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Independent software developer Martin Knotek today announces Asteroid shooter 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch. Asteroid shooter is classic arcade game, with cool space design, where the goal is to shoot all asteroids in the playfield. The game is simple with focus just on the gaming experience and the player is not bothered with any quests and complicated user interface. Each level is uniquely designed with excellent space backgrounds. The game is fast with immediate changes between the levels.

Houdah Software today announces ACTRocket 1.1 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. ACTRocket allows for quick searching of web sites and search engines. It not only speeds up the process, it saves on your data plan: you no longer need to load web pages just to get to the search form. Running a web search couldn’t be any faster. Just type “g houdah” to search Google for the word houdah. Type “y houdah” for the same search using Yahoo! ACTRocket 1.1 adds a built-in browser.

iFaceLaugh, the highly successful entertainment iPhone app, announces that they are launching their unique “Laugh-a-Laugh” contest for iPhone and iPod touch users worldwide. This contest was designed to spotlight the speedy raise in popularity of the iFaceLaugh, which has now become a household name among entertainment iPhone app lovers. Contest entries will be accepted until March 24, 2010. All winners will be announced on March 31, 2010 via e-mail.

Zevrix Solutions has released BatchOutput Server 4.2.8, an update to its output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Originally developed for a major publisher in the U.S., the software automates InDesign output by processing files from hotfolders. BatchOutput Server offloads printing and exporting to PDF and PostScript to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process. The new version addresses an issue related to auto-updating of modified links.

App developer Amy Miller has released Oy! 1.0 the first iPhone and iPod touch app that provides recorded exclamations of dismay for any occasion! The included Oy+ also lets users listen to 20 hilarious and authentic witticisms for many of life’s most common scenarios. Whether it’s being stuck in traffic, having in-law woes, or when contemplating kids these days, there are times when everyone just needs to say Oy!

OutOfTheBit has released Vintage Drum 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch devices. Vintage Drum is a music app with the sounds of the most important electronic drums of the latest 30 years. Re-experience the feeling of the ’70, ’80 and ’90. The sounds are sampled directly from the original Drum Machines and let you recreate the same rhythms of the electronic drums used by Prince, Sting, Run DMC, Phil Collins and many more.

Global Delight has released Camera Plus Pro 2.0 for iPhone devices. Camera Plus Pro features the ability to record high-quality videos on the iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS. Its photo capture, edit and sharing features makes it an all-in-one camera app. The video recording capability enables users to record high-quality videos on their iPhone and share them instantly on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter or share via Mail. Users can also apply Geo-Tags to their videos, apply passwords and much more.

Game development studio Oniric Games has announced Crunchy Planets 1.0, an insanely addictive planet eating game for the iPhone and iPod touch. In Crunchy Planets you help Snackie, a crazy-looking space creature, eat as much planets as you can while avoiding obstacles and collecting power-ups. He just can’t have enough of them. Help Snackie dodge space junk and bullets, and guide him from a galaxy-sized bite to the next one.

iPhonky has released Pidgey 1.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. Players must fly Pidgey all over town, feeding him tasty bugs and keeping him safe from Vinnie, the hungry vulture. The more insects ingested, the faster the pigeon goes, which is crucial to his safety. Extra points are awarded when Pidgey relieves himself on the cars and people below. This fun, simple game features cute characters and an easy gameplay that quickly becomes addictive.

Awhato has released Is It Me?! 1.2 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. The application mirrors half the face in a photo to produce a new image. As each side of a person’s face is different, the resulting composite shows what a person would look like if both sides were identical. The finished product produces surprises and giggles and has people asking, “Is It Me?!” The app boasts an easy to use interface with touchscreen controls that only require finger gestures to rotate, move or size images.