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Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained. Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.

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21 episodes
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Yesterday · 1 hr 38 min
631: Nessie Beneath the Waves
Dan Moren joins the Upgrade program to discuss the new Apple Upgrade program, along with Apple's financial results, the approach of Apple's new home strategy, and the perfect phone for iPhone 13 mini fans.
July 27 · 2 hr 10 min
630: Repeat 600 Times
It's a Summer of Fun takeover! Jason asks Myke about the state of his current workflows, and we both highlight our current Macs and current favorite Mac utilities.
July 20 · 1 hr 23 min
629: Jony Ive Loves a Handle
While OpenAI readies a familar-sounding smart speaker, Jason and Myke break down the public betas for macOS, iOS, and watchOS, including Siri AI and new Photos features.
July 13 · 1 hr 37 min
628: Conspiracy to Steal Trade Secrets
Inside Apple's OpenAI lawsuit: How do trade secrets conflict with expert knowlege, was there a concerted effort to steal secret documents to kickstart OpenAI hardware, and how does Apple's own vulnerability inform the whole situation?
July 6 · 1 hr 29 min
627: Do Not Use, Do Not Turn Off
Apple seeks RAM in all the wrong places, Jason has two tangents about FileMaker, and we deal with a large load of somewhat puzzling rumors and legal cases.
June 29 · 1 hr 27 min
626: Unprecedented Weirdness
Apple raised prices! Is this a shocking move, or were Apple products just sneakily affordable before? (And can it be both?) We also parse Mark Gurman's reports on Apple skipping over may M6 chips to go directly to M7.
June 25 · 33 min
625: Road to the Apple II: Computer Faire (Part 4)
The Apple II makes its public debut at a landmark event in the history of personal computers, and Steve Jobs truly comes into his own.
June 22 · 1 hr 55 min
624: The Memory Guys
In the spirit of the Summer of Fun (and Apple history Kickstarters), John Siracusa joins us to discuss when Apple was forced to replace the Classic Mac OS. Also, John Ternus gives some love to Apple's designers and Tim Cook says prices are going up!
June 18 · 36 min
623: Road to the Apple II: A Complete Computer (Part 3)
Under the watchful eye of Steve Jobs, the Apple II takes form at last. It's an integrated color computer created by Steve Wozniak, powered by a groundbreaking power supply designed by Rod Holt, and wrapped in a plastic shell designed by Jerry Manock.
June 15 · 1 hr 45 min
622: It's Doing It!
Back from WWDC, Jason and Myke have had more time to think about Apple's announcements--and to try many of them in beta releases. Siri AI impresses, we have Snow Leopard vibes, and much more.
June 11 · 33 min
621: Road to the Apple II: The Partnership (Part 2)
In a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we travel to the summer of 1976, as Apple travels to Atlantic City for a computer trade show, the Apple II begins to form, and the fellowship between the two Steves shows signs of breaking.
June 8 · 1 hr 28 min
620: Sweating the Details
Live from Apple Park just hours after the WWDC keynote, Jason and Myke offer their in-person reactions to Apple's announcements, including Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, platform improvements and refinements, and features for kids.
June 4 · 33 min
619: Road to the Apple II: Apple for Sale (Part 1)
In a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we take you back to 1976 and recount Steve Jobs's numerous attempts to sell Apple or, at the very least, get someone to make an investment in the fledgling company.
June 1 · 1 hr 28 min
618: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2026
It's time for our 11th annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! What will be announced? For the third straight year, what will Apple's AI story be? We predict it all! Also, Myke and Jason are starting a new podcast!
May 25 · 1 hr 36 min
617: Image Playgrounds Is My Roman Empire
WWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered.
May 18 · 1 hr 49 min
616: Outmoded But Not Vintage
Stephen Hackett joins Jason to talk old Macs, binned chips, and Apple AI. Then Jason discusses the darkest part of Steve Jobs's career with the author of "Steve Jobs In Exile", Geoffrey Cain.
May 11 · 1 hr 53 min
615: But in Citrus!
We revisit the Ultra and Neo names, consider the future of Apple's processor manufacturing strategy, and try to imagine why possible use case there could be for AirPods with built-in cameras.
May 4 · 1 hr 45 min
614: $100 Billion Is the Floor
We read between the lines of Apple's latest record financial results to see how they will impact future products and aquisitions in the Ternus Era. Plus: An Ultra name conundrum, Johny Srouji's burnout, and F1's stateside debut.
April 27 · 1 hr 36 min
613: I Know I Picked Too Many iPods
Given a week to process the news of Apple's CEO transition, we ponder where Apple will go under John Ternus, the role of Johny Srouji, and why a book about Tim Cook would not be a cookbook.
April 20 · 2 hr 33 min
612: 'That Leader is John Ternus'
Breaking news! Apple announces that Tim Cook's tenure as CEO is ending, and John Ternus and Johny Srouji get promotions. And when that's done, we finish our Apple at 50 coverage with a vibe-based draft.