Apps

Retro review: Tiny Wings

Sergio Velasquez ∙ September 20, 2019

Who would've thought a tiny bird who couldn't fly would end up being such a popular mobile game. Keep in mind this was before Flappy Bird. I'm talking about Tiny Wings, a game that released back in 2011 on the App Store. This game was really successful, becoming the highest-grossing game for a couple of weeks after its release.

It has sold over 12 million copies for the iPhone and iPad. What's more impressive is that this game was developed by a single person, Andreas Illiger. Nowadays, Tiny Wings is not getting many updates, and it seems like there won't be more content in the future.

Apparently, the game has been forgotten by its developer, but does that mean we should forget about it too? That's what we'll discuss in today's retro review of Tiny Wings.

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This tweak puts an iOS 13-like ‘Rearrange Apps’ button in your 3D Touch menus

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 20, 2019

In case you didn’t already know, iOS 13 brings a new ‘Rearrange Apps’ option to those 3D Touch/Haptic Touch Home screen menus that we all know and love. Fortunately, those with jailbreaks can already enjoy this feature ahead of the official iOS 13 release.

Edit3d is a newly released and cleverly named jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Wh0ba that ports a similar feature to the native 3D Touch/Haptic Touch Home screen menus on jailbroken iOS 11 and 12 devices.

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Taille lets you see how much storage space an app is using via 3D Touch

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 17, 2019

You can determine the amount of storage space that any of your iPhone’s apps are occupying by visiting General > iPhone Storage in the Settings app. Fortunately for those with jailbreaks, there’s an easier way.

Enter Taille, a newly released and free jailbreak tweak by iOS developer MTAC that permits users to ascertain the storage occupancy of any installed app by using a simple 3D Touch (or Haptic Touch where applicable) gesture on its respective Home screen icon.

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How to change the tempo in GarageBand on Mac and iOS

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 25, 2022
Change Tempo in GarageBand

The tempo in GarageBand is expressed in beats per minute and is set to 120 by default. But you can change it to match the tempo you need for your song. On iOS, you can change the tempo for your song to a specific value. And on Mac, you also adjust it for the entire song or add tempo points to the Tempo Track so that the tempo changes throughout the song.

This tutorial shows you how to change the tempo for a song in GarageBand.

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Retro review: Jetpack Joyride

Sergio Velasquez ∙ September 13, 2019

Jetpack Joyride was one of my favorite games for the iPhone back in 2011. It almost feels like it was yesterday when I played it for the first time. Setting nostalgia aside, this game was well-received by players and reviewers. It wasn't a big surprise, though, giving the fact that it was developed by the studio that brought us Fruit Ninja.

Surprisingly, this game is almost a decade old. Now, there are even plans to make it a tabletop game. As impressive as that is, we need to go back and review Jetpack Joyride to see if it's good for today's standards.

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The best Apple Watch apps for cooking and help in the kitchen

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ September 12, 2019
Cooking Kitchen Salad Dressing

You can find some great cooking apps for Apple TV and iOS. You might like those that help you learn kitchen skills, find delicious recipes, or let you explore the world of cooking more.

On Apple Watch, these types of apps can be quite handy because they’re right on your wrist. Unfortunately, they aren’t as plentiful as they once were. So, if you’ve been searching for the best apps for Apple Watch to help prepare you to cook, then this list is for you.

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Retro review: Badland

Sergio Velasquez ∙ September 6, 2019

Badland might not be the oldest game on the App Store, but it sure is one of the best. This game was originally released in 2013 for Android and iOS platforms. Its success led Badland to become Apple's iPad game of the year in 2013, and since then has been released on other platforms, like consoles and PC.

This game was amazing back then. Now, it may even be overlooked because of its own sequel and a Brawl game that doesn't share many similarities with the original title. So, if you haven't played this game and you are thinking if it's still worth buying it, I'm here to help as we retro review Badland for iPhone and iPad.

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Top 5 best Nintendo games on the App Store

Sergio Velasquez ∙ September 5, 2019
Pokémon Go trading

Fun fact: Nintendo was a company that sold Japanese playing cards before it became the gaming company we know now. Clearly, the big N is ready to adapt. Nintendo is actually adapting right now, bringing some of their popular titles to mobile devices, with many more to come, including Mario Kart and a Pokémon game where you play by sleeping.

But if you can't wait to sleep with your pokémon, as weird as that sounds, or to race your friends, you can always try some of the great Nintendo games already available on the App Store. If you don't know where to start, you're in the right place. Today I'll give some of my favorite Nintendo games for your iPhone or iPad.

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The best iPhone apps for movie theaters and tickets

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ September 4, 2019
Movie Theater Apps - Popcorn Film Tickets

These days there’s no reason to stand in line at the movie theater to purchase tickets. Many theaters let you buy your tickets ahead of time. This saves you time and lets you grab your popcorn and perfect seats while everyone else is still waiting in line at the box office.

Here are some of the best iPhone apps for movie theaters and tickets.

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Retro review: Shadowgun

Sergio Velasquez ∙ August 31, 2019

I remember Shadowgun as one of the first games on the iPhone that used 3D models. For me, it was ground-breaking at the time and it made me think of the possibilities for mobile gaming in the future. It was one of my favorite games back in the day, and I wasn't the only one. When the game was released in 2011, it got so many positive reviews it was featured in the App Store Essentials Hall of Fame.

Currently, the game has created its own universe, with sequels like Shadowgun Deadzone, Shadowgun Legends and an upcoming game titled Shadowgun War Games.

Shadowgun was great back then, but is it great now? Should you spend $4.99 for it, or you're better off with the more recent, free-to-play sequel? That's what we'll cover in today's retro review.

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