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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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Oct 31, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min
431: Charty Charty Money Charts
Apple and the Mac had another record quarter, but there are some serious questions about slowing growth in services and what it means for Apple's future strategies. This leads naturally into us discussing questionable stuff Apple's doing on the App Store.
Oct 24, 2022 · 2 hr 10 min
430: Other Kickstands Are Available
Jason's got new reviews of macOS Ventura, the tenth-generation iPad, and the M2 iPad Pro. We discuss Stage Manager, System Settings, the Magic Keyboard Folio, and the curious pace and nature of iPad innovations.
Oct 17, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
429: Freedom Doors
This week we praise trackpads, condemn Google, ponder VR headset design, and think big thoughts about the AirPods Pro 2. Then it's time for some final prognosticating about what products Apple might be introducing in the next few weeks.
Oct 10, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min
428: (2)
What's in a name? Myke and Jason wrestle with what to call a rumored new Apple display and whether "laptop" is better than "notebook." Also, Matter is almost here to save us from our smart homes and the USB-C iPhone approaches.
Oct 3, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
427: He Renounced Lederhosen
It's pretty late in the game, but Stage Manager on iPadOS keeps changing. Meanwhile, Tim Cook and his executive pals take a European tour.
Sep 26, 2022 · 1 hr 52 min
426: Splash Hit!
Jason reviews the iPhone 14, we speculate about how Apple could make an October Mac event worth having, Myke solves his iPhone migration problems, and we answer your Dynamic Island questions!
Sep 19, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min
425: This Intelligent Blob
After reviewing the iPhone 14 Pro and discussing the pros and cons of the Dynamic Island and the new 48MP camera, Jason and Myke discuss the current pace of upgrades and innovation across all of Apple's product lines.
Sep 12, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
424: Das Pro Plus Max Ultra
Five days later, we take stock of last week's Apple announcements, disclose our pre-orders, ponder future changes to the iPhone product line, and discuss our favorite features of iOS 16.
Sep 8, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
423: Ultra Wednesday
Apple has unveiled four new iPhones, new Apple Watches (including the new Apple Watch Ultra), and a new generation of AirPods Pro. Jason reports straight from the event--and still on the Apple Park campus!--as we break down all the details.
Aug 29, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
422: The 2022 September Event Draft
Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event. What new features will the new iPhones have--and will they be more expensive? Will the Apple Watch expand? And what other surprises might propel one of us to a draft victory?
Aug 22, 2022 · 2 hr
421: Summer of Automation
Before the sun sets on the Summer of Fun, Jason has rounded up three Apple automation experts--Federico Viticci, Rosemary Orchard, and Matthew Cassinelli--to discuss the present and future of user automation on Apple's platforms.
Aug 15, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min
420: I Don't Want Your Jolly Ranchers
What bothers Jason more, bad candy or App Store ads? Tough call. We also discuss some possible iPhone price hikes, Jason's HomeKit (sort of) cameras, a return to macOS Ventura, and the pronunciation of Apple silicon.
Aug 8, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
419: Modemtown
Thanks to the M2 MacBook Air, Myke has decided to live a two-laptop lifestyle. We ponder the rumored delay of iPadOS 16, whether it's a good or bad thing, and what form a new iPad Pro might take.
Aug 1, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min
418: Cocktail of Headwinds
This week Jason and Myke take a closer look at Apple's weird quarterly results, which reassured Wall Street while not being altogether reassuring. Then automotive expert Sam Abuelsamid joins Jason to talk about Apple's CarPlay announcement at WWDC.
Jul 25, 2022 · 1 hr 53 min
417: The Verticals
In this special Summer of Fun episode, Jason and Myke welcome three special guests to discuss how development, accessibility, and widgets have been affected by Apple's latest operating-system cycle.
Jul 18, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min
416: Shout-out to Bridget Knight
Myke and Jason both have new M2 MacBook Airs, so it's time for our full review. Jason opens the Stocks app for the first time in ages. Jony Ive's long fade-out from Apple is completed. And in honor of World Emoji Day, we select our favorite emojis
Jul 11, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
415: My Body Is My Studio, My Exercises Are My Canvas
Apple's iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas have gone public and we have our first impressions! Also, the M2 MacBook Air has gone on sale, the new "extreme sports" Apple Watch is coming into focus, and for the Summer of Fun we're drafting favorite app icons.
Jul 4, 2022 · 1 hr 49 min
414: The Meat Seems Questionable
This July 4 Jason spends some time away from the grill to discuss charity shops, stroopwafels, and the differences between the U.S. and the UK. Meanwhile, Myke has been inspired to build his own iPad-based status board.
Jun 27, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min
413: Tall Is Small
For the Summer of Fun, Jason and Myke compare their iPhones--one's Max, one's Mini, but which one has the most apps and which one has the most photos? Also, Mark Gurman's got our next 75 episodes plotted out
Jun 21, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
412: Justin, Don't Do It
This week: Apple makes a surprising deal with MLS, Stage Manager and window management, and Myke is excited for the iPad Studio and the MacBook Studio if and when they are ever announced.