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In the 164th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, David and Donna share the best apps they’ve tried this summer, from recipe apps to secure messaging to reading and audiobooks. Other topics include how to clear RAM on your Mac to stop apps from slowing you down.
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Questions of the week:
What are your favorite apps & gear this summer? Why or why not? Email podcast@iphonelife.com and let us know.
Articles referred to in this episode:
- How to Check RAM on a Mac to See Which Apps Are Slowing It Down
- How to Forward a Text Message on iPhone
- How to Quickly Take a Screenshot on Any iPhone
Apps mentioned in this episode:
- hoopla Digital (Free)
- Libby (Free)
- coupe cocktail recipes ($1.99)
- Paprika Recipe Manager 3 ($4.99)
- Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset ($299)
- Signal (Free)
- WhatsApp Messenger (Free)
- Houseparty (Free)
- NYT Cooking ($4.99/month)
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