Bangalore, India – Fitaide, a leading fitness application for the iPhone and iPod touch, today announced its ’1K A DAY’ Challenge which requires users to complete 50 km in 50 days. One lucky user who signs up and invites a friend to the challenge before 23rd October will win a brand new iPod touch 8GB worth $229.

“Finding a workout partner makes training both fun and effective and is particularly helpful when motivation starts flagging” stated Siva Raj, CEO Poscitech and creator of Fitaide. “We therefore conceived this contest to encourage users to train with a friend to increase the chances of achieving their fitness goals”.

Fitaide V2.0 was launched in August 2010 and was ranked within Top 5 US Health & Fitness applications within a few days of launch. Its patent-pending technology allows anyone to create a personalized cardio or interval training plan. The app uses the in-built 3D motion sensor to track as the user moves and cues them to change pace to ensure they achieve their goals.

The Fitaide ’1K A DAY’ Challenge requires contestants to complete 50 km in 50 days, i.e. by the 23rd of October. To contest for the prize – a newly launched iPod touch 8GB worth $229 – download the free app, sign-up for the event and invite a friend. Each unique invite generates an additional entry to the contest.

Device requirements
* iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
* Tested for iOS 4.0

Pricing and Availability
Fitaide is free and is available exclusively through the App Store in the Healthcare & Fitness category. Fitness plans can be purchased in-app for $0.99 (USD) each or by upgrading to the Pro version of Fitaide which retails at $4.99.

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Fitaide was created by Poscitech, a Bangalore based start-up founded by Siva Raj in Sep ’09 with the aim of creating compelling mobile sensor based health & fitness applications. Siva’s own personal struggle with staying fit, his experience in developing products for a global healthcare organisation and his passion for mobile technology resulted in its creation. Copyright (C) 2010 Poscitech. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

New York, NY – Announcing that MacPhun LLC, the developers of Real-Time Distorter, is proud to offer a new product for iPhone users who like to have fun. This application is a new launch and the first one to ever turn a phone into a portable real time distorting glass. Much like fun house mirrors, Real-Time Distorter reflects images of people appearing on the iPhone screen into hilarious shapes that can then be photographed or video recorded. Users are able to share their funny pictures and videos with others very easily from within the App.

The Real-Time Distorter app is a new launch and the first of its kind on the market. It allows users to view people through an iPhone screen in real time, adding a special, new twist. People appear distorted, much like the effects found in fun house mirrors. The results are unique and always funny.

Users have a choice of eleven different distorted effects that can be applied to views. Once they’ve found the one they like best, they are able to tap a button to snap a photo or record a video. What users see on the screen is what they get in the final product. Distorted videos and pictures can easily be shared from within the app via email, Twitter or FaceBook. Users are also able to upload their videos to YouTube.

These are some of the features found in Real-Time Distorter:
* Users are able to view everyone through the distorting glass in real time
* 11 different hilarious effects to choose from
* Snap a funny picture or record a video
* Super simple to use! Just tap the screen
* What users see on the screen is what they get in the final result
* Users can see themselves with the iPhone 4 front camera
* Distorted photos and videos can be shared from within the app via email, Twitter and FaceBook
* Videos can be uploaded to YouTube from within the app

Real-Time Distorter is a new product in the MacPhun line up. The company has a number of one-of-a-kind applications that allow users to add special, unique effects to images that are viewed in real time through the iPhone screen.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS or 4
* Requires iPhone iOS 4.0 or later
* 7.1 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Real-Time Distorter 1.0 is only $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

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MacPhun LLC specializes in iPod touch, iPhone and iPad software development. The company has been working in this field since the start of the iPhone Era and they love what they do. MacPhun consolidates passionate professionals inspired by the idea of creating innovative, enthralling and always consistently high quality software. Copyright (C) 2010 Mobile-App-Marketing-Makeover & Edward Turner. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

San Jose, California – Vizros Software today is pleased to announces the release of Palm Lab 1.1, an update to their personal photo processing facility for iPhone and iPod touch. With Palm Lab, users can load a photo into the developing tank, and watch the film gradually develop into a masterpiece art in the water as he is immersed in the ambient sound of a photo lab. In just a few seconds, the picture is ready and can be saved or shared with others.

Feature highlights:
* Dynamic waters simulation, touch reactive. User can stir the water and that will speed up the developing process
* Multistage developing. User can watch the development evolving into different stages before achieving the final effect
* Process control. User can watch the progress on a ticking stopwatch or drag the watch arm to fast forward or rewind the development. User can also press the “Stop” button to pause the process
* More than twenty processing chemicals. User can use them to turn his pictures into old photos, canvas painting, or halftones, make fantastic hot-mix, x ray, or negative effects, or even add rain, snow, rainbow, or fog to the images. Other effects include sepia, emboss, puzzle, blur, etc.
* Sharing. User can send the final images by email or upload them to Facebook or Twitter
* Laboratory sound effects
* In-App help

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
* 5.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Palm Lab 1.1 is available now for purchase at a price of $1.99 (USD), distributed exclusively through Apple’s App Store in the Photography category. Review copies are available to the media upon request.

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Located in San Jose, California, Vizros Software is an independent graphical software developer. Vizros Software is dedicated to creating high quality applications for mobile devices that are intuitive and fun to use. Its current lineup of iPhone application consists of Vihgo, OutColor, and Palm Lab. Copyright (C) 2010 Vizros Software. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

San Francisco, California – iPhone artist deeje today is excited to introduce iSparkler 1.0, his interactive virtual sparkler creation tool for iPhone 4. The app enables the user to create, name, and save thousands of unique digital sparklers which respond to movement of the iPhone. Stop motion photos, capturing the multi-colored particles and designs emitted by the streaking virtual sparkler, can be saved and shared. Sparklers vary infinitely with random values assigned to particle color, shape, and behavior. Five preset sparklers, hand-picked by deeje, are included. The sparkler effect, particularly in dark surroundings, is highly realistic by virtue of the iPhone 4′s advanced hardware features.

The iPhone 4 includes a state-of-the-art MEMS gyroscope; the microelectromechanical system gyro enables iSparkler to respond not only to y-axis rotation (tilt up-down), but z-axis rotation (turn left-right) as well. The ability to process input from all axes of rotation completes the illusion of a real sparkler, as it streaks, twirls, dives, and reverses direction. iSparkler also makes use of Retina display to produce life-like pyrotechnics that are both dazzling and hypnotic.

Feature Highlights:
* Motion – gently wave the iPhone 4 around to create streaks of light particles
* Randomize – explore a near infinite variety of sparkler colors, shapes, and behaviors
* Favorites – save sparklers and give them names to play with them again
* Snapshots – take a time series of snapshots of favorite sparklers in motion
* Share – post and save snapshots to Facebook and the photo library
* Achievements – track various stats and goals

A mesmerizing toy ready to play with at any time, iSparkler will entice many iPhone 4 owners, irrespective of age or gender. When, tapping the random generator button, the user creates a particularly appealing sparkler, they can give it a name and save it permanently in the app’s library for future use. The Profile mode keeps track of all the statistics: number of random sparklers generated, number of sparklers saved, total waving distance, total waving time, and number of snapshots taken. Planned for future releases of the app are additional input methods, and music integration.

“A kid at night with a sparkler is an interactive fireworks display, entertaining everyone,” enthused aspiring iPhone artist deeje. “iSparkler 1.0 will let you re-live those summer nights using your iPhone 4.”

Device Requirements:
* iPhone 4 or other gyroscope-enabled iOS device (new iPod touch)
* iOS 4.0 or latter
* 4.8 MB

Pricing and Availability:
iSparkler 1.0 is regularly priced at $1.99 (USD), but is available now during this Introductory Sale at $0.99. Review copies are available upon request.

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Located in San Francisco, California aspiring iPhone artist deeje has been developing consumer software for over 20 years, and is excited about the prospects of mobile apps as artistic endeavors. iSparkler is his first solo release, and is the first step toward a vision that includes music synchronization and social sharing with friends and fans. Copyright (C) 2010 Deeje Cooley. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Budapest, Hungary – 3D Magic Kft., the hungary based independent developer and publisher of iPhone and PC games, today is pleased to announce that after its highly successful racing game “Alpine Crawler World” – which has been released in cooperation with Dimension Technics on October 19, 2010 to the Appstore world wide and reached Nr2 in “top Paid Games” and Nr3 in “Top Paid Overall” in the US Appstore – the company released its second blockbuster game “Assault Commando”.

Assault Commando is a “top down” 3D shooter, set in the south american jungle in the style of the old “Rambo” and “Commando” games. The player has to help Jack Gunfire, a cynic war hero to search for Albrecht Braun, the mad scientist and destroy his diabolic invention, which he wants to use for taking over the world.

There are many enemies and Vincent the drug lord, who protects Braun with his countless minions. The two trailers of the game were watched over ten thousand times before release and the official homepage was visited by over hundred thousand unique visitors within the last month.

Feature Highlights:
* 3 difficulty levels
* Stunning graphics
* Fast paced action
* High quality sound and music
* OpenFeint online leaderboards
* Mountable vehicles
* Different weapons
* Destroyable surroundings
* Huge explosions
* And much more

Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
* 24.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Assault Commando 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. 3D Magic is present on Twitter and Facebook too.

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3D Magic Kft. is an independent Game Development Studio based in Budapest/Hungary, founded in 2002. The company is also developing a Dark Fantasy MMORPG called Renaissance and a not yet announced unique browser based game. Copyright (C) 2009 3D Magic Kft. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Mississauga, Canada – With the recent release of Medieval HD for iPad, Brisk Mobile Inc. has taken its highly popular Medieval iPhone game and created an HD version for iPad that takes the game to a whole new level. With stunning HD graphics and realistic sounds combining to create an immersive experience, Medieval HD has set a new standard for castle defense games.

The general public appears to agree as Medieval HD has become the #1 paid iPad game in the US and is top 10 in over 45 other countries. Gary Toste, CEO of Brisk Mobile said: “We’re thrilled to see the public embrace Medieval HD with such enthusiasm. The response has been overwhelming. We have great plans for Medieval HD with a number of planned updates and will be incorporating many of the great ideas users have had.”

Perfect for casual and pros gamers alike, Medieval HD is the type of game that’s easy to pick up but hard to master – and hard to put down! With its multitude of game and shooting modes, users can adjust the gaming experience to their liking.

Medieval HD Features:
* 4 Game Modes: Fast Fire, Easy, Medium, Hard
* 3 Different Shooting Modes: Auto Fire, Show Arc, Drag Fire
* 6 Different troop types including war machines like Catapults and fast moving cavalry Raiders
* 8 Unique weapons such as flaming arrows and multi-shots. Each with multiple upgrades available for maximum devastation
* 9 stunning HD locations
* Numerous enemy types including flying enemies and a boss enemy
* OpenFeint integration

Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later
* 22.2 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Medieval HD 1.1.2 is offered at a price of $2.99 USD and is available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Review copies are available upon request.

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Headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, Brisk Mobile Inc. is a privately held corporation founded in 2008 by Gary Toste. Leveraging their longtime experience in both game and application development, Brisk Mobile was founded for the purpose of publishing unique, yet compelling games for the iPhone platform, with a major emphasis on total customer satisfaction. Many of their games remain in top ranking on the App Store today. Copyright (C) 2008-2010 Brisk Mobile Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Milan, Italy – Apimac today is pleased to introduce iDatabase 1.0 for Mac OS X, their Mac compatible version of the company’s highly successful iDatabase 3.2 for iPhone/iPod touch application. Designed to permit wireless, bi-directional syncing between computer and mobile device, iDatabase is a complete personal database management solution. Ideal for tracking membership lists, expenses, projects, Internet accounts, etc., the app includes 16 ready to use templates such as Accounts, Contacts, Exercise Log, Recipes, and To Do. Drop and drag creation of custom templates is also supported.

Virtually identical in features, layout, and operation, iDatabase 1.0 for iOS and iDatabase 3.2 for Mac OS X complement each other to offer a personal database management solution both on the desktop and on the go. The clean, simplified GUI allows the user to begin using the app immediately, without instruction of any kind. Facilitating this ease of use is a built-in library of 16 templates: Accounts, Classes, Computers, Contacts, Customers, Events, Exercise Log, Expenses, Inventory, Movie Catalog, Membership List, Mobile Phones, Notes, Projects, Recipes, To Do, and Vehicle Maintenance.

For example, opening the Expenses template, a variety of text fields, number fields, and choose fields are already perfectly organized and ready for use. Editing or adding to these elements is a straightforward, drag and drop procedure. The topmost, title field is labeled Description and is accompanied by a single line, large type text field. Below that is Amount with a single line number field. Next is a choose field, Type (of expense), consisting of a drop down menu populated with the following choices: Car, Entertainment, Hotel, Meal, Tolls, Parking, Transportation, and Other. Clicking in the Date field brings up the current date in standard month/day/year numerical notation, and each may be edited or incremented. Next is Have Receipt accompanied by a simple Yes/No choice field, and then Reimbursed, Yes/No. Last, is a text box entitled Paid By, allowing the user to enter all the details pertaining to payment.

iDatabase combines simplicity with sophistication in its support of custom templates. The app allows the user to select from 10 different fields:

* Small Text Field stores letters, symbols, and numbers used as text in a single line without scrolling bar
* Large Text Field stores letters, symbols, and numbers used as text in a multi line of text with scrolling bar
* Number Field stores numbers
* Date Field stores dates
* Time Field stores time
* Date and Time Field stores a date and time together to reference a fixed point in calendar time
* Image Field stores images
* Item Picker Field presents a list of mutually exclusive choices
* Separator Field divides a record into distinct visual parts
* Calculation Field presents the result of an arithmetic operation between two or more number fields

Adding fields, labeling, and ordering them create custom templates. This is conveniently accomplished using the drop and drag procedure. Fields are easily moved, added, subtracted and modified, and fields which require the use of other fields (e.g., the Calculation Field), automatically notify the user of this when employed. iDatabase for Mac and iDatabase for iPhone can be synchronized via Wi-Fi. iDatabase supports Backup and Restore, Exporting and Importing of databases in .idatabase and .CSV formats (the iPhone version via the service online Dropbox). The .idatabase files preserve the complete content and structure of the database, including pictures.

“With the great success of iDatabase for iPhone, our affordable personal database management solution, it became clear that we needed to develop a companion app for Mac,” stated company Senior Vice President Worldwide Product Marketing Gabriele Gobbo. “iDatabase 1.0 offers all the features and convenience of the original iPhone version on any Mac computer.”

Language Support:
* US English, Italian

System Requirements:
* Mac Version: Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later (Snow Leopard compatible)
* iPhone/iPod touch Version: iOS 3.0 or later (iOS 4 compatible)
* 8.3 MB OS X
* 1.2 MB iOS

Pricing/Availability:
iDatabase 3.2 for Mac is available for $29.00 (USD) from the Apimac Store. A fully enabled, free 8-day trial version is also available for download. iDatabase 1.0 for iOS is $2.99 (USD) and available worldwide through the App Store in the Productivity category. Review copies are available on request.

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Located in Italy Apimac is a company founded in 1996 dedicated to Mac OS X and iPhone only software. People at Apimac aim to put into users’ hands applications which they can use in a way they do things every day. Right after opening their applications, users can immediately focus on their task, not even noticing that they’re using entirely new software. Copyright (C) 2010 Apimac. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, iPhone, iPad and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.

San Diego, California – RinnApps today is pleased to announce the release of ArtikPix 1.0.1 for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch. ArtikPix is an interactive articulation app with flashcard and matching activities for children with speech sound delays. Utilizing fun and modern graphics, ArtikPix comes with a free deck of “th” cards with features such as recorded audio, voice recording, and data collection. Additional decks may be purchased within the app.

In app purchases enable all features with a total possible 21 decks with 40 cards each (840 total cards) for the following sounds: th, f, v, ch, sh, k, g, s, z, l, r, s-blends, r-blends, l-blends, p, b, m, n, t, d, j. Jason Rinn, software engineer and co-creator, says, “We wanted to provide a free app with options to purchase more. We thought it would enable more users to try our app and to purchase just what they need.”

ArtikPix is a child and parent friendly app for anyone to use, not only speech-language pathologists; the simplicity of language and graphics provide an easy-to-use interface. As children see and hear words with friendly data collection features, they practice their sounds by flicking through the flashcards and tapping the matching cards to make pairs. Julie Malone, speech-language pathologist and beta tester, says, “The sound models are terrific and I love that this program is exciting and motivating for students while offering easy data collection for the clinician.” ArtikPix is engaging and fun for children; as a result, children are more excited about practicing their speech sounds.

ArtikPix is full of features enabling several choices for adults to facilitate speech practice with children. Options include combining card decks and collecting detailed scoring information. It is easy to combine ArtikPix decks and specify card ordering for one or more children. This provides the user with flexibility to target specific sounds and individualize speech practice. The scoring system in ArtikPix allows for the collection of detailed scores (aka data) in the app without the hassle of pencil and paper. During both flashcard and matching activities, the total score is collected and displayed. Once completed, detailed scoring by sound group (e.g., beginning th) is shown. Scores can easily be saved within the app and organized into folders, or copied to clipboard, email, or a Google spreadsheet. Artikpix’s options for collecting and storing data make it easy to track a child’s progress.

As a speech-language pathologist and the co-creator, Eric Sailers had the luxury of testing ArtikPix with his students. “As we developed ArtikPix, it was great to see how much my students got out of using the app. They had smiles on their faces as they practiced, especially during the matching activity. Plus, they produced their speech sounds more often than with traditional articulation cards.” ArtikPix revolutionizes speech practice for the 21st century learner and provides a greater experience for both children and facilitators than traditional methods.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone or iPod touch
* iPhone OS 3.2 or later
* 18.1 MB
* In App Purchases for decks

Pricing and Availability:
ArtikPix 1.0.1 is available on the iTunes App Store for free with the “th” card deck and additional decks can be purchased in the app for $2.99 each, in groups, or all decks for $49.99.

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RinnApps is a company owned and operated by Jason Rinn. Jason is a software engineer who creates mobile applications for Apple’s platforms. ArtikPix was co-created by Eric Sailers and Jason Rinn of RinnApps. Eric Sailers is a speech-language pathologist and assistive technology specialist with several years of experience working for a school district. An area of expertise for Eric is addressing articulation difficulties of school-age children. Eric and Jason are good friends who enjoy creating applications for children with special needs. Copyright (C) 2010 Jason Rinn and Eric Sailers. 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.

Beaverton, Oregon – Announcing that Mindwarm Incorporated, the developers of Swip, has launched an Android and iPhone app that can answer your most secret questions. No one has updated the Magic 8 ball for smartphone technology – until now. Swami Roberts uses the latest in video technology to inspire your inner psychic.

When you are hunting for an answer and seeking within yourself to divine a truth, turn to Swami Roberts. Don’t flip a coin, you always have your phone with you and it’s much more a part of you than that coin you will spend anyway. Use the personal object in your pocket to help you decide.

* When you need a decision or when you want to look into the future, ask SwamiRoberts
* SwamiRoberts will give you a YES or NO answer
* SwamiRoberts will channel all your psychic energy
* Tap or shake the screen and concentrate on your question
* SwamiRoberts knows your answer

Device Requirements:
* Android device with OS 1.6 or later
* iPad, iPhone or iPod touch OS 3.2 or later

Pricing and Availability:
Swami Roberts is only 99 cents (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Entertainment category. Swami Roberts available worldwide through the Google Market in the Games (Casual) category. Promo codes are available for qualified reviewers. Please specify the website or blog you represent when making your request.

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Mindwarm Incorporated is an award winning, privately held firm with great software developer talent. Swip was a finalist in the 2009 Best App Ever Award for Best Use of Bluetooth. Mindwarm continues connecting people through technology, viewing the future as mobile, encyclopedic, segmented into public and private spaces while still open for users, business and government to connect people to information. Copyright (C) 2010 Mindwarm Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Kiev, Ukraine – Appmania today is proud to announce the release of Farm it! 1.0, their new game for iPad devices. Farm it is an enthralling and colorful arcade about the passionate rooster’s escapades whose aim is to procreate as many offsprings as possible. Do you like farm games as much as we do? And aren’t you sick and tired of all those nearly equal clones? Then discover for yourself Farm It game.

All farms around the world are in a big trouble, all of their chicks have disappeared! The world leaders are panicking, they are trying to come up with a way to solve this problem. The last hope of the chicken population lies with the Young Rooster, a real hero. So this Young Rooster puts on a bow-tie and rushes to help maintain balance in the world. Help it visit four countries located in different corners of the world, go through tough ordeals, outwit the Polecat, annoying Skunk and other animals, dodge the angry Dog and the Old Rooster, cheer up all hens and make as many chickens as possible!

Farm It! features:
* Fun and exciting game play
* Charming characters
* Four countries where actions take place
* Six different enemies
* Bonuses to help you with the mission
* A bunch of fun cartoons and upbeat tune
* Four different mission types, two types of mini-game
* Score chart and progress tracker in Open Feint social network

Device Requirements;
* Compatible with iPad
* Requires iOS 3.2 or later
* 52.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Farm it! 1.0 is $2.99 (USD) and available exclusively through the App Store in the Games category. Any additional information you can obtain by contacting us or look over on the game.

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Established in 2008, Appmania is one of the few companies in Ukraine which specializes on the development of the software for iPhone and iPad. For rather small time of our existence we have already let out a number of successful projects which are accessible in on-line shop. Copyright (C) 2008-2010 Appmania. 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.