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• MyWords - Vietnamese (1.3)
  MyWords - Vietnamese (1.3) Innovative Language Learning, LLC Category: Education Price: $9.99 Cracker: ComDaiCa Application Description: Master 10 Vietnamese Words a Day = 3,650 Words a Year! What has MyWords empowered others just like you to do? Rapidly build your vocabulary and perfect your pronunciation! MyWords is a completely new way to quickly learn and remember 10 vocabulary words a day. The fast pace at which you will master new words, with proper pronunciation, will absolutely amaze your friends, colleagues, teachers and family. What makes MyWords so effective? It's Fun, Easy to Use, and Daily – the 3 essential keys to learning fast. How does it work? In just 5 simple steps memorize and perfect the pronunciation of all 10 daily words: 1. Memorize all 10 words as each word appears side-by-side with its definition 2. Learn to pronounce each word as you listen again and again to a recording of a native speaker 3. Record and play back your own voice to compare your pronunciation to the native speaker's 4. Save words and their small audio file to your personal word bank for later offline study 5. Quiz yourself with a fun and easy to use matching game Repeat the process over and over everyday What! Just 10 words a day! What's the deal? Great question! We've been teaching languages for years, and 10 words a day is the perfect number as it won't overwhelm you. Remember, 10 new words a day adds up fast! But please, don't take our word for it. According to the experts, "A vocabulary of 3,000-4,000 words is enough for reading newspapers and magazines fluently." With MyWords you get 3650 words in the first year! That is A LOT of words! Your personalized Word Bank is going to fill fast! MyWords, and its accompanying lifetime subscription, turns your iPhone/iTouch into a powerful language learning tool that will teach you how to: -Memorize 10 words a day / 3,650 a year! -Master the pronunciation of any word -Significantly improve reading fluency as you see each word -Improve listening comprehension by listening to the pronunciation of each word -Master difficult words as you store and easily access them from your own personalized Word Bank -Challenge yourself with a Matching Quiz to boost retention With MyWords, you get all of these benefits, plus it's easy to use. Each day 10 new words are automatically downloaded when you connect to the internet. Fast, effective, and easy to use. Finally, each word is carefully selected by a team of experts to provide you with high frequency words that you're likely to use right away. MyWords FEATURES: -10 Word Daily: 10 essential words automatically updated daily. 3,650 words a year! -Word Review: Side-by-side list of all 10 words and their meanings -Listening Practice: Hear each word's proper pronunciation by a native speaker -Perfect your Pronunciation: Record and play back your voice to compare your pronunciation to the native speaker's -Personalized Word Bank: Save difficult or useful words, with their audio files, to review at any time even when you have no internet connection. -Matching Quiz: Test your knowledge by matching all the words to their meanings. Keeping adding to your Word Bank to build a collection of thousands! Bonus Gift Get instant access to a 50% OFF coupon valid on any Innovative Language Learning site! Coupon Code can be found at the bottom of the About Us section of the MyWords application by clicking on the 'V' icon. New in this Version: -Added the ability to access past word lists. Tap on the new calendar icon in the bottom right or the arrows on the Today's Words tab to navigate to days you might have missed or just want to revisit. Full info on Appulo.us
• WritePad Notes Edition (1.3)
  WritePad Notes Edition (1.3) Stan Miasnikov Category: Productivity Price: $4.99 Cracker: ls600h Application Description: WritePad Notes Edition is a simple notes organizer for iPhone and iPad Touch based on the WritePad text editor. You can view and edit your notes in landscape and portrait modes using either WritePad handwriting recognition or the standard iPhone keyboard. You can sort notes by creation date, modification date, or note title in an ascending or a descending order. You can also copy and paste text between notes, or filter notes by characters or words found in the note title. The WritePad Editor features the advanced handwriting recognition engine for the English language (support for several other languages will be available soon) developed specifically for iPhone. It recognizes all handwriting styles: cursive, print, and mixed. To enter the text you can simply write with your finger on the iPhone screen in either landscape or portrait mode employing your own handwriting style. It also allows easily switching between the handwriting recognition and the standard iPhone keyboard. In addition, WritePad notes edition allows users to export (import) notes as CSV files and store it in a shared folder so it can be transferred to a desktop computer. Any note can be sent via email with a touch of a single button. Benefits and features: * Enter notes any way want, using iPhone keyboard or handwriting, in landscape or portrait * Advanced handwriting recognition engine for the English language recognizes practically any handwriting style * Custom WritePad edit control supports cut, copy, paste, multilevel undo and redo, spell checker with user dictionary, and text analyzer * Copy and paste text between notes * Sort notes by title, creation, and modification dates * Search for specific words or characters in note’s title * Export (import) notes as CSV files Full info on Appulo.us
• WordBook - A Dictionary & Thesaurus of the English Language (2.5)
  WordBook - A Dictionary & Thesaurus of the English Language (2.5) TranCreative Software Category: Reference Price: $7.99 Application Description: WordBook - A Dictionary & Thesaurus of the English Language Thinking of a useful and slick English language tool, handy every time and everywhere? TranCreative WordBook for iPhone/iPod Touch can be it. This comes from the developer of long time favorite WordBook for Smartphone, winner of Smartphone and Pocket PC Magazine's Best Dictionary Software Award in 2007. Features: * 150,000 entries with definition content equivalent to a 1,800-page book. * Word links connecting hundred thousands of words together not only to similar meanings but also hierarchy, related forms and origins. It's more of a simple thesaurus. * Fast loading index view with 3 alphabetical selectors to scroll accurately without typing. * Powerful partial-match, wild card, anagram and sounds-like word searches. * Convenient editable favorites and history lists. * Browser-like content navigation. * Crossword and anagram solver. * Built-in quick help. Note: WordBook does not require an internet connection to run. --- Check out other applications from TranCreative Software: WordRoll ES English/Spanish; WordRoll DE English/German; WordMaster --- Message to customers: Thank you for your supportive email messages and product reviews. We have been listening/working to add a lot more contents and new features to WordBook as requested. Please look for an update real soon which will be FREE to all existing customers. New in this Version: - Revised content with thousands of additional pronunciation guide and updates - Words of the Day - Major user interface improvements with slicker, cleaner looks and easier to use - Fully editable favorite and history word lists - And... a new icon! Full info on Appulo.us
• FlashGram (1.1.1)
  FlashGram (1.1.1) palaware Category: Education Price: $0.99 Cracker: SaladFork Application Description: FlashGram is a fun way to quiz young children (even older ones) on their language arts skills. FlashGram contains over 100 grammar questions covering nouns, verbs, pronouns and adjectives. FlashGram is made up of short questions with touchable answers (no text input required). FlashGram is colorful and animated and will hold the interest of a young child. New in this Version: Added additional questions. Also fixed a few minor issues. Full info on Appulo.us
• Rows 3D (1.3)
  Rows 3D (1.3) Pixeltin Category: Games Price: $0.99 Cracker: floydianslip Application Description: Welcome to Rows 3D 4 in a row with a challenging 3 dimensional board on your iPhone. Rows 3D is taking full advantage of the revolutionary multitab screen on the iPhone. You can rotate the 3 dimensional board at any time and select the position of a „stone“ with just a fingertip. A one player mode with 5 different CPU levels and the possibility to play against your friend on the same device will offer you brain challenging game play for hours. Play the more advanced Tic Tac Toe Features: - 3D Graphics - 5 CPU levels - 3 different board designs - Single player mode - Two player mode Special price until 1. December ! please check the online manual at www.pixeltin.de Support our development of version 2 with nice new features like wireless multiplayer mode and multiple language support. Rows 3D is developed by Pixeltin Please send your questions, comments, and suggestions to support@pixeltin.de New in this Version: - New light settings in 3D scene - Improved game performance Full info on Appulo.us
• Pocket Mini Golf 2 (1.0)
  Pocket Mini Golf 2 (1.0) Chillingo Ltd Category: Games Price: $2.99 Cracker: Mr.KEnNY Application Description: SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE! Pocket Mini Golf 2 - winner of "Smartphone & Pocket PC Magazine"'s Best Software Award 2007 & 2008- is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Get ready for some extreme mini golf fun! Masses of features (including multiplayer) and superb graphics make this the most enjoyable and addictive golf game available. Pocket Mini Golf 2 features a massive variety of holes, including fairways, rough, sand pits, beaches, loads of interesting objects to negotiate and much much more... - Multiplayer (Up to 6 players) - Multi-Language Support (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) - Improved Physics - Amazing Environments (including castles, deserts, jungles, mountains, beaches) - 6 Golfers in total each with different skills/abilities - Portrait and Landscape View supported - 4 Game Types (Standard/Arcade-Time Carryover/Arcade-Time Attack/Practice). Play standard golf rules or against the clock. - 3 Difficulty Settings (Amateur/Semi-Professional/Pro) - 3 Courses of Increasing Difficulty (54 holes) - Win Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. There are 9 awards to win per course - Hazards (including water, sand traps, rough grass) - Huge Variety of Objects to Use or Avoid (including trees, lampposts, bushes, rocks, cactus, traffic cones, bollards, postbox) - Special Objects (including springs, timed barriers, secret stars, conveyors) - Secret Holes - Weather Effects - Instant Replays - Zoom In/Out - Particle Effects - In Game Leaderboards Pocket Mini Golf 2 is developed by Intar Technologies Ltd and Momentum Games, and published by Chillingo Ltd Full info on Appulo.us
• Mobile Translator (2.0)
  Mobile Translator (2.0) NibiruTech LTD. Category: Utilities Price: $4.99 Cracker: sadrac Application Description: Note: Click language pair in settings to select new language pair. (Fixed in v2.0) User comments: "I want to congradulate you becouse of this magnificent application. I just start to use this application and it is absolutely awsome." - Frank "Easy to use, correct translations, and saves all your previous translations" - Luv "Amazing app. Very good UI, the reflex speed is also wonderful" - Stasean "fast, easy to use, and looks great! best translating app out so far in my opinion" - srwdc "This app is great. I love the integration of google translate and the test-message conversation display for the translation. It is fast too and never crashed once." - K.Alfaro Mobile Translator is the best translator on iPhone to translate among dozens of languages. With the power of Google Translate and the Design of Our Engineers, Mobile Translator provides the most intuitive and convenient way to translate among dozens of languages in an elegant way. Features in this version: - Very fast - Remember all your translations - Double click a bubble to display in full screen - Great UI, the most intuitive design - Touch header to switch source and target language - Ability to delete all of the translations - Long press a bubble to delete it - Support all Languages Google Translate supports - Easy add or remove Language Pair Mobile Translator supports translating among: - English - 日本語 - Français - Español - Deutsch - Italiano - 中文 - 한국어 - Български - Cat - Hrvatski - Česky - Dansk - Nederlands - Filipino - Suomi - Ελληνικά - עברית - हिन्दी - Indonesia - Latviešu - Lietuvių - Norsk - Polski - Português - Română - Русский - Српски - Slovenčina - Slovenski - Svenska - Україна - Việt - العربية Version 2.0 is submitted, Free update for existing users! - Video tutorial - Animated operations - User experience enhancements - Fixed Arabic and Hebrew text display Meanwhile we are working on 2.1 , which features: - It can talk in English - Much easier to use - Landscape mode - Edit bubbles We'd love to hear from you, contact us by email or twitter! Email : service@nibirutech.com Twitter: nibirutech New in this Version: made some enhancements based on reviews Full info on Appulo.us
• Photo Hunter (1.2)
  Photo Hunter (1.2) bric entertainment Category: Games Price: $0.99 Cracker: floydianslip Application Description: Photo Hunter will be priced at $0.99 for a limited time!! Don’t blink now. Photo Hunter reinvents the classic bar game that challenges you to think, react and touch. Score points by accurately identifying subtle differences between two similar photos as quickly as you possibly can. Train and improve your visual perception skills and hand-eye coordination. Then challenge the world. Instantly upload your scores to our website to see how you stack up. Addiction awaits you. Do you see what I see? Features: - Over 120+ pictures within five main categories - Multiple picture categories to begin game play - Upload scores and compare against global stats - Dynamic scoring scale based on skill and time - Interactive sounds and alerts - Pause game and resume anytime - Game assistance, tips and strategies - Download new pictures when available Future Updates: - Real-time multiplayer mode over Wi-Fi or web - Themed picture sets - User created pictures for future image sets - Additional language support New in this Version: -High Scores for Top 10 by Country, by Gender and by Age. -Over 50 new High Quality images added! Full info on Appulo.us
• Collins Pro German-English Translation Dictionary (1.1)
  Collins Pro German-English Translation Dictionary (1.1) Ultralingua, Inc. Category: Reference Price: $24.99 Cracker: DsurioN Application Description: Put German and English in your pocket with the Collins Pro German-English Translation Dictionary for iPhone and iPod touch. Download this feature-rich bilingual dictionary, optimized for speed and ease of use on iPhone and iPod touch. * Over 114,000 primary entries, with fully developed translations * Thousands of additional expressions and examples * Automatic recognition of inflected forms (conjugations, plurals) * Slang, technical language, indications of usage, and more * Hundreds of geographic entries * Verb conjugation for all tenses * IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) pronunciations for most entries * Number-to-text converter * Easy tap-on-word feature to extend your search * Search history * Approximate search (in case you misspell or mistype!) * Back and forward buttons * No Internet connection required. Collins Dictionaries, a division of HarperCollins, has published top-flight dictionaries since 1819. The Pro-level electronic dictionaries, developed and distributed by Ultralingua, represent the cutting edge in dictionary data and software. Full info on Appulo.us
• BeejiveIM (1.1.1)
  BeejiveIM (1.1.1) Beejive, Inc. Category: Social Networking Price: $15.99 Cracker: DsurioN Application Description: Stay connected to all your instant messaging buddies anywhere you go! BeejiveIM (pronounced \bē-hīv\ IM) keeps you in touch with your friends on AIM®/MobileMe®, MSN®/Windows Live®, Yahoo!®, GoogleTalk®, MySpace, ICQ® and Jabber... all at the same time, all on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Beejive's reliable and efficient networking has been tested and proven on multiple platforms. Now it is available for the iPhone. Move from 3G, Edge, and wifi connections seamlessly. Stay connected after you close the application and be notified when you get a new message through MobileMe push. After being out of coverage BeejiveIM automatically reconnects and picks up where you left off. BeejiveIM uses your phone's existing data plan or wifi connection, so you can save money by reducing your text messages. BeejiveIM Key Features: - BeejiveIM uses your existing data plan: no per-message charges. - Reliable and efficient networking: be connected 24/7, and it's gentle on your battery. - Be connected even after you close the application. Get notified instantly when you get a new message (requires with MobileMe or Exchange/ActiveSync push email). - Works with multiple IM networks, multiple accounts per network: AIM®/iChat, MSN®, Yahoo!®, GoogleTalk®, ICQ®, Jabber, and MySpace IM. - Desktop-like instant messaging with all of your IM buddies from a single intuitive user interface. Chatting Features: - Real-time chats: quick switch between multiple simultaneous chats. - Full Unicode support, chat in any language supported by your iPhone. - Landscape option, type with a larger keyboard. - Chat history: Email chat logs to save chat history. - SMS out, chat with your SMS buddies through AIM or Yahoo SMS out. Fully integrated with your iPhone/iPod Touch address book. Account & Buddy Features: - Manage your buddy-list, including add/remove, nicknames, groups, block, approve/deny requests. - Sort/group/search your buddy list. - Control your own availability, set auto-away and custom status messages, be invisible, change privacy controls. - Configurable alerts, customizable sound, vibrate settings. - Buddy icon support, view your friends' icons, set your own. Coming soon, group chats, emoticons, and full hyperlink support! BeejiveIM. Instant messaging anywhere. New in this Version: - Bug fixes for OS 2.2 compatibility - Small UI enhancements - German and Japanese translations Full info on Appulo.us