As promised, CARROT Weather App 6.0 is available for download starting today.
Stop asking what, who, where, when, and how! Download it now!
Available on multiple platforms such as iOS, macOS, and visionOS.
CARROT Weather 6.0
Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto on Mazda3
I received an email on Monday, November 19, 2018 from our local Mazda Dealer that Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto available as a dealer-installed update.
One short phone call later, the installation as scheduled for Wednesday, November 21, 2018. As mentioned in the email, the dealer pricing was $399.95 plus tax. I assumed that the pricing includes the $199 for the parts and software, and the labor cost.
I dropped off my 2014 Mazda3 early in the morning and was given a loaner 2018 Mazda3. I was hoping that the loaner Mazda3 would have CarPlay installed, but it did not. I was told that November 21, 2018 was the first day the dealer starts providing the upgrade.
Around 3:00 pm, I received a notification that my car was ready. I left for the dealer to pickup my car. After signing the paperwork and making the payment for the installation, I finally got into my Mazda3.
I connected my iPhone to the newly upgraded 2.1-amp USB port and turned the car on. There it is, Apple CarPlay in my Mazda3.
One thing I noticed is that I also have the latest version of Mazda Infotainment system. According to Mazda, the latest version available for the OS was version 59; my Mazda3 had OS version 55.
After the CarPlay installation, the car now has OS version 70.
I only had Apple CarPlay in my Mazda3 for 2 days. The $399.95 + tax seems a bit high according tony colleagues. To me it is a worthy upgrade.
Mazda models compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android™ Auto upgrade:
- 2014-2018 Mazda3
- 2016-2018 Mazda6
- 2016-2019 Mazda MX-5
- 2017-2019 Mazda MX-5 RF
- 2016-2019 Mazda CX-3
- 2016-2018 Mazda CX-5
- 2016-2018 Mazda CX-9
The retrofit includes installing new software and 2.1-amp USB ports.
Mazda Retrofit for Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto is now available.
Mazda has announced the availability of Apple CarPlay™ and Android™ Auto retrofit on select models.
- 2014-2018 Mazda3
- 2016-2018 Mazda6
- 2016-2019 Mazda MX-5
- 2017-2019 Mazda MX-5 RF
- 2016-2019 Mazda CX-3
- 2016-2018 Mazda CX-5
- 2016-2018 Mazda CX-9
The retrofit includes installing new software and 2.1-amp USB ports. The retrofit costs 399.95 USD + Tax in the United States.
Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow – Robot Hell on Earth
I am having hard time saying no to anything Futurama. The game might be an In-App-Purchase trap, but it is the colsest thing to new Futurama episodes.
Robot Devil is making an appearance on this game for the first time. In the series, Robot Devil was voiced by the legendary Dan Castellaneta.
Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow! – George Takei
The paws are busy tapping the glass screen playing Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow!
Goerge Takei Special Event is now live. The event will end on July 20th, 2017.
Notably, Neil deGrasse Tyson is available for purchase for 300 Pizza. For, $19.99 you can buy 600 Pizzas.
I love Futurama, I like this game. I also am aware that this game is an In-App-Purchases trap.
Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow
Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow game is officially out on the Ten Year Anniversarry of the release of iPhone original (June 29, 2007 – 2017).
Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow is developed by TinyCo, a subsidiary of Jam City, which porfolio includes Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff. Matt Groening, Futurama (and The Simpsons) creator, penned original story for the game. To celebrate the launch of the game, Groening, David X. Cohen, Billy West and John Dimaggio did a few AMA’s on the “Internet”; here’s one they did on Reddit.
The game itself is part clone of Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff, some RPG battles and others. By the way, Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff is also a clone of The Simpsons: Tapped Out game. It is somewhat funny since Family Guy had been accused for ripping off The Simpsons, as explained by South Park in Cartoon Wars Part I and Part II.
Apparently going off tangent is way too easy.
Back to the game…
The in-game graphics are faithfully recreated from the series, but some of the animations look a bit off. The music is also faithfully recreated from the series. The game itself is described by one of our colleagues as “laden with In-App-Purchases traps”. It is only day one with this game, so we will see how far it will go.
Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow is available on Android and iOS (alphabetically).
Automatic Pro
I have been using Automatic since its first iteration back in 2013. The second generation Automatic adapter has built-in GPS, relying less on the phone.
The third Automatic adapter inludes Unlimited 3G subscription for 5 years. Granted, I am likely to buy the next version of Automatic adapter.
There are stark difference between Automatic Pro App and its predecessor. According to Automatic Labs, they are still working on features to be included in the Automatic Pro App.
I miss the Info Dashboard on the (old) Automatic App, I’m sure that it is coming to the Automatic Pro App.
The Automatic Pro App includes a “Drive Style” analysis.
According to Automatic Pro App, I’m a bit aggressive on the Highways as opposed to being on the City streets.
I recommend Automatic Pro for those who would like to keep track their driving activities; that includes parents and companies.
Automatic Pro is available for purchase direct from Automatic Website.
