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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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Oct 17, 2016 · 1 hr 11 min
111: I Keep Moving the Goalposts
This week Myke visits Apple’s latest flagship store, Jason takes a trip with both a Mac and an iPad, and Apple scales back its automotive ambitions.
Oct 10, 2016 · 1 hr 30 min
110: Never, Not Ever, Not Once
This week we discuss perhaps Apple’s biggest move of 2017: relocating thousands of employees to Campus 2, moving other teams into Infinite Loop, and what it means for Apple’s cloud services and the productivity and morale of Apple employees.
Oct 3, 2016 · 1 hr 19 min
109: YouTube Killed the Podcast Star
This week Myke starts a YouTube channel, Jason raises his hopes for new Macs in October, and we praise the new features of Messages while quibbling with the usability of its interface.
Sep 26, 2016 · 1 hr 40 min
108: It's a Great Feature When It Works
The beta version of the iPhone 7 Plus’s Portrait mode is here, and Jason and Myke both took it for a spin. Then Jason recounts his favorite and least favorite features of macOS Sierra.
Sep 19, 2016 · 1 hr 47 min
107: The Upgrade Programme
Myke and Jason have taken delivery of new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models, so it’s time to detail the experience of buying, upgrading, restoring, and using the latest iPhone models.
Sep 11, 2016 · 1 hr 26 min
106: I've Reached Acceptance
Live from Portland, Jason and Myke are joined by Stephen Hackett to cover a lot of follow-up from last week's Apple announcements.
Sep 7, 2016 · 1 hr 52 min
105: The Illusion of Clicking
Jason returns from the Apple Sept. 7 media event and is immediately questioned by Myke about the new iPhone 7, Apple Watch series 2, EarPods and AirPods, and all the other announcements.
Aug 29, 2016 · 1 hr 9 min
104: I Really Do Want to Win
An Apple event is happening next week! So it’s time for Jason and Myke to make their predictions for the announcements in the most competitive way possible—by drafting the top 20 announcements they think we’ll see.
Aug 22, 2016 · 1 hr 40 min
103: Significant Figures
Special guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about reviews, ratings, using numbers to quantify the unquantifiable, when it's appropriate to show grown-up media to kids, and a whole lot more.
Aug 16, 2016 · 1 hr 42 min
102: Cautionary Tale of Laptops
This week's episode was recorded with Jason and Myke in the same room! Before they high five, they discuss iPad keyboards, MacBook Pro upgrades, Castro 2 and podcast innovation, and Tim Cook getting chatty with the press.
Aug 8, 2016 · 1 hr 43 min
101: It Works Great in California
This week we discuss Fast Company’s visit to the Apple cafeteria, Mark Gurman’s reappearance as an Apple rumor expert, and Recode’s Apple TV guide rumors, plus Myke reviews the new version of Pocket Casts.
Aug 1, 2016 · 1 hr 48 min
100: The Least Less
In our hundredth episode, Jason and Myke break down Apple’s quarterly results, ponder its TV strategy, and Myke reluctantly views one of Jason’s favorite movies for an all-new Myke at the Movies.
Jul 25, 2016 · 1 hr 26 min
99: Disciplined Cash Machine
Scrivener for iOS and a new mechanical keyboard for iPad arrived at Jason’s house this week. We discuss using a specialized writing tool for longform work and the challenges of building an iPad keyboard that doesn’t turn the iPad into a laptop.
Jul 18, 2016 · 1 hr 23 min
98: Accidental Comics Podcast 🤓
In celebration of World Emoji Day and Comic-Con, Jason and Myke discuss how we use emojis and why they’re a valuable addition to online dialogue, and then break down the best options for digital comic-book reading.
Jul 11, 2016 · 1 hr 20 min
97: We Used Our Power For Pizza
Listeners suggest naming schemes for Myke’s devices, Jason and Myke adapt to Apple’s new public betas, we discuss the future of iPad software updates, and Jason gets frustrated by the lack of updates to iCloud Family Sharing.
Jul 4, 2016 · 1 hr 31 min
96: Two Ports is One More Port than One Port
In this episode there’s a bunch of headphone-jack followup, then we discuss Apple’s relationships with Spotify and Tidal, before Myke asks Jason about his own independence on Independence Day.
Jun 27, 2016 · 1 hr 33 min
95: Don't Bring the Pain without the Benefit
Apple ditches the Thunderbolt Display, Jason takes macOS Sierra for a spin, and we debate the merits of Apple removing old technology from its products.
Jun 20, 2016 · 1 hr 18 min
94: Users Use Computers
Jason and Myke are back in their usual offices this week, and they discuss their feelings about watchOS 3, the lack of Apple hardware announcements, and what the buzz was during WWDC week.
Jun 13, 2016 · 1 hr 24 min
93: The Emoji Judgers
Straight out of the WWDC keynote, Jason joins Myke live to talk about watchOS 3, tvOS 10, macOS Sierra, iOS 10, Apple Music and Messages.
Jun 7, 2016 · 1 hr 39 min
92: WWDC 2016 Draft
Jason and Myke predict the contents of WWDC 2016 in the first annual Upgrade Keynote Draft. How many of our picks are based on deep knowledge of the industry, and how many are wish fulfillment? Next week will tell the tale.