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Squashem 1.0 Released – New Tilt Based Chase Game for iPhone/iPod Touch

Elsternwick, Australia – Squashem is a quirky rolling ball game played in stunning 3D environments. The aim is to chase and squash 10 runners as they try to flee – against the clock. It is slick, fast paced, and designed to be fun and challenging – 6 Single Levels for some quick squashing action, or the All Levels Challenge for longer sessions. Squashem has a choice of Easy or Hard modes to maintain the challenge as your squashing skills improve.

Options include a choice of 10 balls, tilt sensitivity. The tilt calibration system means you can play from almost any angle, and calibration is a touch away at any time during play. Internet high scores (14 tables) are integrated into the Squashem score system with optional filtering (myScores) to see how you rate.

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Byline 2.5 Brings Progressive Google Reader Syncing to the iPhone

London, United Kingdom – Phantom Fish today announced the release of Byline 2.5, a major update to the news reader and offline web browser for iPhone and iPod Touch. Byline synchronizes with a free Google Reader account and offers instant offline access to articles and complete web pages, including embedded images. New features include progressive syncing with Google Reader, an option to sort items by their source feed, and a refined user interface.

“Progressive syncing allows Byline to start processing the data it receives from Google Reader straight away, before it’s finished downloading,” said Milo Bird, the developer of Byline. “You’ll be able to start reading your items even more quickly than before, and because the data is processed in chunks, the user interface will stay responsive throughout.”

Byline 2.5 offers a dedicated button to toggle the new ‘sort by feed’ mode. For the first time in Byline, items can be sorted and grouped by their source feed, rather than sorted just by date. This feature can be used to follow the thread of a single news source, in addition to the broad categories offered by folders configured using the Google Reader web interface.

The user interface features an attractive new appearance which is designed to let the content to stand out with as few distractions as possible. Long headlines are wrapped over two lines to improve their readability and to make it easier to browse through a large number of unread items.

Pricing and Availability:
Byline is available from the iTunes App Store for $4.99 (USD).

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Phantom Fish is an independent software development company focused on creating software for iPhone and iPod Touch. Phantom Fish released their first application, Byline, at the launch of the App Store in July 2008. Copyright Phantom Fish. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google Reader is a trademark of Google Inc.

Hyperdevbox Japan releases RealSnowGlobe 1.0 – Gorgeous Snow Globes

Tokyo, Japan – Hyperdevbox Japan announces the release of “RealSnowGlobe”, a collection of gorgeous snow globe applications for iPhone and iPod touch. Now you can turn your iPhone and iPod touch into a very relaxing and entertaining Snow Globe using state of the art technology used in video game including ZBuffer occlusion, 3D particules and fluid physic simulation.

The whole collection is bringing a large set of different atmosphere you can choose from, be your mood be romantic, relaxing, preparing Xmas or already dreaming of vacation. Every single edition of “Real SnowGlobe” is a fully interactive animated Snow Globe which include a theme tune, a “sleep” timer (perfect for Mother who wants children to fall asleep) and a beautiful clock and calendar matching the theme (perfect for any Stand or Docking station at home or office desk).

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Mooee introduces Match 2 Catch 1.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch

Kowloon, Hong Kong – Mooee Company Limited introduced Match 2 Catch 1.0 today, their new children’s matching game for iPhone and iPod Touch. Developed to take advantage of the iPhone’s unique abilities and interface, Match 2 Catch is a new type of match and pair game especially for younger children. It’s fun for all ages, yet compelling as it combines both sound and image to keep young players challenged and engaged.

Match 2 Catch allows younger kids to match images to its sound and is specifically designed to improve memory training. Settings allow gameplay on the easier level, and Match 2 Catch features higher levels that are more difficult to finish. The last three levels (10-12) the image is matched to its sound. Other levels are either image to image and sound to sound. Once all the levels are completed at one try, there is a short animation to show all the animals. The images are quite cute and young children should find them attractive.

Feature Highlights:
* Children use their idle time with memory exercises
* Recognize the sounds of different animals
* Challenge children to better themselves and go to the next level
* Compete with their friends and parents for highest score

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Deep Pocket Series releases ABC Cursive Writing for iPhone/iPod Touch

Lantana, Texas – Deep Pocket Series LLC today introduces ABC Cursive Writing 1.0, their handwriting improvement solution for iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed to take advantage of the iPhone’s unique abilities and interface, ABC Cursive Writing was specifically created to help adults improve their handwriting skills, yet fun for children who are learning the basics of cursive writing for the first time.

Users can practice the lower and upper case ABC(s) and numbers, as well as offering an easy way to practice words created by the child or parent. ABC Cursive Writing may be customized for a particular word or sentence phrase. The child can enter words at the top of the screen and the program will then present the letters in that specific sequence to create the words. This is ideal for children practicing their name, phone number or anything that parents want them to repeat.

“I truely feel that this app will help people have better handwriting which is a lifelong skill that is needed” said Dr. Harvey Castro, CEO and Founder of Deep Pocket Series LLC. “I think health care providers could reduce some medical errors by working on their handwriting.”

The Doodle board allows children to draw pictures in different colors if they choose not to work on their handwriting. The colors are red, yellow, green, blue and purple. Other fun features include being able to erase letters by simply shaking the iPod/Phone. Taking pictures of the Doodle board or letters is as simple as pressing the Home Key and On/Off button at the same time. All work is erased by simply shaking the device.

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