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    <description>Releases, reviews and news about Astraware's titles for Palm OS, Pocket PC and Windows Mobile Smartphone</description>
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      <title>Favourite iPhone Apps from the Astraware Team!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<div class="authorBox"><a href="http://www.astraware.com/company/team/index.php?name=howard"><img src="http://www.astraware.com/images/company/about/portraits/howard_40x40.jpg" height="40" width="40" border="0" align="left"></a><div class="authorName">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.astraware.com/company/team/index.php?name=howard"><b>Howard Tomlinson</b></a></div><div style="font-size: smaller">&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer</div><br /></div><p>We've recently started to create games for the iPhone and iPod touch and many of you have given us great feedback and told us what you like. As a few of us in the Astraware team have also chosen iPhones and are enjoying the App Store too, we thought we'd share some of our favorites with you.</p>

<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/images/blog/98/dvddashboard.jpg" alt="DVD Dashboard" align="right" hspace="3"/><a href="http://www.astraware.com/company/team/index.php?name=sunita">Sunita</a>: <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=285859983&amp;mt=8"><b>DVD Dashboard</b></a> - a fab simple app. I have a huge catalogue of DVDs and it is great to have them at hand and it is easily updated. I can also email the list to anybody that wishes to borrow my DVDs, no more scrappy notebooks full of my scribbled DVD titles!</p>

<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/images/blog/98/shazam.jpg" alt="Shazam" align="left" hspace="3"/><a href="http://www.astraware.com/company/team/index.php?name=kieren">Kieren</a>: <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=284993459&amp;mt=8"><b>Shazam</b></a> - My biggest curse when listening to music on the radio is being unable to identify it. All too often the presenter will tell you what it is (which you ignore), and halfway through the track you think "This is rather good, what is it?"...and you don't hear it again, or miss the name again next time because you don't know what to listen out for.  <b>Shazam</b> solves that problem, identifying the track for you, and storing it in a list to later perusal. It's quick (about 20 seconds all told), and has been accurate every time so far. Its only weakness is that it is best suited to identifying original tracks - it won't always manage to work its magic on a hummed tune.</p>

<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/images/blog/98/koipond.jpg" alt="Koi Pond" align="right" hspace="3"/><a href="http://www.astraware.com/company/team/index.php?name=alison">Alison</a>: <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=286420263&amp;mt=8"><b>Koi Pond</b></a> - a lovely restful Koi carp pond in the palm of your hand. You can feed the fish by shaking the iPhone like a pack of fish food, swish the water about or just watch the fish swimming, all the while accompanied by some lovely sound effects like birds chirping and frogs croaking. There's not a lot of point to it - it's just very relaxing.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.astraware.com/company/team/index.php?name=kirsten">Kirsten</a>: <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=288186096&amp;mt=8"><b>Moop</b></a> - It's a very silly noise maker, but it is useful for when you can't quite find the words to express your feelings. It also keeps the kids amused!</p>

<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/images/blog/98/showtimes.jpg" alt="Showtimes" align="left" hspace="3"/>As for <a href="http://www.astraware.com/company/team/index.php?name=howard">me</a>: I like <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=285018181&amp;mt=8"><b>Showtimes</b></a> because it gives the cinema listings for the closest cinemas to us, in a really easy to use format, and even links seamlessly through to the trailers. Makes it nice and quick to decide what we're going to go and watch!</p>

<p>I also like <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=284962368&amp;mt=8"><b>Guitar Toolkit</b></a> because the tuner is really good, and it has a nice easy chord reference. No need to carry round a separate electronic tuner now!</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Press Release: More miniature military mayhem as My Little Tank gets extra levels and new platforms!</title>
      <description>Staffordshire, UK - November 18th 2008 - Astraware(r) - the Handmark(r) Games Studio&amp;trade; is excited to announce that its highly acclaimed miniature tank game, My Little Tank, has been updated with new levels and is now available for three new platforms

My Little Tank is a fun arcade blaster in which players can navigate through the original 60, and now 20 additional, action-packed, increasingly challenging levels as they shoot enemy tanks, defend their base, and destroy enemy radar stations and bases. Lovingly crafted miniature terrains include snow, swamp, plains, and deserts.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Press Release: Handmark Brings Miniature Tank Mayhem to Apple App Store</title>
      <description>Kansas City, MO - November 17th, 2008 - Handmark(r) today announced its newest game for iPhone&amp;trade; and iPod(r) touch, My Little Tank, is available on the Apple App Store. 

My Little Tank is a casual-style, arcade blaster fully optimized for play on the iPhone and iPod touch.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Press Release: Handmark Announces 'Glyph' Puzzle Game Available on Apple App Store</title>
      <description>Kansas City, MO - November 3rd, 2008 - Handmark today announced its Glyph(r) puzzle game for iPhone&amp;trade; and iPod(r) touch is available on the Apple App Store. Glyph is a puzzle game, developed in partnership by Sandlot Games and Astraware - the Handmark Games Studio, in which players try to save the dying world of Kuros by reassembling ancient glyphs hidden beneath layers of rock and glistening stones.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Press Release: Handmark Launches Award-Winning Astraware Sudoku on Apple App Store</title>
      <description>New game offers iPhone and iPod touch users unique features and daily puzzles over the air 

KANSAS CITY, MO - Oct. 15, 2008 - Handmark(r) today announced the availability of Astraware Sudoku for iPhone&amp;trade; and iPod(r) touch on the Apple App Store.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What's New: New on iPhone - GTS World Racing with multiplayer and gorgeous puzzle game, Glyph!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Good news for all you iPhone&trade; and iPod&reg; touch owners out there - we've just released the beautiful puzzle game <a href="http://www.astraware.com/iphone/glyph"><b>Glyph&reg;</b></a> and a major update to <a href="http://www.astraware.com/iphone/gtswr"><b>GTS World Racing&trade;</b></a> on the iPhone App Store.</p>

<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/images/whatsnew/glyph_button.jpg" alt="Glyph&reg;" align="left" hspace="3"/><a href="http://www.astraware.com/iphone/glyph"><b>Glyph&reg;</b></a> is a beautiful, immersive puzzle game based on the highly acclaimed PC title by Sandlot Games and includes vibrant graphics, and atmospheric music and sound effects. With more than 200 levels across 2 play modes, Quest and Action, Glyph&reg; promises many hours of fun.</p>

<p>It's available for a limited time at the introductory price of just $1.99!</p>

<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/products/gtswr/button_80x80.jpg" alt="GTS World Racing&trade;" align="right" hspace="3"/><a href="http://www.astraware.com/iphone/gtswr"><b>GTS World Racing&trade;</b></a> has been incredibly popular on iPhone and now we've made it even better. Our friends at Pazzazz Games, who created GTS World Racing, have added a new 'Head to Head' option to the game so you can now race against a friend over a local wi-fi connection!</p>

<p>Check out all the details <a href="http://www.astraware.com/iphone/gtswr"><b>here</b></a> including a direct link to the App Store!</p>

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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What's New: Astraware Sudoku comes to iPhone&amp;trade; and iPod(r) touch!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/products/sudoku/button_80x80.gif" alt="Astraware Sudoku" align="left" hspace="3"/>If you're a fan of Astraware Sudoku but have now moved to an iPhone&trade; or have picked up an iPod&reg; touch, we have good news. Your favorite Sudoku game is now available for those devices too!</p>

<p><b>Astraware Sudoku</b> has been completely reworked to make it work perfectly with the iPhone's multitouch interface, and we've even given the graphics a brush and polish to make them look extra nice on the device's 320x480 display! For more information, to see a video demo and for a direct link to the App Store, <a href="http://www.astraware.com/iphone/sudoku">click here!</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: My Little Tank 1.10 for Palm OS(r)</title>
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<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/mlt/icon.gif" align="left">Hours of fun and miniature military mayhem!</p>
<p><b>My Little Tank for Palm OS&reg;</b> was updated on November 18, 2008:</p>
<ul>
<li>Added 20 extra levels</li>
<li>Various minor improvements and fixes</li>
</ul>
]]></description>
      <link>http://www.astraware.com/palm/mlt/?skucode=0212-000-0386</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: My Little Tank 1.10 for Pocket PC</title>
      <description><![CDATA[
<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/mlt/icon.gif" align="left">Hours of fun and miniature military mayhem!</p>
<p><b>My Little Tank for Pocket PC</b> was updated on November 17, 2008:</p>
<ul>
<li>Added 20 extra levels</li>
<li>Improved compatibility with newer devices</li>
<li>Various minor improvements and fixes</li>
</ul>
]]></description>
      <link>http://www.astraware.com/ppc/mlt/?skucode=0212-000-0387</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: My Little Tank 1.10 for Windows Mobile Smartphone</title>
      <description><![CDATA[
<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/mlt/icon.gif" align="left">Hours of fun and miniature military mayhem!</p>
<p><b>My Little Tank for Windows Mobile Smartphone</b> was updated on November 17, 2008:</p>
<ul>
<li>Added 20 extra levels</li>
<li>Improved compatibility with newer devices</li>
<li>Now includes native graphics for QVGA and QVGA Landscape screens!</li>
<li>Various minor improvements and fixes</li>
</ul>
]]></description>
      <link>http://www.astraware.com/wmsp/mlt/?skucode=0212-000-0388</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: My Little Tank 1.10 for Symbian S60</title>
      <description><![CDATA[
<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/mlt/icon.gif" align="left">Hours of fun and miniature military mayhem!</p>
<p><b>My Little Tank for Symbian S60</b> was updated on November 17, 2008:</p>
<UL>
<LI>First Public Release for S60 devices!</LI>
</UL>

<P>Hours of fun and miniature military mayhem!</P>

<P>My Little Tank features</P>
<UL>
<li>80 action-packed increasingly difficult missions</li>
<li>Choose from 7 tank colors (including pink!)</li>
<li>5 different enemy tank types</li>
<li>6 types of power up to aid in your battle</li>
<LI>Destroyable scenery!</LI>
</UL>

]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: My Little Tank 1.00 for BlackBerry</title>
      <description><![CDATA[
<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/mlt/icon.gif" align="left">Hours of fun and miniature military mayhem!</p>
<p><b>My Little Tank for BlackBerry</b> was updated on November 17, 2008:</p>
<UL>
<LI>First public release for BlackBerry&reg; smartphones!</LI>
</UL>

<P>Hours of fun and miniature military mayhem!</P>

<P>My Little Tank features:</P>
<UL>
<li>80 action-packed increasingly difficult missions</li>
<li>Choose from 7 tank colors (including pink!)</li>
<li>5 different enemy tank types</li>
<li>6 types of power up to aid in your battle</li>
<LI>Destroyable scenery!</LI>
</UL>

]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: My Little Tank 1.00 for iPhone</title>
      <description><![CDATA[
<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/mlt/icon.gif" align="left">Hours of fun and miniature military mayhem!</p>
<p><b>My Little Tank for iPhone</b> was updated on November 14, 2008:</p>
First release for iPhone and iPod touch
]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: Bookworm 2.00 for Windows Mobile Smartphone</title>
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<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/bookworm/icon.gif" align="left">Feed the bookworm's appetite by making words from connected letter tiles</p>
<p><b>Bookworm for Windows Mobile Smartphone</b> was updated on November 11, 2008:</p>
<ul>
<li>First release for Windows Mobile Standard!</li>
<li>Help Lex the Worm join the letters to make words</li>
<li>Dictionary featuring over 70,000 words</li>
<li>Can teach and improve literary skills</li>
<li>Special score-boosting bonus tiles</li>
<li>Full tutorial to assist beginners</li>
</ul>

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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: Bookworm 2.00 for Palm OS(r)</title>
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<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/bookworm/icon.gif" align="left">Feed the bookworm's appetite by making words from connected letter tiles</p>
<p><b>Bookworm for Palm OS&reg;</b> was updated on November 11, 2008:</p>
<ul>
<li>Behind-the-scenes overhaul to bring up-to-date with our latest framework</li><li>Extended dictionary now includes over 70,000 words!</li>
<li>NEW Action mode added</li>
<li>Improved support for newer devices</li>
<li>Improved graphics</li>
<li>Various minor improvements</li>
</ul>

<p><i>Please note: if you are updating from a previous version, you will lose your previous high-scores</i></p>


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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: Bookworm 2.00 for Pocket PC</title>
      <description><![CDATA[
<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/bookworm/icon.gif" align="left">Feed the bookworm's appetite by making words from connected letter tiles</p>
<p><b>Bookworm for Pocket PC</b> was updated on November 11, 2008:</p>
<ul>
<li>Behind-the-scenes overhaul to bring up-to-date with our latest framework</li><li>Extended dictionary now includes over 70,000 words!</li>
<li>NEW Action mode added</li>
<li>Improved support for newer devices</li>
<li>Improved graphics, now supports more resolutions</li>
<li>Various minor improvements</li>
</ul>

<p><i>Please note: if you are updating from a previous version, you will lose your previous high-scores</i></p>
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      <link>http://www.astraware.com/ppc/bookworm/?skucode=0058-000-0045</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Release: Glyph 1.00 for iPhone</title>
      <description><![CDATA[
<p><img src="http://www.astraware.com/common/products/glyph/icon.gif" align="left">Save the dying world of Kuros by reassembling ancient glyphs</p>
<p><b>Glyph for iPhone</b> was updated on October 31, 2008:</p>
First release for iPhone&trade; and iPod&reg; touch
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      <link>http://www.astraware.com/iphone/glyph/?skucode=0073-000-0613</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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