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The knowledge behind our apps, practical guides and development notes from an independent studio.
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GamesOnline hide-and-seek with friends in your browser: a no-install party game guide
Getting everyone to install the same game is the most boring part of game night. With a party game that runs in the browser, sharing a link is enough. Tactics for hiders and the hunter.
GuideHow to keep an affirmation and intention journal: 6 realistic steps
Affirmations aren’t a magic formula, but set up well they become a habit that changes what you focus on. What research says, and 6 steps you can actually follow.
App permissions on your phone: what each one does and when to allow it
If an app asks for five different permissions the first time you open it, it’s worth pausing. What each permission really gives access to and how to review them on your phone.
GuideDon’t forget the cities you visit: 6 ways to keep an effortless travel journal
A few months after a trip, the answer to “where was that lovely café?” is usually gone. Practical ways to build a travel memory without taking notes.
GamesWhy are ASMR games so relaxing? Sound, touch and collecting
Peeling tape, tearing a bag, slowly opening a box… Why are these small actions so satisfying? The design ideas behind relaxing games.
GuideHow are prayer times calculated? Sun angles, methods and the Qibla direction
Why do prayer times differ by a few minutes from city to city and app to app? Fajr and Isha angles, the shadow rule for Asr and the maths behind the Qibla direction.
GuideSplitting expenses fairly with roommates: 7 practical tips
Rent, bills, groceries… Money is the number one source of arguments in a shared home. A few rules agreed up front and one simple calculation make it a non-issue.
Games8 tips for a higher score in block puzzle games
In an 8×8 block puzzle, the game rarely ends because of one bad move; small habits do it. How to keep the board open, chain combos and always leave room for big pieces.
From idea to the App Store: how an independent studio ships an app
At Cedi Studio every app follows the same path: pick one problem, start small, test on real devices and prepare everything the stores ask for up front. The process, step by step.