Honestly Tech

Megan Hansen is a prolific illustrator. She runs an online shop called Water and Well and does most of her illustrations with an Apple iPad and Apple Pencil. We talk about what inspired her to go digital, what she likes about it compared to physical mediums, and how she’s managed to build an online business with just her iPad. We also talk about Instagram tips and tricks for any creators out there looking to have a more significant footprint in social media. Relevant Links * Water and Well [https://www.waterandwell.com] * Water and Well's Etsy shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/waterandwell/] * Wholesome Games [https://twitter.com/_wholesomegames?lang=en] Meg's Gear * iPad Pro 9.7" [https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/ipad/ipad-pro-9-7] (No longer available) * Apple Pencil [https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/] Meg's Favorite Apps * Procreate (iOS only [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/procreate/id425073498]) * A Color Story (iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/a-color-story/id1015059175], Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acolorstory&hl=en_US]) * Candy Crush (iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731], Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrush4]) * Toon Blast (iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toon-blast/id1176027022], Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.peakgames.toonblast])

Caitlin McGarry [https://twitter.com/caitlin_mcgarry] from Tom's Guide [http://tomsguide.com] joins us for Honestly Tech's pilot episode to discuss the new Apple Watch Series 5, why it's worth the money (or not!), and how it compares to the rest of the smartwatches and fitness watches on the market. We'll also talk about the Samsung Galaxy Active 2 and the Fitbit Versa, and we'll dive into some of Caitlin's favorite apps, the tech that's in her bag, and why Rose Gold looks good on everyone. Relevant links Caitlin's Apple Watch Series 5 review [https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-watch-5] Caitlin's Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review [https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2] Caitlin's roundup of the best smartwatches [https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-smartwatches,review-2156.html] In Caitlin's bag Incase City Accessory Pouch [https://www.incase.com/city-accessory-pouch] Mophie Powerstation Plus [https://www.zagg.com/en_us/powerstation-plus-with-lightning-connector] Apple Lightning Cable [https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQGJ2AM/A/usb-c-to-lightning-cable-1-m?fnode=91] Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C [https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX2H2AM/A/apple-watch-magnetic-charger-to-usb-c-cable-1-m?fnode=83] Caitlin's favorite app Overcasts [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857] (iOS only)

Welcome to the teaser episode of Honestly Tech. This episode will give you a glimpse into who your host is, what this tech podcast is about, and why it’s different from the ones you might already listen to. If you’re looking for a community of like-minded folk who care about what they’re spending money on and who they’re supporting, this is a podcast for you. Give us a try. If you like what you hear and want more, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app for the full episode coming out soon. And feel free to send us feedback about what or who you’d like to hear. Relevant links: * Florenceion.com [http://florenceion.com] * Honestlytechpod.com [http://honestlytechpod.com] * Support us on Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/ohthatflo] * instagram.com/honestlytechpod [http://instagram.com/honestlytechpod] In my bag: * Samsung Fast Charge Portable Battery Pack [https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/phones/fast-charge-portable-battery-pack-5100-mah-eb-pg950cnegus/] * Samsung Galaxy Buds [https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/audio/headphones/galaxy-buds--white-sm-r170nzwaxar/] * Google Pixelbook Pen [https://store.google.com/us/product/google_pixelbook_pen?hl=en-US]