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 30, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
291: The Ugly Potatoes Are Used for Fries
This week Myke got a new iPad Pro, so he and Jason compare notes. Then we enter the Conspiracy Room™ for talk about that iPad, pro iPad apps, and ARM Macs. Plus: Whimsical iPad cursors and ol' Tim "Contingency" Cook!
Mar 24, 2020 · 1 hr 51 min
290: You Are The Button
Jason's got the new MacBook Air and iPad Pro, so it's time to dig in. But we're also excited about the new iPad Magic Keyboard, iPad cursors, and... the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar?
Mar 16, 2020 · 1 hr 29 min
289: Not So Fast, Uma Thurman
This week your WFH hosts offer advice to newly homebound workers, discuss how the global pandemic has affected all corners of Apple's business, and leave a little time for speculation about future Apple product releases.
Mar 9, 2020 · 1 hr 9 min
288: Are We Being Punked?
COVID-19 continues to upend tech industry plans, a report suggests new Apple devices with new display tech, and we get excited about the possibility of a proper mouse cursor in iPadOS 14.
Mar 2, 2020 · 1 hr 29 min
287: Constant Applause
So is Apple really releasing a Smart Keyboard with a built-in trackpad? That's the latest report, and Jason and Myke have a lot of questions about it. And in Upstream, Disney+ gets its "expensive NBC" moment on Instagram.
Feb 24, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min
286: You Can't Make Me Change My Pocket
Clearing up controversies about pockets and malware, the coronavirus affects Apple's business, and news reports surface involving ARM Macs and default apps on iOS.
Feb 17, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
285: Mac Pros for Mac Pros
Myke met the people for whom the Mac Pro was made, and reports back with details. Jason tries to combat confusion about whether the Mac is really being attacked by malware and explains what Apple is doing to stop it.
Feb 10, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
284: We're In the Ear Business
Why did Apple release surprising new beta features this month? We discuss what it might mean for the future of Mac app development, iPad Pro accessories, and the processors powering future Macs. And can someone get Taika Waititi a 16-inch MacBook Pro?
Feb 3, 2020 · 1 hr 51 min
283: The Anger of the Panel
It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of 65 Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not.
Jan 27, 2020 · 1 hr 39 min
282: The iPad at 10
It's the 10th anniversary of the announcement of the iPad! Myke and Jason discuss why the seeds of the iPad's success were visible on day one, the changes in the iPad's life cycle over time, and how the iPad fits in our daily lives today.
Jan 21, 2020 · 1 hr 39 min
281: Your Historical Knowledge Has Been Noted
We close the book on the 2010s with a special draft of Apple keynotes and media events from the past decade, joined by special guest Stephen Hackett. And in Upstream news, it's a busy season of announcements for both Apple TV+ and Peacock.
Jan 13, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min
280: De Niro Can’t Bend
Myke's gone (to) Hollywood: We cover Netflix's record Oscar nominations, Apple's first TV award and critic press tour, and why Apple execs can't stop talking about Services and Wearables. Plus we've got updates on our home-office upgrades.
Jan 6, 2020 · 1 hr 56 min
279: I Predict It Every Year, Why Stop Now?
Jason's got predictions for 2020, including many iPhones and an unusual Apple laptop. Plus the new Brydge iPad keyboard with trackpad and a lot of streaming and smart-home news.
Dec 30, 2019 · 1 hr 59 min
278: The 2019 Upgradies
It's time for the Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2019, take the input of 1500 Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.
Dec 23, 2019 · 34 min
277: Who Killed the Butterfly Keyboard?
This week we try to solve a technology mystery. What if there was a murder, but no body? What if there were victims, but no crime? We all want answers: Who killed the butterfly keyboard, and why?
Dec 16, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
276: It’s Always the Chips
How is Apple TV+ like a bicycle? Is the Mac Pro made in the USA? Why can you play Apple Podcasts from the Amazon Echo? This week Jason and Myke answer these questions, and ponder the negative reaction from some pro users to the price of the Mac Pro.
Dec 9, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
275: Remove All of the Holes
How would an iPhone without any ports even work? Also, Apple gets Golden Globe nominations and Jason explains why you don't need a Mac Pro.
Dec 2, 2019 · 1 hr 30 min
274: More Clunky!
This week we get caught up on Apple services (Apple Pay, Apple News+, Apple Arcade), Jason gives Myke a tour of CarPlay in iOS 13, and we feed the tech podcast ecosystem with discussions of office lighting and weather stations.
Nov 25, 2019 · 2 hr 3 min
273: Sideways the Game
This week we discuss Tim Cook's political high-wire act, Apple's attempts to reduce bugs in future iOS releases, and Jason's wishes for iOS 14. Finally, just in time for the holidays, Myke at the Movies returns with 1988's "Die Hard."
Nov 18, 2019 · 1 hr 33 min
272: Double Secret Vice President of Keyboards
A week later, we're pondering the 16-inch MacBook Pro and what it means about how Apple listens to customers and criticism. We also wonder where Apple will take touchscreen devices and whether we're uncomfortable about Apple's interest in AR.