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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Nov 13, 2019 · 2 hr 2 min
271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro
The butterfly keyboard era is over! Apple announces the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a new keyboard and a lot more. And Jason has an exclusive interview with the MacBook Pro product manager, Shruti Haldea.
Nov 4, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
270: The Toughest Compare
Apple TV+ has finally arrived, so this week we talk about the first round of shows (and the disappointing TV app) Also: Our review of the new AirPods Pro and Apple's quarterly results show that down is up.
Oct 29, 2019 · 1 hr 18 min
269: A Beep Beep from Far Away
Jason has no power or Internet, so this week Myke gives him the details about the new AirPods Pro, the first reviews of Apple TV+ shows, iOS 13.2 and a perplexing HomePod software update, and Apple’s rumored reboot of its smart-home initiative.
Oct 21, 2019 · 1 hr 27 min
268: Featchas in the Beatas
Everything's new for Myke, who's back with a "new" Mac running a "new" macOS. Apple TV+ launches next week, so there's an enormous collection of Upstream news. And we ponder what products Apple might release this fall, with or without a special event.
Oct 14, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
267: The Quiet Death of the Newton
James Thomson joins Jason to discuss Catalyst, the end of DragThing, and Apple's complex relationship with China.
Oct 7, 2019 · 1 hr 45 min
266: Two iPads in a Sandwich
macOS Catalina has arrived and Jason's got his full review, plus we dig into the new multi-screened mobile device announcements from Microsoft (and what they might mean for Apple), and put on our sweaters to talk about Deep Fusion photography.
Sep 30, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
265: Nothing But Canned Answers
Jason finished his iPhone 11 review nearly two weeks after the fact, Myke is back in the Apple Watch game with a new Series 5 model, and we hear from a bunch of Apple Store employees.
Sep 23, 2019 · 1 hr 22 min
264: Beautiful Breakable Glass Objects
We've got the new iPhones and it's time for our first hands-on impressions. How has Apple improved the upgrade experience? Could the Apple Store pick-up experience use a little more attention? We break it all down.
Sep 16, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
263: Extra Professional
Upgrade turns five and we're waiting for our new Apple hardware. But there's still time to reflect on last week's announcements, deal with a flood of Apple TV+ news, ponder Apple's fragmented OS release schedule, and prepare for the arrival of iOS 13.
Sep 11, 2019 · 1 hr 41 min
262: The Skyscrapers of Camera Bump City
Jason has returned from Cupertino, where he watched Apple unveil the new iPhone 11 models, a new Apple Watch that adds a feature we had given up hope of ever seeing, and details about when we'll see Apple Arcade and Apple TV+.
Sep 2, 2019 · 1 hr 27 min
261: The 2019 iPhone Event Draft
It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the Steve Jobs Theater next week! They draft 10 different things they expect will happen--or not happen--next Tuesday.
Aug 26, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
260: It's Not Just a Desk
Jason and Myke can't agree on the definition of "lemonade" but they're together in Jason's office this week to discuss the impending iPhone event and reflect on nearly five years of independence and Upgrade.
Aug 19, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
259: Get Ripped with Pro Max
Special guest Stephen Hackett joins us to discuss the current state of the Mac in both hardware and software. We also ponder Apple's choices in naming the new iPhones, and Jason wonders if the Apple Watch even needs an upgrade this fall.
Aug 12, 2019 · 1 hr 30 min
258: Ten Hours Is Not All Day
This week we check in on our beta OS experiences, discuss why Apple's move to ARM MacBooks seems inevitable, and ponder how Apple will respond to Disney's low-priced streaming service bundle.
Aug 6, 2019 · 1 hr 26 min
257: The Amount of Money Available on the Planet
Money is in the air! Apple's making more of it on wearables and services and less on the iPhone, and its credit card is starting to roll out. We also have some follow up on Siri surveillance and Catalina security, and make a very long-term bet.
Jul 29, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
256: The Billion Dollar Show
Humans listening to Siri audio, macOS Catalina's aggressive security features, and a possibly pricey 16-inch MacBook Pro--where did the Summer of Fun go? Relax: Upstream's got news about Hobbits and superheroes, and we've got a special summer #askupgrade!
Jul 22, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
255: Peacock Plus
Apple may make premium podcasts, Netflix loses subscribers just as it's about to face tough competition, and Myke and Jason draft the most appealing video streaming services of 2020!
Jul 15, 2019 · 1 hr 16 min
254: Downgrade
Normal episode's this. #askupgrade, Apple laptops and retail changes, Warner Media's HBO Max, and #snelltalk. Back are @imyke and @jsnell! Listen!
Jul 8, 2019 · 1 hr 38 min
253: Steal The Ball
Guest Marco Arment joins Jason and Myke to discuss the possibility of new Apple laptop keyboards at last, his Overcast priorities over the next year, and the future of podcasting. Plus: Jony Ive cold takes, streaming-video wars, and cappuccino.
Jul 1, 2019 · 1 hr 32 min
252: The Hippie Gets a Haircut
The Summer of Fun goes old school, as two of Jason's colleagues from back in the 1990s compare Apple's many transitions over the years to the ones Apple faces today. Also, if movies and TV shows aren't available via streaming, do they even exist?