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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631 episodes
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Dec 21, 2020 · 1 hr 56 min
331: Mandatory Turkey Holiday
It's the Upgrade Holiday Special! Myke reviews the AirPods Pro Max and Jason reviews Apple Fitness+. Then we get into the spirit of the season with a holiday-themed #askupgrade, and Myke watches "A Charlie Brown Christmas" for the very first time!
Dec 14, 2020 · 1 hr 32 min
330: People Aren't Always Logical
Warner Media blowback, Apple's Gawker show gets cancelled, Disney fires off its Death Star, and Apple announced a $550 pair of headphones.
Dec 7, 2020 · 1 hr 29 min
329: The Stale Hot Dog Industry
Warner Media moves its 2021 films onto HBO Max--what's the future of the movie industry? And a new Mark Gurman report gives some shape to the future of Apple's M-series processors--it turns out the M stands for "more cores."
Nov 30, 2020 · 1 hr 32 min
328: Secure, But Terrible
This week we consider the future, and what Apple's rumored to be doing to the Apple Watch, iPad, and MacBook Pro in 2021. Plus Jason embraces the iPhone 12 mini and reboots his complaints about how Mac security impacts usability.
Nov 23, 2020 · 1 hr 48 min
327: The Future Doesn't Apply
This week: We report back on using our M1 Macs, "Wonder Woman 1984" goes to streaming, and Apple makes a clever move in its PR battle over App Store fees.
Nov 17, 2020 · 2 hr 18 min
326: The M1 Macs: Interview and Review
In this special, extra-packed episode we've got an interview with Apple's Tim Millet and Tom Boger about Apple's new M1 Macs, followed by Jason's review of the new Macs after spending nearly a week with all three models.
Nov 11, 2020 · 1 hr 35 min
325: Johny for the Chips
Three new Macs have arrived, and they've brought the Apple-designed M1 processor with them. Myke and Jason break down the new chip, the new hardware, and what it all means for the future of the Mac.
Nov 2, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
324: The 2020 November Event Draft
Surprise! Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event, in the form of an impromptu draft. There's a lot of speculation about Apple silicon, but we've thrown in a few wacky picks just to keep things interesting.
Oct 26, 2020 · 1 hr 45 min
323: The Edges are More Interesting
New Apple hardware season is in full swing! We review the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and fourth-generation iPad Air. Myke and Jason find themselves drawn to different models for aesthetic reasons.
Oct 19, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
322: Aux In, Cows Out
This week we're picking up the pieces on last week's October Apple event. What have we learned about the HomePod and iPhone 12? There's a lot to unpack here. And in other news, Apple has decided that 2020 is the right time to become MTV.
Oct 13, 2020 · 1 hr 36 min
321: It's the Hope That Kills You
Jason and Myke break down Apple's iPhone 12 and HomePod mini launch event. Having four new iPhones with different pricing structures and camera options is a bit overwhelming, but they do their best to process it all and provide initial reactions.
Oct 10, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
320: Apple Silicon and the 2020 October Event Draft
HUGE bonus episode! First, we interview Apple's Tim Millet and Tom Boger about the new iPad Air and Apple silicon. Then it's time for us to predict what will happen Tuesday via the October Apple Event Draft!
Oct 5, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
319: I'm Gonna Drive My Ferrari Into the Sunset
This week is all about what's next, as we discuss the ramifications of A14 benchmarks, ponder the challenges of Apple succession planning, and prep for our interview with Apple execs.
Sep 28, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
318: Four Weeks Out or Tomorrow
This week widget mania sweeps the nation, Jason goes to an Apple Store to buy a Solo Loop, and Tim Cook ponders Apple's work-from-home culture.
Sep 21, 2020 · 1 hr 41 min
317: Upsettings
This week's show features an iOS 14 home-screen aesthetics revolution, some watchOS 7 follow-up, the need for a Touch ID sensor on the iPhone 12, and the horrible ways we use our keyboards.
Sep 15, 2020 · 1 hr 27 min
316: Why Tomorrow?
New Apple Watches and iPads! Here's our quick reaction to the news. Shockingly, we walk away feeling pretty good about… Apple's services? Plus: Surprise! Apple's OS updates are coming tomorrow!
Sep 14, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min
315: The 2020 September Event Draft
In the first of two episodes of Upgrade this week, Jason and Myke predict what will happen at September 15's Apple event in the traditional form of a draft! We'll be back on Tuesday for post-event reaction and the scoring of our picks.
Sep 7, 2020 · 1 hr 30 min
314: Beta Tourism
Jason dives into macOS Big Sur and has to podcast from exile, Apple gets excited about Emmy nominations while prepping for fall product launches, and the release of "Mulan" leads us to discuss which movie theaters are worth saving.
Aug 31, 2020 · 1 hr 36 min
313: Story of the Summer
Jason and Myke try to piece together conflicting rumors about Macs with Apple silicon, Apple TV+ embraces the UK and Mariah Carey, and Apple and Epic take it to the courts, and #askupgrade reaches its final form as #keyboardtalk.
Aug 24, 2020 · 1 hr 39 min
312: Outgrade
Jason and Myke take a walk in the woods while discussing Apple and Epic, the latest Apple TV+ news, the speed potential of Macs with Apple silicon, and how the pandemic has changed their working lives.