21 December 2011
MyHeritage Releases New Feature-Packed Family Tree Builder 6.0
Updated version of world’s most popular free family history software
adds new blend of historical content and technological innovation to
highlight the depth and diversity in every family’s heritage
PROVO, Utah & LONDON & TEL AVIV, Israel--()--MyHeritage.com,
the largest family network on the web, today announced the release of Family
Tree Builder 6.0, the most comprehensive free software for family
history fans around the world. With the addition of automatic research
in historical records and new features for presenting family memories,
Family Tree Builder 6.0 makes researching family history more engaging
and rewarding than ever.
“Combining cutting edge technology with ease-of-use, Family Tree Builder is the ideal companion for taking an exciting journey to the past, sharing memories in the present and documenting them for future generations”
Millions of family history enthusiasts and genealogists worldwide use
MyHeritage’s Family Tree Builder software to explore, document and
showcase their roots. The newly improved Family Tree Builder 6.0 will
enable them to access historical content for the first time, view their
family history in several innovative and stylish new ways and help
celebrate family events - past and present.
“Combining cutting edge technology with ease-of-use, Family Tree Builder
is the ideal companion for taking an exciting journey to the past,
sharing memories in the present and documenting them for future
generations”, said MyHeritage Founder and CEO Gilad Japhet. “Packed with
exciting new features, Family Tree Builder adds color and depth to
family history research for professionals and beginners alike. We’re
proud to have developed the industry’s most comprehensive and
feature-rich software, and, true to our mission of bringing family
history to the masses, we’ll continue to keep it free for all to use.”
Automatic search for historical content
Following the recent acquisition of World Vital Records by MyHeritage,
Family Tree Builder 6.0 adds historical content to its suite of features
for the first time. The software automatically searches for relevant
historical records amongst billions of birth, marriage, death and census
records, plus newspapers and yearbooks - whenever information in the
family tree is added or edited. Relevant historical records for any
person in the tree can then be viewed in just one click.
New ways to view and present your family history
Family Tree Builder users can synchronize their data with a private
online family site on MyHeritage.com, an ideal platform for sharing
their heritage and staying in touch with their family. This also enables
family members to view their family tree and share photos on-the-go
using MyHeritage's recently released free mobile apps for iPad, iPhone
and Android. Improved integration with family sites seamlessly merges
some of the most popular web-based features on MyHeritage with the
software, such as:
• Family Statistics: MyHeritage analyzes the family tree and
produces 45 beautiful, enlightening statistics like average lifespan and
most commonly used first names. Many unique stats not available anywhere
else are displayed. For example, the geographical distribution of
countries of birth and residence, the top families where the gap between
the age of husband and wife is highest, the average age difference
between youngest and oldest child in all families, and much more.
• Profile pages: Profile Pages present the depth and diversity of
family history person by person. Profiles beautifully display
information about individuals in the tree and include photos, close
family relatives, events, citations and much more.
• Family Timeline: Family events and photos are arranged in an
attractive, fun-to-use timeline. Zoom in from a century to a single day
and compare any family member’s timeline with relevant historical events.
• Family Timebook: The Timebook is a beautiful digital book of
family photos and biographies of close relatives. Timebooks are
generated using clever algorithms that resemble the way people create
scrapbooks with tender loving care, but do so automatically.
• Family Memory Game: This unique online game automatically
generates personalized picture cards of close relatives and ancestors -
based on a user’s family tree. It can be played in competition mode or
against the clock. The game is ideal for educating younger generations
about their ancestors and introducing them to the fascinating hobby of
genealogy.
Celebrate family events
• Family Events: Important family events are listed and displayed
on convenient monthly or yearly calendars – making it easy to remember
special family occasions and send greetings.
The above new features complement the vast range of existing features in
Family Tree Builder 6.0, which include Smart Matches™, stunning family
tree charts, facial recognition technology, interactive maps, photo
albums and slideshows, book reports, family tree consistency checker,
to-do lists and much more.
The new Family Tree Builder 6.0 is available in 37 languages and can be
downloaded for free from www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder.
About MyHeritage
MyHeritage is the most popular family network on the web. Millions of
families around the world enjoy having a private and free place for
their families to keep in touch and to showcase their roots.
MyHeritage’s Smart Matching™ technology empowers users with an exciting
and innovative way to find relatives and explore their family history.
With all family information stored in a secure site, MyHeritage is the
ideal place to share family photos and preserve special family moments.
Available in 38 languages, MyHeritage has more than 60 million
registered users and is home to more than 900 million profiles and 21
million family trees. The company is backed by Accel Partners and Index
Ventures, the investors of Facebook and Skype. For more information
visit www.myheritage.com.
Six weeks ago MyHeritage.com transferred my family database from Backupmytree (a recent purchase of theirs), WITHOUT my permission , and published it on their site as a PUBLIC database with all my private notes. After several days and several emails they finally removed my data with no apologies offered. I will deal with them no more! Beware!
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