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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#240: Dance on the Grave of iTunes
April 9th, 2019 · 119 minutes
John Siracusa joins Jason to discuss how 2019 is potentially an enormous year for the Mac in both hardware and software. Also, we make time to swap TiVo stories and generate John's Hierarchy of Mac Pro Needs.
#239: Fighting Against the Laws of Physics
April 1st, 2019 · 88 minutes
This week we say goodbye to AirPower, ponder the place of the new iPad Mini, speculate a bit about Apple Arcade, and take a hard look at Apple News+. Also, Jason literally sits in the iMac Pro Gap.
#238: The Future of TV Was Apps
March 26th, 2019 · 111 minutes
This week we break down Apple's star-studded services event! Apple TV+! A credit card! A games subscription service! And can Apple News+ make an impact? Plus, the results of our event draft!
#237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft
March 19th, 2019 · 130 minutes
The new iMacs are here, and Jason has an exclusive interview with the iMac product manager. We also discuss the new iPads, and then Jason and Myke draft what they think will happen at next week’s Apple Event!
#236: Whatever Keyboard Pleases Me
March 11th, 2019 · 83 minutes
Disney opens the vault for its streaming service, we rank our own MacBook Hierarchy of Needs, and Jason goes against Myke's advice and records some podcasts using only an iPad.
#235: Don’t Be So Mean
March 4th, 2019 · 80 minutes
This week, Upgrade gets controversial! Face ID vs. Touch ID! Apple execs tinkering with TV content! iOS apps invading the Mac! Netflix - threat or menace? The British TV licence! And a laser explosion!
#234: The Ideological Folding Wars
February 25th, 2019 · 82 minutes
This week Myke is excited about Samsung and Huawei's folding phones and Jason wonders if this is technology consumers actually want. Plus we take some time to contemplate the planned roll-out of Marzipan for macOS.
#233: Let's Start a Rumor
February 18th, 2019 · 74 minutes
A 16-inch MacBook Pro and a 6K display are among the latest Apple 2019 hardware rumors, so this week Myke and Jason take turns dissecting them and our speculation engine goes way off the rails.
#232: De-emphasis on Trees
February 11th, 2019 · 82 minutes
How will the iPad's home screen evolve in 2019? Myke and Jason make a wish list, and also discuss Apple Retail, Spotify's investment in podcasting, and more streaming-media news.
#231: The Upgrade Cycle Is Extending
February 4th, 2019 · 104 minutes
Apple's quarterly results hint at iPhone sales and prices, Apple reaches a fork in the road for its keyboard designs, and it's the official opening of 2020 iPhone Rumor Season.