iPhone 4 Gives New Spin to Rubik's Cube

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Jun 24, 2010, 11:09 ET

-- Gyroscope-ready, Facebook-friendly... and the first app to be endorsed by Erno Rubik himself --

OTTAWA, June 24 /PRNewswire/ - Magmic Inc. today launched the official Rubik's Cube application for iPhone, iTouch and iPad. The app, which does everything including doing the cube for you, is now available on iTunes for $2.99. Magmic's Rubik's Cube is the only iTunes application endorsed by Erno Rubik, the original cube's inventor.

"Rubik's Cube is the greatest puzzle ever invented," said Magmic's Director of Product Management, Jeff Bacon. "We were excited to take it to a powerful smartphone, and to enrich the experience. It's nothing short of a rebirth for this amazing invention."

But Magmic hasn't forgotten about real-world cubing. Simply take a picture of a real Rubik's Cube with your iPhone and the app's built-in Solver gives you a step-by-step solution.

    Other features include:

    -   Anaglyph 3D mode (glasses not included)
    -   2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4 & 5x5x5 Rubik's Cubes
    -   24 different game styles
    -   360 degree view using iPhone 4 gyroscope
    -   Personalized cubes with stickers and photos
    -   Easy-to-understand solution guide
    -   All-new, extra-challenging CRAZY Cube

    Screenshots of Magmic's Rubik's Cube can be found at:
    http://www.hooplacommunications.com/rubiks

    About Magmic Inc.
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Magmic is a world-leading developer and publisher of mobile entertainment with over 150 titles in action, sports, casino, puzzle retro, and multiplayer genres across a variety of mobile platforms. Magmic publishes a full range of content, from original IP to partnering with top entertainment publishers, including New York Times Crosswords, Texas Hold 'em King, Ka-Glom, Phase 10, Monopoly(R) Tycoon, Call of Duty(R), the NBA(R) and NFL(R). Magmic is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For more information, please contact:

SOURCE Magmic Inc.(Magmic Games)