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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Jun 24, 2019 · 1 hr 54 min
251: And Then You Eat the Ice Cream
It's Public Beta time! This week we get Jason's review of the macOS Catalina beta. Also Upstream returns (half a billion for JJ Abrams?) and Myke at the Movies calls on "Kiki's Delivery Service."
Jun 17, 2019 · 1 hr 9 min
250: Building a Home Screen Together
Jason and Myke kick off the The Upgrade Summer of Fun by building the official Upgrade iPhone home screen. 28 apps will be picked! Four will win coveted spaces in the dock! Rules will be invented on the fly! Also, we explain what a draft is.
Jun 10, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
249: A Bridge to the Future
This week we get over our WWDC hangover with a discussion of our favorite new iPadOS 13 features, then we take a look at Catalyst and SwiftUI, featuring an exclusive interview with Apple's Wiley Hodges and Josh Shaffer.
Jun 3, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
248: Seven Layer Burrito of Innovation
The WWDC 2019 keynote was packed full with new announcements. Now, live from San Jose, Jason and Myke come together to talk about iOS 13, macOS Catalina, the introduction of iPadOS, and the new Mac Pro.
May 27, 2019 · 1 hr 26 min
247: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2019
Jason and Myke compete in predicting what will happen during the WWDC keynote next week. Will there be new hardware? What will macOS be called? How many times will we see Tim Cook? This week we guess, but next week reality will be our judge
May 20, 2019 · 1 hr 19 min
246: You Can't Fight the Magnets
With the WWDC draft a week away, Jason and Myke engage in a flight of fancy, discussing all their wishes for iOS and macOS developments that probably won't happen. Also, Jason has to retrieve his iPad.
May 13, 2019 · 1 hr 35 min
245: Get Ready for the Sensor Square
Busy week this week: using old software, how third-party apps respond to Apple's app updates, a Supreme Court ruling, continued Apple Retail issues, new iPhone rumors, and iPad Pro keyboard reviews!
May 6, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
244: Push All the Sales Buttons
Apple's financial results lead us to discuss a new focus on iPhone sales and Apple throwing Intel under the bus. Then @markgurman of Bloomberg swoops in with a huge collection of macOS, iOS, and watchOS rumors for us to dissect.
Apr 29, 2019 · 1 hr 16 min
243: Fiddling Around With Folders
Jason struggles between the Mac's insistence on file management and iOS's lack of it, Podcasts take a step toward going viral with some help from Overcast, and we prepare for the Upgrade Summer of Fun with a new arrival from Dongletown.
Apr 23, 2019 · 1 hr 27 min
242: Myke and the Modems
This week we're all about Guilherme Rambo's reporting about the future of Apple's platforms, from Find My Friends to new support for external displays and pointing devices, to the complicated future of automation on macOS. Plus Kindles, 5G, and YouTube!
Apr 15, 2019 · 1 hr 37 min
241: The Tweaky Features
Disney unveils Disney+ (and what game does Apple thinks it's playing?), we get a sneak peek at iOS 13 features courtesy of @_inside, and coping with the major changes due for the Mac this fall with the departure of iTunes and the arrival of Marzipan.
Apr 9, 2019 · 1 hr 59 min
240: Dance on the Grave of iTunes
John Siracusa joins Jason to discuss how 2019 is potentially an enormous year for the Mac in both hardware and software. Also, we make time to swap TiVo stories and generate John's Hierarchy of Mac Pro Needs.
Apr 1, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
239: Fighting Against the Laws of Physics
This week we say goodbye to AirPower, ponder the place of the new iPad Mini, speculate a bit about Apple Arcade, and take a hard look at Apple News+. Also, Jason literally sits in the iMac Pro Gap.
Mar 26, 2019 · 1 hr 51 min
238: The Future of TV Was Apps
This week we break down Apple's star-studded services event! Apple TV+! A credit card! A games subscription service! And can Apple News+ make an impact? Plus, the results of our event draft!
Mar 19, 2019 · 2 hr 10 min
237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft
The new iMacs are here, and Jason has an exclusive interview with the iMac product manager. We also discuss the new iPads, and then Jason and Myke draft what they think will happen at next week’s Apple Event!
Mar 11, 2019 · 1 hr 23 min
236: Whatever Keyboard Pleases Me
Disney opens the vault for its streaming service, we rank our own MacBook Hierarchy of Needs, and Jason goes against Myke's advice and records some podcasts using only an iPad.
Mar 4, 2019 · 1 hr 20 min
235: Don’t Be So Mean
This week, Upgrade gets controversial! Face ID vs. Touch ID! Apple execs tinkering with TV content! iOS apps invading the Mac! Netflix - threat or menace? The British TV licence! And a laser explosion!
Feb 25, 2019 · 1 hr 22 min
234: The Ideological Folding Wars
This week Myke is excited about Samsung and Huawei's folding phones and Jason wonders if this is technology consumers actually want. Plus we take some time to contemplate the planned roll-out of Marzipan for macOS.
Feb 18, 2019 · 1 hr 14 min
233: Let's Start a Rumor
A 16-inch MacBook Pro and a 6K display are among the latest Apple 2019 hardware rumors, so this week Myke and Jason take turns dissecting them and our speculation engine goes way off the rails.
Feb 11, 2019 · 1 hr 22 min
232: De-emphasis on Trees
How will the iPad's home screen evolve in 2019? Myke and Jason make a wish list, and also discuss Apple Retail, Spotify's investment in podcasting, and more streaming-media news.