Notes from the studio.

How-tos for the things our apps help with, the stories behind our games, and the odd detour into astronomy.

PuzzlesOctober 7, 20266 min read

Why Pull-the-Pin Puzzles Are So Satisfying (and How We Design Pin Pop's Levels)

Why pull-the-pin puzzles feel so satisfying, from instant cause and effect to colour chain reactions, and how Pin Pop's 100 levels are designed to stay fair.

WritingOctober 6, 20265 min read

What 'Allow Full Access' Means for iPhone Keyboards (and When to Turn It On)

What Allow Full Access really lets an iPhone keyboard do, what it can't do, how to check which keyboards have it, and when it's worth turning on.

CookingOctober 5, 20266 min read

A Simple Weekly Meal Plan Built From the Recipes You Already Saved

A simple weekly meal planning system built from recipes you saved on TikTok and Instagram: theme nights, batch cooking and shopping list habits that stick.

TriviaOctober 4, 20266 min read

How Big Is Big Ben, Really? Size Comparisons That Break Your Brain

Is Big Ben taller than the Statue of Liberty? 14 real size comparisons of landmarks, animals, rockets and planets that will break your sense of scale.

WritingOctober 3, 20265 min read

How to Rewrite Text on iPhone Without Switching Apps

Every way to rewrite and proofread text on iPhone, from built-in tools to chatbots and AI keyboards, and why fixing it from the keyboard is the fastest option.

CookingOctober 2, 20266 min read

How to Save Recipes From TikTok, Instagram and YouTube (So You Actually Cook Them)

How to save recipes from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest so you actually cook them, plus how to turn any recipe video link into a clean recipe card.

StudioOctober 1, 20265 min read

Why We Named Our Studio After Betelgeuse

Why Betelgeuse Studio is named after Betelgeuse, the red supergiant on Orion's shoulder: its size, pulsing light, the Great Dimming and its future supernova.

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