Space is calling, and your iPhone is your intergalactic guide! Join Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard as they explore stellar apps and features that bring the cosmos right to your screen.

• Night Sky App
  • Augmented reality app that helps identify stars, constellations, and celestial objects
  • Shows real-time sky mapping with translucent constellation overlays
  • Can track satellites and display multiple viewing modes
• NASA App
  • Free app with comprehensive space exploration content
  • Features include space news, mission updates, live events, images, videos, and podcasts
  • Offers AR models of rovers and spacecraft
• Solar Smash
  • Planet destruction simulator
  • Allows users to destroy planets using various weapons like nuclear missiles, asteroids, and spaceships
  • Free app with in-app purchase options to remove ads and unlock additional features
• Space Flight Simulator
  • Free app that lets users build and launch virtual rockets
  • Simulates the challenges of rocket construction and space flight
  • Tutorial mode helps users understand the complexities of space exploration
• Astronomy Watch Face
  • 3D models of Earth, Moon, and solar system
  • Can scroll through time to see planetary movements and moon phases
• Solar Watch Faces
  • Multiple styles showing sun's movement and daylight progression
  • Includes solar dial, solar analog, and solar graph options
• Astronomy backgrounds
  • Dynamic planet views that change based on time and location
  • Earth view particularly impressive, showing day/night transitions

News Segment

• AirPods Max USB-C Update
  • Upcoming firmware update in April will add lossless audio and ultra-low latency
  • Requires USB-C AirPods Max and specific cable
  • Targeted at music creators and professionals

Feedback

• Geocaching App Recommendation
  • Cachly app suggested by listener Carson
  • Provides comprehensive geocaching tools and offline map support

Shortcuts Corner

• 3D Printing Air Filtration Automation
  • Listener Carson seeks a way to automatically control air filter during 3D printing
  • Rosemary suggests solutions like OctoPrint, Controller for HomeKit, and Home Assistant

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Drive into the world of Apple CarPlay as hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard provide a comprehensive visual tour of this automotive technology, explaining how it works, what it can do, and how to customize it for your driving needs.

• What is CarPlay? - CarPlay is an extension of your iPhone that projects to your car's display, not software installed by car manufacturers.
• Connection Types - Available in both wired (USB) and wireless versions, with wireless CarPlay using a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• CarPlay Interface - The interface includes a dashboard with maps, media controls, and customizable app icons that can be organized based on frequency of use.
• App Management - Users can control which apps appear in CarPlay through Settings > General > CarPlay on their iPhone, removing distracting apps like Zoom or Teams.
• CarPlay Settings - In-car settings include options for driving focus mode, message announcements, appearance (light/dark mode), wallpaper selection, and accessibility features.
• Accessibility Features - Options include bold text, color filters for colorblindness, voice control using iPhone's microphone, and sound recognition for car horns and sirens.
• Apple Intelligence Integration - New feature allows Siri to remain on screen without blocking the map view, plus automatic message sending.
• Siri Suggestions - Calendar events, HomeKit controls, and other contextual suggestions appear on the dashboard and can be toggled on/off.
• Third-Party Apps - Apps like Carrot Weather are now available for CarPlay, showing weather information while driving.

Feedback

• iTunes Match Question - Bill asked what happens if he discontinues iTunes Match. Will his music be safe even if he hasn't downloaded it all?

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Head into the world of data management with hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard as they explore essential apps to help you organize and action your data more effectively. From storing manuals to creating databases and automating with shortcuts, this episode provides practical solutions for both personal and professional data needs.

• DEVONThink - A powerful app for storing and searching documents like manuals, with annotation features and the ability to create links to specific sections of documents
• Tap Forms - The spiritual successor to Bento, allowing users to create custom forms and databases with various field types and options for viewing and organizing data
• Airtable - A versatile database service that integrates with automation tools and offers various views (grid, Kanban, calendar) to organize and visualize data
• Notion - Described as a great "dumping spot" for storing all kinds of information, offering a different approach to data management than Airtable

Apple News

• New iPad Air with M3 Chip - Apple announced the new iPad Air with M3 chip supporting Apple Intelligence, available in 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) models
• New Magic Keyboard - Features a 14-key function row and larger trackpad, priced at $269 for 11-inch and $319 for 13-inch models
• Updated Base iPad - Now includes double the storage capacity and features the A16 chip

Feedback

• CarPlay Directions - Addressed a viewer question about stopping CarPlay from automatically suggesting directions home, with tips on using alternative map apps
• Procreate App - Acknowledged viewer feedback about Procreate being an excellent graphics app for iPad that deserved mention in a previous episode

Shortcuts Corner

• Smart Bulb Automation - Solved a problem where smart bulbs were turning on too dim when returning home, showing how to properly set up HomeKit automations with specific brightness levels

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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