prMac serves to enhance the visibility of press releases in the Mac world, offering Mac-centric news media distribution services as well as top-notch RSS feeds. © 2012 prMac http://prmac.com/ en-us http://prmac.com/release-id-38214.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38214.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 CST Ruby's Studio, in partnership with PicPocket Books today announce A Little Book About Feelings 3.2 for iOS, extending The Mother Company's line of award-winning products aimed at encouraging social and emotional learning in kids. Motivated to reach a generation of children, this app brings to life the book's adorable characters and provides young children an engaging, interactive lesson on the origins and variety of feelings in order to help them boost their social and emotional skills. http://prmac.com/release-id-38205.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38205.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:00:00 CST ARTEHISTORIA today announced the release of ArtGenius Italian Renaissance 1.0 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. This latest entry in their ArtGenius series of apps brings a comprehensive history of the Italian Renaissance masters, along with their most celebrated works, to the App Store. The app contains more than 130 of the greatest works of art in history, along with commentary from art experts, artist biographies, helpful links and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-38203.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38203.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:00 CST Breek today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of My First Spelling HD, their new educational app developed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS X. My First Spelling HD is an interactive game that helps your kids read and spell. It develops fluency and can introduce to a second or third language: English, Portuguese, French, German. Features include drag & drop the letters to make a word, 80 words, 4 languages, animal and musical instrument sounds, and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-38174.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38174.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 CST The highly rated PUZZINGO Kids Puzzle Game is selected as one of the best Babies and Toddler apps by Chicago Tribune. Puzzingo re-imagines the classic toddlers' wooden and jigsaw puzzles for the iPad and iPhone. It preserves the best of these puzzles - pattern matching, motor control, and logical thinking while incorporating animations, sound, and engaging interactivity made possible by the new technologies. Over the course of the game, kids also learn the names and sounds of different animals. http://prmac.com/release-id-38172.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38172.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 CST Coffee Team today announces the upcoming release of Easy Learning - The Study Helper for iOS, their new Education app that allows the user to effortlessly optimize their brain function for learning and study. Employing safe, proven, binaural stimulation through headphones, the app promises five different sessions, including: Pre-Study, Study, Break, Tired-Study, and Post-Study. Easy Learning is destined to become one of the most popular apps designed for students, when released on February 20th. http://prmac.com/release-id-38119.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38119.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 CST Los Angeles based 24x7digital LLC today introduces TeachMe: 2nd Grade 1.0, the fourth installment in the popular TeachMe series of education apps for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. TeachMe: 2nd Grade teaches age-appropriate subjects to second grade children: addition, subtraction, sight words, and spelling. TeachMe: 2nd Grade's unique reward system, TeachTech character recognition, and specially designed learning animations make for a fun and productive learning experience. http://prmac.com/release-id-38047.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38047.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:45:00 CST California based Tiny Factory today announces Bilingual Child Spanish 1.0.3, an update to their interactive iPad and iPhone game designed to effortlessly teach English and Spanish to children between the ages of 1 and 4. This interactive bilingual educational application will submerse children into animated books where characters Lucy and Carlos, an English-speaking girl and a Spanish-speaking boy, teach animals, numbers and colors. Version 1.0.3 offers improved page turn speed. http://prmac.com/release-id-37864.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37864.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 CST James Shaw today introduces Homework Plan 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. Homework Plan makes your student life easier so that you'll never miss a homework deadline again. Homework Plan makes it easy to quickly enter your homework giving it a name, deadline date as well as a priority. Therefore you know exactly what study you need to get done. With automatic colour-coding depending on priority, check-marking to see what needs to be done, Homework Plan is amazing for students. http://prmac.com/release-id-37835.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37835.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:20:00 CST Spur Design, a nationally recognized design and illustration studio, has released a new ipad app, PrestoBingo Shapes, which teaches shape recognition and counting. It is designed for children ages 2-6. Illustrated by Joyce Hesselberth, PrestoBingo Shapes takes a modern approach to app design. PrestoBingo Shapes provides an introduction to geometry for children. Circles, diamonds, ovals, rectangles, semi-circles, squares, triangles, trapezoids, and triangles are explained and identified. http://prmac.com/release-id-37828.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37828.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 CST Niles Technology is pleased to announce that this academic year sixty schools have adopted its essay writing apps for the teaching of language arts. Schools see the proprietary apps as instrumental in satisfying Common Core standards in three areas: writing, critical thinking and reasoning skills. The use of iPads and iPhones further cements these schools as high-caliber, high-tech learning environments. Raise the standards of your school today with Niles Technology apps for Grades 6 through 12. http://prmac.com/release-id-37805.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37805.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:45:00 CST Rat Dissection 1.1 from developer PunFlay has been listed by the Sunday Times as one of the 500 best apps in the world. Accurate simulation of the wet lab dissection procedure. Rat Dissection walks you through a virtual dissection of a rat, with written instructions and voice-over to guide the user through the simulated procedure. Considered by many as the definitive guide to must-have mobile apps, the Sunday Times App List selects from the wide range of both categories and devices. http://prmac.com/release-id-37735.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37735.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:30:00 CST Free Spirit Publishing and Electric Eggplant today announces Middle School Confidential 2: Real Friends vs. the Other Kind 1.1, the sequel to their iPad app Middle School Confidential 1: Be Confident in Who You Are. Designed for 8- to 14-year-olds, this release continues the story of Jack, Jen, Chris, Abby, Mateo, and Michelle, a tight-knit group of friends in middle school, and follows them as they work to strengthen friendships while navigating tough social situations. http://prmac.com/release-id-37669.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37669.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST MTbrain IOS Development today announces version 2.9 of Scientific Calculator B1, the popular scientific calculator for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices. Powerful, but easy and intuitive to use, Scientific Calculator B1 features a wide range of mathematical operations and common conversion functions, including logarithms, trigonometric functions, roots and arbitrary exponents. New in version 2.9 is 'Formula Injection' a new and interesting alternative for the arithmetic bracket function. http://prmac.com/release-id-37720.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37720.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:10:00 CST Smarty Ears Releases Phonological Awareness App to Evaluate Children with Speech, Language, and Reading Difficulties. In recent years, clinicians and educators are beginning to recognize that fostering phonological awareness skills in children helps them to learn more effectively once they become aware of the sounds within their language. Profile for Phonological Awareness, Pro-PA, was created to evaluate and describe the phonological awareness skills in children with speech. http://prmac.com/release-id-37678.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37678.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 CST Critical and analytical thinking coupled with sharp writing skills are trademarks of top students. With Essay Czar 1.0, by Niles Technology Group, now any student can develop the skills so highly valued by colleges and employers. Essay Czar 1.0 is proprietary software that uses essay writing as an instructional framework to teach thinking skills. For the iPad and iPhone, the app is available as an eBook and in several advanced versions for middle school, high school and college. http://prmac.com/release-id-37572.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37572.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST M5859 Studios is proud to announce the release of one of the most exciting and content-rich apps in interactive publishing - Inside the World of Dinosaurs, narrated by Stephen Fry. Inside the World of Dinosaurs is a comprehensive and fully-interactive digital dinosaur encyclopedia that utilises all the multimedia capabilities of the iPad to engage users of all ages. Every dinosaur or object can be spun around in 3D motion, allowing you to study the details such as skin texture and color. http://prmac.com/release-id-37574.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37574.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:00:00 CST Artgig Apps is pleased to offer their newly updated kids educational app, Alien Buddies, free of charge today, Friday 1/27, as part of a special App Friday promotion with Moms With Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers. Alien Buddies offers an incredibly fun way for kids to practice number names, number sequencing, letter names, shapes, and colors. This exceptional offer celebrates the recent update which adds a brand new Puzzle module to the early learning educational suite. http://prmac.com/release-id-37561.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37561.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:55:00 CST Today AssistiveWare announced the Proloquo2Go App Donation Program, for which it has partnered with Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region. AssistiveWare recognizes that not everyone can afford its wildly popular Proloquo2Go communication app for iOS, and therefore the Proloquo2Go app donation program is intended to help those with limited funds get access to this powerful software. With this donation program we hope to help many individuals and families. http://prmac.com/release-id-37551.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37551.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:25:00 CST Vito Technology, an awarded developer of top education iOS apps is proud to announce that its bestsellers Star Walk, its stargazing guide, Solar Walk, 3D Solar System model, and Geo Walk, a new kind of encyclopedia, have been successfully used during classes by educators around the world. Vito Technology is delighted to share first hand testimonials from happy educators who have implemented their technology to life. The developers will visit iWorld Macworld to showcase updated apps. http://prmac.com/release-id-37548.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37548.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:05:00 CST KidsAndBeyond's first offshoot of the much acclaimed SimpleSort, SimpleSort:Counting 1.0 brings back our recognizable cloud helper & familiar objects and sorting buckets from the original, but goes one step further. Children aged 2-5 learn important early math skills in a fun, colorful, creative and engaging way. Each screen has a different game. The options to hear the number as you count and see the number reinforces the skill of counting out loud and getting familiar with the written number. http://prmac.com/release-id-37524.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37524.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST Whynoceros is pleased to announce Barnyard Bluegrass, an interactive music education playground app for iPhone and iPad. The app comes complete with classic kids songs, chances to play all the instruments, a porch to "jam" on and more. Favorites like Old MacDonald and Hole in the Bucket get a bluegrass twist alongside old-timey classics like Turkey in the Straw and Blue Railroad Train. Kids can really dig into the music and instruments, with plenty of opportunity for making music of their own. http://prmac.com/release-id-37516.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37516.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:00 CST SachManya, the creators of KiteReaders interactive eBooks and apps for children - a Macworld 2010 Best of Show winner - and Little Pickle Press, an award-winning 21st century publisher of children's media today launch "Being Global" app, a multimedia storybook and activity set that helps parents and educators cultivate conscious, responsible little people with a Macworld iWorld special price from Jan 26 - Jan 28, 2012. Being Global is a bilingual storybook and activity app. http://prmac.com/release-id-37494.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37494.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:55:00 CST Created by Pilot Fish Media, Kid Apps: 13 in 1 includes 13 educational apps for children within a single free download. For use by children alone, or in tandem with an encouraging parent, Kid Apps: 13 in 1 contains a treasure trove of hours-and-hours of educational content and engages with children using over 800 flash cards, interactive tracing drills, custom interfaces, fun sounds, trophies, scoreboards and 100s of colorful images. Each section has its own unique characteristics and charm. http://prmac.com/release-id-37467.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37467.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST Preschool University today introduces ABC MAGIC 5 free for iOS, their 18th Education app that provides practice in matching the first sound of words with letters. When the child touches a picture or letter, they hear the corresponding word or sound aloud. Kids must correctly drag either letters to pictures, or pictures to letters, matching the first sound of the word to the letter or picture displayed. There are three levels of play with four, six, or nine squares containing pictures or letters. http://prmac.com/release-id-37464.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37464.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:35:00 CST RealSimpleEDU's Biology for iPad has recently risen to the number one spot for Biology apps, showing what is possible for a young company focused, above all else, on creating amazing mobile apps that are constantly evolving based on user feedback. With the rising success of their wide range of excellent mobile apps, it looks like RealSimpleEDU is well on their way to achieving their dream of becoming the number one company for on-the-go learning and reference. http://prmac.com/release-id-37421.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37421.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:00 CST Parents and high schools are more aware than ever of the importance that colleges and employers place on writing skills. High School Writing 3.0, by Niles Technology Group, is a parent's or school's answer to improving student writing. A comprehensive writing and thinking guide, High School Writing 3.0 app teaches the intricacies of writing sharp, direct arguments. Designed for the iPad and iPhone, students get both the best of mobile technology and essay writing instructions. http://prmac.com/release-id-37358.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37358.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST Mobile Creators today introduces Life and works of Leonardo Da Vinci 1.0 for the iPad, an app that lets you to see Leonardo Da Vinci's works in context of the events of his life. Leonardo Da Vinci was one of those geniuses and a product of his times. Life and works of Leonardo Da Vinci puts Leonardo's works on a timeline of his life, then position them in context and aid in better understanding of his genius. http://prmac.com/release-id-37224.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37224.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 CST In the recently released mobile application, aVirtualInterview 3.1, Appsonite takes video tutorial to the job search arena by using the iPad and iPhone. With almost 150 video bits packed into a mobile application, aVirtualInterview helps job seekers to train anywhere in a virtual interview setting for those tricky questions on interview day. The app also includes videos of a mentor or counselor explaining how one should approach the different questions. http://prmac.com/release-id-37221.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37221.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST Do you want a good grade? A good job? Oregon based Diamond Time Productions has released Q*Cardz, a Free app for the iPhone that offers a simple way to bring what you want into your life. The Q*Cardz app delivers content to the iPhone and tracks individual practice and proficiency, customizing content delivery to ensure a balance of novelty, challenge and reward. Current deck topics include Spanish Language, Natural Science, Geography, U.S. Citizen's Test, Peace & Poetry and so much more. http://prmac.com/release-id-37216.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37216.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:00:00 CST Artgig Apps announces the addition of a brand new Puzzle game to Alien Buddies 1.1, the highly rated early learning app for iOS. Alien Buddies offers an incredibly fun way for kids to practice number names, number sequencing, letter names, shapes, & colors. The new Puzzle game is a fun addition to the existing Matching, Dot-to-Dot & Stickers activities, and can be played at different levels with 4, 6, or 8 pieces, developing reasoning and problem solving skills for younger and older kids alike. http://prmac.com/release-id-37210.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37210.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:10:00 CST Starmap, the popular astronomy application for iTunes, is releasing a new illustrated guide to the stars. The mobile app developer has created an infographic, illustrating the history of astronomy. Starmap is also releasing a video, using humorous characters to explain the value of Starmap, the ultimate in stargazing mobile applications. "Starmap Through the Ages" is a short video showing the value many civilizations have gleaned from watching stars throughout history. http://prmac.com/release-id-37207.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37207.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:40:00 CST Starmap, the popular iTunes astronomy app, announced today that has released individual astronomy maps on its website to download for free. Users can visit the Starmap website to download their own region's map of the night sky. Users can create a customized PDF of their region's night sky by selecting their hemisphere, desired time of night, and what mode they'd like their map to be shown in full color, printable, or night vision. http://prmac.com/release-id-37167.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37167.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:30:00 CST Cambridge based Dear Panda LLC is gearing up for the new semester with a sale on CourseNotes, their top-selling iPad and Mac apps which help students take notes and stay organized. The must-have apps for students will be on sale through January 21st. Dear Panda also announced that CourseNotes has been selected as a nominee for the Best App Ever Awards for 2011. CourseNotes lets you take notes during your classes and keep them organized by subject and class meeting. http://prmac.com/release-id-37193.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37193.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:00 CST Middle School Writing 1.0, by Niles Technology Group, introduces students to the fundamentals of writing. For the iPad and iPhone, the app guides young writers through the critical thinking and argument development processes. The proprietary step-by-step instructions combined with a full-featured writing platform provide students with everything required to learn solid writing preparation skills. Book report, biography, five-paragraph, sequence, choice and definition essays are included. http://prmac.com/release-id-37175.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37175.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST Pyxwise Software is honored that Simplex Spelling HD has made the list of finalists for the 148Apps prestigious Best App Ever Awards. Simplex Spelling HD uses an effective approach that combines "reverse phonics" and contextually relevant spelling rules to act as a personal spelling coach with every word. The audio, visual, and tactile components of Simplex Spelling are combined to effectively teach phonemic awareness, thus encouraging the phonological processing of sounds. http://prmac.com/release-id-37049.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37049.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:30:00 CST Independent developer Steve Glinberg today announces 123 Color: Talking Coloring Book 2.0, the International Edition of his popular education app for iOS devices. 123 Color: Talking Coloring Book helps teach numbers, letters, and colors, voiced in 17 languages and dialects. A top 10 education app in 40 countries worldwide, 123 Color includes more than 350 cartoons, drawings, photos, and handwriting guides in all, to be painted by freestyle finger painting or touch-to-fill. http://prmac.com/release-id-36972.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36972.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:30:00 CST NxtApp 4 Kids is an educational game app focusing on number sequences in a visually-appealing environment. This app helps students practice their mental math skills. This app also gives students the opportunity to explore the wonderful world of farm animals with engaging animations and illustrations. NxtApp 4 Kids is recognized by iApps For Teachers, leading site where teachers, educators, or parents could come to see reviews of the top learning apps. http://prmac.com/release-id-36938.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36938.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST Virginia based ArcDNA Inc. has introduced College TA 2.0, its free time management app for iOS devices. Featuring a beautiful and simple interface, College TA allows students to manage not only their courses & assignments, but also their extracurricular activities as well as their jobs. Users are provided with multiple tabs that allow them to input and manage specific info relevant to that aspect of their lives as well as create customizable alerts for all notifications entered into the app. http://prmac.com/release-id-36930.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36930.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:30:00 CST 3 Billion videos are viewed every day on You Tube. Over 80% of You Tube users experience some form of Cyber Bullying. Some of these cases have become deadly with kids committing suicide. This application is a complete step by step guide on how to Prevent/Stop Cyber bullying on You Tube. This application contains over 10 videos with more than 20 minutes of step by step detailed instruction explaining the in's and out's of You Tube. http://prmac.com/release-id-36870.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36870.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:05:00 CST Seoul based Three Wishes Interactive today announces We are the Children 1.3, their new award-winning interactive storytelling app for kids, specifically developed for the iPad for children aged 5 to 13. Seven kids from America, China, Finland, France, Japan, South Africa and South Korea tell you what their Christmas days are like. Kids will easily learn about different cultures while listening to the stories. Finding and touching the interactive elements page by page gives more fun. http://prmac.com/release-id-36842.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36842.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:40:00 CST PunFlay's latest app to hit the market, Cell & Cell Structure is now a finalist in the Best App Ever Awards for the Best Middle School Student App category. Released in August 2011, Cell & Cell Structure has helped middle school students understand the intricate functions of the smallest form of life. Cell and Cell Structure provides an in-depth understanding of cell functioning and structure, supported by interactive activities to test recollection and emphasize cell parts and functions. http://prmac.com/release-id-36840.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36840.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:30:00 CST By land, sea, air... and space! DADA Company introduces the most fun and exciting way to learn and explore your little one's interest in cars, motorbikes, ships, rockets, and more. This app is a mix of book, animated illustration, and videogame for iPhone and iPad. I Learn with Transportation introduces the child to six knowledge areas: sounds, words, colors, shapes, numbers, and environments. And it is designed specifically to fulfill the developmental needs of children. http://prmac.com/release-id-36816.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36816.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 CST NxtApp 4 Kids, popular math app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad that reached the top spot of Apple's iPad App Store educational games category receives an update. NxtApp 4 Kids is a smart number-sequencing game that sharpens kids' mental math skills in a fun-filled atmosphere. It is farm-themed with engaging barnyard animals holding banners with sequences. The app also includes global leaderboard with Apple Game Center which adds competitive edge that kids enjoy. http://prmac.com/release-id-36812.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36812.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:30:00 CST New Haven mobile technologies developer, MEA Mobile today announces its suite of engineering simulators designed for the iPad. Perfect for both electrical engineers and engineering students alike, the Ray Tools series were designed with a retro look and feel harkening back to the 1970's with vintage plastic keys, worn leather and glowing green numeric displays. In addition, the apps feature practical examples, term glossaries and data export functions. http://prmac.com/release-id-36813.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36813.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST Humble Daisy today releases an update to its popular mobile recording tool SonicPics adding an iPad optimized interface. SonicPics makes it easy to use images from the iOS device's photo library or built in camera to make custom slideshows & then record a voiceover, narrating the images as you swipe through them. Once finished, users can create an enhanced m4v video with their images synchronized to their narration. Recordings can then be shared in a variety of ways including posting to YouTube. http://prmac.com/release-id-36746.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36746.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:00:00 CST Chicago-based Renkara Media Group has announced KanjiPictoGraphix: Essential Kanji Mnemonics for Learning Japanese, its new language education app for iOS devices. KanjiPictoGraphix offers a powerful visual approach to learning Japanese using vivid illustrations to associate a kanji with its meaning. Each drawing closely resembles and captures the meaning of a kanji. The app introduces 611 characters and includes complete stroke diagrams, pronunciations, and extensive vocabulary. http://prmac.com/release-id-36760.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36760.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 CST Essay Workstation 2.1 is rated a top writing app by teachers, education blogs and Apple. From the step-by-step writing instructions to the built-in writing platform, students learn the critical thinking aspects of writing plus are productive with a write anytime, anywhere iPad and iPhone app. Students and schools are aware of the growing importance of writing skills in the workplace and overall career success, and Essay Workstation 2.1 is an essential part of learning how to write well. http://prmac.com/release-id-36758.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36758.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:50:00 CST Long Weekend today introduces Chinese Flash 1.0 for iOS, their new tool for studying Chinese vocabulary. Chinese Flash combines the concept of a spaced-repetition flash card system along with native pronunciation of each pinyin tone. Preloaded with over 150 study sets, the app lets users focus on relevant vocabulary, such as word lists for the HSK and TOFCL tests. Users can also create their own study sets out of the 100,000+ word built-in Chinese-English dictionary and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-36662.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36662.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:30:00 CST Giving children an entertaining and educational new creative tool, UmaChaka Media, Inc. today announces the launch of its latest iPad app, TJ's Art Studio, letting young artists draw, paint, and share their creations. Created specially for the iPad, the app features original animated characters from TJ & Pals that interact with the child and provide an engaging way to explore art and creativity. Kids learn how to create using pencils, paintbrushes, markers, stickers, pictures, and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-36658.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-36658.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 CST Preschool University today introduces ABC MAGIC 4 free for iOS, their 17th Education app that provides practice in matching the first sound of words with letters. When the child touches a picture, they hear the corresponding word aloud. Kids must correctly drag the picture to the letter, matching the first letter of the word to the letter displayed, e.g., if the letter "D" is displayed, they must drag three pictures of objects starting with the letter "D" into the three boxes beside the "D."