![]() Since this is CARROT Weather we’re talking about, one of the most customizable apps I know of, it’s only fitting that you can modify both verbal responses and visual summary cards to your exact specifications. I’ve found that Siri’s verbal responses provide the base level of information I’m looking for, while the visual summaries are perfect for when I want a little more data at a glance. Shortcuts invoked via Siri provide both informative verbal responses, as well as rich visual summaries in the Siri interface. Most are self-explanatory, but the Interact shortcut is a fun addition from developer Brian Mueller – its simple purpose is to provide an avenue for Siri and CARROT to interact with each other, with you playing the amused spectator. The main ones are Current Weather, Extended Forecast, Rain Report, and Interact, but an additional 13 exist for other data points like Sunrise and Sunset, Wind Speed, Moon Phase, and more. There are a whopping 17 different kinds of shortcuts you can set up in CARROT Weather. With CARROT Weather’s shortcuts support, however, I can’t imagine anything better than this release. ![]() With iPad drag and drop in last year’s iOS 11, for example, the note-taking app Bear had early support but in a limited fashion innovative drag and drop features like the Drop Bar didn’t arrive until later. ![]() Often when an app receives immediate support for a significant new OS feature, its implementation of that feature isn’t as rich or extensive as updates that arrive later. And CARROT Weather takes great advantage of both new capabilities. ![]() Finally, Siri can provide weather data from sources besides the first-party app, both through the standard voice interface and, to my delight, on the Siri watch face. With day one adoption of both Siri shortcuts and Siri face integration on the Apple Watch, CARROT Weather makes for a wonderful demonstration of how valuable this new, extended Siri can be in all its various forms. The app offers multiple subscription tiers, with different features at each level, which you can read more about in the app’s Settings.One of the big themes of Apple’s software releases this fall is the opening up of Siri. Version 5.0 was a big leap forward, but Brian Mueller has continued to refine the app and add new and interesting options that have taken the app’s personalization to a new level that I love.ĬARROT Weather is available as a free update on the App Store. It’s remarkable how much customization is now available in CARROT Weather. I’ve also simplified my tab bar to mirror how I use the app, which makes one-handed use easier. I’ve also added Pollen and Air Quality sections to my weather layout, which will be handy as the weather warms up and I head outside more. With the latest update, I’ve added daily forecasts to my Locations List for the cities where my kids live. The radar feature also reports hail and debris from tornados that are detected, which I’d prefer not to see any time soon, but I’m also glad it’s available. However, the good people of Wisconsin and Michigan are enjoying a bright pink wintery mix this morning, so you can see what that looks like in the screenshot above. ![]() Fortunately, we’re nearing the end of that kind of weather in the Chicago area, so I haven’t seen a wintery mix in CARROT’s weather map here. Maps now show when a wintery mix of precipitation is falling. The maps and radar functionality have also been expanded. When the weather is bad in Chicago, I look north to feel better. ![]()
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