Upgrade

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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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Mar 20, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
451: I've Come Around to Reality
Is the iPad still the future of computing, or is it the Mac (again)? We consider if the iPad is is limiting the potential of the Mac, and vice versa. Also, we consider Apple's moves to show fiscal responsibility without mass layoffs.
Mar 13, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
450: Funko Classicals
Did Apple's designers want the company to give up on its dreams of augmented reality and just wait it out for a few years? We ponder that baffling report, try to make sense of MacBook Air rumors, get mellow about yellow, and rock you like Amadeus.
Mar 6, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
449: Dynamic Submarine
Kia ora! Jason's back from vacation to discuss Apple's continued quest to optimize its iPhone product revenue and the reason why M3 Macs might be closer (and more interesting) than we thought.
Feb 27, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
448: I'm Choosing Optimism
Myke is joined by Casey Liss to discuss Mark Gurman's report on Apple's 'Moonshot' efforts. Also, what is that 'ComputeModule', how thick will the Pro Max camera bump be, and how does Casey fare in a brand new segment?
Feb 20, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
447: I've Got a Lot of Code in the Catalogue
With Jason on vacation, Myke is joined by David Smith. They discuss a potential delay for Apple's headset and what that may mean for WWDC. Also, David's AI-powered podcast transcription website, and the introduction of 'Ask Underscore'.
Feb 13, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min
446: The iPhone Abides
Jason has released the 2022 Apple Report Card, and now it's time for him and Myke to once again share their grades for Apple for the year gone by. Also, Tim and Eddy go to the Super Bowl, and Apple gets a new Chief People Officer.
Feb 6, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
445: Headwinds
How you read Apple's financial results really depends on what you want to see in them. We break down the numbers, ponder the state of Apple's design group, and reconsider what Apple may or may not be folding in the near future.
Jan 30, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
444: Greg
We break our brains processing wild rumors of folding iPads and Siri-driven VR app development. Demonstrating the interactive power of UpgradeFeedback.com, Myke hears from many listeners who love the 16-inch MacBook Pro. And... Jason hates plants?
Jan 23, 2023 · 1 hr 36 min
443: Core Variations
Jason's spent most of the last week with an M2 Max MacBook Pro, so it's time for his full review. We also discuss the M2 Mac mini and the second-generation HomePod. And what does the future hold for Apple's processors and home strategy?
Jan 16, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
442: Zombie Arms and Toaster Fridge
Does the report that Apple may build a touchscreen Mac laptop mean that the futures of the Mac and iPad are about to converge--or is nothing much really going to change? Then Jason and Myke then pour one out for third-party Twitter apps.
Jan 9, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
441: Qi2: Qi Harder
As the new year begins, reports about Apple's forthcoming headset product arrive to confuse and perplex us. We also discuss a potentially quiet year for the rest of Apple's product line, the fundamental dignity of a circular pizza, and CES.
Jan 2, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
440: Apple Bricked My House!
It's a new year, and Jason has made his fearless predictions about what will happen in 2023! (Myke has questions.) We also consider the fate of the iPhone Plus, discuss Apple pausing its HomeKit architecture roll-out, and pour one out for Dark Sky.
Dec 26, 2022 · 2 hr 5 min
439: The 2022 Upgradies
It's time for the Ninth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2022, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.
Dec 19, 2022 · 2 hr 1 min
438: Holiday Antitrust Special
It's the most wonderful time of the year--for news! We discuss next year's Mac lineup, the end of Apple's negotiations with the NFL, and reports that Apple will open up the iOS app ecosystem. Finally, we re-tell our Apple origin stories. Happy holidays!
Dec 12, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
437: Luxury Car for Nerds
Myke has returned, and so have the Apple Car rumors. But before we try to figure those out, we've got to consider Apple's encryption announcements, Tim Cook's appearance at a chip factory in Arizona, and John Siracusa's appearance in our show document.
Dec 6, 2022 · 2 hr 18 min
436: I Bend So Many Spoons
John Siracusa returns to the show to chat about Jason's recent visit to his house, Mac app development, Apple's brain drain, TSMC breaking ground in Arizona, the problems with AI training models, the current state of macOS, and what makes a Good Product.
Nov 29, 2022 · 2 hr 24 min
435: OS 8, Not So Great
Happy Cyber Monday! John Gruber joins Jason to discuss eWorld, Apple's iPhone production problems in China, FIFA and Qatar, Apple's sports ambitions, BBEdit, regular expressions, Perl and Python, MarsEdit, and John's computing setup.
Nov 21, 2022 · 1 hr 25 min
434: Bob to Bob to Bob
Big streaming-media news this week, as Disney switches bosses and Apple plans its next wave of sports-streaming products. Meanwhile, Myke's busy building out his smart home while Jason has been reminded of the fragility of smart-home networking.
Nov 14, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
433: The Lava Lamp is Not Responding
Let's get real about the Apple VR headset. Is it really coming next year? What's it going to look like? What features should it have? We break it all down. Also, we've got home automation on our minds in various ways!
Nov 7, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min
432: Upgrade (With Special Offers)
The strong dollar is helping to drive up Apple's prices around the world, but is it teaching the company that high prices don't matter? Also, Apple downgrades our favorite tvOS feature, Apple gets into TV ads, and iPhone production grinds to a halt.