Mobile Dating: It’s where you are

Melbourne and Amsterdam, 5 April 2011 – The last few years has seen mobile technology come on leaps and bounds, phones are getting faster, smaller, smoother, smarter and much more capable. This has been reflected in the explosion in the choice of applications (apps) that are available for download. These days you have apps that help you find a restaurant, translate text, social network, and compare prices. Even NASA has an app.

It is little surprise therefore that one of the most popular type of apps is the dating app. There are hundreds of them on the Android Marketplace and even more on the Apple App Store, each promising the easiest, most fun way to meet people in “your area”. Flirtomatic, one of the most popular mobile dating services, reported that in 2010 over half a billion “flirts” were sent, equating to about 285 messages per user.

It’s clear that mobile dating has many things going for it but as Flirtomatic indicates in its “Flirt Report” market research; there are important privacy issues to remember when using location based apps.

Lloyd Borrett, Security Evangelist at AVG (AU/NZ), says, “In fact the power of your device knowing where you are will enable many more innovative services. We predict that within five years you’ll be able to find someone on a dating site and send her (with her permission) real flowers immediately to wherever she is.

“Far fetched? Invasion of privacy? Consider that since your phone knows where you are, it becomes the most effective delivery address you can imagine. Your address is your phone, which is where you are. But only if you want it to be.”

Giving away your location to strangers has obvious consequences and should be common sense, so here are five tips from AVG (AU/NZ) on staying safe while using location based apps:

Check the source: Only install apps from a trustworthy source – it’s like buying from a shop, or placing your money in a bank account. Try and check the reputation of the app manufacturer. Apps in the Apple store are rigorously checked, while the Android Marketplace is more open with its screening policy.

Check for hidden charges: When downloading an app make sure that you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. “Free” isn’t always as black and white as it may seem.

Check your settings: Make sure that the app is only monitoring/reporting the information that you want to share.

Turn it off: Turning off the GPS functionality when you’re not using it will ensure that your privacy is protected. The same goes for removing the app if you’ve stopped using it.

Wear protection: Having an up to date anti-virus on your phone will ensure that it keeps malicious software from sharing information that you want to keep private.

Borrett says, “Solutions like AVG ANTIVIRUSFree or ANTIVIRUSPro for Android will scan the device, identify and remove malware, plus check applications for malware before downloading from application stores.

AVG (AU/NZ) has a comprehensive range of security tips on its web site at http://www.avg.com.au/resources/security-tips/. For video tips from AVG (AU/NZ), see http://www.youtube.com/user/avgaunz.

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Get tangled in an adventure like no other and discover what it means to find your true self when TANGLED, a modern twist on the classic fable Rapunzel, unravels on 3D Blu-ray TM Pack, Blu-ray TM & Value Pack and on Disney DVD 11 May 2011.

The tale begins with Mother Gothel and a magical flower which holds the key to eternal youth and beauty. Discovering the flower’s influence, Mother Gothel hides it for her own selfish needs, until the kingdom initiates a desperate search for the healing plant to cure the sick, pregnant Queen. The glowing flower is found, and Baby princess Rapunzel is born with magical abilities in her golden locks. Still longing for her fountain of youth, Mother Gothel kidnaps Rapunzel and locks her away in a hidden tower for eighteen years, raising her as her own child. Tower-bound, and led to believe the outside world is a dangerous place, Rapunzel (voiced by MANDY MOORE) has only her 70 feet long golden hair, her dreams, creative spirit, her pet chameleon Pascal and the mesmerising floating lights that she sees from her tower window every year on her birthday to keep her spirit alive.

Her life as she knew it is about to change when the kingdom’s handsome outlaw picks the wrong place to hide. In comes Flynn Rider (voiced ZACHARY LEVI), charming and on the run from the law with a stolen jewel. Stunned and caught off guard, Rapunzel does what she knows best and uses her long locks to capture him.

Realising this could finally be her opportunity to satisfy her curiosity for the outside world, she strikes up a deal with Flynn who agrees to escort her to the floating lights that she has forever longed to see.

Going against Mother Gothel’s rules, the spirited beauty escapes from the tower with Flynn for the first time in almost two decades and together, the duo embark on a hilarious, hair-raising adventure complete with unexpected heroes, Flynn’s unwilling sidekick Maximus and plenty of discovery along the way. Supported by an amazing cast of voice talents, directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno and with music from the award-winning songwriter of The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, TANGLED will have you swinging into a story filled with charm, magic, humour and lots of hair as Disney’s first animation release on 3D Blu-ray TM Pack, Blu-ray TM Value Pack and on Disney DVD 11 May 2011.

BONUS FEATURES

3D Blu-ray and Blu-ray Value Pack

– Untangled: The Making of a Fairy Tale

– Exactly how long is Rapunzel’s hair? How many lanterns were used? Where did Pascal’s name come from? Which Disney animated feature first utilized CG animation? These and more will be answered when Mandy Moore and Zach Levi take viewers on a kooky behind-the-scenes tour to learn how the filmmakers styled this film’s “Golden Tresses”

– Deleted Scenes
* Co-directors Byron Howard and Nathan Greno introduce three scenes and illuminate why they were ultimately cut.
* The Jaunty Moose 
* Chemistry Develops
* Vigor The Visionary” 
* Extended Songs

– The complete versions of two great songs are shared in a unique feature that explains the co-directors decision to scale them down.

* “When Will My Life Begin”

*”Mother Knows Best”

* Nine Tangled Teasers

– A collection of the most unique and quirky commercials made for the theatrical release of “Tangled.” Some are spoofs based off of infomercials and/or breaking news, some are teasers and others are simply just funny filmstrips

DVD

– 50th Animated Feature Countdown – A video montage celebrating

– Two Original Storybook Openings

– Versions 1 & 2 Nine Tangled Teasers

– A collection of the most unique and quirky commercials made for the theatrical release of “Tangled.” Some are spoofs based off of infomercials and/or breaking news, some are teasers and others are simply just funny filmstrips Tangled as the 50th
film to join The Walt Disney Studios’ prestigious lineup of classic animated features

3D Blu-ray™ Pack, Blu-ray Value™ Pack and Disney DVD 11 May 2011!

Lucas Montbarron… last of a noble and respected line. Lucas has been taught the art of combat in the ancient and deadly style of the Legion. Fighting with sword and shield, he slashes, stuns and blocks his opponents. Facing a throng of foes, he draws his mighty greatsword and cleaves through them like a reaper harvesting grain. He will not rest, until the Legion is rebuilt and his murdered family’s honor is restored.

In DUNGEON SIEGE III, players assume the role of one of four heroes, fighting for the sake of their fallen comrades to restore the land of Ehb. Conflict is constant in this action-RPG and decisions have lasting consequences, allowing players to alter the storyline. Choose to battle along with a companion or fight for honor with up to four friends via online co-op play. DUNGEON SIEGE III allows for two players to experience the story from start to finish in local co-op mode. Thanks to the robust AI, DUNGEON SIEGE III’s co-op multiplayer mode allows players to seamlessly drop in and out of battle without interrupting the action or impacting the campaign.

Players will experience the much-awaited next chapter in the DUNGEON SIEGE lore from 26th May, 2011, on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. For more information about DUNGEON SIEGE III, please visit the official website at: www.dungeonsiege.com.

For years, Bill Henrickson has battled Roman Grant, the corrupt “prophet” of Juniper Creek. Now, with Roman dead and buried, Bill and his ever-growing family can breathe easy. Or can they?

Emmy®-nominated for Best Drama series in 2010, BIG LOVE tells the story of Salt Lake City businessman Bill Henrickson, who balances the needs of his three wives – Barb, Nicki and Margene – their nine kids and three houses and his own entrepreneurial ambitions. Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny and Ginnifer Goodwin star in the series, which is executive produced by Playtone’s Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, David Knoller, Bernadette Caulfield and series creators and show runners Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer.

Having struggled to mend rifts that threatened the very existence of his family in season three, Bill Henrickson now faces a host of new personal and professional challenges. Story lines in season four of BIG LOVE include: the launch of a Mormon friendly casino with his Native American partners; the changing of the guard at the Juniper Creek compound; Bill’s potential candidacy for the Utah state senate; Barb’s controversial role at the new casino; Nicki’s stormy relationship with her ex-husband; and Margene’s career as a home shopping personality, as well as ongoing complications involving Bill’s daughter Sarah and his mother Lois.

In addition to its Emmy® nomination, BIG LOVE also received three Golden Globe nominations for Best Television Series – Drama, Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama (Bill Paxton) and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Chloë Sevigny).

Fighters are determined combatants, trained to defend and protect the other members of their adventuring groups. Fighters define the front line by bashing and slicing foes into submission while reflecting enemy attacks through the use of heavy armour. Check out this character class in this short video for Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale!

About Dungeons & Dragons Daggerdale

Dungeons & Dragons Daggerdale centres on the desperate struggle to defeat the evil Rezlus and his Zhentarim in their attempt to invade and conquer the Dalelands. Dungeons & Dragons Daggerdale is an engaging multi-player experience that introduces a riveting narrative and treacherous new characters. Players are charged with the task of restoring order to Nentir Vale by unlocking the secrets of the Mines of Tethyamar, defeating the evil within the treacherous Tower of the Void, leading to the final confrontation with Rezlus himself.

Action-packed RPG gameplay allows for solo and co-op play for up to four players. Gamers use intuitive pick-up-and-play combat combined with a wide assortment of weapons, feats and powers to defeat a wide range of deadly enemies. Dungeons & Dragons Daggerdale boasts an array of stunning levels and exploration opportunities set in the richly detailed environments.

School holidays are looming and if you are starting to wonder how you will manage to stay on top of your workload at the same time as keeping the kids entertained, BlackBerry App World can come to the rescue! With apps that increase multi-tasking efficiency BlackBerry users can complete their task lists and still have time to enjoy having their children at home.

Create a daily journal of your calls including new appointments, call notes and automatic responses to missed calls with CallTools so if you don’t get the chance to immediately add a meeting to your diary, or forward on that email your boss asked you to, the important details are recorded. AU$2.25

No time to fill out your timesheets? Use MobiBiz Timesheeting on your BlackBerry to record your working hours, travel, breaks and more, and submit them to your company’s server from wherever you are. Free.

Get rid of post-it note clutter and manage your to do list with ease using mProductive. Check your day’s calendar appointments, task list, and kids’ play dates in a single glance; differentiate work and family commitments by grouping related notes and highlight action items from communication with colleagues and family. AU$33.29
Note: mProductive integrates directly with BlackBerry Tasks and BlackBerry Memopad so users of this app must ensure these programs are installed on your devices.

Dropping your kids off at a friends’ house and can’t remember the address? Copy2Contact automatically saves contact details and appointment information from emails, SMS, online and search results so your address book and calendar remain up-to-date and you can find the information you need in seconds. AU$11.09

Watch your 0 – 2 year old giggle along with Baby Go! as they learn letters and numbers with this colourful app. Don’t worry, the app also includes a feature that will prevent them from calling your boss accidently! Free.

Raining outside? Enjoy some friendly indoor competition with your kids as you take turns playing Pinball Deluxe and slingshot the pinball around a bumper-filled arcade. AU$5.55

Download these apps from BlackBerry App World today!

Australia, 4 April, 2011 –

Want to show off your Mario Kart™ Wii moves? For the first time, Nintendo are offering fans the chance to do just that and appear in the next Mario Kart Wii TV Commercial!

All you have to do is grab your family and friends and get down to one of two locations in Melbourne and Sydney from 9 – 17 April 2011. So what are you waiting for!

Melbourne
The Nintendo Experience at EB Games
67 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria http://www.melbourne.nintendoexperience.com.au/

Sydney
EB Games Broadway 76 – 81 Bay Street, Ultimo, New South Wales

Our camera crews will be filming the Mario Kart Wii action everyday between 10:00am – 5:00pm, so simply get practising, come along and play and we’ll capture the fun! For your best chance to make the cut in the final TV commercial, make sure to bring a group of four down to participate in the fun.