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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#323: The Edges are More Interesting
October 26th, 2020 · 105 minutes
New Apple hardware season is in full swing! We review the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and fourth-generation iPad Air. Myke and Jason find themselves drawn to different models for aesthetic reasons.
#322: Aux In, Cows Out
October 19th, 2020 · 85 minutes
This week we're picking up the pieces on last week's October Apple event. What have we learned about the HomePod and iPhone 12? There's a lot to unpack here. And in other news, Apple has decided that 2020 is the right time to become MTV.
#321: It's the Hope That Kills You
October 13th, 2020 · 96 minutes
Jason and Myke break down Apple's iPhone 12 and HomePod mini launch event. Having four new iPhones with different pricing structures and camera options is a bit overwhelming, but they do their best to process it all and provide initial reactions.
#320: Apple Silicon and the 2020 October Event Draft
October 10th, 2020 · 86 minutes
HUGE bonus episode! First, we interview Apple's Tim Millet and Tom Boger about the new iPad Air and Apple silicon. Then it's time for us to predict what will happen Tuesday via the October Apple Event Draft!
#319: I'm Gonna Drive My Ferrari Into the Sunset
October 5th, 2020 · 85 minutes
This week is all about what's next, as we discuss the ramifications of A14 benchmarks, ponder the challenges of Apple succession planning, and prep for our interview with Apple execs.
#318: Four Weeks Out or Tomorrow
September 28th, 2020 · 78 minutes
This week widget mania sweeps the nation, Jason goes to an Apple Store to buy a Solo Loop, and Tim Cook ponders Apple's work-from-home culture.
#317: Upsettings
September 21st, 2020 · 101 minutes
This week's show features an iOS 14 home-screen aesthetics revolution, some watchOS 7 follow-up, the need for a Touch ID sensor on the iPhone 12, and the horrible ways we use our keyboards.
#316: Why Tomorrow?
September 15th, 2020 · 87 minutes
New Apple Watches and iPads! Here's our quick reaction to the news. Shockingly, we walk away feeling pretty good about… Apple's services? Plus: Surprise! Apple's OS updates are coming tomorrow!
#315: The 2020 September Event Draft
September 14th, 2020 · 71 minutes
In the first of two episodes of Upgrade this week, Jason and Myke predict what will happen at September 15's Apple event in the traditional form of a draft! We'll be back on Tuesday for post-event reaction and the scoring of our picks.
#314: Beta Tourism
September 7th, 2020 · 90 minutes
Jason dives into macOS Big Sur and has to podcast from exile, Apple gets excited about Emmy nominations while prepping for fall product launches, and the release of "Mulan" leads us to discuss which movie theaters are worth saving.