615: Upgrade*
Summary
Stephen Hackett and Mike Hurley welcome Jason Snell to discuss the removal of 3D Touch, bi-directional syncing between Google Health and Apple Health, and latency issues with AirPods translation. The trio also covers the arrival of CarPlay on boats, Jason’s new wired Ethernet setup, and his switch to the Pastebot clipboard manager. Finally, Jason offers advice on selecting a solar-powered home weather station.
Topics discussed
Intro and banter about Upgrade podcast
CMS admin privileges and show creation
Google Health Connect and Garmin subscription
Siri latency and translation features
Apple CarPlay coming to boats
Home Ethernet wiring and networking setup
Squarespace sponsor segment
Pastebot 3 clipboard manager review
Setting up a home weather station
Backblaze backup sponsor segment
NAS options: Synology vs Mac with RAID
Gibaton mobile hackathon sponsor
Apple iPhone upgrade program analysis
Rumors: iPhone Air, Mac mini Neo, and pricing
Outro and show notes
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