New iPhone Story Apps from iOrbi Help Parents Personalize Story Time for Kids
iOrbi, LLC, a Chicago-based technology company, has released new children's story apps for the iPhone that use the smartphone’s record feature to give readers the option to tell the story in their own voice. In addition to the “Record Your Voice” option, the story apps feature vibrant, full color illustrations and heart-warming stories that are meant to entertain and teach kids simple life lessons. All children's story apps from iOrbi may be found on iTunes by searching for "iOrbi." - August 18, 2009
eBook for iPhone Offers Parents a New Way to Introduce Children to Foreign Languages
Experts believe that introducing children to a second language early not only lays a solid foundation for strong communication skills, but also supports a healthy appreciation of cultural diversity— a valuable asset given the nature of today’s global economy. Now tech-savvy parents looking to encourage their child’s interest in languages can use a mobile application to do just that. The Buddy the Bus application lets children to read and listen to the story of Buddy in five languages. - October 28, 2008