iOS Today 745

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

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• Transcripts: iOS Today 745 Transcript

Links

• Night Sky
• Solar Smash
• NASA
• Spaceflight simulator
• Astronomy Watch Face
• Solar Watch Faces
• Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max - Apple
• Cachly - Geocaching
• OctoPrint