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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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May 7, 2024 · 1 hr 57 min
511: You’re Nice to Hold
Both Jason (New York) and Myke (London) have had their hands on the new iPads and are here to report back with all the details. We discuss M4 surprises, iPad Air choices, iPad Pro use cases, and save a little time to Lawyer Up.
Apr 29, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min
510: Jason Is Cool GOTO 10
We're trying to puzzle through some strange rumors about next week's iPad launch event. Also, the EU brings the iPad into the DMA party, Apple locks the Apple IDs of many people (including Myke!), and we shout out the OG Knowledge Navigator.
Apr 22, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
509: Save the Fines
The world's foremost e-reader podcast returns, but we also take time to talk about the appeal of retro game emulators, iPad and iPhone rumors, and the possible end of Apple's leather replacement material.
Apr 15, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
508: You’re Judging It Wrong
Skepticism about the future of the Vision Pro and brutal reviews of the Humane Ai Pin make us discuss misguided expectations and the power of the smartphone duopoly. We also attempt to decode reports of new M4 Mac chips.
Apr 8, 2024 · 1 hr 48 min
507: Differently Social
Casey Liss joins Myke to discuss Apple's new Spatial Personas for visionOS, and their thoughts on an immersive experience from... Gucci? Also, emulators are coming to the App Store, and Myke wants to check Casey's vibe.
Apr 1, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min
506: Legacy When? Legacy Now?
We often cite anonymous reports about Apple's future, but where do those reports come from? We discuss of the value and ethics of Apple rumor coverage. Also, we've seen the latest Vision Pro immersive video and have strong opinions.
Mar 25, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft
The U.S. Department of Justice joins the European Commission in contributing to Apple's legal troubles; and in a surprise, pre-emptive move, we attempt to predict the future of the iPad via a draft!
Mar 18, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
504: Tone 47
Is Apple working with Google on its A.I. strategy? We break down what that might mean for the future of Apple's platforms--and why it might make a lot of sense. And in Europe, Apple continues to alter its App Store rules.
Mar 11, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
503: We Own the Refs, the Stadium, and the Field
We discuss Apple's latest embarrassing and unnecessary policy stumble in Europe, and then explain how Jason's full review of the M3 MacBook Air managed to kill his home network.
Mar 4, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
502: It's the Way Towards Colour
It's time to say goodbye to the M1 MacBook Air (hello, new M3 models!) and our Upshift segment (RIP Apple Car project), but our in-depth coverage of Apple being regulated and fined by the European Commission rolls on!
Feb 26, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
501: The Perfect Noodling Computer
We discuss what an iOS release focused on AI features might look like, check in on our ongoing Vision Pro experiences, and discuss what the Apple Sports app might mean for Apple's sports ambitions.
Feb 19, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
500: Core Face/Peripheral Face
Episode 500 prompts us to revisit predictions from episode 400 and make some new ones for episode 600. Myke also reveals his votes in the annual Six Colors Report Card and Jason adds some ratings of his own.
Feb 12, 2024 · 1 hr 46 min
499: We Have All the Cushions
After some brief European DMA follow-up, we dive deep on our extended impressions of the Vision Pro and visionOS, including Jason's full review.
Feb 5, 2024 · 2 hr 1 min
498: Leap the Uncanny Valley
After a brief bit of DMA follow-up and a recap of Apple's quarterly financial results, the rest of the episode is all about our first few days with the Apple Vision Pro.
Jan 29, 2024 · 2 hr 3 min
497: The Poison Pill
Just before launch, Jason has some second impressions of the Apple Vision Pro. But before the new-platform excitement starts, there's the matter of Apple's response to the EU and a complicated set of new iOS policies and features.
Jan 22, 2024 · 2 hr 28 min
496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft
Celebrating 40 years of the Mac, we've gathered an all-star panel of longtime Mac users to pick the best Macs, Mac software, and Mac accessories, as well as induct a few events or devices into the Mac Hall of Shame.
Jan 15, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min
495: Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong
Vision Pro orders are happening this Friday, with the product shipping in a few weeks. We break down Apple's announcement strategy and our reactions to the reactions to the news.
Jan 8, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min
494: Copyright Violation Machine
Jason and Myke are back just in time to miss the Vision Pro shipping news, but they've still got time to catch up on the news they missed and preview their expectations for the year to come.
Jan 1, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
493: Upgradies Hall of Fame
Happy New Year! In this extra-special episode, Jason and Myke pick their favorite Upgradies winners of the past ten years in each Upgradies category.
Dec 25, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
492: The 2023 Upgrade Holiday Special
Twitter was dead, to begin with. Five years later, we look at the Ghost Of Apple Future from a different perspective. There's also some Holiday Ask Upgrade. And who let that history podcast in here?