Autodesk, Inc.  today announced that Autodesk SketchBook Mobile is available on the App Store. Autodesk SketchBook Mobile is a new professional-grade paint and drawing app that offers a full set of sketching tools in a streamlined and intuitive user interface designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch.

“Mobile apps are becoming increasingly advanced, moving beyond simple entertainment or utilitarianism,” said Robert “Buzz” Kross, senior vice president, Manufacturing Industry Group at Autodesk. “We are delighted to offer an app on the App Store for industrial designers and the creative community. With the SketchBook Mobile App, Autodesk continues its long-standing tradition of bringing cost-effective professional design technology to the market.”

The SketchBook Mobile App uses the same engine as Autodesk SketchBook Pro painting and drawing software, delivering much of the same power and functionality as the desktop application. A combination of high-quality digital pencils, pens, markers and airbrushes, as well as an artist-friendly, gesture-based user interface, enables users to create everything from quick sketches to print-quality production artwork.

Key features in the SketchBook Mobile App include:

Layers – Drawings can contain up to six layers.
Brushes – The software comes with 25 preset brushes and completely customizable brush settings.
Color selection – Customizable color swatches and a color wheel with RGB sliders provide a virtually unlimited palette.
“Sketchbook Mobile is more than a fun drawing and painting App, it’s a tool for serious illustrators and artists,” said Susan Murtaugh, graphic artist. “Everything I need is included at a price point that can’t be beat – advanced layers, photo import and a variety of customizable brushes, including pencil, paint, texture and airbrush. Most important, all the tools simulate pressure sensitivity, giving each variable width and transparency that takes mobile sketching to a new level.”

Content that is created in SketchBook Mobile can be saved as a picture and opened in SketchBook Pro. As a result, artists, designers and anyone who likes to sketch or create artwork can create a drawing at any time with SketchBook Mobile, and continue building on their idea in SketchBook Pro.

NAVIGON AG, the leading innovator in the navigation market, today announced live traffic capabilities for its iPhone navigation app. The feature, Traffic Live, will be available in October for the North American version of the MobileNavigator for the iPhone. It utilizes real-time traffic information as well as historic data to calculate better routes that avoid congestion and get drivers to their destination faster.

“By including real-time speed data from drivers on the road, we are adding a next generation traffic service to our app that goes beyond traditional traffic functions which work with radio transmitted messages only. This is clearly raising the bar for iPhone GPS applications,” said Gerhard Mayr, Vice-President Worldwide Mobile Phones & New Markets at NAVIGON. “Providing the driver instantaneous traffic conditions, and offering efficient, alternative routes to the congestion, saves time, fuel and money. The ability to know and navigate around gridlock is a crucial function and we are thrilled to be the first major GPS company to announce this critical, and sought after service for an iPhone navigation app at a flat fee.”

NAVIGON’s new Traffic Live provides the most precise traffic information available today. It uses real-time speed data from over one million drivers across North America including commercial fleets such as trucks and taxis but also regular drivers with a GPS system. So if for example several vehicles on a road report slow speed, the system recognizes congestion and provides an alternate and faster route. The feature also uses an intelligent fusion of information from traffic cameras, speed sensors and conventional traffic messages coming through a radio network. In addition, the system includes historic traffic data to assist with the prediction of road conditions when calculating a route. This includes information about traffic conditions on certain holidays or yearly events, allowing the driver to avoid taking routes that traditionally are congested on a regular basis.

Feature integration into the MobileNavigator is seamless and the functionality is easy to use. The software automatically includes the traffic information when calculating a route, and users receive immediate on-screen alerts via iconic warnings indicating new incidents and congestion along the current route. The NAVIGON MobileNavigator provides detailed information regarding the severity of the incident and the speed of traffic flow. Based on the real-time traffic warnings and the excellent mapping functionality the user can determine an efficient, alternative route or stay on the course. The software automatically adjusts estimated time of arrival.

You have only a few minutes, if not seconds, to find the correct solution to problems encountered on the golf course. With the new Instructacard iGolf2Go iPhone application you now can. Instructacard iGolf2Go is a new and unique iPhone application designed to help all levels of golfers improve their game and reduce their handicap. From driver to putter and everything in between, iGolf2Go is the first and only complete and proven downloadable solution to better golf.
iGolf2Go was developed by mVenture, specialists in business mobile phone development based in Norwich Norfolk England www.mventure.co.uk.
Created by four PGA golf professionals, iGolf2Go is specifically designed for use on the golf course and fully conforms to R&A rules for use during play. iGolf2Go is also ideal for use at the driving range.
iGolf2Go is a simple and concise quick reference guide that started life in 2007 as a pocket sized golf book called Instructacard Pocket Golf Professional. The book, available at http://www.instructacard.co.uk/ and bookstores was an instant success selling over 25,000 books in the UK alone.

Grindhouse Mobile Inc., the premier technical provider for adult mobile application development, including iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Symbian OS, Palm, Windows Mobile and others, has just launched “Version 1.0″ of the first and only official pornstar iPhone application for Sunny Leone and the official application for adult nude super star Aria Giovanni. Both of these brand new sexy apps are available now in the Apple iTunes store.
Adult super star Sunny Leone’s first app, the free “lite version” that offers exclusive pictures, a blog and video clips, is now available. Version 2.0, a premium version with more features, photo sets and videos is currently awaiting approval. Version 2.0 is packed with all new interactive features, games, blogs and ways to contact Sunny right from your phone, plus tons of additional high quality exclusive content. When asked about her new App, Sunny Leone commented: “I’m so excited about the future of my iPhone App. This provides an entire new way for me to communicate with my fans and give them a new and unique content experience!”
Former Penthouse Pet, Aria Giovanni, is one of the world’s most well recognized nude centerfold models. Her official iPhone app is the second adult application developed by Grindhouse and approved by Apple. It is currently available in the App Store. Version 2.0 is pending approval and will include several new features, more content and a few surprises for her fans. “I’m thrilled with my new App and can’t wait for Version 2.0 to hit the App store. It’s going to blow my fans away. Thank you Apple for approving my App and giving my fans another way to follow my life and modeling career,” said Aria.
While developing the first two adult themed iPhone Apps and getting them approved by Apple, Grindhouse closely followed Apple’s strict guidelines. The first version of Sunny Leone’s App was declined due to the explicit nature of the content. “It was just a little too ‘hot’ for Apple’s compliance department,” said a representative from Grindhouse. “We worked closely with Apple to meet all of their guidelines while developing an offering that is compelling and user friendly.”
These two stars are the first of many entertainment related mobile applications to be released by Grindhouse, including some of the largest brand names and adult superstars in the adult industry. The next major release will include “The girls of Erotica.com.” Coming to your mobile phone soon…
For more information on Grindhouse Mobile, please visit www.grindhousemobile.com.
Sunny Leone’s official website can be found at sunnyleone.com and Aria’s official site is ariagiovanni.com

Digital Chocolate, today announced that Jurassic 3D Rollercoaster Rush based on the original 3D Rollercoaster Rush App is now available on the App Store. Created exclusively for iPhone and iPod touch, 3D Jurassic Rollercoaster Rush utilizes iPhone OS 3.0 by supporting multi-player over bluetooth for two-player games.

“We’ve been thrilled to see Rollercoaster Rush and 3D Rollercoaster Rush become one of the top downloaded games on the App Store,” said Trip Hawkins, CEO of Digital Chocolate. “iPhone and iPod touch users who’ve enjoyed the first two will love the exciting twists and prehistoric theme in Jurassic 3D Rollercoaster Rush.”

Jurassic 3D Rollercoaster Rush comes packed with 40 wild rollercoaster tracks, some even take you on an underwater ride, and each track has a Challenge Race Mode where you can play to beat your own personal best time! The game leverages the devices’ accelerometer feature allowing players to easily accelerate and brake by tilting the device to make the carts go faster and slower.

Jurassic 3D Rollercoaster Rush is available for $4.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. There is also a free version available that will provide a limited number of levels.

For more information about Digital Chocolate’s apps for iPhone and iPod touch, go to www.digitalchocolate.com/iPhone.

Digital Chocolate, a quality leader in original mobile gaming, today announced that Moto Racing Fever is now available on the App Store. Redesigned specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch, Moto Racing Fever sends players speeding down the interstate, searching for booster packs and vying for that number one spot.

“Moto Racing Fever is an adrenaline pumping game that will test your driving skills as you weave through traffic dodging cars and roadblocks,” said Trip Hawkins, CEO of Digital Chocolate.

Moto Racing Fever allows users to cruise down North America’s interstates while racing head to head against three challenging AI opponents. Players can choose between Story Mode and Quick Race Mode providing endless replay value. Moto Racing Fever leverages the devices’ accelerometer and innovative Multi-Touch user interface allowing players to easily tilt the device in order to control the superbike, while tapping the screen to activate a booster pack to gain victory.

Moto Racing Fever is available for $2.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. There is also a free version available that will provide a limited number of levels.

For more information about Digital Chocolate’s apps for iPhone and iPod touch, go to www.digitalchocolate.com/iPhone.

Painted Saw Media, an indie iPhone Developer is releasing NFL Twitter reader iPhone apps. The apps enable you to read the latest Twitter updates from all of the players from your favorite teams that are on Twitter. Each app is themed to a specific NFL team and contains an updated stream of Twitter updates from the team’s players – provided they have a public twitter account. The apps are geared to being simple twitter readers displaying only players and sometimes coaches or owners. They are not cluttered with bloggers or reporters. All apps are available in the iTunes app store.

Recently, in celebration of the opening of the 2009 NFL season, Painted Saw Media did a successful promotion for all of it’s NFL Twitter reader iPhone apps. The iPhone apps were available for free in the iTunes app store from Labor day until the opening kickoff on Thursday Sept. 10th. The promotion generated hundreds of downloads in only a few days.

Apps currently available: Jets Tweets, Giants Tweets, Chargers Tweets, Ravens Tweets, Bills Tweets, Bengals Tweets, Titans Tweets, and Redskins Tweets. Additional teams are currently being developed.

The apps’ capabilities include:
* No Twitter account is needed
* Read the latest Twitter updates from players from your favorite team in one place
* Not cluttered with bloggers or reporters
* Fast startup, easy to use and navigate
* Fast retrieval of new content feeds
* Available for iPhone and iPod touch

Twitter Reader apps for iPhone or iPod touch are available for download in the App Store.

www.paintedsaw.com/iphoneapps

London based Sabec is the first company to launch a video camera app for the iPhone 2g/3g. VideoCam™ is truly unique in that it offers users the opportunity to record video on their iPhone 2g / 3g.

This exciting breakthrough follows almost one year of research and development and is set to change the way users record and watch video on their iPhone.

The VideoCam™ is currently awaiting approval from Apple, Never before has an iPhone user had the ability to record motion video, and the arrival of VideoCam™ on the marketplace is seen as an important step forward from both a technological and an entertainment perspective.

VideoCam™ will be launched at a very affordable price.

www.sabec.co.uk/videocam.html

Artificial Life, Inc., and Starz Media, today announced the launch of Pandorum the official movie game for the upcoming horror film of the same name from Overture Films, on the iPhone and iPod touch platform, which is now available in the App Store retailing at $3.99.

This action-packed, fully animated, 3D first-person role-playing game follows the thrilling storyline from the movie. Players are put into the role of Corporal Bower who wakes up from his sleep pod on the Elysium spaceship and has no clue what has happened to him or the rest of the crew. The player must embark on a 5-mission journey to find out what has transpired on the ship and help their character, Corporal Bower, regain his memory.

While exploring the Elysium, players must use both stealth and an arsenal of weapons to deal with the mysterious and terrifying enemies that lurk around every corner. Players must also fight off Pandorum, the devastating medical condition that causes hallucinations and insanity, for which the movie was named. Throughout the game, players will experience for themselves the devastating effects of Pandorum on their iPhone!

An expansion pack for an additional charge will be available a few weeks after the initial launch of the movie and game and will include a sixth mission and an additional game mode. The expansion pack will reveal the film’s ending and some of the film’s major twists and plots. The delayed release of the expansion pack will ensure that surprise ending of the film is not spoiled, which is a ground-breaking release strategy and the first of its kind for an iPhone game that accompanies a movie debut.

Game Features:

– Five intense missions, each containing two challenging action-packed levels that take players through a storyline based on the movie
– An arsenal of deadly upgradeable weapons to take on the fierce and terrifying creatures that haunt the ship
– High quality audio and realistic sound effects create a startling
atmosphere, bringing players into the frightening world matching that of the movie
– Innovative gameplay and special effects let players virtually experience the effects of Pandorum just as the characters from the film do
– Real time 3D graphics recreate the detailed spaceship settings from the movie, including the storage corridors, biological laboratories, reactor room and more
– Dramatic cut scenes after each level engage players and move the plot forward
– Online movie ticket purchasing is integrated right into the game (US players only)
– Bluetooth connectivity allows players to share Add-On features and game progress with friends
– Customizable control schemes to fit different playing styles
– Global Leaderboards to compare progress against others using Facebook Connect
– An upgrade pack available for in-app purchase, offering weapon upgrades, unlimited ammo supplies, and more!

http://www.pandorumgame.com/w

Timberland has partnered with mediahub from Mullen and Ansible Mobile to launch “Expedition Timberland,” a mobile iPhone and Blackberry application that celebrates the new Timberland Mountain Athletics and Earthkeepers collections by enabling outdoor enthusiasts to discover adventures in big cities. The customized city application is available now in six U.S. markets: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Denver and Minneapolis. “Expedition Timberland” guides users to hiking trails, neighborhood walks, secret spots for relaxing and the best city views, among other outdoor oriented activities.

Ten additional markets will be added to the “Expedition Timberland” application beginning in November 2009 and into early 2010. Through a voting mechanism built into the application, consumers will have a say about which pre-selected markets and special features are added to the mobile media program.

Additional creative elements for the application, relevant to consumers in any market, include a game for the iPhone called “Timber Trail” that invites players to select the appropriate Timberland gear in order to overcome various obstacles; a music component for the iPhone that creates an adventurous playlist and updates with fresh music selections each week; a gear section that provides product information and a WAP site with a full Timberland product catalog featuring mapping and search functionality. Both the application and WAP site have click-to-call functionality that makes it easy to buy Timberland product and locate stores.

The “Expedition Timberland” mobile application for iPhone is set to launch on September 14. The mobile application for Blackberry will launch on September 21.