Kdan Mobile has released PDF Reader – iPhone Edition 3.8.2 and iPad Edition 1.6.2, major updates to its powerful mobile reading application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. To further enhance users’ mobile reading experience, new versions of PDF Reader are now equipped with a more user friendly interface and optimized annotation tools, such as highlight. Top-ranked in the Utilities category of App Stores throughout the world, the app has already proven itself to be the ultimate mobile reading solution for iOS devices.

PDF Reader’s improved console bar supplies users with a variety of editing tools at a touch. Highlight, underline and strikeout effects can be applied with ease throughout users’ PDF files. In addition, users are now able to save scanned photos directly to the Photo library, copy text straight from a PDF file, and increase on-screen workspace by hiding the navigation menu at the tap of a finger. The new version also comes with features such as WebDAV support and full compatibility with iOS 5.

The greatest strengths of PDF Reader, as pointed out by various reviewers and users, are its fast file rendering speed and easy navigation interface. Both strengths enable users to scroll through pages effortlessly when viewing all major types of files. Furthermore, PDF Reader offers a way to transfer files easily and a handy built-in scanning tool, improving work efficiency of users from all walks of life. For students, PDF Reader makes it less of a hassle to take notes and work on team assignments. For sales or contractors, PDF Reader supports PDF signature and PDF form filling that give users greater convenience.

Kdan Mobile also revealed its future plan to release an enterprise version for its much-praised PDF Reader series in late November. “More and more businesses are adopting the iPhone and the iPad to fulfill professional needs, and it’s our responsibility to provide an ideal mobile working environment for users in that community,” said Wen-Wei Lin, CTO of Kdan Mobile. According to Mr. Lin, the Enterprise edition of PDF Reader will be branded as PDF Connoisseur, building on the original app with support to various professional functions catering to suit specific business needs.

Device Requirements:
PDF Reader – iPhone Edition 3.8.2
Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch
Requires iOS 3.0 or later
30.9 MB

PDF Reader – iPad Edition 1.6.2
Compatible with iPad
Requires iOS 4.0 or later
33.0 MB

Pricing and Availability:
PDF Reader – iPhone Edition 3.8.2 is $2.99 USD and PDF Reader- iPad Edition 1.6.2 is $4.99 USD. Both applications are available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category.

IPEVO, Inc., a designer and maker of products for emerging Internet-driven behaviors, has announced the release of Perch, a stand for Apple’s iPad tablet computer. The IPEVO Store (http://www.ipevo.com) will serve as the exclusive retailer for the product, which will be available for purchase starting immediately.

Perch is available in three different sizes according to height — Small, Medium, and Large. For each size, users can choose from either iPad or iPad 2, and black or white. Products range in price — $49.95 for the Small stand, $79.95 for the Medium stand, and $129.00 for the Large stand.

Stands are named after the different intended behaviors and environments for which they are designed. The Small (S), or Desktop model, is compact enough to fit on tabletops, kitchen countertops, bar counters, reception desks, and similar. The Desktop model can also be used along with a wireless keyboard for a laptop-style setup. The Medium (M), or Sofa model, is intended for sitting users, whether on a sofa, chair, or bed. The Large (L), or Podium model, is tall enough for standing users, and can be used as an “iPodium” for presentations and speeches.

Perch is created with a simple, modern style intended to visually complement the iPad. The base is made from steel to provide a sturdy foundation and is designed with flat, V-shaped feet. These feet can be slipped under sofa and beds or positioned at the corners of furniture to bring the iPad closer to the user. The pole (or leg) of the stand is constructed with a forged aluminum alloy which lends both lightweight portability and durability. And the iPad holder is made from a double-injected, heavy-duty plastic and soft silicon for device protection and stability. The iPad is installed via a gentle push into the ribbed lip of the holder, and may be easily removed with a special grip tab. A triangular cutout on the back of the holder further facilitates removal, such that the user may grasp the back of the iPad. Perch’s design mounts the iPad in an ideal position for a wide range of user interactions.

Royce Hong, CEO and big head of design of IPEVO, commented on the thinking behind Perch: “We knew that a ‘one size fits all’ approach would not work with Perch. The iPad has freed the user to take their computing most anywhere, and that’s reflected with the three models of Perch. The S model is designed for tabletops, whether that means a business meeting, a one-on-one e-learning session, following a recipe in the kitchen, or watching a video on the coffee table. The M model is ideal for seated users in the living room, and the L model, in addition to its podium function, is great for interacting with iPads while standing up — whether it is showrooms, museums, art galleries, or anyplace else a multimedia signboard is desired.”

For all three sizes, a special dual-axis hinge allows the user to customize the viewing experience by changing tilt (for viewing angle) and rotation (for orientation). This is done with a twist of the hands, and no knobs or levers are required.

The Perch family of stands for iPad and iPad 2 will be available through IPEVO’s online store at http://www.ipevo.com.

New from Deskew Technologies, the Scorecerer 5.6 for iPad lets musicians quickly load sheet music, effortlessly organize songs into set lists and seamlessly add handwritten notations and highlights. It also handles PDF conversions with ease and automatically turns pages instantly, so there’s no need to miss a beat.

Through the app’s sophisticated use of MIDI, moreover, keyboard players can load songs and change pages directly from their MIDI-compatible instrument. They can also change the sounds on their keyboards or their digital audio workstation (DAW) software.

Scorecerer 5.6 for iPad ($9.99) works seamlessly with any DAW, including Cubase, ProTools, Logic and MOTU Digital Performer. For solo musicians using a DAW sequencer to play backing tracks, for example, it’s easy to insert a program change into the Scorecerer track that will trigger the correct page to be displayed automatically at exactly the right moment so there’s no need to tap the screen or fumble with a foot switch.

To play songs that include verse repeats and DS al Coda parts, which require musicians to flip back and forth within a song sheet, Scorecerer makes it simple to arrange pages in whichever sequence makes the most sense for a particular song without having to rely on the “back” button.

“It has never been easier to convert pages of sheet music into digital form and now, with Scorecerer 5.6, musicians have more power at their fingertips than ever to interact with sheet music,” said David Jameson, co-founder of Deskew Technologies. “Our goal is to simplify the digital sheet music experience by letting people scan, manage and use their music library in ways they never thought possible.”

Deskew Technologies also offers the free app Scorecerer Lite for iPad, which is functionally equivalent to Scorecerer 5.6 and holds 15 songs.

In order to take advantage of Scorecerer 5.6 for iPad and Scorecerer Lite for iPad, users must download the free Scorecerer Desktop (iPad Edition), which works with Mac and Windows systems to manage and sync sheet music libraries with the Scorecerer 5.6 for iPad. Scorecerer Desktop (iPad Edition) lets users import scanned images and PDF files and can accommodate the importation of an entire folder in one step rather than individually. It helps straighten out crooked scans, remove empty border space and create new lead sheets from existing sheet music, which can then be published on the iPad.

Scorecerer Desktop Pro ($39.95) offers even more functionality, since it facilitates the transfer of sheet music to formats other than the iPad. In addition to including all the features of the Scorecerer Desktop (iPad Edition), it also lets users publish an imported song as a set of images in a folder, publish an imported song as a stand-alone PDF file with the borders removed, publish to the Amazon Kindle DX and publish formatted PDF files to the Freehand Systems MusicPad Pro.

Scorecerer Desktop Pro also makes it easy to separate out multiple songs from an imported PDF file. If a user drops in a PDF file that contains dozens of songs (a fakebook perhaps), then it is possible to scroll through the PDF and push a button to split the document up into as many songs as the user desires.

Unlike many other digital sheet music products on the market, which seek to sell new versions of songs, Scorecerer’s advanced sheet music management system helps musicians effortlessly scan their hard copies of songs, songbooks, lead sheets, fake books and other collections into their desktop or laptop, which can then be imported to mobile devices.

Apple users often experience the “if-only” scenario: If only the iPod Touch comes with voice/sms features; if only all iPads come with 3G option (but without another 3G contract); if only the iPhone supports dual-SIM, and so on. To answer such dilemma, Skyroam (http://www.skyroam.com), an emerging wireless company, introduces the Skyroam Gmate Transformer as the single solution.

The Gmate Transformer is a small, lightweight device where one can insert any SIM card, and route all voice/sms/Internet to the Apple device via Bluetooth. With Gmate, one can now use iPod Touch as an ultra-thin smartphone, making and receiving calls/sms or surf the net anywhere; Apple users can use the iPad to get on Internet anywhere, anytime without another expensive 3G contract; or enjoy dual-SIM feature on the iPhone, especially needed while traveling from country to country without expensive roaming charges.

Simply put:
1. iPhone + Gmate = Dual SIM iPhone
2. iTouch + Gmate = iPhone
3. iPad + Gmate = iPad with Internet/voice/sms

Since Gmate is a standalone device that communicates with the iOS device via Bluetooth, one can keep it hidden in one’s pocket or bag rendering it “invisible”, while keeping the iOS device free of any physical attachments. In addition, Gmate will soon supports various Android smartphones and pads, therefore covering more than 70% of existing communication devices in the market today worldwide.

“Gmate has much more potential than just a fun accessory for the iTouch,” says Jing Liu, CEO and Founder of Skyroam, “It’s also very useful for business travelers, who often switches between SIM cards when travelling internationally.” Since launching in early September 2011, initial market reaction is extremely positive; Paul Chang, Vice President of THL Mobile said: “Our customers from major retailers around the world are excited about Gmate and has been very successful at selling to Apple and Android users. As a major distributor of Gmate, we are excited to work with Skyroam to service the smartphone community.”

Motion Doctor is a Physical Therapy iPad app with over 60 high quality videos that serve as a reference of exercises categorized by body part, activity, sport and occupation that will help everyday people of all ages maintain a healthy and pain free body. The Motion Doctor iPad app can also be used by Physical Therapists as a reference tool, showing patients how to properly perform exercises at home by taking the iPad anywhere they may go and watching the videos on demand.

The unique medical app has achieved it’s recent success in addition to being named to iTunes “New and Noteworthy” and “What’s Hot” lists shortly after its release less than one year ago. “While this app is not intended to replace a Physical Therapist’s services, we feel it is important to teach consumers how to properly maintain their bodies and prevent injuries,” said Dr. Desirea Caucci, PT, DPT.

“With the widespread adoption of smart phones and iDevices such as the iPad, the medical community at large must continue to keep up with the rapid pace of mobile technology. The Motion Doctor iPad app brings Physical Therapy exercises to consumers who can now practice these routines anywhere. Once the Motion Doctor iPad app is downloaded, a WiFi or 3G connection is not needed to experience over 60+ high quality instructional videos” said Gregg Weiss, CEO of Blue Whale Apps the iPad App Development company responsible for developing the app.

Physical Therapists are motion experts. They can help improve or restore the mobility you need to move forward with your life. From treating everyday aches and pains to treating more serious problems, Physical Therapists teach you how to take care of yourself, so you can prevent the pain from returning. If you are looking for a possible alternative to pain medication and/or surgery, then consider Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy is not just for post-surgical rehabilitation – it can benefit just about anyone who has pain or dysfunction. Most Physical Therapists have a Direct Access License, allowing them to evaluate and treat patients without a prescription for up to 30 days.

In support of the industry wide change to paperless cockpits, TIET announced today that it has developed a product to allow pilots to easily use the iPad on the flight deck of the Boeing 737 by having the yoke clipboard hold the iPad. With the iPad in the line of site of the pilot, preflight access to all their manuals and real time weather is a breeze.

The MyClipboard, designed by an airline pilot, secures the iPad leaving the pilot’s hands free for other duties. Clips attach in the portrait mode, and the articulating yoke clipboard positions the iPad for optimal viewing. Without adding an awkward case or clamps to the iPad or yoke, the rubberized clips on the iPad itself provide a 100% secure grip so pilots have no concern about their tablet falling or interfering with the controls. The MyClipboard combines strength with aesthetics so that when the flight is over the MyClip could either be instantly removed from the iPad or left in place, perhaps for a friendly debrief at the coffee shop.

“The aviation world is quickly seeing the utility of the iPad as an electronic kitbag, but the accessories out there are big and bulky and fail to take advantage of the elegance of the iPad design,” said Jim Peters V.P. of Product Development. “Our product retains the beauty of Apple’s design while increasing the flexibility of use — something no other product offers.”

Key features of the MyClipboard:

•     Works with iPad and iPad2, Galaxy Tab and XOOM
•     Idealy positions the iPad so as not to obstruct view of instruments
•     Neoprene Pad protects and cushions the iPad
•     Works with the Smart Cover on iPad2
•     Clips hold iPad gently but firmly without sliding
•     Fits over most skins and some holders
•     Less than 4 ounces and small enough to hold in your palm
•     Open design keeps iPad cool in even the warmest cockpits

The MSRP for the MyClipboard is $38.95. The product is available only online at: http://www.tietco.com Now taking orders for immediate delivery.

Lookitap is a new application search engine that filters through results to provide users with the most relevant and highly rated apps for their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch device.

With over half a million apps on the Apple App Store, finding the right application can be a daunting task. Relying on the current app recommendation systems or word-of-mouth can still lead to buyer’s remorse. Lookitap wants to change that by allowing smartphone users to find the best iPhone apps when they need them.

The Lookitap search engine is designed specifically to search for smartphone applications from the ground up. It delivers an unprecedented experience to app search and discovery. With its unique ranking system, Lookitap allows you to discover the best apps for any search query (i.e., “turn-by-turn navigation”, “outlook file converter”, “edit personal documents”, etc.) without sacrificing what you really want in your search query. “Lookitap’s app ranking algorithm for apps is as powerful as Google’s PageRank for web sites.” said Hamid Molavian, co-founder of the company.

Lookitap relies on two main algorithms to deliver the best apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. As you search for an app, the search engine first decides which apps are related to your search query from a pool. This intelligent relevancy check is performed so that even conceptually related apps will be considered as potentially related to your query. For example, when you search for “food”, Lookitap will also consider “restaurant”, “recipe”, “calorie” and “nutrition” as potential candidates for your search term. The next step is to bring the high quality apps to the top. From thousands of related apps to your specific search query, Lookitap’s robust and unique ranking system then decides which apps are the best and sorts them accordingly. This way, when you search for an app, you can make sure the best and most related apps have been considered and sorted for you.

Besides the core search service, Lookitap offers other features to help you search iPhone apps with ease. Users can download the apps directly to their device and be rewarded for writing high quality reviews, as rated by others. Lookitap also makes life much easier for bloggers who want to introduce apps to their readers. Now they can embed a preview of the app in their website by simply using the embed code provided by Lookitap; as easy as embedding a YouTube video into your web site or blog.

Lookitap.com is a start-up company, based in Waterloo ON, specializing in mobile app search technology. The search engine is powered by two core technologies: the semantic relevancy algorithm and the app ranking algorithm, both developed in-house. Due to its unique search and ranking algorithms, Lookitap search engine finds the best and closest apps based on users’ specific search queries.

iPad 2 will almost certainly be one of the most coveted gifts this holiday season, but you don’t have to spring for the actual iPad to win some major points with the lucky recipient. That’s because most iPad users soon discover there are certain accessories that are indispensable, according to the experts at Small Dog Electronics, the third largest Apple Specialist in the U.S. The recommendations they’ve compiled below, based on their sales statistics, represent the most popular and frequently purchased add-ons for new iPad users within a few months of ownership. And all make perfect, budget-friendly gifts and stocking stuffers.

• Speakers and Sound Accessories: The iPad excels most of all as a media-browsing device. With headphones on, that downloaded HD movie or Pandora song can sound three-dimensional. But disconnect from the headphones and users quickly become aware that they’ll need external speakers. The Chill Pill® mobile speakers feature a tiny streamlined form factor that belies their substantial sound, turning the iPad into the perfect on-the-go sound machine. Available in six colors, Chill Pill speakers are the ideal gift for any movie, music or audio book lover, and at under $40, these speakers topped Small Dog’s list of “best value” accessories.
• Stylus and Keyboard Accessories: iPad owners who want to use the device to take electronic handwritten notes soon discover that they’ll need a stylus to really take advantage of their chosen app’s capabilities (there are a variety of good ones available for download, including NotesPlus and WritePad). The sleek and lightweight Hammerhead® stylus is perfect for the student or businessperson and is available in a variety of colors for under $15.
• Protection: The gorgeous glass touch screen display is the heart of the iPad, and though it’s remarkably scratch-resistant, it can begin to show dings and scrapes over time. The iWrap screen protector is cut specifically for the iPad and provides the ultimate crystal clear protection without affecting device functionality or aesthetic appeal. This easy-to-apply screen protector retails for $19.99. For users who seek even more protection for their new iPad, the experts from Small Dog recommend Hammerhead’s best selling Hard Shell case. The durable and lightweight polymer case is one of the few on the market that protects the iPad from all directions – front, back and on all sides – without adding much bulk or weight to the iPad’s sleek design. Available in ten colors, it retails for $39.99.
• Content: A new iPad is virtually screaming to be filled with content: music, movies, TV shows, books and apps will all be finding their way onto a newbie’s iPad just as soon as it’s powered up. Help keep the recent iPad recipient financially solvent by gifting them an iTunes prepaid card. They’re available in a variety of denominations via the iTunes store, Small Dog Electronics or at many large grocery chains and big box stores. Your friends and family will thank you whether they’re downloading Angry Birds or the latest season of Breaking Bad.

Click HERE to see details of our recommended iPad Accessories

Small Dog Electronics is the third largest Apple Specialist and Authorized Apple reseller of new and refurbished Macintosh computers, peripherals and software in the United States. To learn more about Small Dog, visit http://www.smalldog.com.

Coming from an independent developing company from Portugal, Wingz Studio released this iPad puzzle game, and it looks like it could seriously have some impact in the industry in many fronts, including addictiveness; craziness of its character; sheer unadulterated fun and of course the inevitable sheer head scratching, one-more-go frustration, that a brilliant iPad Puzzle game like this engenders.

“StringZ HD” will probably reminds a bit of “Chillingo” Cut the Rope, and it should. The two games are similar. The main difference here is that instead of cutting ropes, you’re creating them out of thin air.

Each level has “Z” stuck in a robotic claw at the top of the screen, while his spaceship is all the way at the bottom. Between the two are any number of obstacles: spinning moons, angry bombs, rotating platforms, ominous black holes and deadly lasers.

The game play is simple enough. Placing pieces of string and elastic at various angles around the level, hit a button to release Z and hope he falls safely into his spaceship grabbing some stars on its way down.

The graphics are clean and cute, and the physics work pretty well in this game and the music is brilliant.

Stringz HD was recently in first place at the App Store in Portugal (bestseller puzzle games) and looks like it is getting more and more fans every day all over the World.

For more information please follow these links:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WingzStudio
Web: http://www.wingzstudio.com

Newfreescreensavers.com, a website offering a big collection of screensavers, has opened a new page, where not only computer users can download wallpapers, but also owners of iPads can select and download a wallpaper to their gadgets.

Newfreescreensavers.com offers wallpapers on different themes and in various formats. Free wallpapers in resolution 1024 x 768 can be used for iPad.
In order to install a wallpaper to an iPad, it is necessary to:

• Open Safari browser on iPad
• Visit NewFreeScreensavers.com , click wallpapers in the header of the main page or go directly to whttp://www.newfreescreensavers.com/wallpapers
• Select a wallpaper and click 1024 x768
• When the selected picture has fully loaded, keep your finger on it for a few seconds.
• In the open menu select “Save picture” and it will be saved in “Photos” folder.

After that it is necessary to return to Settings of iPad, select “Brightness and Wallpaper” , select “Saved Photos”, select the downloaded picture from NewFreeScreensavers.com and choose a screen or both screens, “Set Lock Screen”, “Set Home Screen”, “Set Both”.
A selected image should now appear as an iPad desktop wallpaper.

All wallpapers and screensavers at http://www.newfreescreensavers.com are free and safe to install and run.