New Year Apps for 2025, Apple Predictions & Buyer’s Guide Favorites

By Susan Misuraca Tue, 01/14/2025

In episode 217, David and Donna share apps and gear to help you hit your 2025 goals around nutrition, sleep, fitness, and beyond. They’ll also share a rundown of the top 20 devices Apple pundits are predicting for 2025 and the buyer’s guide gear they can’t stop using.

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Mark Gurman & Ming-Chi Kuo’s 2025 Predictions from 9to5Mac: Apple is launching 20+ new products this year, here’s what’s coming

Donna & David’s favorite buyer’s guide gear:

Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with Official MagSafe Charging 15W ($119.99)
Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro ($549.95)
Sennheiser HD 800 S Over-Ear Headphones ($1,799.95) Songs Donna’s been loving to listen to on these: Sailed by Kiasmos, 7:00 Am by Tennyson, and What I Will Become by Extravision
Focal Bathys ($700)
Sonos Ace ($449)
4Moms MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing ($269.99)

Donna & David’s Apps for New Year Resolutions:

Cronometer ($10.99/month) Make sure to try the macro & water tracking widget!)
Glo Yoga ($30/month)
Curable ($95.90/year)
Withings Body Scan ($339.95)
Echelon Row-S ($1,299.95)

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Susan Misuraca

Susan Misuraca is a Content & Customer Support Specialist at iPhone Life. She loves putting her 8 years of customer service to use setting customers at ease, listening to their needs, and finding effective solutions to their issues. In her free time, Susan brings that same passion for providing an exceptional customer experience to Noble House, the kava bar she runs with her husband Brian in Fairfield, Iowa. Susan is a devoted dog owner, and when she’s not working, she enjoys walking in the park with her furry companions.

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