[November 23, 2014] |
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Apple Announces World AIDS Day 2014 Campaign for (RED)
CUPERTINO, Calif. --(Business Wire)--
To mark World AIDS Day 2014, Apple (News - Alert)® and leading app developers are
inviting customers to help (RED) achieve the goal of an AIDS-free
generation. For the next two weeks, a special section of the App Store?
called Apps for (RED) will offer 25 apps with exclusive new
content where all proceeds will go directly to the Global Fund to fight
AIDS. In addition, Apple will donate a portion of sales at Apple's
retail and online stores around the world on two of the biggest shopping
days of the year: Friday, November 28 and Monday, December 1.
"Apple is a proud supporter of (RED) because we believe the gift of life
is the most important gift anyone can give," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO.
"For eight years, our customers have been helping fight AIDS in Africa
by funding life-saving treatments which are having a profoundly positive
impact. This year we are launching our biggest fundraising push yet with
the participation of Apple's retail and online stores, and some of the
brightest minds in the App Store are lending their talents to the effort
as well."
Apple and App Store developers will generate donations for (RED) in
several ways over the next two weeks:
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From Monday, November 24 through Sunday, December 7, the App Store's
Apps for (RED) campaign will feature 25 fan-favorite apps with
exclusive new content. Every time a customer purchases a participating
(PRODUCT)RED app or an exclusive In-App Purchase,
all proceeds will go to the Global Fund.
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On Friday, November 28, Apple customers in the US will receive a
special edition (RED) iTunes® gift card with the purchase of select
Apple products. For each gift card distributed, Apple will also donate
a percentage to the Global Fund.
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On Monday, December 1-World AIDS Day-Apple will donate a portion
of every sale at Apple's retail and online stores to the Global Fund
to fight AIDS.
"Apple isn't just in the fight to end AIDS. They are setting a new bar
for business, giving $75 million and counting to the Global Fund as part
of their partnership with (RED)," said Bono, co-founder of (RED). "I
couldn't be prouder to work with them."
Apps for (RED) marks the first-ever global App Store initiative in
support of (RED). Participating developers have created (RED)-inspired
content and experiences for their fans to enjoy, including:
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Angry Bird players can perfect their bird-flinging with (RED)'s
Mighty Feathers and challenge themselves to a bonus golden egg level.
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Bubble Witch 2 Saga offers new (PRODUCT)RED levels across all 17
episodes of the game. Gold bar currency purchases will be donated to
(RED).
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CSR (News - Alert) Racing delivers new in-game thrills with the highly anticipated
Mercedes Benz-AMG GT.
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Clash of Clans warriors can prepare for battle with special edition
(PRODUCT)RED gems and display a (RED) badge of honor on the village's
town hall.
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Clear's users can perfect their organizational skills with a new
(PRODUCT)RED theme which appears automatically with all new downloads.
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Cut the Rope 2 unveils a wide selection of (PRODUCT)RED items
including a new red hat, red touch print, red balloons and a red
ginger cookie.
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Despicable Me: Minion Rush reveals a new Lifeguard minion that helps
players boost their banana collection skills by 200 percent.
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DJay 2's spin tables turn (RED) and offer DJs a special sound pack.
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FarmVille 2: Country Escape players can "Roll out the RED Carpet" and
purchase limited-time items such as the Cozy Cow, St. Bernard and more.
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FIFA 15 Ultimate Team players can compete in a (RED) Tournament and
Team of the Week event. All winners will be awarded football superstar
and (RED) Ambassador Rafa Marquez.
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Frozen Free Fall unveils a magical new (RED) Challenge in the Kingdom
of Arendelle, and offers an exclusive combined offer of 1 power-up, 1
snowball and 3 lives.
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GarageBand® users can now purchase an exclusive collection of 300
guitar, bass, synth and drum loops to create even more amazing music.
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Kim Kardashian: Hollywood's aspiring celebrity players can treat
themselves to (PRODUCT)RED items including (BEATS)RED Solo2
headphones. Kris Jenner, the first family member to join Kim's in-app
world, will make her in-game debut on December 1.
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Heads Up! competition heats up with an exclusive new deck featuring
(RED) words.
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The Human Body debuts the Immune System feature, educating users on
how the body fights pathogens. The accompanying handbook features a
new section on HIV/AIDS.
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Kitchen Stories Cookbook will offer a special-edition holiday recipe
pack, featuring dishes from renowned chefs Mario Batali, Martha
Stewart, Luke Holden and Michael Lomonaco.
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Monument Valley offers a whole new chapter of Ida's Journey, marking
the final new feature of the game.
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Over customers have access to a wide selection of (PRODUCT)RED fonts
and inspiring artwork, specially created by six artists. Users can
share photos with the (RED) brackets overlay to help spread awareness.
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Paper by FiftyThree enthusiasts can enjoy a new
(PRODUCT)RED Essentials Pack including Sketch, Outline, Write, Color
and Mixer tools.
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Puzzle & Dragons players have exclusive access to the new
(PRODUCT)RED magic stone.
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Rayman Fiesta Run introduces a new (RED) edition to their wacky Fiesta
world, and players can purchase a pack of three new costumes for
Rayman, Globox and Teensy characters.
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Star Walk 2 users can learn more about Mars with the comprehensive new
RED Planet feature.
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Sims FreePlay features a special community challenge that unlocks
various rewards, and players can purchase limited-edition
(PRODUCT)RED items such as a swimming pool, party plane and piñata.
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Threes! turns (RED) with a limited-edition (PRODUCT)RED theme.
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Toca Boca paints Toca Town (RED)! Kids can discover new
(RED) diamonds, sample (RED) ice cream in the app and look for other
surprises throughout the game.
More information about Apple's World AIDS Day 2014 campaign, including
Apps for (RED), is available at www.apple.com/red.
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