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Should Apple fear Chrome OS?

After months of waiting, Google has recently left the public to begin to see the concept, design and performance of Chrome OS at its headquarters in Mountain View, California. The implementation of the development of an operating system by the giant Google is already feared by pure definition, since Chrome OS has all the ingredients to make a good community of users.

First, is made by Google. And we all know the level of adoption who get Google products for better and for worse. Few Internet users today are not reading their emails with gmail, chat with GTalk, review your RSS feeds with Google Reader and Google have proven Wave.

Second, Chrome OS is free and open source. Linux already has this, but Chrome OS (based on Debian) is presented as an alternative to a series of free distributions which are still quite difficult for the average user.

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Social Networking Amps Up Card Drop 1.2 for iPhone

Waretown, NJ – Announcing that Kuyi Mobile, the developers of Card Drop, have recently expanded features in their action paced version of the classic solitaire game. The addition amps up the player’s involvement with the game by providing built-in social networking, including the popular Twitter platform.

Kuyi Mobile took a timeless favorite, added modern twists and produced a best selling iPhone and iPod Touch app that review gamers claim to play for hours at a stretch. Card drop is the new millennium version of solitaire, but don’t worry – it is definitely NOT your grandmother’s card game. This app is a souped up version of that old classic. Solitaire on steroids, if you will. One of Card Drop’s calls to fame is the fact that players can stop mid-game and return to where they left off at a another time.

With the latest version including email challenges, Twittering and online leaderboards and contests, Kuyi Mobile expects to experience some nice growth in their niche in upcoming months. Meantime, fans of Card Drop are continuing to spread the word via the app’s built-in social networking capabilities, which pretty much makes the developer’s expectations a certainty.

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Yachts 1.1 for iPhone – The 50 Largest Mega Yachts in the World

Waretown, NJ – Announcing that G.M.Y.C. Applications today released Yachts for iPhone and iPod Touch users. As the only program about mega yachts available in the App Store, Yachts 1.1 is getting scooped up by consumers wanting to see how the ‘other half’ lives and by yacht enthusiasts who enjoy reading the stats of each craft.

Yachts contains photos and statistics for 50 of the largest and most expensive pleasure yachts in the world. Price tags for these beauties range from $50 million to $500 million dollars, proving that an economic downturn does not affect the super rich. Each yacht has a rank that is based on size, price and amenities and all are guaranteed to be amazing examples of what happens when wealthy people try to out-do each other.

All yachts carry an array of lavish amenities and they are noted in the app, whether Olympic size pools, discos, recording studios, bowling alleys or submarines and helicopters.

The 1.1 version of Yachts has a clean, contemporary photo viewing feature befitting the majestic vessels being showcased. The addition of a floating, opaque information screen is a unique element in this latest release, as well. A single tap of the screen will reveal the statistics and characteristics of each mega yacht, such as length, weight, structural material, fuel capacity and maximum speed. There is even a little about the owners mentioned.

The developers have future plans to incorporate in-app purchases, swipe and pinch gestures, as well as a live RSS feed to provide the latest yacht industry news.

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Holiday-themed reMovem Christmas Edition iPhone game now available

Boston, MA – Mundue LLC announces the immediate availability of the new game reMovem Christmas Edition. The Christmas Edition uses the same fast-paced addictive game play as the original reMovem free version, which has been downloaded millions of times since July 2008. In this incarnation of the classic bubble-bursting game, you rack up points by removing blocks of same-colored balls. Bonuses and awards along the way keep the game lively and challenging.

This version of the game replaces the simple colored balls with playful Christmas figures, such as snowmen, stars, and Christmas trees. The optional game sounds are fun and delightful reminders of the upcoming holiday season.

“We’re excited to release our second holiday game that supports the AGON Online scoring system, which ads global leader boards, awards, maps, and optional Twitter and Facebook integration to the game” said Matt Martel, founder of Mundue LLC. “Users can view their latest scores in the game or on the web, and compare high scores with friends around the world.”

Feature Highlights:
* Fast tap action
* Fun holiday sounds
* Choice of 4, 5, or 6 festive ball figures
* Undo last move
* Large preview of selected block’s score
* Bonus for removing all balls from the board
* Local and global high scores
* Unlock secret awards
* Publish scores to Facebook and Twitter

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MacFlite Software releases Trip Plan 1.0.12 for Mac OS X

Coconut Creek, Florida – MacFlite Software today is proud to announce Trip Plan 1.0.12, an update to their popular trip planning application for Mac OS X. Designed specifically for aviation professionals, Trip Plan is a unique trip planning solution for pilots. Developed from the ground up utilizing the latest Cocoa technologies, Trip Plan focuses on ease-of-use and sports a beautiful, yet comprehensive interface.

Trip Plan features detailed information for airports around the world, with a database of over 24,000 landing facilities and heliports worldwide. Its advanced search makes it very easy to find airports, even if the user doesn’t remember what the airport name or spelling is – which can be quite a challenge when looking for accurate data. Users can organize and name groups of airports according to their working style, be it trip numbers or geographical locations.

Along side the airport and FBO (fixed-base operations) information, the application also offers helpful hotel, transportation and catering info. And Skype users can take advantage of Trip Plan’s built-in Skype support too – one-click dialing to anywhere in the world. Trip Plan takes all the guess work out of pre-trip planning and facilitates printing airport information as well as schedules. Airport reports come in an 2 page easy-to-read print out along with all the FBO phone numbers and runway information.

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