Upgrade

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Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained. Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.... more

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The podcast currently has 625 episodes available.

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June 25, 2026 625: Road to the Apple II: Computer Faire (Part 4)
Subtitle: Designed in California
The Apple II makes its public debut at a landmark event in the history of personal computers, and Steve Jobs truly comes into his own.
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Written by Jason Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
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34min
June 22, 2026624: The Memory Guys
Subtitle: John Is Going to Talk Now
In the spirit of the Summer of Fun (and Apple history Kickstarters), John Siracusa joins us to discuss when Apple was forced to replace the Classic Mac OS. Also, John Ternus gives some love to Apple's designers and Tim Cook says prices are going up!
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
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Designed in California on Kickstarter: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us!
Guest Starring:
John Siracusa
Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Apple Announces Major App Store Changes on iOS in Brazil - MacRumors Apple Plans Camera AirPods, iPhone Foldable 2, 20th Anniversary iPhone in 2027 - Bloomberg Apple Plans Second-Generation iPhone Air Launch for Spring 2027 - Bloomberg Apple’s New CEO Ternus Needs to Shake Up Design; Apple’s 2027 iPhone Road Map - Bloomberg Exclusive | Apple Price Increases ‘Unavoidable,’ Tim Cook Says in WSJ Exclusive - WSJ Outgoing Apple CEO delivers the bad news: Prices are going up – Six Colors Apple Price Increases, Apple Intelligence and the E.U. – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Intel stock rises after Trump touts U.S.-built chip deal with Apple – CNBC Designed in California – Kickstarter Campaign
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1h 56min
June 18, 2026623: Road to the Apple II: A Complete Computer (Part 3)
Subtitle: Designed in California
Under the watchful eye of Steve Jobs, the Apple II takes form at last. It's an integrated color computer created by Steve Wozniak, powered by a groundbreaking power supply designed by Rod Holt, and wrapped in a plastic shell designed by Jerry Manock.
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
Designed in California on Kickstarter: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us!
Links and Show Notes:
Written by Jason Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
Key sources:
Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone
Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books)
Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used)
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37min
June 15, 2026622: It's Doing It!
Back from WWDC, Jason and Myke have had more time to think about Apple's announcements--and to try many of them in beta releases. Siri AI impresses, we have Snow Leopard vibes, and much more.
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Designed in California – Kickstarter Campaign Field Notes | Front Page Reporter's Notebook Mark Two – Studio Neat Sidekick Pocket – Cortex Brand macOS 27 will let you resize the iPhone Mirroring window - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Apple's Private Cloud Compute Is Severely Limited for Third-Party Developers WWDC 2026: Emptying the notebook about AI, bug fixes, and more – Six Colors That WWDC Glow – The Enthusiast All 264 Items on Apple’s WWDC26 “Sweating the Details” Slide - TidBITS Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard review | Macworld Daring Fireball: The Talk Show: Live From WWDC 2026 WWDC 2026: Between Seasons - MacStories Siri AI can do WAY more than you think – Stephen Robles – YouTube
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1h 46min
June 11, 2026621: Road to the Apple II: The Partnership (Part 2)
Subtitle: Designed in California
In a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we travel to the summer of 1976, as Apple travels to Atlantic City for a computer trade show, the Apple II begins to form, and the fellowship between the two Steves shows signs of breaking.
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
Designed in California on Kickstarter: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us!
Links and Show Notes:
Written by Jason Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
Key sources:
Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone
Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books)
Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used)
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34min
June 08, 2026620: Sweating the Details
Live from Apple Park just hours after the WWDC keynote, Jason and Myke offer their in-person reactions to Apple's announcements, including Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, platform improvements and refinements, and features for kids.
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback The Upgrade WWDC26 Event Draft Scorecard Designed in California: An Apple history podcast by Jason Snell — Kickstarter Vision Pro and the challenge of 3D movies – Six Colors
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1h 29min
June 04, 2026619: Road to the Apple II: Apple for Sale (Part 1)
Subtitle: Designed in California
In a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we take you back to 1976 and recount Steve Jobs's numerous attempts to sell Apple or, at the very least, get someone to make an investment in the fledgling company.
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
Designed in California on Kickstarter: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us!
Links and Show Notes:
Written by Jason Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
Key sources:
Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone
Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books)
Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used)
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34min
June 01, 2026618: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2026
Subtitle: Every Search Is a Brand New Fresh Baby
It's time for our 11th annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! What will be announced? For the third straight year, what will Apple's AI story be? We predict it all! Also, Myke and Jason are starting a new podcast!
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
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DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Designed in California – Kickstarter Campaign ‘Designed in California’: Help us bring Apple history to life – Six Colors Designed in California – LIVE on Kickstarter – The Enthusiast Upgrade Draft Scorecards Mac Power Users #850: Overcast Transcripts and 48 Mac minis with Marco Arment - Relay
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1h 29min
May 25, 2026617: Image Playgrounds Is My Roman Empire
WWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered.
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26.
Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership.
Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free.
Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Apple silicon - Wikipedia Review: ‘Steve Jobs in Exile’ recounts Apple founder’s tough mid-career lessons – Six Colors Steve Jobs in Exile – Geoffrey Cain Steve Jobs in Exile – Amazon UK Apple TV to air first major live pro sports event shot on iPhone 17 Pro - Apple ‎LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC May 23, 2026 - Watch MLS Game – Apple TV Apple adds iPhones to Friday Night Baseball coverage – Six Colors Apple's IG Reel on MLS – Instagram Brian Tong's MLS Reel – Instagram Apple takes soccer immersive with Real Madrid – Six Colors Apple iOS 27: AI Writing, Grammar Help; New Shortcuts App; Custom Wallpapers - Bloomberg Introducing Shortcuts Playground: Create Apple Shortcuts with Claude Code or Codex - MacStories Apple Watch Needs Shake-Up Amid Whoop, Oura, Google Fitbit Air; AirPods iOS 27 - Bloomberg Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)
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1h 37min
May 18, 2026616: Outmoded But Not Vintage
Stephen Hackett joins Jason to talk old Macs, binned chips, and Apple AI. Then Jason discusses the darkest part of Steve Jobs's career with the author of "Steve Jobs In Exile", Geoffrey Cain.
This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Geoffrey Cain and Stephen Hackett
Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback BlueSCSI - The Future of Retro SCSI eMate 300 - Wikipedia Apple Is Making Hit Products and High Profits From Imperfect Chips - WSJ Apple Is Making Hit Products and High Profits From Imperfect Chips - (Apple News) Google Announces Its Own Version of Apple's Private Cloud Compute - MacRumors Apple Plans Customizable iPhone Camera App, Siri Overhaul: iOS 27 - Bloomberg iOS 27: Siri App to Have Auto-Deleting Chats; Siri May Be a ‘Beta’; Genmoji - Bloomberg OpenAI-Apple Partnership Frays, Setting Up Possible Legal Fight - Bloomberg Foldable iPhone Production Stalls Amid Hinge Issues - MacRumors Steve Jobs in Exile - Geoffrey Cain Apple exec suggested cutting App Store commission to 20 percent as early as 2011 | The Verge
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1h 50min

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