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 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.

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.

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.

Hillsborough, New Jersey – CR Digital Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of AppDictions. AppDictions brings you all the information you need about new and existing applications for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. AppDictions filters through the 350,000+ apps in the App Store to bring you up-to-date on relevant news regarding apps, as well as providing detailed app reviews. The website gives developers the resource to advertise their app, gain useful review information for future updates, see what the public has to say about their app, and the ability to introduce new and existing features to the AppDictions community. AppDictions gives iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch user helpful information about applications to aid in their app purchase.

Developers can choose from two different types of reviews. First a Spotlight Review which includes a full description of their app covering key features and a App review by AppDictions. The review will be added to the Spotlight Section (630 x 230 Graphic) of the AppDictions home page and also on the Spotlight App Page. When a user clicks on the ad they will see a description, features, app related links, and the AppDictions team review. Reviews are based on the functionality, design, and usability of applications which then generates a 5 star rating.

Unlike other review sites, AppDictions leave the same star feedback in iTunes for each application. Apps will show in the 630 x 230 spot for approximately 48 hrs or for the length of time it takes for other developers to submit additional Spotlight ads, but the app remains on the Spotlight Page indefinitely. The second option is a basic Featured Review which includes everything stated in the Spotlight Review except the display of a 630 x 230 ad at the top of the AppDictions website. Featured apps will display on the Featured Page indefinitely.

So whether you are a developer or AppDicted, AppDictions provides all information you need about iPhone, iPad and iPod applications.

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AppDictions brings you all the information you need about new and existing applications for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Copyright (C) 2010 AppDictions. 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.

Tel-Aviv, Israel – Hashsoft is proud to announce the release of myPill 1.0, their first application for iOS. myPill is a useful tool that helps women who use birth control pills to remember to take a pill, predicting future periods, track history and more.

“The idea for this app came from a real life need,” said Tal Hashai, author of myPill. “I have several pill taking friends, which use their phone’s alarm to alert every day in a certain hour with concealed reminder message, having to disable it manually when the seven day of break start, redefining it on a new pack.”

We’ve seen pill reminder apps before. There are two things that distinguish this one from its competitors. It provides a verity of features that answers most women needs, it has friendly intuitive UI and high quality graphics that makes the whole usage experience fun. “When I wrote this app, my goal was to make the lives of women who are taking the pill easier. The design of this product is a result of conferring with different women, most of them had common needs while some had exceptions.” said Tal.

With myPill, after initial setup of the current pack first pill date, through realistic graphics, it provides an indication of the pills already taken, the ones that left in the pack and the missed ones ? if any. Using a finger swipe gesture, it is possible to look further into future packs and easily see the dates of future periods, up to six months ahead. If more convenient, myPill also provides monthly calendar view, with the same pill indications.

If configured, myPill will alert to take a pill every day at a chosen hour until the pack ends. After the seven days of break, once a new pack starts, it’ll automatically continue to remind taking pills. myPill’s application’s icon badge indicates how many pills are left at the pack ? or alternatively how many days left until the period start. Users are able to customize the message of alerts, protect data with chosen password and more.

Another interesting feature is the History tab. The user may write self-notes per day, then view the history of packs start date, missed pills and self-notes. This may be useful when having an appointment with the gynecologist ? you have a log of past events available at the palm of your hands.

Device Requirements:
* iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
* iOS 4.0 Recommended for Local Notifications support
* 1.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
myPill 1.0 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

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Hashsoft is an iPhone apps company that strives for creation of useful, productive, high quality products. All Material and Software (C) 2010 Hashsoft / 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.

Neuchatel, Switzerland – Miniclip, the world’s largest website dedicated to online games, is broadening its business to support the mobile gaming platform. With a dedicated audience of more than 57 million casual gamers worldwide and a library of more than 600 online games, Miniclip’s newly formed mobile games division, led by former Skype manager Antonio Sergio Varanda, will develop, publish and distribute its most popular online casual games for mobile operating systems. Consumers can play Miniclip’s online games and then easily purchase the mobile versions on the App Store or Android Market.

“In the era of app fatigue and the overabundance of games for the iPhone, Miniclip has been able to break through the clutter and leverage our massive community of casual gamers to drive awareness and sales,” said Antonio Sergio Varanda, director of the mobile division at Miniclip. “Miniclip has spent the past nine years building the largest online destination site for gamers and establishing a trusted reputation amongst households worldwide. Now with our global distribution platform, we have the capability to distribute and market Miniclip games across multiple channels including online, mobile and console.”

Miniclip has tested its methodology with a handful of externally developed game franchises available for mobile, including Fragger, Monster Trucks, Disc Pool and Monkey Kick. Proving its model to be successful, the company has secured more than 1.9 million paid sales of its mobile games to date. Fragger for iPhone reached the #2 paid app position in the US App Store and #3 in the store’s overall top grossing apps. The car-crushing, adrenaline filled Monster Trucks Nitro II, released in April 2010, made the App Store’s Top 10 ranking and the original Monster Trucks was featured in Apple’s iPhone 3GS television advertising. Monkey Kick, a free game released for iPhone and Android in November 2009, offers simple and addictive gameplay and has generated more than 1.7 million downloads.

Miniclip’s mobile games portfolio includes both new IP as well as some of Miniclip’s most successful online titles. Initial titles slated for release in late 2010 include:

* Ping Pong! – An easy-to-play favorite from Miniclip, players use the iPhone’s accelerometer to move the paddle and bounce the ball as many times as they can. Platforms: iPhone, iPod touch.

* Fragger HD – The top-selling iPhone app that has players tossing grenades at the enemies, gets an upgrade with HD graphics, redesigned completely for the iPad.

* Fragger 2 – The sequel to the top-selling original will include new types of grenades, moving enemies and many more surprises. Platforms: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad.

* Candy & Clyde – Based on the successful Flash game, with over 20 mini-games that get progressively harder. Play as Candy to play fair, or as Clyde to be naughty. Platforms: iPhone, iPod touch.

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With more than 57 million players every month, Miniclip is one of the world’s largest free-to-play online game destinations. The company develops, publishes and distributes more than 600 casual and mobile games. Founded in 2001, Miniclip is privately owned and privately funded with its headquarters in Switzerland and offices in six countries. Miniclip is the only website to ever win the prestigious Webby Peoples Voice Award, the “Oscars of the Internet” for the Internet’s Best Game Site for three consecutive years. Copyright (C) 2010 Miniclip. 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.

Tampa, Florida – Crash Bang Studios today is pleased to announce the release of Fail Driver version 1.1 for the iPhone and iPod touch. Fail Driver allows frustrated drivers to be able to report and tag other cars by capturing their license plate information, and optionally capturing a picture of the offending vehicle.

Fail Driver is ready to use from the moment it is installed. The application allows users to choose the event that best suits the action of the offending driver, such as: ‘Cut me/others off’, ‘Red light/stop sign runner’, and ‘Parking challenged’. The application records the GPS coordinates of the event allowing others to see the location.

“Commuting to work each day I often witness rude or irresponsible drivers. For a long time I have wanted to find a way to ‘tag’ these people and highlight their actions’” says cofounder Mike Shaw. “Get their license, tap a button, report their action. We now allow peer review of driving!”

Version 1.1 Feature Highlights:
* Map view showing recent submissions
* Show current location and local events near user
* Ability to tap on a map pin and then view the event details
* Ability to delete a submitted entry, provided it is deleted on the same device and within 24 hours of submission
* Added profanity check for text entries

Device Requirements:
* iPhone and iPod touch
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 0.9 MB

Pricing and Availability:
Fail Driver 1.1 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.

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Located in Tampa, Florida, Crash Bang Studios was founded in 2010 to create mobile applications for smart phones. Copyright (c) 2010, Crash Bang 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.