Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained.
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#276: It’s Always the Chips
December 16th, 2019 · 85 minutes
How is Apple TV+ like a bicycle? Is the Mac Pro made in the USA? Why can you play Apple Podcasts from the Amazon Echo? This week Jason and Myke answer these questions, and ponder the negative reaction from some pro users to the price of the Mac Pro.
#275: Remove All of the Holes
December 9th, 2019 · 85 minutes
How would an iPhone without any ports even work? Also, Apple gets Golden Globe nominations and Jason explains why you don't need a Mac Pro.
#274: More Clunky!
December 2nd, 2019 · 90 minutes
This week we get caught up on Apple services (Apple Pay, Apple News+, Apple Arcade), Jason gives Myke a tour of CarPlay in iOS 13, and we feed the tech podcast ecosystem with discussions of office lighting and weather stations.
#273: Sideways the Game
November 25th, 2019 · 123 minutes
This week we discuss Tim Cook's political high-wire act, Apple's attempts to reduce bugs in future iOS releases, and Jason's wishes for iOS 14. Finally, just in time for the holidays, Myke at the Movies returns with 1988's "Die Hard."
#272: Double Secret Vice President of Keyboards
November 18th, 2019 · 93 minutes
A week later, we're pondering the 16-inch MacBook Pro and what it means about how Apple listens to customers and criticism. We also wonder where Apple will take touchscreen devices and whether we're uncomfortable about Apple's interest in AR.
#271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro
November 13th, 2019 · 122 minutes
The butterfly keyboard era is over! Apple announces the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a new keyboard and a lot more. And Jason has an exclusive interview with the MacBook Pro product manager, Shruti Haldea.
#270: The Toughest Compare
November 4th, 2019 · 91 minutes
Apple TV+ has finally arrived, so this week we talk about the first round of shows (and the disappointing TV app) Also: Our review of the new AirPods Pro and Apple's quarterly results show that down is up.
#269: A Beep Beep from Far Away
October 29th, 2019 · 78 minutes
Jason has no power or Internet, so this week Myke gives him the details about the new AirPods Pro, the first reviews of Apple TV+ shows, iOS 13.2 and a perplexing HomePod software update, and Apple’s rumored reboot of its smart-home initiative.
#268: Featchas in the Beatas
October 21st, 2019 · 87 minutes
Everything's new for Myke, who's back with a "new" Mac running a "new" macOS. Apple TV+ launches next week, so there's an enormous collection of Upstream news. And we ponder what products Apple might release this fall, with or without a special event.
#267: The Quiet Death of the Newton
October 14th, 2019 · 96 minutes
James Thomson joins Jason to discuss Catalyst, the end of DragThing, and Apple's complex relationship with China.