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How to add a live word counter to the stock Notes app

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated September 5, 2024

Prolific jailbreak developer Julian Weiss is quickly ascending the ranks as one of my favorite members of the community. He continues to release tweak after tweak, and many of them prove to be useful just like this one. NotesCounter is his latest addition to Cydia, and as is the case with many of his releases, it's a simple yet effective jailbreak tweak.

As its name implies, NotesCounter adds a simple word counter to the Notes app interface. It's accomplished in a way that's good-looking without bringing unnecessary attention to itself. Have a look at our full video walkthrough of NotesCounter after the jump.

Official 9/11 Memorial Museum iOS app launches

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

Ahead of its public opening on May 21, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum has released an official iOS app. The 9/11 Museum Audio Guide app for the iPhone and iPad, available free in the App Store, honors the 2,983 people killed in 9/11 terrorist attacks on Twin Towers.

Basically an audio guide designed to aid tourists and museum attendees, the app includes three main tours to choose from such as Witnessing History and Discovering History and features 13 sections, each accompanied by description and narration...

PopShare: share text from the copy and paste menu

Jeff Benjamin ∙ May 15, 2014

PopShare is a recently released jailbreak tweak that acts as an add-on to Ryan Petrich's Action Menu. Action Menu is the legendary tool that adds a ton of extra features, including the ability to create add-ons like PopShare, to the copy and paste menu.

The idea behind PopShare is that you can highlight specific text and quickly share that text using iOS' built-in sharing sheet. As an idea, PopShare is a good jailbreak tweak. Unfortunately, ideas don't always translate into success, especially on the very first try. Have a look at our video walkthrough inside to see what I mean...

Minimalist indie puzzle platformer Thomas Was Alone hits iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 15, 2014

Another noteworthy platformer has arrived in the App Store. Named Thomas Was Alone, it's an iPad version of the beautifully done console original, now ported to iOS by Surgeon Simulator developer Bossa Studios.

In Thomas Was Alone, you're a curious rectangle - basically an AI sentient trapped in the computer mainframe - who must unravel the mysteries of his existence. It's a minimalist platformer game with some puzzle elements and a unique twist to it. There's a certain eerie vibe to it which reminds us a little of the wonderful Monument Valley [$3.99 Universal, Info].

With a hundred levels to keep you occupied, engaging atmosphere, stylish presentation and unique mechanics, Thomas Was Alone is a no brainer for fans of the genre.

The game is available now in the App Store...

Samsung schedules June 12 tablet event in NYC

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

As Apple has launched zero products this year, its main rival Samsung Mobile has scheduled a tablet-focused media event for Thursday, June 12, 2014.

The invite-only Samsung Galaxy Premier 2014 event will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, which can seat 18,000 people.

The invite graphics adorned with the Tab Into Color tagline indicates that the company might be on the verge of unveiling its tablet series in colors, perhaps?

Sentry teases Apex 2, the tweak that lets you group apps together

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

Sentry, the designer behind Auxo 2 and a bevy of other jailbreak releases, has teased a sequel to another one of his popular tweaks. Apex—the jailbreak tweak that allowed users to group app icons and reveal them using swipe gestures—has received the iOS 7 treatment, and it comes in the form of Apex 2.

If you're someone who likes to avoid using folders, then Apex is a jailbreak tweak that should pique your interest. The idea behind the tweak was good, but it was the implementation, with its smooth animations, that made Apex stand out.

Needless to say, it's good to see Apex running on iOS 7, as it evokes fond memories. Check out the full review of the original version, and a sneak peak at the new iOS 7 update.

Foursquare updated ahead of Swarm app launch

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 11, 2016

Foursquare, the popular location-based social platform, is set to release a brand new Swarm app today which will "help people keep up and meet up with their friends".

As a result, the existing free iOS client has just been updated with some changes you should know about. Announced two weeks ago, Swarm combines new mayorships, introduces stickers, offers detailed insights about your life and much more.

If you have Swarm installed, the new Foursquare 7.0.8 update includes a peek at some of the upcoming changes to Foursquare ahead of a major search-focused revamp due this summer...

Arcade shooter JoyJoy graces iOS

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated November 19, 2018

Not crazy about iOS platformers such as the excellent Leo's Fortune [$4.99 Universal, Review] or the newly released Last Inua [$3.99 Universal, Review]? Prefer some old-school arcade action instead, you say?

Then look no further than JoyJoy by Radiangames, a new twin-stick shooter for the iPhone and iPad in which you destroy wave after wave of enemies.

Originally released on Xbox Live Indie Games a few years ago, the iOS edition of JoyJoy - a $1.99 value - features great-looking pastel visuals and includes 24 different waves, six challenges, six weapons, support for iOS 7 controllers and more.

If you've played Radiangames' other arcade shooters created for the iOS platform, you'll no doubt agree that JoyJoy looks typically awesome. Read on for the full reveal...

Canalys: 34% of smartphones sold last quarter had displays larger than 5-inches

Cody Lee ∙ May 15, 2014

This fall, Apple is rumored to unveil not one, but two new iPhones: one with a 4.7-inch display, and a larger 5.5-inch model. The move doesn't really echo the company's previous handset strategy, but it's not hard to see why it would make sense.

When it comes to smartphone displays, big is in. According to a new report from Canalys, sales of smartphones with displays 5-inches or larger grew 369% last quarter, and they accounted for more than 1/3 of all smartphones sold worldwide...

Apple’s Beats acquisition may not be finalized until next week

Cody Lee ∙ Updated May 16, 2016

Following the flurry of reports late last week regarding Apple's plan to acquire Beats Electronics, a lot of folks expected the iPad-maker to comment on the matter after the long weekend. But Monday came, and went, without a single word from Cupertino.

As it turns out, that may be because it isn't a done deal yet. Citing people familiar with the transaction, Recode's Peter Kafka is reporting that Apple's Beats acquisition is taking longer than originally expected, and it may not be finalized until next week...

Shazam updated with new results page, Line integration and more

Cody Lee ∙ May 14, 2014

Shazam updated its mobile app this afternoon, bringing the iOS client to version 7.6. The update brings about a handful of improvements for the song ID software, including a new results page and support for LINE messaging.

The new results page makes for a better experience while 'shazaming' TV shows, as you'll now be able to see a full cast list, as well as catch up on story lines and gossip. And you can then share those new results via the LINE app...

Boximize review: turn your notes into personal databases

Lory Gil ∙ May 14, 2014

When I think of note taking apps, I assume that their main function is to allow you to jot down important information so you can easily access it later. Good note taking apps let you organize entries by date or category. Everything else is just gravy.

Boximize turns the whole note-taking production and turns it on its head. Now, you can organize notes into collections with customizable fields so your thoughts and ideas become a complex database. We have a detailed Boximize review for you below…