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    #226: The 2018 Upgradies

    December 31st, 2018 · 129 minutes

    It’s time for the Fifth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason take the input of more than a thousand Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.

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    Upgradies.com – Check out every winner and runner-up in Upgradies History!

    "Upgradies 2018"

    Nominations:

    Best Overall iOS App


    Best Newcomer iOS App
    Best Overall Mac App


    Best Newcomer Mac App


    Game of the Year


    iOS Game of the Year


    Favourite Movie/


    Favourite TV Show:


    Favourite (Upgrade) Myke at the Movies


    Favourite Book


    Favourite Apple Product


    Favourite Non-Apple Product


    Worst Gadget/Most Disappointing Tech


    Favourite Tech Story


    Favourite Tech Screw-Up


    Most Life-Changing Hardware


    Favourite Tech Podcast

    Lifetime Achievement Award: ATP


    Favourite Non-Tech Podcast

    Lifetime Achievement Award: The Flop House


    Favourite Podcast Newcomer