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#388: The Year of the Headset
January 3rd, 2022 · 101 minutes
We spend our first episode of 2022 discussing what we think Apple will do this year. Is it finally time for an Apple product you put on your face? Jason and Myke also discuss changes they're planning on making in their working lives for the new year.
#387: The 2021 Upgradies
December 27th, 2021 · 148 minutes
As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Eighth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2021, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories!
#386: The Tube Man Ecosystem
December 20th, 2021 · 87 minutes
In this Upgrade Holiday Special, Jason and Myke answer the holiday-themed questions of Upgradians everywhere.
#385: Millie Metre
December 13th, 2021 · 93 minutes
Myke is back from vacation with a lot of follow-up for Jason about last week's show. Also: the official Upgrade Draft championship trophy is unveiled, and we discuss Apple's forthcoming VR headset and the company's complex relationship with China.
#384: Don't Fear the Laser
December 6th, 2021 · 100 minutes
With Myke on assignment, Dan Moren joins Jason to discuss the features Apple hasn't yet delivered in 2021 and its product lineup for 2022. Then Jason breaks down the new e-readers you could use to read one of Dan's novels.
#383: Dongletown Hotel
November 29th, 2021 · 83 minutes
This week Myke and Jason are both in Pacific Time, and Myke has some tech travel observations. Meanwhile, Jason's been exploring Shortcuts on the Mac. Plus: Mac AirPlay quirks and an Apple lawsuit!
#382: Hey Car, Stop
November 22nd, 2021 · 80 minutes
Apple's car project is back in the news, but is the company's ambition in this area unrealistic? Also: Qualcomm spoils it for Apple, Apple employees get a new date to return to work, and there's some good news about the repairability of Apple products.
#381: Get Used to Disappointment
November 15th, 2021 · 73 minutes
This week Apple revises a child-protection feature, tries to avoid links in apps, launches a new business service, and welcomes some Netflix... games?... to the App Store. Oh boy!
#380: Hey Self, Don't Do It!
November 8th, 2021 · 89 minutes
Now that the M1 Pro and M1 Max have arrived, we turn our attention to the future of Apple silicon in 2022 and beyond. Will there be new chips every year, or is that too rapid a pace?
#379: They Feed on Memory Bandwidth
November 1st, 2021 · 89 minutes
We're joined by Apple VPs Tom Boger and Tim Millet to discuss Apple's chip-design philosophy and how it factored into the company's first high-end Mac chips, the M1 Pro and M1 Max.