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 6, 2017 · 1 hr 14 min
131: It's Fine, Dude
We parse through the rumors about what kind of connector the new iPhone might offer—Lightning or USB-C?--and whether Apple and its customers are ready for another transition. Also, will YouTube’s new cord-cutting TV service be a splash hit?
Feb 27, 2017 · 1 hr 36 min
130: Ron Has a Pretty Sweet Job
Apple Park nears completion, The Nintendo Switch arrives, Silicon Valley culture fails its workers, and pineapple on pizza creates an international incident.
Feb 20, 2017 · 2 hr 6 min
129: Disneyland for Developers
How will Apple’s WWDC be different now that it’s moving back to San Jose from San Francisco? Why is The Iconfactory kickstarting a new version of Twitterrific for Mac? And in this episode, Myke at the Movies travels in time to 1984 for “The Terminator."
Feb 13, 2017 · 1 hr 19 min
128: Is It Any Weirder than Dashboard?
Jason and Myke deal with a mountain of follow-up from last week’s episode about the present and future of the iPad, and then ponder what Apple’s long-term strategy for the Mac might be.
Feb 6, 2017 · 1 hr 24 min
127: Congratulations, You're an Analyst
This week Myke runs the numbers and shows why the decline of the iPad is overhyped and why it’s a more popular computing device than the Mac. Plus we break down Apple’s latest financial results and define what a quarter means.
Jan 30, 2017 · 1 hr 30 min
126: Spinny Propellery Guy
This week Jason and Myke try out a bunch of new Apple betas, Apple makes big changes in App review, Jason finds his favorite iPad Pro keyboard, and we get prepared for Apple’s quarterly financial report.
Jan 23, 2017 · 1 hr 31 min
125: A Bear Did it For Me
This week Jason makes the case for a new size of iPad Pro and an external Touch Bar and Touch ID sensor. We also discuss Samsung's explanation for the exploding Galaxy Note 7 and Apple's updates to Logic and GarageBand.
Jan 16, 2017 · 1 hr 39 min
124: There Are Always Gates
Jason and Myke break down the second annual Six Colors Apple Report Card, as three dozen Apple watchers grade how the company did in 2016—and Myke chimes in with his own votes.
Jan 9, 2017 · 1 hr 36 min
123: Sheer Gadget Magnetism
Jason and Myke return from their well-deserved holiday to discuss the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and Jason’s reactions to the iPhone back in the day. Then we tell the tale of the day San Diego got Ahoy Telephoned.
Jan 2, 2017 · 2 hr 5 min
122: The 2016 Upgradies
Once again, Myke and Jason pick their favorite products of the year! But this year, they are aided in their pursuit of excellent by the votes of you, the loyal Upgradians.
Dec 26, 2016 · 1 hr 38 min
121: All Talk and No Trousers
This week it’s all about the Mac, as Jason and Myke discuss Tim Cook’s attempts to reassure the concerned Mac user base, Bloomberg’s report about Apple’s Mac product-release struggles, and if the Mac is really a truck at all.
Dec 19, 2016 · 1 hr 56 min
120: Time Is a Better Indicator of Time
This week, Jason reviews the AirPods while Myke waits for his to arrive. We also discuss Apple’s removal of the battery indicator from MacBooks, and at the very end of the show do a special Myke at the Movies review of “Rogue One."
Dec 12, 2016 · 2 hr 21 min
119: Make the Chart Bigger
Myke's got a new office! Also, we follow up on our conversation about ARM Macs and try to explain Single Sign On for Apple TV. Finally, after 25 years, Jason has watched "Home Alone" and will discuss it on a new Myke at the Movies.
Dec 5, 2016 · 1 hr 19 min
118: Missed That by 100%
Will Apple move the Mac to ARM processors? Myke thinks it’s inevitable, and Jason thinks it’s well within Apple’s power—but thinks it won’t happen. We also discuss Apple possibly moving some iPhone manufacturing to the United States.
Nov 28, 2016 · 1 hr 54 min
117: Sugar Christmas
Is Apple a big business trapped in the body of a startup? Myke and Jason discuss that issue, say lots of things that might be quoted out of context later, and then settle in to watch 1984's "Gremlins."
Nov 21, 2016 · 1 hr 21 min
116: Design Team Yearbook
This week Jason and Myke discuss the death of the AirPort router, the disbanding of the Mac automation team, and the release of a photo book highlighting Apple’s hardware designs.
Nov 14, 2016 · 1 hr 27 min
115: Rubber Chicken Scenario
After spending the last week with the new MacBook Pro, Jason reviews the Touch Bar and breaks down the approach Apple took in creating an entirely new way to interact with a Mac.
Nov 7, 2016 · 1 hr 27 min
114: Get On Down to Dongle Town
Fresh off of Jason's 10-day travel odyssey with the new MacBook Pro, we debate where Apple’s taking the Mac, the high price of Retina displays, Apple’s tough decisions about who its Mac customers are, and the case for and against the Mac Pro.
Nov 1, 2016 · 1 hr 12 min
113: It's An Honour and a Privilege to Defeat You
Myke and Jason are together again, and this time back in Ireland, to discuss Apple's big week. We cover Jason's time with the new MacBook Pro, Myke's excitement over the Touch Bar, Apple's quarterly results, and much more.
Oct 24, 2016 · 1 hr 19 min
112: What I've Got Going for Me is Apple
With Apple’s next event just around the corner, Myke and Jason make their picks for what we’ll see. The winner will be crowned Upgrade Draft Champion for 2016. Either way, we’re both excited about the prospect of new Macs.