Electronics

Swiss-based JustKidsApps has released a lite version of its nostalgic Advent calendar for iPad with illustrations by Swiss illustrator Viviane Dommann. The lite version contains the first four windows of the full version, which can be obtained via In-App-Purchase. With Christmas short stories, poems, little games, recipes and ideas for handicraft behind each window, the Advent calendar has something in store for everyone in the family to count down the days until Christmas.

Seattle-based Hado Labs today introduces Snowflakes 1.0, an elegant new entertainment app developed for iPad. Independently engineered and artistically designed, Snowflakes generates more than 9,000 unique and beautifully realistic snowflakes, with intricate ice-like structural details. Easily create single snowflakes with three levels of detail or layer multiple snowflakes to build rich textural effects. Save your compositions to your iPad or share instantly via Facebook, Twitter or email.

Kids-apps powerhouse Budge Studios releases their latest title fresh from the fields of Berry Bitty City. Join Strawberry Shortcake and her friends in her first ever Dress Up Card Maker app by mixing and matching fresh-and-fruity outfits, endless accessories and animated stickers, borders and backgrounds. The custom creation can then be saved and turned into a digital greeting card to send to friends and family. The app brings endless entertainment to the brand’s newest generation of fans.

Wild Factor introduces Duck & Roll 1.0, its new rhythm game for iOS devices. Duck & Roll tells the story of an ugly duckling with a hankering for rock and roll music. Growing up in a family of devoted classical music lovers, Jeff “The Odd Duck” Duck decides to leave his family behind to live out his dream and become a rock star. Tap, slice, hold and cut jumping stars to the beat of original rock and roll tunes in six different levels and songs, with multiple difficulty settings and more.

Byterush studios introduces Jet Raiders 1.0 for iOS. Jet Raiders is an advanced arcade shooter that gives players three different playing modes. Players fly airplanes, fighter jets and helicopters, and earn points by destroying hordes of enemies. Players train to increase their piloting skills, earn trophies from side objectives and compete with friends. The game features five different environments, a customizable steering system, five aircraft with individual statistics and engaging graphics.

Washington based Beep Games, Inc. today announces The Big Big Castle! 1.0.6, an update to its fun castle building game developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Take on the role of the King’s personal castle builder and be prepared to jump at his every whim as you build amazing castles for the kingdom. Build amazing 100, 500 or even 1000 foot tall castles for the King, because, well, that’s what Kings like. Version 1.0.6 introduces building gingerbread castles for the holidays!

Premiere Liaison is happy to announce the release of their new word game, SEVEN² – Minimalistic Word Game 1.0 for iPhone and iPad. This word puzzler has an unique minimalist-styled interface and is built to satisfy the player’s hunger for real challenge. On a board of 7 or 49 tiles, the player needs to connect letters to score by making words and try his/her best to survive 7 or 49 rounds. The game is currently free for a limited time.

Social game developer Playdemic today announced the launch of their latest game Eye Spy! 1.0 on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. Eye Spy! asks players to use the iPhone and iPod touch’s camera and Facebook connections to create a completely new social gaming experience. Playing Eye Spy! is simple: players think of something, take the photo that they think best represents their idea then type in the answer and challenge up to two friends to guess what it is.

25dev announced Movie Scene Quiz 1.0 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. Movie Scene Quiz 1.0 is super-addictive game that tests a player’s ability to identify 400 different movie scenes by viewing a frame picture. Players have to identify a movie exactly from accurately chosen movie scene then name it. This is a quiz game full of fun that consists of guessing the titles of selected movies such as horror, classic, drama, comedy, action and more.

Flickdirect Inc. announces an update to its movie centric iPhone and iPad app, Movie Clock, which now supports international movie release dates. Move Clocks central feature has always been its unique ever running countdown to movies coming soon to theaters and home media. Now a global audience can enjoy the singular countdown experience as well as tap into the social movie going experience that Movie Clock offers.