Striding Bird Productions today introduces Balloon Kingdom 1.0.1, its latest children’s interactive storybook for iOS devices. This original story tells the tale of Casper as he explores the wonderful world of Balloon Kingdom, a kingdom above the clouds. A place of wonder, dreams, and imagination. Where balloons flourish, live, love and exist, if you believe. Follow his journey as he defends the very reality of Balloon Kingdom from his parents, his teachers, his classmates, and his own mind.

Calgary based Stonelight Pictures today introduces TV Tournament 1.0, a new game specifically designed for the Apple TV. Play with up to 7 players, in a match of perception, reaction, and observation. Multiple mini-games make up a tournament that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last second. Designed specifically for the Apple TV, this game takes advantage of the large screen, creating a shared gaming experience that is just not possible on smaller devices.

AppsEco today announced that they will attend WebSummit to launch its platform as the disruptive solution to mobile app automation for better marketing, app store delivery, app performance, and app management. AppsEco is the first app ecosystem to automate app store processes, management, and promotion in real time. Collecting and aggregating data, this ecosystem increases app performance, visibility, and profitability. Early access and beta testing is currently open.

Paris based TapPublisher today launches TapCommerce, a mobile e-commerce solution for SMB and local businesses aimed to help them grow their sales and build customer loyalty. TapPublisher is an easy-to-use app editor aimed to create native iPhone apps using a powerful drag-and-drop builder tool. TapPublisher uses 100% native iOS API and Objective-C to create high quality, responsive and fluid apps, providing users an intuitive building experience.

Austin based Supermechanical LLC today announces Range Dial, its highly accurate Bluetooth LE cooking thermometer for iPhone and iPad. Range Dial is designed as a premium tool, made with thoughtful details and better materials to match fine kitchen appliances. Range Dial has two versatile ports to plug in a variety of temperature probes for every task. And the interaction has been carefully considered to eliminate direct use of the app as much as possible, in the spirit of iOS 9 and messy hands.

Boris FX today announces Boris Continuum Complete 10, brand new plug-in tools designed for Avid Media Composer, Symphony and NewsCutter. BCC 10 draws upon the strength of past releases to deliver the most comprehensive plug-in package for Avid editors. New features include integrated mocha technology for planar motion tracking and masking, BCC Beauty Studio, a skin smoothing and retouching plug-in and BCC Title Studio, Boris FX’s next generation 3D titling and motion graphics tool.

Marketing is what separates the winners from the losers in the App Store. Plenty of free information on app marketing already exists, but the new Appiness guide from Bright Newt has given iOS developers a step-by-step plan for effectively marketing their apps without breaking the bank. With cost-per-acquisition numbers trending upward over the past six months, Appiness couldn’t come at a better time. A how-to marketing guide for turning duds into profitable apps.

California based ChangeTip launches its much-anticipated mobile app today. The startup’s new app blends the offline and online world together seamlessly by allowing anyone with a phone number, email address, Facebook or Twitter account to send and receive money to and from each other internationally. The app can use both bitcoin and USD. Users can acquire both USD and bitcoin directly from the app quickly and easily, and top up their accounts on the go.

Zevrix Solutions announces ArtOptimizer 2.7.8, a compatibility update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe Illustrator. ArtOptimizer allows to reduce the size of Illustrator links and speed up processing by automatically eliminating excess image data and performing essential image adjustments. The software lets users save gigabytes of disk space, accelerate file output and cut costs through faster processing. The new version makes ArtOptimizer compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

newMacgadgets has announced an all acrylic counter-top and wall mount displays for the new iPad Pro. Both are designed in clear acrylic to enhance the look and feel of the new iPad Air. Full-access is available to the touch screen, on/off switch and charging port. The charging cable secures underneath the base and routes out the back for a professional look. The displays are now available in both secure for business and non-secure for the home.