By Susan Misuraca
In the 170th episode, Donna is joined by iPhone Life's Mac reporter Cullen Thomas to recap Apple’s October 18 event. Should you buy the new 14- or 16-inch MacBook Pro? How about the third-gen AirPods? Listen to this before you decide!
By Leanne Hays
Apple revealed the 2021 MacBook Pro at its October event, and it's loaded with updates and improvements that make it "the world's best pro notebook," according to Greg Joswiak, Apple's Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing. But these high-end features come with a hefty price tag. Does the 2021 MacBook Pro warrant the price? Or is it a better idea to wait for the refreshed MacBook Air that's sure to arrive in a year or less?
By Ashleigh Page
As Tim Cook explained during the October 18 Apple event, 'Unleashed,' recent innovations to Apple products have been focused on "music and Macs." Let's talk music, specifically the new tier in Apple Music's subscription options, the Apple Music Voice Plan and the new HomePod mini colors Apple announced at the same time. We'll cover the pros and cons of this monthly plan and discuss how it compares to other Apple Music subscriptions options and third-party music services.
Meet the new generation of AirPods! On October 18, Apple announced the new AirPods (3rd generation) at its second fall event of 2021, 'Unleashed.' Even before their release, rumors abounded about AirPods 3; let's see which came true and which we'll have to do without.
By August Garry
A Memory Mix is a smart collection of related iPhone photos available as a slideshow in your Photos app For You tab. They're fun and charming to look at, especially since you can customize the photo filter that's applied to the slideshow! We'll show you how to change Memories filters in Photos on iPhone.
By Sarah Kingsbury
Apple introduced new MacBook Pros at its October 18 'Unleashed' event, with the option to purchase with the M1 Pro or M1 Max chip. While the latest iterations of the M1 chip are impressive, Mac fans will probably be just as excited about all the new ports, the 1080P FaceTime camera, mechanical function keys in place of the Touch Bar, and the return of MagSafe to MacBooks. While the MacBook Pro was the main event, Apple also unveiled third-generation AirPods, additional color options for the HomePod mini, and a voice-only Apple Music subscription tier. Here's everything you need to know about the latest MacBooks, AirPods, and HomePod minis, including when you can get your hands on them!
By Ashleigh Page
AirPods or AirPods Pro not charging? These kinds of issues are not fun, but the good news is that they are relatively easy to troubleshoot. We'll walk through the best solutions to solve your device charging issues whether you're having issues with the left or right AirPod not charging, both AirPods not charging, or the case failing to charge.
By Olena Kagui
One of the best things about having an Apple Watch is that it's so easy to accessorize. You can have an Apple Watch band for every one of your moods. So, which ones should you get, how can you organize your Apple Watch bands, and what about charging your Apple Watch? Well, we've got recommendations for you right here.
By Ashleigh Page
The ability to set a departure time and arrival time in Apple Maps is not only useful for trip planning—it can help you to better coordinate your day. Want to know when you need to leave for your son's 4:30 p.m. guitar lesson in rush hour traffic? Or maybe you'd like to find the best time to leave and avoid traffic? We'll show you how to get estimated travel times and directions with departure time and arrival time factored in.
