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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#301: Show Me You’re Serious
June 8th, 2020 · 87 minutes
With WWDC two weeks away, Myke and Jason share their wishes for iPadOS updates. They also analyze why they love certain kinds of games but are repelled by others and discuss Apple's inevitable move into streaming live sports.
#300: It's So Hard to Predict the Future
June 1st, 2020 · 110 minutes
It's episode 300! This week Myke and Jason draft stories from the next hundred episodes of Upgrade, and we answer all of your questions about the podcast.
#299: My Gut Says Yes and No
May 25th, 2020 · 121 minutes
This week we talk Apple's commitment to its video streaming service, Spotify and the future of podcasting, and then Myke at the Movies skips school to watch "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." #saveferris
#298: Copy Copy Copy, Paste Paste Paste Paste
May 18th, 2020 · 83 minutes
Apple Stores are reopening in many parts of the world, but should you go? Also, TSMC plans to build a factory in the U.S., TV shows are being produced remotely during the lockdown, and Apple News+ turns to audio in an attempt to improve its service.
#297: Factual Controller
May 11th, 2020 · 89 minutes
This week Jason and Myke ponder the mysteries of the 13-inch MacBook Pro(s), an online-only WWDC, BBC job titles, IKEA orders, and their least-favorite Apple products ever.
#296: You Wouldn't Believe The Stuff I Know
May 4th, 2020 · 119 minutes
This week Mark Gurman joins us to discuss how Apple is handling its product plans during the pandemic! Then Myke and Jason discuss the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Jason finally gets to tell his tale of Drobo devastation.
#295: Leave the Podcast at the Beep
April 27th, 2020 · 96 minutes
Our hosts are the target audience for Apple's new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and we've got their full review. Then we ponder the balance of power between governments and tech giants over COVID-19 Bluetooth tracking.
#294: The Phone Was Full of Sawdust
April 20th, 2020 · 84 minutes
Apple tweaks the Mac's battery settings, a new iPhone SE arrives, the first reviews of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro are in, and Apple's over-ear AirPods seem to be creeping closer.
#293: Opt In Your Face
April 13th, 2020 · 114 minutes
Apple and Google join up to trace virus contacts, a bunch of TV shows are available for free, and Bloomberg adds a bit of normalcy by reporting about the next generation of iPhones. Finally, Myke at the Movies voyages to "Star Trek IV."
#292: Don't Look Over There!
April 6th, 2020 · 106 minutes
How will COVID-19 change the future of consumer technology? Why is Zoom the videoconferencing tool of the moment, and why has it had so many security and privacy issues? We also discuss Amazon's ability to sell and rent movies on iOS.