Orbit SI · Beta
Help test Orbit SI
Navigation for iPhone and CarPlay that knows the weather where you'll be when you get there. We're looking for drivers who like trying new things and telling us what they find. Free while it's in testing, Orbit Pro and Orbit Family included.
How it works
ApplyA few quick questions about how you drive and the phone you use. About a minute.
Get your inviteIf you're picked, Apple emails you a personal TestFlight invite. Install TestFlight (free), tap the invite, and Orbit installs.
Drive with itUse Orbit for your real drives for a week or so, and tell us what breaks, what confuses you, and what you like.
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Safety first. Never tap your phone while driving. Mount it and use your voice, or let a passenger run the test. Riders: only change settings when you're stopped.
What testers try
Your everyday drivesSet Home and Work, then take at least three real drives with Go.
Weather on your routePlan a trip and check the weather banner at the top and the radar button.
Ask OrbitTap the mic and ask for gas, food, or "when will I get there?"
CarPlayIf your car has it, drive with Orbit on the car's screen.
Ride modeRiders: twisty roads, loops and the ride check.
Orbit FamilyTwo phones at home? Share with each other and try the crash alert's safe "Try it".
For testers: how to report
Sign in firstSettings, then Account, with the email from your invite. Your Beta testing card appears at the top of Settings, with your checklist and this week's focus.
Report it right awaySettings, then Help & feedback, then Report a problem. Pick what went wrong, when, how often and how bad. A few taps.
We see the momentOrbit keeps a short record of what the app did (never where you are), so "Just now" shows us exactly what happened.
Add a screenshotA picture of what you saw is the best clue. Take one when something's off, then add it to your report.
Watch for repliesHelp & feedback, then Your reports: where each report stands, and our questions. Answer right there.
Sunday check-inFour quick questions each week, about two minutes. Skip anything.
Never tap your phone while driving. Report when you're stopped, or have a passenger do it.
Questions
Does it cost anything?
No. Everything in Orbit is free while it's in testing, Orbit Pro and Orbit Family included.
What do I need?
An iPhone and the free TestFlight app. CarPlay is a bonus, not a must.
How do you pick testers?
We're starting with a small group, and we look for a mix of places, phones and ways of driving, plus people who can describe a problem clearly. If you're not in the first group, we may invite you later.
Why the email?
TestFlight invites go to the email on your Apple ID, so use that one. We only use it for the beta and delete applications 6 months after you apply.
How do I send feedback?
In Orbit: Settings › Help & feedback. Problems include the details we need to fix things fast, and you see exactly what's sent first.
Can I stop any time?
Yes. Delete the app, or leave the beta in TestFlight.
Not ready to test? Get one email when Orbit launches.
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