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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October 21, 2025586: An LLM in the Woods
Jason has spent a little while with the new M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro, and M5 Vision Pro (with accessories!) and we review them all. Also, Apple's deal with F1 crosses the finish line.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback How to Rebuild Spotlight Index on macOS Tahoe - 3 Ways Maybe it’s time to rename the Apple TV 4K – Six Colors Apple’s True Intentions in Hollywood—With Top Exec Eddy Cue - The Ringer M5 iPad Pro review: Promise fulfilled – Six Colors Connected #574: Inspired by the Pouch - Relay Msty Studio Apple Vision Pro: PlayStation VR2 Sense controller in November, Logitech Muse and standalone Dual Knit Band available to order - 9to5Mac Apple is the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1® in the U.S. - Apple Apple wants “to own a sport end to end” – Six Colors Downstream #105: Another Piece of Red Yarn - Relay Upgrade 586: An LLM in the Woods - YouTube M5 MacBook Pro review: The ultimate computer? – Six Colors M5 Vision Pro, Dual Kit Band, PSVR2 controller review: Apple’s experiment continues – Six Colors
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1h 48min
October 13, 2025585: Slide Over Sickos
It's a new and vibrant era for Upgrade, as we discuss Apple TV changes, iPad software updates, and immersive NBA games. Myke reviews Apple's F1 TV strategy, while Jason comes up with a winning TV series idea and reviews the iPhone Air.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Here's the Latest on Apple Suing Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leaks - MacRumors Apple Original Films’ “F1 The Movie” to make global streaming debut December 12 - Apple TV+ Press Immersive live NBA games coming to Vision Pro – Six Colors iPadOS 26.1 beta brings back Slide Over, adds microphone adjustments – Six Colors Sickos Haha Yes | Know Your Meme The NFL’s 18th Game Workaround, The ESPN Bull Case & College Sports Holy Wars - Puck Apple nears deal to acquire talent, tech from AI startup Prompt AI – CNBC Apple Reorganization: Services Gets Health, Fitness; WatchOS to Craig Federighi - Bloomberg Apple Fitness Chief Accused of Toxic Workplace Culture and Harassment - The New York Times Gurman: Three new Apple products likely launching 'this week' - 9to5Mac iPhone Air review: Back to the future – Six Colors iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels A full list of new functions in Numbers 14.4 – Six Colors
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1h 56min
October 06, 2025584: I'm the Apple of Lasers
Myke tries Tahoe, ICEBlock gets blocked, and Apple toggles from Vision Pro to glasses.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store Rocket Relay for St. Jude 2025: $753,756 Raised - 512 Pixels Apple pulls ICEBlock from the App Store | The Verge Daring Fireball: Complying With ‘Demand’ From Trump Administration, Apple Removes ICEBlock From App Store Apple’s ICEblock capitulation is business as usual – Six Colors Downstream #104: Like a Vaccination - Relay UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data | Data protection | The Guardian iCloud data security overview - Apple Support Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Smart Glasses - Bloomberg Upcoming Apple Vision Pro Could Get More Comfortable 'Dual Knit Band' - MacRumors visionOS 26 Review: Keep moving toward the future – Six Colors Upgrade #531: Notifications in My Eyes - Relay Connected #571: Touch Bar It Out of Existence - Relay
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1h 35min
September 29, 2025583: It Feels So Good to Be Right
Jason's spent a week with the iPhone Air and Myke's been using his iPhone 17 Pro, so it's time to discuss deeper thoughts about this year's models. Also: internal chatbot chat, Intel investments, and miniature Macs!
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude 2025: The Final Week - 512 Pixels Upgrade 582: First Chance to Make One Impression - YouTube iPhone 17 Pro Review: Paradox in a Box! - MKBHD - YouTube Pro today, Air tomorrow: Apple's iPhone lineup is designed to create waves | Macworld Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac iPhone 17: A Photographer's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube iPhone 17 Pro Camera Review: Rule of Three – Lux Connected #571: Touch Bar It Out of Existence - Relay Apple Builds a ChatGPT-Like App to Help Test the Revamped Siri - Bloomberg Apple to expand Image Playground integration beyond ChatGPT - 9to5Mac iOS 26.1 beta suggests iPhones will soon support third-party smartwatches | Macworld The Digital Markets Act’s impacts on EU users - Apple Apple’s ChatGPT Rival; M5 MacBook Air, New Monitor Timing; Ads Coming to Maps - Bloomberg Intel Is Seeking an Investment From Apple as Part of Its Comeback Bid - Bloomberg Apple, Intel, and Qualcomm – Dithering Buy a Raspberry Pi 500+ – Raspberry Pi
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1h 57min
September 22, 2025582: First Chance to Make One Impression
Reunited in Memphis, Jason and Myke discuss iPhone and AirPods Pro first impressions, phone transfer troubles, MacBook rumors, and St. Jude shenanigans.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Upgrade 582: First Chance to Make One Impression - YouTube 🎗Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube Stephen's Incredible Feat Google and Apple’s $20 billion search deal survives | The Verge Chrome is Google’s first iPhone app with Liquid Glass – 9to5Google The new Apple Watch Hermès comes with Clarus the Dogcow – 9to5mac Apple Releases Final Cut Camera 2.0 With New iPhone 17 Features - MacRumors Kuo: OLED MacBook Pro to Feature Touch Screen Display - MacRumors Kuo: High Demand for iPhone 17 Models, But Questions Remain About iPhone Air - MacRumors Standard iPhone 17 Outperforms Expectations as Apple Ramps Up Manufacturing - MacRumors Apple's new generative AI 'answer engine' might arrive sooner than we initially thought - 9to5Mac Apple AI and Search Executive Robby Walker to Leave Company - Bloomberg
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1h 48min
September 15, 2025581: A Very Dented Can
Apple's new operating systems have arrived and we've got thoughts about iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. We also catch up on what we've learned since last week's Apple Event.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube iOS 26 Will Let You Match Your Home Screen Icons to Your iPhone Case - MacRumors Federico tried the MagSafe battery You Don't Need the Apple Watch Series 11 to Get Your Sleep Score - MacRumors Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts Get FDA Clearance, Launching Next Week - MacRumors We Tried to Break the iPhone Air | Interview with Apple’s Joz & John Ternus - YouTube The Best iPhone Lineup in Years – The Enthusiast iPhone 17: Photographer's Reaction - Tyler Stalman - YouTube iPhone 14 and 15 users will get another year of free satellite features – Six Colors Apple Delays iPhone Air Launch in China Over eSIM Approval Issues - MacRumors AirPods Pro 3 Review: I Understand It Now! - MKBHD - YouTube AirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing | The Verge AirPods Pro 3 review: The best get even better - 9to5Mac iPadOS 26 review: A computer? – Six Colors macOS 26 Tahoe review: Power under glass – Six Colors Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK) A19 vs. A19 Pro: iPhone 17 Chip Differences - MacRumors
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1h 40min
September 09, 2025580: Iconic Plateau
From the iPhone Air to the iPhone 17 models, from AirPods Pro 3 to the new Apple Watches, we break down all the announcements from the September Apple Media Event!
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1h 35min
September 01, 2025579: The 2025 September Event Draft
Jason and Myke preview what will happen at next week's Apple event. What form might a thinner iPhone Air take? Will the AirPods Pro come roaring back? Is the Apple Watch Ultra in store for an upgrade? To the winner goes the glory.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple's Tim Cook era: 14 years of prolific products, profits, and politics | Macworld Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude 2025 – Six Colors Relay for St Jude 2025 – The Enthusiast The Upgrade September 2025 Event Draft Scorecard Download - Relay
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1h 46min
August 25, 2025578: The Woven Family of Materials
After an era of stability, Apple may be about to mix things up with the iPhone, including a bunch of new models and even a change to the traditional fall roll-out cycle. And we end the Summer of Fun with a summery Ask Upgrade!
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Friend of the Show - Robot or Not? #252 - The Incomparable Now Masimo is suing US Customs over Apple Watch imports | The Verge UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption | The Verge Get started with folder automation in macOS Tahoe – Six Colors Apple Expands iPhone Production in India for US-Bound New Models - Bloomberg Leaker shares alleged iPhone 17 TechWoven case colors - 9to5Mac Apple’s FineWoven successor might be called TechWoven. | The Verge Upgrade #478: Hi, We’re the Weirdos - Relay Apple Again Rumored to Release iPhone 17 Cases With Lanyard Option - MacRumors Apple Has Reportedly Considered Releasing iPhone 17 Air Bumper Case - MacRumors iPhone 17e Rumored to Gain New Design, Dynamic Island, and More - MacRumors No iPhone 18 in 2026, Another Report Claims - MacRumors Apple to Launch iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air in September; iPhone Fold Next Year - Bloomberg Federico on Tablets A new Apple Watch is coming. It's time to break the mold | Macworld Apple code suggests Touch ID could be coming to Apple Watch | Macworld Apple Explores Using Google Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri - Bloomberg Casey Newton's Post Farer - Roché World Timer - 39mm Swiss-Made Automatic Watch
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1h 59min
August 18, 2025577: Apple's Own Tier List
We imagine how Apple would tier list its own products, and discuss what kind of personality might work for a tabletop "robot" from Apple.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback W. Morgan Sheppard - Wikipedia 11 Years of Relay – The Enthusiast Departures #14: 2025 Q&A: Relay Turns 11 - Relay An update on Blood Oxygen for Apple Watch in the U.S. - Apple Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Apple Issues a Workaround for the Blood Oxygen Sensor Ban for U.S. Apple Watches Kayaking - All this But what about a kayak? – Six Colors No iPhone 18 in 2026, Another Report Claims - MacRumors A new Apple Watch is coming. It's time to break the mold | Macworld Apple’s AI Turnaround Plan: Robots, Lifelike Siri, Home Security Cameras (AAPL) - Bloomberg ELEGNT: Expressive and Functional Movement Design for Non-Anthropomorphic Robot - Apple Machine Learning Research I got a new Smart Lock – Six Colors Schlage Smart Locks Review: Level Lock+ brings Apple home key support to the stealth smart lock – Six Colors Smart Locks - Shane Whatley - YouTube MX Master 3S – Logitech This is the Logitech MX Master 4, and it has a new button - 9to5Mac
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1h 43min

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