
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?
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Tips referred to in this episode:
- How to Record and Transcribe a Call on Your iPhone - great for transcribing & summarizing meetings, healthcare calls, etc.
- Don’t Like Liquid Glass? Here’s How to Minimize It - iOS 26’s visual redesign can be tough to read; here’s how to fix it.
News:
Apps & Gear:
- Rabbit Air A3 Ultra Quiet Air Purifier ($749.95) - Donna’s first pick for air purifiers, has a special germ defense filter option for mold removal.
- Blue Air Classic Pro CP7i ($699.99) - Our second pick.
- Nebula Anker Capsule 3 1080P Projector ($749) - David’s outdoor movie setup in his family’s gazebo.
- Sim City BuildIT (Free) - David’s latest favorite pastime game.
Question of the week:
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