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Retro review: World of Goo

Sergio Velasquez ∙ October 11, 2019

World of Goo is not your regular videogame. Instead of having some overpowered bosses and enemies, you have goo. Instead of complicated controls and gimmicks, you have goo. And instead of having a good story, well, I think you see where I'm going with this. But they do give you a good story.

It may seem like a weird idea at first, but back in the day World of Goo was extremely popular. And it was even nominated for several awards, including an Innovation Design award at the Independent Games Festival.

These are different times, though. Games have evolved and they're more complicated now, even on mobile. So a simple game about Goo is still entertaining? Let's find out in today's retro review.

How to use the Ken Burns effect in iMovie

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 30, 2026

Learn how to add the Ken Burns effect to your images and video clips in iMovie to make them appear as though the camera is moving or zooming in and out, creating a beautiful cinematic effect.

iOS 13.2 brings 59 new emoji Apple previewed in July, but didn’t include in iOS 13.0 & iOS 13.1

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 15, 2019

The upcoming iOS 13.2 software update packs in the 59 new emoji characters that Apple previewed back in the summer, but didn't include in iOS 13.0 and iOS 13.1.

Apple’s Texas Hold’em game is now available on iPad with multitasking support

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 10, 2019

After reintroducing its Texas Hold’em for iPhone back in July as part of the App Store’s tenth anniversary, Apple has now expanded this classic mobile card game to the iPad tablets with support for iOS’s multitasking modes such as Split View and Slide Over.

Luca Todesco shows off custom boot logo and frame buffer concept via checkm8 exploit

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 10, 2019

If you’ve been paying any attention to the jailbreak community recently, then you’ve undoubtedly caught wind about the new checkm8 bootrom exploit.

Given how checkm8 is a bootrom exploit, it can’t be patched with a software update, and it works on all A5-A11 devices up to and including the iPhone X. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise to anyone that avid jailbreak developers are attempting to get their hands dirty with it.

The best bullet journal apps for iPhone

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated November 15, 2024

Check out this list of the best digital bullet journal apps for iPhone and iPad to capture your meaningful and memorable thoughts on the go.

How to share your ETA in Apple Maps on iPhone

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 29, 2024

Learn how to share your estimated time of arrival when getting directions in Apple Maps, and let your friends and family know exactly when to expect you.

Kuo: the next iPad Pro will feature time-of-flight sensors for better AR

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 9, 2019

Apple will launch updated iPad Pro tablets outfitted with rear cameras using time-of-flight 3D sensing technology in the first quarter of 2020, according to reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Flow: A modernized Cover Flow UI for your jailbroken handset

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 9, 2019

I still remember the early days when Apple placed a heavy emphasis on Cover Flow for browsing your music library. While those days might be over, we’ve taken a particular liking to a newly released jailbreak tweak called Flow by iOS developer Muirey03, as it puts a modernized spin on the classic Cover Flow media view.

Those who remember Cover Flow probably remember it one of two ways: 1) clunky; or 2) simplistic. Cover Flow appeared nice to look at, but it wasn’t always as refined or fluid as I would have liked. Flow, on the other hand, modernizes the Cover Flow concept such that it not only looks good, but works just as well.

RomanPad puts roman numerals on the numeric keypads in iOS

Anthony Bouchard ∙ October 9, 2019

Roman numerals appear to be making a comeback in popularity, and for those who demand classiness from everything they touch, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Just last week, we showed you a jailbreak tweak that adjusted the Status Bar time to appear as roman numerals instead of standard numbers. But with a newly released and free add-on called RomanPad (Beta) by iOS developer Simalary, you can enjoy a similar experience on any number pad in iOS, including the passcode entry screen and the Phone app’s dial pad.

BoardBanner13 makes notification banners more notch-friendly

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated November 15, 2021

If your jailbroken iPhone sports the controversial notch at the top, then we’ve got some exciting news for you. A newly released jailbreak tweak called BoardBanner13 (iOS 12~13) by iOS developer PeterDev can modify your handset’s incoming notification banners to make them a lot more notch-friendly.

As depicted in the screenshot examples above, BoardBanner13 pushes the notification banner up and into the notch at the top of the display, effectively filling all the screen real estate that is normally ignored by Apple’s native banner notification implementation. The tweak is purportedly based on a concept that surfaced on Twitter earlier this month.

How to show and adjust the keyboard in GarageBand

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated June 15, 2022

While you can add Apple Loops and import samples to use in your GarageBand creations, you can also use an onscreen keyboard to make music. On Mac, you can use the keyboard as it appears on a piano or organ in addition to musical typing with your computer keyboard. And on iOS, you can tap to open the keyboard and adjust its settings easily.

For making music in GarageBand your way, here’s how to show the keyboard on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.