iPhone Life Podcast

Episode 191: Hands on with the iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone Life Podcast

Show Notes

Is the new iPhone as great as Apple says? Tune in to episode 191 to learn what the Dynamic Island, Always-On Display, 48 MP camera, and A16 chip are like in real life. David and Donna also share essential gear recommendations, from screen protectors to MagSafe cases and chargers, to wireless earbuds. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.

Question of the week:

Have you been editing and unsending texts? What do you think of these features and when do you use them? Also, please share your hands-on experiences with the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Ultra and Series 8. Let us know at [email protected].

Articles referred to in this episode:

How to Unsend an Email After You’ve Sent It (iOS 16)

Apple Announces iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Plus: Here's What's New

New iPhone 14 Pro: 48MP Camera, Dynamic Island & Always-On

Which iPhone 14 Is Right for You?

Everything We Didn’t See at Apple’s Far Out Event

Gear referred to in this episode:

Speck Presidio2 Pro MagSafe Case $49.95)

Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15W ($149.95)

Otterbox 3-1in1 MagSafe Charging Station ($79.95)

Smartish Crown Joule USB-A to Universal Cable - 6FT ($19.95)

Sony LinkBuds S ($199.95)

CaseMate BLOX Clear ($40)

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