Pomfort today releases a major upgrade to Silverstack v4. The powerful new version speeds up all backup processes with a tuned copy engine, and the super-fast checksum verification type “xxhash.” Furthermore it adds support for Sony F55 / F65 RAW files and enables checksum verified copy processes to LTO tapes via LTFS. Silverstack v4 also comes with lots of further features like cascading copy, export of still images from movies, a newly developed thumbnail report, and a new user interface.

Houston based Phoenix Digital Group today introduces AirBoy 1.0, their new game title for iOS and Android devices. AirBoy is a tap-to-fly adventure game that combines classic side-scrollers with physics games and billiard style problem solving coupled with beautiful story book graphics. Although it is a tap-to-fly style game it is not another Flappy Bird clone, it is a 6 unique world 36 level adventure game with enemies, obstacles, varying gravity and Grandpa’s teeth.

ChewingApps Ltd today introduces Lumberjack Magician, their new arcade-style game for iOS devices. Players train their super power skills to become a Lumberjack Magician by using their magic wand to make tree trunks disappear. With old school-style graphics, Lumberjack Magician challenges players to avoid the tree branches or they will magically disappear. Lumberjack Magician features four different environments and allows players to choose from three magicians.

For 27 million gamers Dead Trigger 2 is not just the best looking game for mobile devices on the market, but also a thrill-packed adventure full of quality content. A next level of entertainment boasting solid storyline involvement together with epic tournaments and real prizes. The toughest test of courage and combat readiness will conclude in Moscow, where the best of the best will do battle. ITHACA Tour starts on Friday, October 3.

AlphaDigits names five top class mobile apps based on the reviews during the month of September 2014. SJ im is a communication app that can be used with any other channel that supports XMPP protocol. DraftCode takes away the pain of needing internet connectivity and server accessibility. Easy Backup is a data backup tool that backs up and restores your precious data effortlessly. EZCOMMA is a highly handy tool for aspiring writers. Puppy Wings is both a role playing game and a shoot’em up game.

Maintain has released Cocktail 7.6.1 (Mavericks Edition), the latest maintenance update for users running OS X Mavericks. Cocktail is a general purpose utility for OS X that lets users clean, repair and optimize their Macs. This version addresses compatibility issues with OS X Mavericks 10.9.5. Cocktail is now also signed with v2 signature to conform with the latest version of Apple’s Gatekeeper. The update is highly recommended for all users of Cocktail (Mavericks Edition).

Innovative life journal developer WePlanet, announced today its new lifestyle app, STEP – Journal for Life for iOS and Android devices. STEP Journal allows users to gather all of the scattered moments of life into a hyper-connected, information-rich and up-to-the-minute journal. It can be shared but is not automatic. STEP Journal helps users gather multiple logs into a meaningful presentation, see their daily patterns at a glance, and more easily spot opportunities for improvement.

Today AssistiveWare announces the release of two brand new keyboards that can be used in any iPad app as an alternative to the standard iOS keyboard: Keedogo and Keedogo Plus. Offering lowercase letters, ABC or QWERTY layout and color coded vowels, Keedogo is designed for children and young students who just started to read, write and type. Keedogo Plus offers the same educational features with the added benefit of word prediction and automatic capitalization to speed up typing.

Econ Technologies updates ChronoAgent for Mac to version 1.4.7. ChronoSync runs on the source Mac and ChronoAgent runs on the destination Mac giving you a direct connection between two Macs. With ChronoSync on your Mac, you can synchronize, backup, and create bootable backups. Version 1.4.7 features better performance and error handling, minor user interface tweaks when running on Yosemite, and various bug fixes. No user is ever left behind. All existing ChronoAgent users update for free.

APPSPIRE.me, a leading mobile app marketing agency based in Austin, Texas, launched the Q14 version of their app marketing book APPOWER, a guide to mobile app marketing success today in the Amazon/Kindle store. The e-book, a crucial tool for app owners, includes updated information to several sections, including advertising, social media, ASO, Google Play and iTunes keywords, and more. This updated version addresses the ever-changing app marketing world.