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.

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.

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.

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.