Macworld 2011 Announces 2nd Annual Mobile Application Showcase

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Macworld 2011 Mobile Apps Showcase will be one of the largest gatherings of mobile app developers under one roof at one time, IDG World Expo, owner of Macworld 2011, announced today. Now in its second year, the Showcase will feature the latest innovations from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch app developers and give attendees an exclusive opportunity to test drive the newest and coolest applications and meet directly with the people who develop them.

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"The introduction of the iPhone marked the advent of an explosive mobile apps market that has continued to build momentum with the launch of the iPad in 2010," said Paul Kent, vice president and general manager of Macworld 2011. "Macworld 2011 is the one place that showcases the creativity, enthusiasm and genius of the developers behind these apps, as well as the wide variety of new apps available for Apple product users. The Mobile Apps Showcase delivers a truly unique experience for users and developers alike and we are excited to be a key launch pad for tomorrow's hottest apps and innovations."

From apps developed for fun and learning -- such as Kids Find & Learn from ZurApps and iBird Explorer PRO from Mitch Waite Group -- to those built for creativity, health and work -- such as Postage from Rogue Sheep, Runmeter by Abvio and SG Project 2 from FourthFrame Technologies -- the products on display in the Mobile Apps Showcase are designed to help users harness the full potential of their mobile devices and may even change the way they live, work and play in 2011.

Companies exhibiting in the Mobile Apps Showcase include: Alawar Entertainment, ALK Technologies, Appfluence, Byte Squared, Cenapp, Combay, Far Out Labs, Flixoft, Glu Mobile, Mobgenie, MotionPortrait, Penpower, QuickOffice, Readdle, ThinkOptics, Tibor Horvath and Vito Technology, to name just a few.

The Mobile Apps Showcase also gives developers in this rapidly growing market an opportunity to engage face-to-face with tens of thousands of avid Apple product users, enthusiasts and potential customers -- as well as connect and collaborate with other developers.

In addition to the largest collection of mobile apps, Macworld 2011 will also offer training opportunities exclusively related to the iPhone and iPad. Sessions will cover topics including: increasing productivity on the iPhone and iPad, music creation, DVD conversion, movie making and much more.  

The iPhone and iPad conference sessions will take place Thursday, January 27, 2011, through Saturday, January 29, 2011. Complete information on the Macworld 2011 conference program can be found at: http://www.macworldexpo.com/conference.

Macworld 2011 will take place January 26-29, 2011, at Moscone Center's West Hall in San Francisco. To register, please visit: https://register.rcsreg.com/r2/macsf2011/ga/clear.html.

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IDG World Expo, producer of Macworld 2011, is also collaborating with the GSMA to bring Macworld Mobile™, a developer conference specifically for iOS developers, to the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona. Those interested in attending Macworld Mobile can register at www.macworld-mobile.com.

About Macworld 2011

Macworld 2011 (www.macworldexpo.com) is a four-day event that educates, entertains and immerses attendees in the Apple products community. A comprehensive expo hall offers access to hundreds of Mac products and services, paired with expert advice, demonstrations and instruction. Macworld 2011 conference programs feature industry leading minds, presenting cutting edge product training on the topics attendees most want to see. From Mac Power Users to creative professionals to first-time users to Enterprise computing professionals, Macworld 2011 has the conference content, special presentations and exhibit hall attractions that create what has been called "Mecca for Mac Users."

About IDG World Expo

IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) is a leading producer of tradeshows and events for professionals and consumers seeking world-class education, strategic business relationships, and access to industry-leading products and services. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld®, Electronic Entertainment Expo® (E3 Expo®), Anime Expo®, QuakeCon®, Macworld Mobile™ at Mobile Asia Congress™, and Macworld Mobile™ at Mobile World Congress™. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.

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