In this special episode, Donna and David share all the very best tech they’ve tried this year, in time for Black Friday and Cyber Week! From MacBooks and standing desks to smart rings and premium over-ear headphones, discover the coolest gadgets to snag during sale season.
Question of the week:
What gear are you planning to buy this Black Friday and Cyber Week? Let us know at podcast@iphonelife.com.
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The iPhone Life 2025 Buyer’s Guide:
Best Mac Gear
- Best Black Friday Deal: MacBook Air M4 ($749 from $999)
- Best Mac Case: Woolnut Leather Folio for 15-inch MacBook Air ($199)
- Best Portable Light: Logitech Litra Glow LED Streaming Light ($59.99)
- Best Monitor: LG 32-Inch 6K Monitor ($1999)
Best iPhone Essentials
- Best Leather Case: Woolnut Leather Care for iPhone 17 Pro in Green ($47)
- Best Hardshell Case: Nomad iPhone 17 Pro Modern Case ($39 for Black Friday)
- Best Rugged Case: Otterbox Symmetry Series Case ($35.99)
- Best Deal on Cables: Anker 6-Foot Lightning Cable ($16.99)
- Best MagSafe Accessory: Apple Smart Wallet ($42)
- Best Dock: Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station ($77)
Best Smart Home
- Best Smart Bulbs: Nanoleaf Matter ($29.99) & Philips Hue Starter Pack ($69)
- Best Thermostat: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium ($259.99)
- Best Smart Lock: Yale Assure Smart Lock with Keypad ($229)
- Best Air Purifier: Rabbit Air A3 ULTRA QUIET AIR PURIFIER ($749.95 + Free Filter Kit for Black Friday) Runners-Up: Blue Air Classic Pro ($489) & Alen Air BreatheSmart 75i ($559)
- Best Smart Kitchen: SimpleHuman Brass Liquid Sensor Pump ($220)
- Best Smart Planner: MySkylight Family Organizer (Starting at $169.99)
- Best Security Camera: Arlo security cameras ($50)
- Best Wireless Fence: Halo dog collar ($599)
- Best Stocking Stuffer: Airtags ($17)
- Best TVs: LG OLED TVs (Starting at $1,000)
Best Home Office:
- Best Standing Desk: UPLIFT V3 Standing Desk ($599 for Black Friday, promo code: BFCM2025)
- Best Printer: Canon MegaTank PIXMA G3290 ($229.99) HP Envy
- Best Walking Pad: GoPlus 2-in-1 Under Desk Treadmill ($159)
- Best Phone Cleaner: Simple Human Cleanstation ($200)
Best Health & Fitness
- Best Wearable: Oura Ring Gen 4 (Starting at $349)
- Best Tech for New Moms: Willow Go Breast Pumps ($245)
Best iPad Gear
- Best iPad Case: Zugu Folio Case ($39)
Best Speakers & Headphones
- Best Wireless Speaker: UE Boom 4 ($99)
- Best Wireless Earbuds (with Noise Cancellation): AirPods Pro 3 ($219)
- Best Over-Ear Headphones: Bowers and Wilkins PX8 ($499)
- Best Smart Speaker: HomePod Mini ($99)
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