Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
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#140: Disappointed Dad Tim Cook
May 8th, 2017 · 98 minutes
Apple’s latest financial statements give Jason and Myke a jumping-off point for analyzing where Apple’s going with the iPad and iPhone, the massive growth in Apple’s services business, and the company’s problems in China and possibilities in India.
#139: Make Money from the Money
May 2nd, 2017 · 71 minutes
If there are two things Myke knows a lot about, it’s banking and stickers. And so this week he helps Jason understand why banks might not love Apple’s new attempt to expand Apple Pay and why he covers his pristine Apple devices with loads of stickers.
#138: Bad for the Person, Great for the Wizard
April 25th, 2017 · 114 minutes
Jason and Myke discuss the trouble with free services that take your data and re-sell it to others, changes to Apple’s affiliate program, Apple’s approval to make self-driving cars, and “Blade Runner.”
#137: iTunes on a Shelf
April 17th, 2017 · 91 minutes
Serenity Caldwell joins Jason to discuss the possible disassembly of iTunes, the rise of the iPad Pro, and the teaser trailer for "The Last Jedi".
#136: My Screen, My Stuff
April 10th, 2017 · 79 minutes
Together again in Ireland, Jason and Myke discuss their current approaches to travel tech. We also revisit the new Mac Pro and answer your questions.
#135: Trashed The Can
April 4th, 2017 · 109 minutes
What do Apple’s announcements about the future of professional desktop hardware mean? How might this have changed the way Apple announces future products? Myke & Jason break it down, and then discuss “Alien” in the latest instalment of Myke at the Movies.
#134: Steal Its Bezel Thunder
March 27th, 2017 · 96 minutes
The revival of the iPad name leads us to speculate about a new phase in Apple’s product approach. We also discuss where the iPad Pro might go next, and what Apple’s acquisition of Workflow means about the company’s approach to iOS for professionals.
#133: You're an Empty Row Person
March 20th, 2017 · 99 minutes
Apple’s been a leader in podcasting since the early days, but is there a new era coming soon? Jason and Myke have some theories. Plus, we carefully analyze each other’s iPhone and iPad home screens, marvel at Apple’s stock price, and answer your questions
#132: Extra Lasers
March 13th, 2017 · 90 minutes
Would Apple ever make iOS devices larger than the the 12.9-inch iPad Pro? And what does Apple need to do to make iOS excel at multitasking and large screen sizes? And Jason and Myke answer your questions in a mega-sized version of #askupgrade.
#131: It's Fine, Dude
March 6th, 2017 · 74 minutes
We parse through the rumors about what kind of connector the new iPhone might offer—Lightning or USB-C?--and whether Apple and its customers are ready for another transition. Also, will YouTube’s new cord-cutting TV service be a splash hit?