimization Formula and teach how to efficiently optimize performance of your solution and processes by focusing on real bottlenecks. Optimizing your performance, Inventing unique iOS applications, Helping organizations to get more out of their technologies, Dedicated to creating the easiest to use FileMaker plug-ins. We connect the dare of education with the experience of industry to achieve the impossible. (C) 2015 24U s.r.o. All rights reserved. 24U, 24U Software, and FM Bench are trademarks of 24U s.r.o. FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.


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Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.8.6: Magical Adventures Await the Brave

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Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.8.6: Magical Adventures Await the Brave - Published on 11/14/15

Haypi Co., Ltd. has announced Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.8.6, an update to their popular MMO for iOS devices. Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower is an EDU game based on the Pokemon theme. In this game, players are monster tamers and trainers - they have to fill in the monster encyclopedia with all monsters, and save the tormented lands from the evil. The newest patch 1.8.6 offers a smoother gameplay and successful modifications. So now the game is more thrilling than ever.

Shanghai, China - For the pals who are tired from the mundane, Haypi Co., Ltd has given a chance for a wonderful adventure in an enchanted world. Everyone can be a hero in Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower, Haypi's newly updated EDU game. The MMO game hit is a spin on the Pokemon theme, with hundreds critters on board. The newest patch 1.8.6 offers a smoother gameplay and successful modifications. So now the game is more thrilling than ever.

The first thing to notice in Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.8.6 is definitely the newly fine-tuned details of the new UI. The title, the text letters, everything has been modified with exquisite taste. The Training UI has been modified, in order to optimize the training options for the monster masters. The World Boss UI has also been improved, and now this feature is even more amusing. The multi-language versions have been entirely modified to ensure more precise translations. Now detailed info is available through a question-mark icon at the Score Building. And the best news for the gamers - the PVP option is back! Now the masters can compare strength in monstrously fierce battles.

Every feature detail makes Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.8.6 even more exciting. For example, now Master points are delivered to the monster trainers after completing Level Rush - the fun time-saving replaying of previous levels. The new version allows the gamers to easily boast about upgrading their monsters, because Monster upgrade data can be seen in the Chat room. In addition, now it is easier for the players to get the super powerful monster Blaze. In order to evolve, Blaze's unevolved form Ablaze needs a special rare item, called Flaming gloves.

In the newest game version, this item is available in the Shop, which makes getting the monster much easier! What's more, now Skill learning is more convenient for the masters, as the layout has been upgraded to integrate all skill-related contents. Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.8.6 has also undergone significant polishing and optimizations for a better gameplay. Now players can easily get Item Drops, play Chaotic Swamp Veteran Mode or research Danshee monster's talent. It's also smoother for pals to receive gifts. All these make The Lost Tower experience a must-have.

Haypi Co., Ltd is the creative developer behind Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower, as well as other MMO hits such as Haypi Kingdom, Haypi Dragon, Haypi Pirates, Haypi Adventure, etc. The teams say that their inspiration is the love of the fans, which Haypi deeply appreciates. The numerous Haypi game players are united in a tight-knit community, brought together by the common love for Haypi's magical adventures. The thrilling challenges await the brave!

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

Pricing and Availability:
Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.8.6 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

Haypi Monster: The Lost Tower 1.8.6: http://www.haypi.com/monster-tlt/index_en.html
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/haypi-monster-the-lost-tower/id696562316
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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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AppsMoment App Builder for Non-Techies Celebrates its 3d Anniversary

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AppsMoment App Builder for Non-Techies Celebrates its 3d Anniversary - Published on 11/14/15

AppsMoment has celebrated 3 years of successfully meeting and exceeding the requirements of more than 17,500 users. AppsMoment was launched to make the process of creating mobile apps straightforward and clear so that people without coding knowledge could use it. And at the same time more than 120 features make it attractive for developers and agencies who need the flexibility to fulfill the requirements of their clients. More than 450,000 apps have been published.

Ternopil, Ukraine - AppsMoment, the number 1 apps builder for non-techies, has celebrated 3 years of successfully meeting and exceeding the requirements of more than 17,500 users. During these years, more than 450,000 apps for iPhone, Android, Kindle and web apps have been published. Meeting the requirements of the market, Windows apps support was added in 2015.

AppsMoment was launched to make the process of creating mobile apps straightforward and clear so that people without coding knowledge could use it. And at the same time more than 120 features make it attractive for developers and agencies who need the flexibility to fulfill the requirements of their clients.

Today, AppsMoment's 120 features include push notifications, in-app purchases, interactive map, PDF editor, Newsstand apps support, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube integration etc. And many more are going to be added in the nearest future. The system offers broad opportunities for monetization offering integration with the most popular ads systems: Admob, Revmob, iAds. In 2015, AppsMoment became an official partner of AirPush.

As simplicity is the philosophy behind the system, AppsMoment's founders paid a lot of attention to educating its users. During the 3 years, more than 100 video tutorials were created. They show how to create games and Newsstand magazines, develop apps for offline business and many more. These videos got more than 90,000 views. AppsMoment has created more than 250 app templates including 50 game apps templates so that users could quickly create an app for any type of business.

Maksym Vysochansky, the founder of AppsMoment, tells that the company continues to specialize in the app creation preparing the upgrade of the system to a new functionality and convenience level.

AppsMoment builder application offers flexible pricing plans to its users. Anyone can create and publish one app for free choosing a tester plan. Starter $49 plan (paid once a year) allows developing up to 5 iPhone, Android, Kindle or Windows apps and send push notifications. Within the paid plans, an app will be submitted to Appstore, Google Play, Amazon or Windows apps markets for free. Publisher and Publisher+ include unlimited apps and push notifications. The special White label plan was made to meet the demands of agencies and developers.

AppsMoment: http://appsmoment.com/
Features: http://appsmoment.com/features.html
Plans and Pricing: http://appsmoment.com/prices.html


AppsMoment offers builder application software for iPhone, iPad, Android, Amazon Kindle and Windows phones. The company was founded in 2013 and now has more than 17,500 customers. Copyright (C) 2015 AppsMoment. 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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Digital Comics 3.0 - Available Now

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Digital Comics 3.0 - Available Now - Published on 11/13/15

California based Madcap Studios today announces Digital Comics 3.0, an important update to their popular digital comic book reader for iOS devices. Digital Comics brings your regular flat Comic Books to life in ways never before possible. Version 3.0, the most significant release to date, has been fundamentally rebuilt and redesigned to provide improved stability, performance, customization, as well as including several key new features.

Irvine, California - Madcap Studios, creators of the #1 iOS game RemembaRing, announce today the third major release of Digital Comics for iOS. Version 3.0, the most significant release to date, has been fundamentally rebuilt and redesigned to provide improved stability, performance, customization, as well as including several key new features.

First, Madcap Studios is proud to announce the inclusion of their number one requested feature: Digital Comic Book importing. Starting today, Users can now import their own personal Digital Comic Book Collections. Comic importing is carried out through iTunes and the new in-app Importer, with built-in support for the most popular Digital Comic Book formats.

Next, Resolution Independence. Digital Comics now runs natively at any size, on any device featuring iOS, including the new iPad Pro (released today), and features complete @3x support. Additionally, the App is now Multi-task enabled, allowing you to dynamically resize it's window, such that you can browse the web, chat with friends, or check in on your freemium games, all while enjoying your favorite Digital Comic Books.

Airplay Support. Activate Air Play output to an Apple TV and your Comics will instantly appear on the big screen, able to be shared with friends or family, with your streaming device acting as the remote.

Book Printing. Digital Comics now allows users to transform their (imported) Digital Comics into actual Physical Comics via Air Print. Simply enter Book Info, click the "Print Comic" button, select a printer, and go.

Finally, User Interface. The UI has been drastically improved to make using the App easier and more enjoyable. It's faster, more intuitive, and more lively then ever before. And, for the first time, it's now widely customizable, too.

Moving forward, Madcap Studios would like to hear more from fans, consumers, and prospective consumers of Digital Comic Book Media as to what their ideal collecting, curating, sharing, and viewing experiences might entail. To that end, for now, they request that anyone interested in impacting the Digital Comic Book landscape send any and all feedback to Eric Reedy, or to reach out via Twitter (@MadcapStudios) or Facebook. They would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support, and to wish them all a happy New Year.

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

Pricing and Availability:
Digital Comics 3.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category.

Digital Comics 3.0: http://www.digitalcomicsapp.com
Download from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/digital-comics/id354853921
Screenshot 1: http://www.digitalcomicsapp.com/press/images/4_screenshots.png
Screenshot 2: http://www.digitalcomicsapp.com/press/images/4_screenshots_w_icon.png
App Icon: http://digitalcomicsapp.com/imgs/icons/app_3@3x.png


Madcap Studios, creator of Digital Comics for the iOS, is a small software company specializing in Mobile Development, Web Applications, and cutting-edge User Interface Experiences. Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Madcap Studios. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.


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New Ebook: Getting Things Done on iPads and Macs

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New Ebook: Getting Things Done on iPads and Macs - Published on 11/13/15

Helping creatives and business people get more from their Apple hardware and software, a new ebook translates David Allen�s corporate and paper-based Getting Things Done productivity method into specific and practical details of exploiting his ideas on iOS devices and Macs. "Getting Things Done on iPads and Macs" is for everyone who is carrying Apple gear and has too much on their plate. Author William Gallagher writes art, media and technology books plus Doctor Who radio dramas in England.

Birmingham, United Kingdom - A new book is available for creatives and business people who use Apple hardware, and need to be more productive with David Allen�s Getting Things Done system.

�You�ve spent all this money on your iPad, iPhone or Mac, now make them all work harder for you,� says author William Gallagher. �Allen�s GTD is a tremendous methodology for helping us all with the many jobs and tasks we have to juggle. Yet it�s too broad and it�s too corporate: 'Getting Things Done on iPads and Macs' is specifically about how to exploit these tools to achieve GTD�s goals.�

The book includes a guide to GTD that is free of corporate-speak. It details the Apple apps that come with your devices and recommends the extra ones that you�ll need. Plus it takes you through all of the steps to make the most out of your time and your Apple investment.

This is author William Gallagher�s tenth book. He has written about drama, television, media, blogging and writing productivity for publishers including the BBC, Radio Times and British Film Institute. He�s also a regular contributor to MacNN.com and has written for Mac magazines in the UK. Every word of every book and article was written on Apple hardware.

Pricing and Availability:
Getting Things Done on iPads and Macs is $2.99 USD, 1.99 pounds sterling, (or an equivalent amount in other currencies), and is available worldwide for Kindle devices and apps through Amazon.

Getting Things Done on iPads and Macs: http://williamgallagher.com/getting-things-done/
Purchase and Download from Amazon: http://williamgallagher.com/gtd
Screenshot: http://williamgallagher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Getting-Things-Done-On-iPads-and-Macs-Web-Cover.jpg


Dark Ride is the publishing business of British author, journalist and scriptwriter William Gallagher. It�s the home of The Blank Screen guides for writers showing them how to make more time for writing, how to beat distractions and how to get more from their computers and their kettles. Every book is also intrinsically about the best tools any creatives can have. This combination of art, technology and productivity resulted in Getting Things Done on iPads and Macs. Copyright (C) 2015 Dark Ride. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.


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AutoMailer 2.3 for OS X Sends Bulk Personalized Emails in Text and HTML

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AutoMailer 2.3 for OS X Sends Bulk Personalized Emails in Text and HTML - Published on 11/13/15

Tension Software announces AutoMailer 2.3 for Mac OS X, an important update to their app that allows users to send personalized emails to multiple addresses, in text or web format, each merged with data from an internal database. Version 2.3 brings enhanced search capabilities in the database, except, and merge areas, changes and improvements to the user interface layout, improved string info, improved export functionality, and a number of bug fixes.

Milano, Italy - Tension Software is proud to announce the release of AutoMailer 2.3 for Mac OS X, an important update to their app that allows users to send personalized emails to multiple addresses, in text or web format, each merged with data from an internal database. It allows to prepare and send an unlimited quantity of emails with a single click, each with custom contents depending of each recipient.

Emails sent by AutoMailer are standard emails. People receiving the emails will not notice any difference compared to standard emails and they will be able to reply to them as usually. AutoMailer is document based and allows to use as many documents you need to manage all the different list and required emails. AutoMailer is a flexible tools to manage your mailing list directly from your Mac.

AutoMailer is able to import from external sources in a smart and simply way.The user can import addresses and any kind of data from any database able to export in text format, both CSV (comma separated value),TSV (Tab separated value), CSV-S (Char separated Value using semicolon). The application is able to automatically detect during imports, the data type and the file encode method to provide imports of data without any problems

Data imported into AutoMailer are managed in the internal, easy to use, document table. Data can be modified, updated and enlarged with new additional data at any time. Various commands provide manipulation of internal records in a fast and intuitive way. AutoMailer can handle large data array all in memory.

Available is an 'Except' list of address you can maintain to provide a list of addresses that will never be used to send, to be sure to never send anything to those addresses.

The template email used to merge data from the internal database table can be written both in text or in HTML to send emails in text or web format (also including pictures linked from a support server). AutoMailer provides for HTML emails, at any time, a live preview or the email the user is composing. Emails can be previewed also for any address the user want to send to, with all the data merged for any of those users, simply selecting it from a list.

All the emails can be prepared or sent with a single command, with the capability to send them via an email server, one by one, specifying an interval time between each sending. The application can prepare all the emails using the Mail.app installed on any Mac and then manually send them or sending directly all them with a single command, (as a standard email client), via an email server you have access to.

AutoMailer can auto-prepare via Mail.app and you have to manually press the send button inside Mail.app, or, the app can auto-send accessing directly your Mail server, without the use of Apple Mail.app.

AutoMailer has a new improved mail server connect function, (PLAIN, STARTSL, PLAIN-STARTTSL), and can test your connection (without sending) to better set it. Settings, data and email templates are saved inside documents, ready to be reused at later time reopening the documents. The user can prepare email templates inserting content of the database table using a simple syntax, (a pop-up offers all the available field tags to access tabled data, without having to type them).

AutoMailer provides a lot of additional functionalities to help the user do his job in the best way, they are too much to list all. Furthermore, one of the goals of AutoMailer is to be easy of use. Anyone with a minimum of familiarity with the Mac will be able to use AutoMailer at best efficiency using all the potentiality of the app in a very intuitive way.

Features:
* Document based, allows to save data and setting and have them ready for successive uses
* Can create and send both text or web (HTML) emails
* Possibility to manage an infinite number of data and letter template thanks to the document based approach with maximum flexibility of use.
* Big emphases on simplicity and easy of use.
* Elimination of duplicated and invalid emails.
* Extreme easy to import, create and manipulate data to use for merge with letter template
* Imports form various encoding format from Unix, mac, Windows
* Import from Tab separated values, Comma separated values, semicolon separated values
* Table view with possibility to add, delete rows (records) and columns (fields) at any time and to edit in place inside the table
* Easy import with automatic detection of format and with selection of data source elements and destination (data fields) and browsing of source data in advance (before importing)
* Very simple creation of email templates with keywords insertion to put database data inside the emails for any email recipient
* Automatically updated popup to insert data tags inside the email template
* Emails with attachments
* Live preview for any email to send with updated data (you see the email as the recipient will see it) both for text and HTML emails
* Can send a single email, a subset or all the emails
* Can just prepare the email, to send them at later time manually from inside Mail.app
* Can use and send directly via an external mail server
* Log monitoring of email preparation and sending
* Any area benefits of search features on the contained data
* PDF user guide inside the app.

What's new:
* Search field in the Database area
* Search field in the Except area
* Search field in the Merge area
* Changes and improvements in the user interface layout
* Improved info string at the bottom of the tables
* Improved export functionality
* Various bug fixes

Minimum Requirements:
* OS X Version 10.10 (Yosemite) or higher
* Optimized for OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)
* 64-bit processor
* 8.3 MB

Pricing and Availability:
AutoMailer 2.3 is $44.99 USD (or an equivalent amount in other currencies), and is available worldwide in the Mac App Store in the Productivity category, as well as the Tension Software website.

Tension Software: http://www.tensionsoftware.com
AutoMailer 2.3: http://www.tensionsoftware.com/osx/automailer/
Direct Download: http://sec.tensionsoftware.com/osx/automailer/automailer.dmg
Purchase and Download from Mac App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/automailer-2/id731968271
Screenshot: http://www.tensionsoftware.com/static/tensionsoftware/images/app/automailer/screenshots/mac/1.png
Application Icon: http://www.tensionsoftware.com/static/tensionsoftware/images/app/automailer/icons/128.png


Tension Software develops software for Mac OS X and iOS using the latest Apple technology, Cocoa and Objective-C. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Tension Software. 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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iPad Pro Guidebook - Guide book released for iPad Pro, Air and mini

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iPad Pro Guidebook - Guide book released for iPad Pro, Air and mini - Published on 11/13/15

UK based Tap Guides today announces the iPad Pro Guidebook, an in-depth eBook available in the iBookstore. It's packed with knowledge, in-depth tutorials and tips that uncover everything you need to know about iPad Pro, its apps, user interface and settings. You'll learn about the history of the iPad, how the Apple Pencil can be used to draw and write, how to stream music via Apple Music, edit photos, troubleshoot common problems and more.

Poole, United Kingdom - Tap Guides Ltd today is pleased to announce the release of iPad Pro Guidebook, an in-depth eBook available in the iBookstore and priced just $2.99. It's packed with knowledge, in-depth tutorials and tips that uncover everything you need to know about iPad Pro, its apps, user interface and settings.

With a massive 12.9-inch display, increased performance and support for both Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard, the iPad Pro promises to enable millions of users to create and engage with their content in entirely new ways. iPad Pro Guidebook is here to help you you discover everything you need to know about iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini. It's packed with knowledge, in-depth tutorials and tips that uncover its apps, user interface and settings. You'll learn about the history of the iPad, how the Apple Pencil can be used to draw and write, how to stream music via Apple Music, edit photos, troubleshoot common problems and more.

With colorful screenshots, concise text and helpful tips, you'll soon be a master of everything iPad Pro with this in-depth guidebook. Topics include:

* Discover Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard
* Learn how to edit photos and videos
* Enable and capture 1080p video footage
* Listen to Apple Music and Beats 1 Radio
* Read about the history of iPad
* Plus hundreds of tips and tricks

Device Requirements:
* Available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac
* iOS device with iBooks 1.5 or later and iOS 4.3.3 or later
* Mac with iBooks 1.0 or later and OS X 10.9 or later
* Print Length: 281 Pages

Pricing and Availability:
iPad Pro Guidebook is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the iBookstore in the Computers category.

Tap Guides: http://www.tapguides.co.uk/
iPad Pro Guidebook: https://itunes.apple.com/book/ipad-pro-guidebook/id1058502017
Cover Image: http://www.tapguides.co.uk/files/iPad_Pro_Guidebook_Cover.jpg
Press Kit (zip): http://www.tapguides.co.uk/files/ipad_pro_guidebook_presskit.zip


Launched in 2015, Tap Guides Ltd publishes eBooks and interactive apps that teach users how to use their iOS devices. Tap Guides most notable book to date is the iPhone 6s Guidebook. Copyright (C) 2015 Tap Guides Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.


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Great Exchange Rates 1.0 release for iOS - Simple Elegant Exchange Rates

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Great Exchange Rates 1.0 release for iOS - Simple Elegant Exchange Rates - Published on 11/13/15

UK based Ok TipTop Ltd today introduces Great Exchange Rates 1.0 for iOS, a currency converter for remote workers, contractors and digital nomads. Great Exchange Rates is a simple, beautiful exchange rate app for daily users. It allows users to easily keep an eye on the latest exchange rates from over 170 currencies. The simple swipe navigation and simple interface allow users to stay up to date quickly without clutter. This app also supports major precious metals and bitcoin.

Exeter, United Kingdom - Ok TipTop Ltd, an iOS development studio specialising in iOS utilities, today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Great Exchange Rates 1.0, a currency converter for remote workers, contractors and digital nomads. Great Exchange Rates is a simple, beautiful exchange rate app for daily users. It allows users to easily keep an eye on the latest exchange rates from over 170 currencies. The simple swipe navigation and simple interface allow users to stay up to date quickly without clutter.

While most apps in this category focused on converting a specific amount, for regular users this becomes a barrier to use. Remote workers, contractors, digital nomads and expats are used to doing "on the fly" conversions based on exchange rates. Great Exchange Rates removes the clutter and focus on the exchange rate. The simple swipe based navigation allows users to quickly switch between their most common currencies. With all the global currencies covered there is no conversion that can't take place. Great Exchange Rates also support major precious metals and bitcoin.

Key Features:
* The application includes all world currencies, major precious metals and bitcoin
* Simple clean interface allowing instant viewing of exchange rates
* Localisation into 7 different languages: French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Arabic and English
* Unlimited access to exchange rates and currencies
* Pay once for all features

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

Pricing and Availability:
For a limited time, Great Exchange Rates 1.0 is offered immediately for the promotional price of $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Finance category. This offer will run until the end of November 2015.

Great Exchange Rates 1.0: http://rates.oktiptop.com
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id937989514?pt=212495&ct=press-release&mt=8
Media Assets: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s5bplpnau2po60f/AACaeiknKWEz18dQ32DoKPtLa


Ok TipTop Ltd is an independent iOS and Mac studio focusing on tools and utilities for digital workers. Their small and focused applications help thousands of individuals everyday. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Ok TipTop Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.


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Balloon Kingdom featured as Best New App on the App Store

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Balloon Kingdom featured as Best New App on the App Store - Published on 11/13/15

Striding Bird Productions latest children's interactive storybook Balloon Kingdom has been featured on the Australian and New Zealand App Store's 'Best New Apps' section. This original story tells the tale of Casper as he explores the wonderful world of Balloon Kingdom, a kingdom above the clouds. A place of wonder, dreams, and imagination. Where balloons flourish, live, love and exist, if you believe. Follow his journey as he defends the very reality of Balloon Kingdom.

Melbourne, Australia - Striding Bird Productions latest children's interactive storybook Balloon Kingdom has been featured on the Australian and New Zealand App Store's 'Best New Apps' section. This original story tells the tale of Casper as he explores the wonderful world of Balloon Kingdom, a kingdom above the clouds. A place of wonder, dreams, and imagination. Where balloons flourish, live, love and exist, if you believe. Follow his journey as he defends the very reality of Balloon Kingdom from his parents, his teachers, his classmates, and his own mind.

Balloon Kingdom is suitable for all ages and it features:
* An original and compelling story told over 29 beautiful pages
* Special 'find a balloon' mission
* Dynamic and unique interactivity on every page
* Beautiful illustrations and fun animations
* Warm, friendly and charming narration
* Original music, voice-over and sound effects
* Highlighted text in sync with narration, great for kids learning to read
* App Store Kids section compliance

Balloon Kingdom is the latest tale from a collection of inspirational stories presented by Striding Bird Productions. In celebration of the release of Balloon Kingdom, both of the previous books by Striding Bird Productions, 'Striding Bird - An Interactive Tale' is now free to download!

Pricing and availability:
Balloon Kingdom 1.0.1 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Books category.

Striding Bird Productions: http://www.stridingbird.com/
Balloon Kingdom 1.0.1: https://itunes.apple.com/app/balloon-kingdom-interactive/id1038673509
Striding Bird: https://itunes.apple.com/app/striding-bird-interactive/id504725481
YouTube Video (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M15N3aro8-8
Media Assets: http://www.stridingbird.com/#!balloongallery/q294v


Striding Bird Productions write original stories that are inspired by life, nature and its many wonders, transforming them into interactive storybook apps designed to captivate, inspire and bring a smile to hearts. Copyright (C) 2015 Striding Bird Productions. 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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Chechesoft releases Booger Boing for iOS/Android - Flick that Booger

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Chechesoft releases Booger Boing for iOS/Android - Flick that Booger - Published on 11/13/15

Chechesoft today introduces Booger Boing 1.0, its hilarious new game title developed for iOS and Android devices. Booger Boing offers hours of entertainment on a phone or tablet. Control your character by pulling it like a slingshot order to complete levels in the least amount of turns. Calculating ballistics trajectories, bounce angles, and timing is essential for completing each level. A funny theme (you are a Booger, Yuck!), beautiful graphics, and excellent music makes this game a must try.

Lima, Peru - Chechesoft today is pleased to announce the release of Booger Boing 1.0, its hilarious new game title developed for iOS and Android devices. Help the little booger travel through fantastic worlds by stretching it and making it jump, just like an elastic band. You must calculate its ballistic trajectory, in order to avoid falling or crashing into enemies. Booger Boing features very simple and intuitive game mechanics with a very accurate physic engine, that makes this game very easy to pick, engaging the player to keep unlocking new levels with new game elements (bubbles that make you fly, trampolines, moving platforms, etc).

Replayability is one of the games characteristics, you earn stars for completing different tasks on each level (finish the level with the least jumps, collecting all the jewels, and discovering the hiding booger friend). Earn all the stars you can in order to unlock new worlds. There are coins to be collected in each level too, that can be used to revive the player when all his lives are finished, in order to continue the level in his last position.

There is a yucky and wonderful world inside your nose, is up to you to explore it! Use your finger to stretch and sling our heroic little booger. Calculate the strength and angle of each shot in order to jump, bounce, stick and splat through challenging and exiting levels collecting coins and treasures while avoiding pitfalls and vicious nasal residents! Who knew nose picking was so fun? With wonderful graphics, awesome gameplay, and excellent music, Booger Boing assures hours of disgusting fun!

* Stunning artwork and music
* Engaging ballistic gameplay, a original take of the slingshot mechanics
* Easy to learn, hard to master, earn stars by making the least jumps to finish the levels
* Lots of levels assure you hours of gameplay

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

Pricing and Availability:
Booger Boing 1.0 is Free and available worldwide through the App Store in the Games category. There is also an Android version available on Google Play.

Booger Boing 1.0: http://chechesoft.weebly.com/booger-boing.html
Download from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/app/booger-boing/id1010520318
Download from Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chechesoft.boogerboing
YouTube Video (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1i5mRCcR5I
Screenshot: http://chechesoft.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/7/6/12765364/7002836.png?894
Media Assets: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m13szbyciuvwsaw/AAArjKAWypbh_mP1ZbRl9EXla?dl=0


Chechesoft is a one man independent developer, based in Lima, Peru. The company has many successful games on the App Store and Play Store. All Material and Software (C) Copyright 2015 Chechesoft. 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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Graphic Inspector Now Reports Image Print Size: Graphics Preflight Tool

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