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Fotopedia Releases Updated Version of Popular National Parks App for the New iPad

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SAN FRANCISCO–Fotopedia, the publisher of popular iOS apps, today announced that a new Retina Display-ready version of the popular National Parks app is now available for free in the App Store.

“To celebrate National Parks Week, during which the admittance to the parks is free, we decided to make the app free as well so that everyone with an iPad or iPhone can enjoy their incredible beauty.”

Redesigned, right in time for Earth Day and National Parks Week, the app puts the amazing photography front-and-center, while utilizing the high-resolution capabilities of the new iPad. The app now features Visual Stories, published several times per week, as a new way to enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of the US National Parks, in a magazine format.

“The stunning Retina display on the new iPad delivers four times as many pixels, so we decided to do the same with Fotopedia National Parks. The result is spectacular,” said Jean-Marie Hullot, CEO of Fotopedia. “To celebrate National Parks Week, during which the admittance to the parks is free, we decided to make the app free as well so that everyone with an iPad or iPhone can enjoy their incredible beauty.”

Delivering a sharper and lifelike experience with high-definition images, National Parks takes people on a visual exploration of all 58 US National Parks including Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Glacier National Park — with more than 3,000 breathtaking images created by renowned photographer Quang-Tuan Luong.

A Tribute to America’s Best Idea

This extraordinary image collection is the result of a 10-year project. Quang-Tuan Luong traveled over 100,000 miles, by car, aircraft of all sizes, ferry, motor boat, kayak, even venturing underwater, and climbing to the summit of Mount McKinley.

Quang-Tuan Luong is the first person to photograph all 58 US National Parks with a large format camera (5×7 inches). This technique uses film with a surface area 25 times larger than regular 24×36 mm film and produces extremely detailed photos, allowing the viewer to feel a part of the landscape. Quang-Tuan Luong was featured in the PBS documentary film “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” in 2009.

Other features of the updated app include:

  • Over 3,000 breathtaking pictures– served at high resolution for the Retina display
  • Complete navigation with smart tags, search and interactive maps
  • Instant Slideshows
  • Free Wallpapers
  • Trip Planner and Itinerary Builder
  • Favorites to create your own personalized photo albums
  • Photo sharing via email, Facebook and Twitter
  • The app requires an Internet connection, Wi-Fi recommended

Pricing & Availability

In recognition of National Parks Week, April 21-29, 2012, the Fotopedia National Parks app is now available for free in the App Store or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

About Fotopedia

With more than 9 million downloads to date, Fotopedia is the publisher of Fotopedia Magazine and a suite of iOS apps, including “Fotopedia Heritage”, one of Apple’s Hall of Fame best 50 apps of all times. Fotopedia is also the recipient of the 2011 Best Tablet App of the Year Crunchies Award. Fotopedia provides new ways to discover, explore and share the beauty of the world. The company was founded by Jean-Marie Hullot, who was previously CTO at NeXT and CTO of Apple’s Applications Division and a team of Apple veterans. Fotopedia has offices in San Francisco and Paris.

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Chimani Announces Free iOS and Android Apps for National Park Week

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Chimani Announces Free iOS and Android Apps for National Park Week.

Chimani, the leading developer of mobile apps for national parks, is once again celebrating National Park Week by offering free iOS and Android apps.

Yarmouth, Maine (PRWEB) April 03, 2012

Chimani, LLC announced today that all iOS and Android national park apps will be free in celebration of National Park Week, which runs from April 21-29. In order to encourage users to download the apps before National Park Week, the apps will be free starting on Wednesday, April 18th. The Chimani national park apps normally sell for $4.99-$9.99 each and have an average user rating of 4 1/2 stars.

“Last year we gave away over 100,000 apps during National Park Week – it was a huge success and we’re excited to do it again”, says Chimani President, Kerry Gallivan. “Our goal is to reach a million downloads this year and to encourage just as many people to visit their local national park.”

The Chimani suite of national park apps include Acadia National Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park and the National Parks app – a virtual passport for tracking visits to all national parks.

The Chimani national park apps are an indispensable resource for anyone exploring some of our most treasured parks. Each app delivers constantly updated information, ranger-led event schedules, auto touring points of interest, hiking guides, restroom locations, detailed maps, free shuttle bus schedules, and breaking news alerts. Users can also view sunset and sunrise times for the most memorable scenic overlooks, access tide schedules along the coast, review lodging options, and much, much more.

The Chimani iOS and Android apps can be downloaded directly from Apple’s iTunes App Store and the Android versions from Google Play (keyword: “chimani”).

About Chimani
Chimani, LLC is the leading developer of mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android designed to help visitors explore our national parks. Apps include Acadia National Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park and the National Parks app – a virtual passport for tracking visits to all national parks.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: www.prweb.com/releases/prwebnational_park/apps/prweb9363322.htm

iStencyl lets you create and sell iOS games without knowing any code

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iStencyl lets you create and sell iOS games without knowing any code.

Who says you need to now how to write code in order to create and sell your own iOS game? iStencyl is a program designed to allow you to create your web and iOS games without having any coding experience. The system lets you develop entire games using its block builder rather than code, however, it does support Objective-C for those who are code-savvy.

Games can be built using either a PC or Mac, and tested within the program in an app simulator, or outside of the program using your own personal iOS device (testing a game on an iOS device requires an iOS developer account).

iStencyl fully supports native forms of input such as multi-touch and the accelerometer. There’s joystick support, as well as support for Apple’s Game Center where you can Integrate leaderboards and achievements into your game.

Once you’ve created your masterpiece you can upload your finished app to the App Store and start selling it for cash. Each app you create will run on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch making it more desirable for buyers who want to use it on multiple devices. The game can also be exported to flash for playing on the web, and will soon be able to export to Android and HTML5.

Trying out iStencyl and building your own games with the program is free. If you decide to start selling your app, you will have to upgrade to an iStencyl Pro account, which runs US$150.