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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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Jun 12, 2022 · 1 hr 57 min
411: 180% Different for Me
It's the aftermath of a WWDC like no other, so in this very special episode Myke and Jason kick off the Summer of Fun with an episode recorded live in the California sun.
Jun 7, 2022 · 1 hr 47 min
410: Apple Park Vibe Check
Live from Apple Park, Jason has a first-hand report from the WWDC Keynote. (Myke was nearby, but that’s a whole other story.)
May 30, 2022 · 1 hr 36 min
409: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2022
It’s time for our seventh annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! In a surprise development, Jason and Myke are attending in person--but beyond that, they're totally in the dark.
May 23, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
408: Upgrade VR
The much-rumored Apple AR/VR headset appears to be on the horizon, so Myke and Jason break down several reports about its development and debate what approach Apple should take.
May 16, 2022 · 1 hr 29 min
407: Inexplicable Billboards
Is Apple ready to embrace USB-C across its entire product line? Jason loves his Playdate, but is frustrated by Apple Music playing songs he dislikes. And the music may go on, but the iPod won't be coming along for the ride.
May 9, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
406: Are You Phishing Me Right Now?
An unlikely alliance of tech giants beckons us toward our passwordless future, but in the meantime there's a new version of 1Password. We also discuss Apple Car rumors, hope for the future of AirPods Max, our disassembly of a Magic Keyboard, and more!
May 2, 2022 · 1 hr 43 min
405: Too Many Numbers
This week we check in on Studio Display firmware, ponder what form the iPhone 14 might take and whether it's different enough from the iPhone 13, and break down the results of Apple's record fiscal quarter--including some trepidation about the future.
Apr 25, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min
404: Convert Your Nostalgia to Money
Jason added a (working) Studio Display and a Playdate to his house last week, and Myke's a little upset. Also CNN+ died, Netflix went into crisis, and Apple kept making sports streaming deals. We also discuss the parking situation at Apple Park.
Apr 18, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
403: This Episode is Forbidden
This week we're imagining the right and wrong improvements for the Apple Watch, speculating about the first wave of M2 Macs, lamenting Apple's process for replacing a defective product, and buzzing (in a bad way) about CNN+.
Apr 11, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min
402: Very Important Developers
Baseball season is here and Jason has a detailed critique of Apple's first Friday Night Baseball broadcasts. But it's not all home runs and calls to the bullpen, as Myke goes home to Dongletown and we ponder just what might be announced at WWDC 2022.
Apr 4, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min
401: This App May Not Kill You
Myke takes possession of his Apple Studio Display, Jason gets excited about the arrival of Audio Hijack 4, and Apple revises its approach to allowing external links in iOS apps.
Mar 28, 2022 · 1 hr 40 min
400: Draft of the Ages
It's episode 400! We evaluate the forward-looking predictions we made back in episode 300, and then draft stories we'll be talking about over the next hundred episodes! Also, an Apple TV+ movie won Best Picture and we round up an awful lot of Apple rumors
Mar 21, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
399: The Mysteries of Thunderbolt
Jason's got the new Mac Studio and Studio Display and it's time for his complete review. We also discuss where the M2 chip might appear, and what the Mac will look like in 2023.
Mar 14, 2022 · 1 hr 54 min
398: I Thought About the Ultra, Then I Laughed
John Siracusa joins Jason to talk about the Mythical Mid-Range Mac Minitower, the distortion of the iMac over time, the modular possibilities offered by the Apple Studio Display, and other fallout from last week's Apple announcements.
Mar 8, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min
397: My Favorite Amount of Transistors
It's not every day that Apple introduces an entirely new Mac line. But on March 8, that's exactly what happened. Jason, Myke, and special guest Stephen Hackett discuss the new Mac Studio and Studio Display, along with the updated iPad Air and iPhone SE.
Feb 28, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min
396: The 2022 March Event Draft
Our most speculative draft yet! Jason and Myke refuse to wait for Apple. Instead, they predict what will happen at Apple's next product launch--whenever it might happen.
Feb 21, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
395: This App May Kill You
Jason imagines a future iOS App Store improved by sideloading, Myke gets back into reading digital comics, and both of them have a very strongly worded wish list involving the rumored big new iMac.
Feb 14, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
394: Historic Dongletown
This week Jason and Myke both revive some classic hardware that hits them right in the feels. Also, there's a confusing set of Apple event rumors, and Apple tries to address AirTag security concerns.
Feb 7, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
393: Nothing Is So Perfect™
It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of several dozen Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not.
Jan 31, 2022 · 1 hr 52 min
392: The Whimsy Committee
Apple made a ton of money and released a ton of betas with new features. Face ID works with masks, Universal Control causes the soul of the Mac pointer to leave its body, the iPad relies on legacy nodes, the iPhone may take on Square...