iPhone Life Podcast

In this special episode, Donna and David bring you iPhone Life’s 2025 Buyer’s Guide. From essential gear for everything from your new iPhone 17 to smart home to health and fitness, we’ll help you pick the best tech in time for Black Friday and Cyber Week! To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In episode 223, Donna shares why she decided to take a chance on the iPhone Air. . .  and why she regrets her choice! She also shares why she’s keeping the AirPods Pro 3 (with Live Translation, a heart rate sensor, and plus improved battery and noise cancellation). David and Donna also ponder Apple’s quiet product release in October—why is the new M5 MacBook Pro display only 14 inches? Does the Vision Pro’s upgraded chip and redesigned strap make it more comfortable to wear? To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In episode 222, David and Donna give you the scoop on the iPhone 17 “Awe Dropping” event. From the thinnest-ever iPhone Air to the fitness-tracking AirPods Pro 3, to the hypertension-sensing Apple Watch Series 11, find out which hardware stole the show and what left us less than impressed. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In this episode, Donna and David unpack everything Apple announced at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. From a complete visual redesign for all Apple devices called ‘liquid glass,’ to functional AI features for the iPhone, to Mac-like multitasking for the iPad, tune in to learn about everything coming your way. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In Episode 219, David and Cullen discuss the rumors around WWDC 2025 and the announcement of iOS 19, discuss the Trump Administration’s tariffs and whether you should upgrade your iPhone before they get more expensive, and lots more. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In Episode 218, Donna and David break down all of Apple’s spring releases, from the budget(ish) iPhone 16e to the M4 MacBook Air and M3 iPad Air with Magic Keyboard support. Other topics include delays to the promised Apple Intelligence-driven contextual Siri (no longer rumored to release with iOS 18.4 in April) and reviews of Donna’s new Uplift standing desk and David’s M4 MacBook Pro. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In episode 217, David and Donna share apps and gear to help you hit your 2025 goals around nutrition, sleep, fitness, and beyond. They’ll also share a rundown of the top 20 devices Apple pundits are predicting for 2025 and the buyer’s guide gear they can’t stop using. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In Episode 216, Cullen Thomas and Amy Spitzfaden-Both (filling in for Donna and David) give you the best gear of 2024, exploring highlights from the iPhone Life Buyer’s Guide, including our top-rated computer mice, phone cases, chargers, and more. We’ll help you pick the best tech for your holiday wish list!

The reviews are in! Donna shares her praise and critiques of  the iPhone 16 Pro Max, from the Camera Control button, to the 48MP Ultra Wide camera, to the A18 chip, and more. David shares his hands-on review of the AirPods 4, and why he thinks they’re the headphones for almost everyone. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In episode 214, David and Donna give you the scoop on the iPhone 16 “Glowtime” event. From the AI-powered chip in the iPhone 16 line to the larger, brighter, and thinner Apple Watch Series 10 to major AirPods upgrades, they help you decide what you should buy and what you should skip. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

Should you install the iOS 18 public beta? In episode 213 of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and Cullen hand-test new features, from Apple Intelligence to an all-new Passwords app, to a revamped Control Center. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

Apple has announced what new features will be part of their next iOS operating system. The announcement came June 10th at their WWDC event, and it’s got us hyped for the next major update. We’ll walk you through everything Apple announced, and why it’s a big deal. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

Apple debuted new supercharged iPads at its online 'Let Loose' event on May 7. From the AI-focused M4 chip to inky-black OLED displays to a haptic touch-enhanced Apple Pencil Pro, tune in to discover everything new from Apple. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In episode 210, David and Donna cover all the rumored AI features coming to the iPhone with iOS 18, from auto-writing texts to summarizing articles in Safari. Other topics include Apple’s May 7 event, where they plan to debut the M4 iPad Pro and new haptic-powered Apple Pencil. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In the 208th episode, Editorial Director Sarah Kingsbury joins Donna to share a behind-the-scenes look at our award winners at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. From health and fitness gear, to artificial intelligence and robotics, to mixed reality and self-driving cars, get a tour of the latest tech trends with Sarah!

In the 207th episode, David and Donna share the best smart home gear of the year. From smart locks, lights, and thermostats, to the best smart pet and kitchen gear, they uncover the gadgets most worth the investment. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In the 206th episode, David and Donna cover everything Apple announced at its surprise October event. Is a new M3 MacBook Pro or iMac for you? To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

The reviews are in! After a month with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Donna and David are joined by iPhone Life’s founder Hal Goldstein to compare notes. They weigh in on the Action button, camera upgrades, USB-C, the new titanium shell, and more. What are the best and worst new features? Tune in to find out. To see the show notes for this episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

In episode 204, David and Donna dig into everything Apple announced at its annual September event, from the iPhone 15 to the Apple Watch Series 9. Is it time to upgrade? Dave Hamilton from Mac Geek Gab joins the show to help you decide.

Tune in to hear Donna and David break down all the rumors for Apple’s annual September event, from the iPhone 15 to the Apple Watch Series 9 and beyond. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.