iPhone Life Podcast

Episode 224: 2025 iPhone Life Buyer’s Guide: All the Best Gear You Need for Black Friday

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.

Episode 223: Why I Returned the iPhone Air (but Kept My AirPods Pro 3)

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.

Episode 222: The Secret Star of Apple’s iPhone 17 Event (Hint: It’s NOT the iPhone)

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.

Episode 221: Did Apple Redeem Itself with iOS 26?

Does this year’s crop of new iOS 26 features make up for last year’s failed promises of an AI-powered Siri? In episode 221 of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and Cullen report back on favorite features after a month of testing iOS 26, from the Liquid Glass redesign to AI calling features like Live Translation and Hold Assist. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

Episode 220: WWDC 2025 Recap—The Year of Functional AI Features

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.