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 24, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
591: The Apple TV Draft
It's Thanksgiving week, and Myke and Jason are using the occasion to draft their favorite Apple TV shows. There's also some drama at the Rumor Roundup corral involving Apple's succession planning, and Google engineers AirDrop for Android.
Nov 17, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
590: Who’s This John Apple?
Tim Cook's succession planning hits another gear, Tesla may be embracing CarPlay, Apple shifts its iPhone release plans, and Jason considers the place of the iPad Pro today after traveling with it for a week.
Nov 10, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
589: The London Air
Jason and Myke are together in London to discuss five years of Apple silicon, Apple's new friendly partner for AI models, and much more!
Nov 3, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
588: Dodging the Question Intentionally
We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies.
Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
587: My TestFlight Has a TestFlight
Stephen Hackett joins Jason to discuss modem quirks, new iPhone rumors, cutting-edge immersive video production, and the boring march of Apple silicon.
Oct 21, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
586: An LLM in the Woods
Jason has spent a little while with the new M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro, and M5 Vision Pro (with accessories!) and we review them all. Also, Apple's deal with F1 crosses the finish line.
Oct 13, 2025 · 1 hr 55 min
585: Slide Over Sickos
It's a new and vibrant era for Upgrade, as we discuss Apple TV changes, iPad software updates, and immersive NBA games. Myke reviews Apple's F1 TV strategy, while Jason comes up with a winning TV series idea and reviews the iPhone Air.
Oct 6, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
584: I'm the Apple of Lasers
Myke tries Tahoe, ICEBlock gets blocked, and Apple toggles from Vision Pro to glasses.
Sep 29, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
583: It Feels So Good to Be Right
Jason's spent a week with the iPhone Air and Myke's been using his iPhone 17 Pro, so it's time to discuss deeper thoughts about this year's models. Also: internal chatbot chat, Intel investments, and miniature Macs!
Sep 22, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
582: First Chance to Make One Impression
Reunited in Memphis, Jason and Myke discuss iPhone and AirPods Pro first impressions, phone transfer troubles, MacBook rumors, and St. Jude shenanigans.
Sep 15, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
581: A Very Dented Can
Apple's new operating systems have arrived and we've got thoughts about iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. We also catch up on what we've learned since last week's Apple Event.
Sep 9, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
580: Iconic Plateau
From the iPhone Air to the iPhone 17 models, from AirPods Pro 3 to the new Apple Watches, we break down all the announcements from the September Apple Media Event!
Sep 1, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
579: The 2025 September Event Draft
Jason and Myke preview what will happen at next week's Apple event. What form might a thinner iPhone Air take? Will the AirPods Pro come roaring back? Is the Apple Watch Ultra in store for an upgrade? To the winner goes the glory.
Aug 25, 2025 · 1 hr 58 min
578: The Woven Family of Materials
After an era of stability, Apple may be about to mix things up with the iPhone, including a bunch of new models and even a change to the traditional fall roll-out cycle. And we end the Summer of Fun with a summery Ask Upgrade!
Aug 18, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
577: Apple's Own Tier List
We imagine how Apple would tier list its own products, and discuss what kind of personality might work for a tabletop "robot" from Apple.
Aug 11, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
576: Resting Tim Face
Blind ranking bad Apple products, hope for a cheaper MacBook, the perils of Siri automation, and apparently Tim Cook took a trip to Washington D.C. for some sort of meeting?
Aug 4, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
575: I Love to Accelerate a Roadmap
What's that jingling sound? It might be the cash in Apple's pockets after its record financial quarter. Also: Apple responds to the DoJ, and Tim Cook gives an AI pep talk.
Jul 28, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
574: The Shame Box
It's Public Beta season and we've got thoughts about the good and bad in macOS Tahoe. Then Jason forces Myke to listen to some sounds of the summer, but probably not the ones you're thinking of.
Jul 21, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
573: What a Bad Friend!
Apple casts a chill over its employees (and the media?) by alleging a theft of trade secrets, the first folding iPhone really might only be a year away, and Myke forces Jason to rank some classic Apple products.
Jul 14, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
572: Grand modèle de langage
We discuss Apple's iOS design conundrum, why Apple and F1 are wrong for each other, why it's probably time for a changing of the guard at Apple, and some new and exciting Apple AI contretemps.