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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Apr 30, 2018 · 1 hr 55 min
191: Alien Spacecraft Sitting on an End Table
This week the Grim Reaper comes for AirPort, we imagine a future Apple AR/VR headset, and at the very end it’s time for Myke at the Movies to take on “Avengers: Infinity War.”
Apr 23, 2018 · 1 hr 28 min
190: Redefine It Upward
Tim Cook totally has an Mac on his desk and an iPad at home, but how can Apple advance both its platforms while allowing them to retain their individuality? Also, Amazon Prime has a big number and Apple puts a chill into leakers.
Apr 16, 2018 · 1 hr 36 min
189: Obsolescence Isn’t What It Used to Be
Special Guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to discuss the weather, old speakers, Apple's latest TV acquisition, the long slow fade of 32-bit Mac apps, and the arrival of a new version of his favorite iOS writing app.
Apr 9, 2018 · 1 hr 30 min
188: An Elephant on the Bridge
What is the future of the Mac? This week we connect the future of the Mac Pro, the possibility of Apple abandoning Intel processors, and the rumored unification of Mac and iOS development. Also, Jason reviews the new sixth-generation iPad.
Apr 2, 2018 · 1 hr 24 min
187: Whiz-Bang Wonderfulness
This week Jason steps up to the baseball plate and takes a second swing at the meaning of Apple’s education event, while Myke defends the viability of pen and paper. We also discuss what’s new in Apple’s latest software updates.
Mar 27, 2018 · 1 hr 23 min
186: Black Market Crayons
Jason attended Apple's education event and reports live and direct from Chicago to discuss the new sixth-generation iPad, Apple's place in the education market, the relevance of the Apple Pencil for education, and the whole scene at Lane Tech High School.
Mar 19, 2018 · 1 hr 25 min
185: The March 2018 Apple Event Draft
Apple’s holding a media event at a school in Chicago, and next week Jason will be there to report back about what got announced. But in the meantime, it’s time for another draft, as Myke and Jason attempt to predict what will be shown on stage in Chicago.
Mar 12, 2018 · 1 hr 16 min
184: The Claim Chowder Secret Society
What are our top five Apple products of the past five years? Jason and Myke list their choices in something that is almost, but not quite, a draft. Also: Did Jason accurately predict the extended survival of the MacBook Air?
Mar 5, 2018 · 1 hr 49 min
183: It’s Dumb Until We Do It
Would Apple really update the MacBook Air at this late date? We break down the possibilities, plus Jason finally finishes his HomePod review, Netflix and Apple keep investing in original video content, and then Myke at the Movies revisits 1986's “Aliens.”
Feb 26, 2018 · 1 hr 26 min
182: March of Minor Products
This week we discuss rumors about new AirPods and this fall’s iPhones, speculate about what makes a good Apple TV app, revisit the idea of ARM Macs in the context of Windows 10's ARM limitations, and save a moment to praise Alto’s Odyssey.
Feb 19, 2018 · 1 hr 27 min
181: Banana Slug Bookshelf
What does the death of Twitter for Mac say about the future of Mac software? Is Apple making big changes to how it releases software, and how will it impact the quality of the Apple product experience?
Feb 12, 2018 · 1 hr 51 min
180: Too Much Speaker
After a weekend with the HomePod, it’s time for Myke and Jason to discuss what they like and dislike about Apple’s new connected speaker. Is it so loud that Myke is angering his neighbors? How does the HomePod match up with Jason's other products?
Feb 5, 2018 · 1 hr 37 min
179: Somewhere Between One and a Gabillion
Apple reaches a record high in revenue and profit, but what’s up with the iPhone and Mac sales figures? This week we break down Apple’s huge holiday quarter, including the calendar quirk that has cut Apple both ways.
Jan 29, 2018 · 1 hr 38 min
178: On a Dark Desert Highway
Jason and Myke break down the annual Six Colors Apple Report Card. Also, the HomePod gets pre-orders, and a new set of listening parties for journalists. You can check out of the Apple Store any time you like, but you can never leave.
Jan 22, 2018 · 1 hr 44 min
177: Stuck in the Mud
The iPhone product line may see more changes in 2018, but do the rumors of two new models make sense? Is Apple missing its shot in the voice-assistant market? And if you want to get Myke’s reaction to seeing “Hamilton”, it’s coming at the end of the show.
Jan 16, 2018 · 1 hr 26 min
176: Final Cat Pro
What are Jason and Myke’s hopes and dreams for iOS, the iPhone, and the iPad in 2018? Also: Apple buys more TV shows, a podcast tip, and the visual-effects industry tests Jason.
Jan 9, 2018 · 1 hr 34 min
175: $4,999, Cheap!
Jason reviews his new base-model iMac Pro, we speculate about the unified (or not) future of Apple's software-development platforms, and there's an awful lot of news from the world of streaming media.
Jan 1, 2018 · 2 hr 13 min
174: The 2017 Upgradies
Presenting the Fourth Annual Upgradies! In this episode Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2017 across many categories, with important input provided by you, the Upgradians! Only the finest will walk away with the title of Upgradies Award Winner.
Dec 25, 2017 · 2 hr 7 min
173: The 2017 Upgrade Holiday Special
Just in time for Christmas, Jason and Myke look back at 2017 and reveal their 2018 wish lists. Then it's time for special guests to join us for a round of very special #askupgrade, the first-ever Upgrade Secret Santa, and Myke at the Movies.
Dec 18, 2017 · 1 hr 47 min
172: My Brain Was Slowly Expanding
Has Disney changed the future of streaming TV with its purchase of Fox? Has Jason bought himself an iMac Pro? Have Myke and Jason watched “The Last Jedi”? Yes to all of the above. (We save Star Wars until the end and fire off the Spoiler Horn.)