Upgrade
509 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsUpgrade 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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509: Save the Fines
April 22, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ladder: Flexible life insurance in minutes. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qua...
508: You’re Judging It Wrong
April 15, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBSkepticism 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link a...
507: Differently Social
April 08, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBSubtitle: When I Quote Mary Poppins Quoting Cinderella 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. AdBlock Pro: Block ads in Safari on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Fitbod: Get str...
506: Legacy When? Legacy Now?
April 01, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour - 117 MBSubtitle: Let's Go Snell! 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sanebox: Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically appl...
505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft
March 25, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour - 110 MBSubtitle: You Can't Arm a Hammer 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! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. ...
504: Tone 47
March 18, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBIs 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at che...
503: We Own the Refs, the Stadium, and the Field
March 11, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback ...
502: It's the Way Towards Colour
March 04, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBIt'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! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purcha...
501: The Perfect Noodling Computer
February 26, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour - 117 MBWe 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More cont...
500: Core Face/Peripheral Face
February 19, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBSubtitle: D 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off your plan when you use this link a...
499: We Have All the Cushions
February 12, 2024 21:45 - 1 hour - 123 MBAfter some brief European DMA follow-up, we dive deep on our extended impressions of the Vision Pro and visionOS, including Jason's full review. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kit...
498: Leap the Uncanny Valley
February 05, 2024 22:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBAfter 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. L...
497: The Poison Pill
January 29, 2024 22:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBJust 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit...
496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft
January 22, 2024 22:00 - 2 hours - 170 MBCelebrating 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and co...
495: Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong
January 15, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBVision 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit F...
494: Copyright Violation Machine
January 08, 2024 21:15 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBJason 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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certifi...
493: Upgradies Hall of Fame
January 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBHappy New Year! In this extra-special episode, Jason and Myke pick their favorite Upgradies winners of the past ten years in each Upgradies category. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Links and Show Notes:...
492: The 2023 Upgrade Holiday Special
December 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBSubtitle: The rise and fall of the Color Czars 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? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Ladder: Flexible life insurance in minutes. Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it...
491: The 2023 Upgradies
December 18, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 135 MBSubtitle: Upgradies X It's time for the 10th Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2023, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consist...
490: The Cat Has a Team of Lawyers
December 11, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBJohn Siracusa joins Jason to discuss Beeper, this week's Apple OS updates, next year's expected Apple hardware (including iPads, Macs, and Vision Pro), and the power of the defaults on macOS. Also: How to eat cereal. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Guest Starring: John Siracusa Links and Show Notes: Get Upg...
489: The Future Is on CompuServe
December 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBMyke returns to the show to discuss chip packaging (in the U.S.A.) and the potential of AI models to make using a computer easier. Then, by request, we spend some time talking about how we got into this business. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credi...
488: The New Numbers
November 27, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 123 MBSubtitle: 2023 Upgrade Cybercast James Thomson joins Jason to celebrate Cyber Monday, generate an Apple Buying Guide, grapple with subscription (and human) burnout, and explore spatial videos and the current state of visionOS development. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Ladder: Flexible life insurance in minutes. ...
487: Under the Thumb of Qualcomm
November 20, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 118 MBThe possibilities that Apple will release a lower-cost MacBook, Apple's difficulties in building a 5G radio to rival Qualcomm, Apple attempts to appease the EU by adopting RCS, and all hell breaks loose with OpenAI. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. TextExpander...
486: On the Side of Reality
November 13, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBSpatial videos on iPhone, 2024 iPad updates, the Apple Watch as a health device, Apple pausing iOS development to fix bugs, the potential of AI interfaces, and the meaning of the "pro" label. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrast...
485: Best Witch and Beast Feature
November 06, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 116 MBJason has reviewed the new M3 iMac and M3 MacBook Pro, and Myke asks him for all the details. We also discuss why the large-iMac era is at an end, and review Apple's recent quarterly financial results. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount a...
484: Space Grayer
October 31, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBJason got to spend some time with the new M3 iMac and MacBook Pro, and returns to spill the details! We delve into the differences between chips in the M3 family, the curious case of the new low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, and much more. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ladder: Flexible life insurance in minutes. DeleteMe: Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Notion: Do your most efficient work with No...
483: The 2023 October Event Draft
October 27, 2023 17:30 - 27 minutes - 33.2 MBApple has announced a "scary fast" new product announcement, and so Myke and Jason have convened an emergency session to draft what they think will happen at next Monday's mysterious event. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Upgrade+: Get longer episodes, with no ads. Just $5 a month, or $50 a year. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback The Upgrade October 2023 Event Draft Scorecard The Upgrade Draft Tee Apple October 30 ‘Scar...
482: It’s Covered in Soap!
October 23, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBA single Apple Pencil announcement leads us to think existential thoughts about the iPad product line, and Jason had an idea about a new MacBook Pro in the shower. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Factor: Healthy, fully-pre...
481: What If… Octobox?
October 16, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 125 MBWill Apple introduce new iPads this month? A new Apple Pencil? Nothing at all? We grapple with some conflicting rumors. Also, Jason gives up on the iPad-only lifestyle and reviews a supremely weird E-Ink device (that he actually kind of likes). This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Dele...
480: Never Do a Deal with the Preference Daemon
October 09, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 126 MBJason contacted technical support. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Tangelo - Wikipedia Upgrade Merch! Jason and his Tube Man – Instagram Upgrade...
479: The Three Oranges
October 02, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBAs a very busy September turns over into October, we've got an episode packed with follow-up: Tim Cook takes another European vacation, the Vision Pro product roadmap recedes, Apple considers its search-engine strategy, and we review macOS Sonoma.
478: Hi, We’re the Weirdos
September 25, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBLive from Memphis in the aftermath of the Relay FM Podcastathon, Myke and Jason take delivery of new iPhones and Apple Watches. Also, General Motors continues its drive for Apple-like services revenue.
477: Tails O'Clock
September 18, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week we're wading into follow-up from last week's Apple event. Then we say goodbye to beta season and list our favorite features of the newly shipped iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10.
476: Friends in the Couch Cushions
September 13, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 109 MBJason's back from Cupertino and it's time to break down everything he saw at the September 2023 Apple media event: The new titanium-framed iPhone 15 Pro, the pastel iPhone 15, the DoubleTap-enabled Apple Watch, and... green leaves for some but not others?
475: The 2023 September Event Draft
September 04, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 102 MBJason and Myke preview what will happen at next week's Apple event. What new features will the new iPhones have? How will the Apple Watch transform? And which one of us will harness the heart of a champion, Lionel Messi style, and score the winning goal?
474: I'm Not a Doctor, I'm an Auditor
August 28, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBWith a busy fall looming, Mac analyst Stephen Hackett joins the show to give Jason's computing setup a check-up. And some iPhone rumors suggest the Color Czar may be leaving a lump of Space Black coal in Myke's stocking this year.
473: I Can Talk About the George Foreman Grill Now
August 21, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe iMac turns 25, Relay turns 10 (next year in London), print magazines apparently still exist, and listeners have questions about why Apple would ever want to buy Disney.
472: Step Aside, Bob!
August 14, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 119 MBFor years, rumors about Apple and Disney combining seemed ridiculous--but in light of Apple's transformation and Disney's difficulties, suddenly it seems a lot more possible. Myke and Jason examine Disney's business and try to imagine what portions of it Apple would actually want. Also: What would be in an Apple Watch X?
471: A Technological 23rd Century Star Trek Thing
August 07, 2023 20:15 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBJason has the painful details about Apple's comeback bid for college football TV rights that fell just short of the goal line. We also discuss what Apple's rich-but-middling quarterly results say about the importance of this fall's iPhone launch.
470: Magic Titanium
July 31, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week we wonder if Apple will profess further mastery of the Periodic Table with this fall's iPhone Pro release, and if Lionel Messi will conquer the world with Apple's help. And for the Summer of Fun, Myke asks Jason about his writing process and tools.
469: Bring in the Boffins
July 24, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 120 MBMyke's summer is a lot less fun due to his concerns about a bill advancing in the UK Parliament that could potentially drive some Apple services out of the country. Also we try to understand just what's happening at Apple regarding AI products, and we have issues with services that push algorithmic timelines.
468: Nonstop Bangers Involving Saxophone Solos
July 18, 2023 19:45 - 1 hour - 113 MBAs the Public Betas arrive, there's breaking bad news for Mac Pro fans, Jason has an invitation for Tim Cook, and we explore our favorite Emoji.
467: The Least Important Mac
July 10, 2023 20:15 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBWe struggle to balance empathy with reality as we try to explain why the Mac Pro is the way that it is, and why that's unlikely to change. Also, the Summer of Fun ends up taking on the future of social media, and Myke asks Jason to talk him into installing the iOS beta.
466: Try to Stop Me Now, Batman
July 03, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week we get to the bottom of the secrets of the mysterious Puzzle Society, Goldman Sachs can't make money on credit cards, Apple might be getting into college football, and there's a lot of weird follow-up. Typical Summer of Fun stuff!
465: No Dark Modes, Only Dark Rooms
June 26, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 130 MBDevelopers are getting their hands on (simulated) visionOS for the first time, and we speculate about how spatial apps might work. And for the Summer of Fun, we gauge our excitement level for various Apple-related product rumors.
464: Godzilla Is Always There
June 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBMyke and Jason answer your questions about Vision Pro, catch up with some new beta details, saddle up for a new Rumor Roundup, process the Reddit debacle, and detail our summer plans.
463: Respect the Tripod
June 12, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 114 MBJason and Myke discuss their experiences using the Apple Vision Pro and what they're thinking about the product now that they've used it. Also there's a lot of WWDC follow-up, and Jason reviewed new Macs! And it's all coming to you live from Jason's garage.
462: Time Moves the Sun
June 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWWDC 2023 has arrived and Jason and Myke react to the keynote announcements, live from a secluded location at Apple Park! Topics are just what you'd guess: Apple Vision Pro, new Mac hardware (!), and new OS features.
461: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2023
May 29, 2023 16:15 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBIt's time for our eighth annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! Jason and Myke will be there in person--but what will be announced? Is the Apple mixed-reality headset really going to happen? Will there be room for new Mac hardware? And what do we anticipate for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS?
460: Mr. QuickTime is Now Mr. Headset
May 22, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBWith WWDC and our annual draft right around the corner, it's time to survey the final rumors about Apple's AR/VR headset, while also taking stock of some real accessibility developments due this fall. Also: Jason has gazed into the many faces of the Apple TV Quadbox, and Mimestream 1.0 has arrived.