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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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#637
Monday · 1 hr 38 min
637: My Job Is to Eat the Marshmallow
The 27 OS releases have dropped. Jason has a review of macOS Golden Gate and Myke acts as the ambassador for Siri AI. And we've also got more reactions to just what makes the iPhone Duo so interesting.
#636
September 9 · 1 hr 51 min
636: Opening a Book Backward
We break down Apple's September 9 event, including the foldable iPhone Duo, the non-foldable iPhone 18 Pro, the surprising new Apple Watches that double as AI wearables, and the event debut of John Ternus as Apple's CEO. And who won the draft?!
#635
August 31 · 1 hr 53 min
635: The 2026 September Event Draft
It's time for another Apple event draft! But before we predict what Apple will introduce next week, we need to send off the Tim Cook Era and discuss a somewhat surprising announcement of new chips and new Macs!
#634
August 24 · 1 hr 18 min
634: Crime River
The EU gives up and settles with Apple, John Ternus's new home strategy starts to come into focus, and people at Apple just love the folding iPhone.
#633
August 18 · 1 hr 39 min
633: iPhone Tippy-Top
Oops! All segments! This week we've got Snell Talk (tea), Upstream (Apple TV), Lawyer Up (regulations), Rumor Roundup (new iPhones), The Betails (final betas?), and Ask Upgrade!
#632
August 10 · 1 hr 22 min
632: [Redacted Apple Information]
After a visit to Jason's backyard, we discuss OpenAI's response to Apple's lawsuit, the future of Apple's wearable line, the return of "Ted Lasso," and some starters for Spider-Man.
#631
August 3 · 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.
#630
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.
#629
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.
#628
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?
#627
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.
#626
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.
#625
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.
#624
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!
#623
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.
#622
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.
#621
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.
#620
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.
#619
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.
#618
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!

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