In the 139th episode, Donna invites Video Producer Nicholas Naioti to compare notes on their experiences with the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas. Along with sharing their favorite features big and small, Donna and Nicholas will help you decide whether to download the public beta on your phone or wait for September for the shipping version to arrive.
The iPhone Life Podcast
What WWDC Features Excite You Most?
By Donna Schill
In this live recording of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and David unpack everything Apple unveiled at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Learn what iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7 & macOS Big Sur have in store for you, plus learn what features listeners loved the most!
WWDC 2020 Rumors: What to Expect from iOS 14 & iPadOS 14
By Donna Schill
In the 137th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, tune in as David and Donna review the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 features they’re expecting Apple to unveil at the Worldwide Developers Conference. And tune in after the keynote next Monday, June 22, for the team's special post-WWDC episode, where you can ask your questions live!
In the 136th episode, David and I teach you how to laugh at, love, or thumbs down a text using Apple’s Message Reactions. Ever wondered how many contacts you have on your phone? We’ll show you how to find that out too. Stick around for a new batch of shows to check out during quarantine!
New 13-Inch MacBook Pro, Virtual WWDC & Group FaceTime
By Donna Schill
In the 135th episode, iPhone Life Video Editor Nicholas Naioti joins the show to share tips from the FaceTime video guide he’s been working on for the past month. The team also updates listeners on Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro release and the first online-only Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)—where we’ll see demos of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14—that will commence June 22nd.
In the 134th episode, David and Donna discuss who should buy Apple's new $399 iPhone SE. They also start a new series—content for quarantine! Find out the best movies, TV, and podcasts they're enjoying while social distancing, and stick around to hear David's stepson share his favorite iPhone apps he's using while stuck inside.
What to Expect from Apple in 2020
By Donna Schill
In the 133rd episode, David and Donna discuss Apple’s evolving plans for 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Topics include the new iPad Pro with trackpad support, production of 5G iPhones with flat edges, a budget HomePod, and Apple’s partnership with Google to bring COVID-19 contact tracing to smartphones.
For the 132nd episode, Donna and David share their best tips and tricks for staying safe and connected while practicing social distancing. This episode is a rebroadcast of a free workshop Donna and David led from their homes focused on how to use your iPhone during the coronavirus pandemic. Topics include iPhone sanitization tips, how to use telehealth services to manage symptoms from home, and apps for working remotely and communicating with friends.
What Apps Do You Keep in Your iPhone Dock?
By Donna Schill
In episode 131, David and Donna show you how to move icons in and out of your iPhone and iPad dock so you can be quick on the draw with your favorite apps. Other topics include how to eliminate pesky Apple Watch notifications that tell you to do things like breathe or stand up. Stick around to find out if using Shazam in public is a social faux pas.
Our Favorite Dark Mode Shortcut, Self Timer Tips & Astrology App That Will Analyze Your Life
By Donna Schill
In the 130th episode, David and Donna share a shortcut for enabling Dark Mode, self timer tips for capturing group photos, and the astrology app they can't get enough of this week.
In episode 129, discover the apps and gear the iPhone Life team can't get enough of. David shares the external charger he travels with, and Donna recommends a drone for aerial videography and photography.
In the 128th episode, members of the iPhone Life team answer your questions about 5G—What is it? When and where will it be available? Do we need a special phone in order to access it? Is it safe to use? Joining the show is Michael Schill, CEO of internet service provider Natel Broadband (and Donna's dad!), to explain how 5G technology works, explore the possibilities it opens up, and to address health concerns regarding the safety of 5G.
Coolest iPhone Tech at CES 2020
By Donna Schill
Live from Las Vegas! Listen as members of the iPhone Life team share the coolest iPhone tech they found at the Consumer Electronics Show 2020, from iPhone-controlled drones to telescopes to lawn mowers.
Get Festive with These Holiday Apps, Movies, Music & Podcasts
By Donna Schill
Discover the best apps, movies, music & podcasts to enjoy over the holidays with this fan-favorite episode from 2018. From cooking apps for a festive dinner to interactive iPhone games for the whole family, this episode will give you everything you need for a merry, cheerful end to the year. Note: Our next episode will be January 9, 2020, where we'll be reporting live from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on all the most innovative gear for the iPhone!
Unfinished Business: iPadOS Leaves the Tablet's Future Unclear
By Donna Schill
In the 125th episode, members of the iPhone Life team discuss the triumphs and failures of iPadOS. While multitasking, browser support, and file management have improved, the iPad software remains unintuitive and a weak replacement for the laptop.