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.

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452: Schrödinger's Killer App

03.27.2023

With WWDC (presumably) a couple of months away, we take time to list some of our wishes for iOS 17. There's also a lot more noise about the forthcoming Apple VR headset, and the entertainment industry and Apple are having ...

Upgrade episodes:

03.27.2023 452: Schrödinger's Killer App With WWDC (presumably) a couple of months away, we take time to list some of our wishes for iOS 17. There's also a lot more noise about the forthcoming Apple VR headset, and the entertainment industry and Apple are having ...
03.20.2023 451: I've Come Around to Reality Is the iPad still the future of computing, or is it the Mac (again)? We consider if the iPad is is limiting the potential of the Mac, and vice versa. Also, we consider Apple's moves to show fiscal responsibility without ...
03.13.2023 450: Funko Classicals Did Apple's designers want the company to give up on its dreams of augmented reality and just wait it out for a few years? We ponder that baffling report, try to make sense of MacBook Air rumors, get mellow about ...
03.06.2023 449: Dynamic Submarine Kia ora! Jason's back from vacation to discuss Apple's continued quest to optimize its iPhone product revenue and the reason why M3 Macs might be closer (and more interesting) than we thought.
02.27.2023 448: I'm Choosing Optimism Myke is joined by Casey Liss to discuss Mark Gurman's report on Apple's 'Moonshot' efforts. Also, what is that 'ComputeModule', how thick will the Pro Max camera bump be, and how does Casey fare in a brand new segment?
02.20.2023 447: I've Got a Lot of Code in the Catalogue With Jason on vacation, Myke is joined by David Smith. They discuss a potential delay for Apple's headset and what that may mean for WWDC. Also, David's AI-powered podcast transcription website, and the introduction of 'Ask Underscore'.
02.13.2023 446: The iPhone Abides Jason has released the 2022 Apple Report Card, and now it's time for him and Myke to once again share their grades for Apple for the year gone by. Also, Tim and Eddy go to the Super Bowl, and Apple ...
02.06.2023 445: Headwinds How you read Apple's financial results really depends on what you want to see in them. We break down the numbers, ponder the state of Apple's design group, and reconsider what Apple may or may not be folding in the ...
01.30.2023 444: Greg We break our brains processing wild rumors of folding iPads and Siri-driven VR app development. Demonstrating the interactive power of UpgradeFeedback.com, Myke hears from many listeners who love the 16-inch MacBook Pro. And... Jason hates plants?
01.23.2023 443: Core Variations Jason's spent most of the last week with an M2 Max MacBook Pro, so it's time for his full review. We also discuss the M2 Mac mini and the second-generation HomePod. And what does the future hold for Apple's processors ...
01.16.2023 442: Zombie Arms and Toaster Fridge Does the report that Apple may build a touchscreen Mac laptop mean that the futures of the Mac and iPad are about to converge--or is nothing much really going to change? Then Jason and Myke then pour one out for ...
01.09.2023 441: Qi2: Qi Harder As the new year begins, reports about Apple's forthcoming headset product arrive to confuse and perplex us. We also discuss a potentially quiet year for the rest of Apple's product line, the fundamental dignity of a circular pizza, and CES.
01.02.2023 440: Apple Bricked My House! It's a new year, and Jason has made his fearless predictions about what will happen in 2023! (Myke has questions.) We also consider the fate of the iPhone Plus, discuss Apple pausing its HomeKit architecture roll-out, and pour one out ...
12.26.2022 439: The 2022 Upgradies It's time for the Ninth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2022, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: ...
12.19.2022 438: Holiday Antitrust Special It's the most wonderful time of the year--for news! We discuss next year's Mac lineup, the end of Apple's negotiations with the NFL, and reports that Apple will open up the iOS app ecosystem. Finally, we re-tell our Apple origin ...
12.12.2022 437: Luxury Car for Nerds Myke has returned, and so have the Apple Car rumors. But before we try to figure those out, we've got to consider Apple's encryption announcements, Tim Cook's appearance at a chip factory in Arizona, and John Siracusa's appearance in our ...
12.06.2022 436: I Bend So Many Spoons John Siracusa returns to the show to chat about Jason's recent visit to his house, Mac app development, Apple's brain drain, TSMC breaking ground in Arizona, the problems with AI training models, the current state of macOS, and what makes ...
11.29.2022 435: OS 8, Not So Great Happy Cyber Monday! John Gruber joins Jason to discuss eWorld, Apple's iPhone production problems in China, FIFA and Qatar, Apple's sports ambitions, BBEdit, regular expressions, Perl and Python, MarsEdit, and John's computing setup.
11.21.2022 434: Bob to Bob to Bob Big streaming-media news this week, as Disney switches bosses and Apple plans its next wave of sports-streaming products. Meanwhile, Myke's busy building out his smart home while Jason has been reminded of the fragility of smart-home networking.
11.14.2022 433: The Lava Lamp is Not Responding Let's get real about the Apple VR headset. Is it really coming next year? What's it going to look like? What features should it have? We break it all down. Also, we've got home automation on our minds in various ...
11.07.2022 432: Upgrade (With Special Offers) The strong dollar is helping to drive up Apple's prices around the world, but is it teaching the company that high prices don't matter? Also, Apple downgrades our favorite tvOS feature, Apple gets into TV ads, and iPhone production grinds ...
10.31.2022 431: Charty Charty Money Charts Apple and the Mac had another record quarter, but there are some serious questions about slowing growth in services and what it means for Apple's future strategies. This leads naturally into us discussing questionable stuff Apple's doing on the App ...
10.24.2022 430: Other Kickstands Are Available Jason's got new reviews of macOS Ventura, the tenth-generation iPad, and the M2 iPad Pro. We discuss Stage Manager, System Settings, the Magic Keyboard Folio, and the curious pace and nature of iPad innovations.
10.17.2022 429: Freedom Doors This week we praise trackpads, condemn Google, ponder VR headset design, and think big thoughts about the AirPods Pro 2. Then it's time for some final prognosticating about what products Apple might be introducing in the next few weeks.
10.10.2022 428: (2) What's in a name? Myke and Jason wrestle with what to call a rumored new Apple display and whether "laptop" is better than "notebook." Also, Matter is almost here to save us from our smart homes and the USB-C iPhone ...
10.03.2022 427: He Renounced Lederhosen It's pretty late in the game, but Stage Manager on iPadOS keeps changing. Meanwhile, Tim Cook and his executive pals take a European tour.
09.26.2022 426: Splash Hit! Jason reviews the iPhone 14, we speculate about how Apple could make an October Mac event worth having, Myke solves his iPhone migration problems, and we answer your Dynamic Island questions!
09.19.2022 425: This Intelligent Blob After reviewing the iPhone 14 Pro and discussing the pros and cons of the Dynamic Island and the new 48MP camera, Jason and Myke discuss the current pace of upgrades and innovation across all of Apple's product lines.
09.12.2022 424: Das Pro Plus Max Ultra Five days later, we take stock of last week's Apple announcements, disclose our pre-orders, ponder future changes to the iPhone product line, and discuss our favorite features of iOS 16.
09.08.2022 423: Ultra Wednesday Apple has unveiled four new iPhones, new Apple Watches (including the new Apple Watch Ultra), and a new generation of AirPods Pro. Jason reports straight from the event--and still on the Apple Park campus!--as we break down all the details.
08.29.2022 422: The 2022 September Event Draft Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event. What new features will the new iPhones have--and will they be more expensive? Will the Apple Watch expand? And what other surprises might propel one of us ...
08.22.2022 421: Summer of Automation Before the sun sets on the Summer of Fun, Jason has rounded up three Apple automation experts--Federico Viticci, Rosemary Orchard, and Matthew Cassinelli--to discuss the present and future of user automation on Apple's platforms.
08.15.2022 420: I Don't Want Your Jolly Ranchers What bothers Jason more, bad candy or App Store ads? Tough call. We also discuss some possible iPhone price hikes, Jason's HomeKit (sort of) cameras, a return to macOS Ventura, and the pronunciation of Apple silicon.
08.08.2022 419: Modemtown Thanks to the M2 MacBook Air, Myke has decided to live a two-laptop lifestyle. We ponder the rumored delay of iPadOS 16, whether it's a good or bad thing, and what form a new iPad Pro might take.
08.01.2022 418: Cocktail of Headwinds This week Jason and Myke take a closer look at Apple's weird quarterly results, which reassured Wall Street while not being altogether reassuring. Then automotive expert Sam Abuelsamid joins Jason to talk about Apple's CarPlay announcement at WWDC.
07.25.2022 417: The Verticals In this special Summer of Fun episode, Jason and Myke welcome three special guests to discuss how development, accessibility, and widgets have been affected by Apple's latest operating-system cycle.
07.18.2022 416: Shout-out to Bridget Knight Myke and Jason both have new M2 MacBook Airs, so it's time for our full review. Jason opens the Stocks app for the first time in ages. Jony Ive's long fade-out from Apple is completed. And in honor of World ...
07.11.2022 415: My Body Is My Studio, My Exercises Are My Canvas Apple's iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas have gone public and we have our first impressions! Also, the M2 MacBook Air has gone on sale, the new "extreme sports" Apple Watch is coming into focus, and for the Summer of Fun ...
07.04.2022 414: The Meat Seems Questionable This July 4 Jason spends some time away from the grill to discuss charity shops, stroopwafels, and the differences between the U.S. and the UK. Meanwhile, Myke has been inspired to build his own iPad-based status board.
06.27.2022 413: Tall Is Small For the Summer of Fun, Jason and Myke compare their iPhones--one's Max, one's Mini, but which one has the most apps and which one has the most photos? Also, Mark Gurman's got our next 75 episodes plotted out
06.21.2022 412: Justin, Don't Do It This week: Apple makes a surprising deal with MLS, Stage Manager and window management, and Myke is excited for the iPad Studio and the MacBook Studio if and when they are ever announced.
06.12.2022 411: 180% Different for Me It's the aftermath of a WWDC like no other, so in this very special episode Myke and Jason kick off the Summer of Fun with an episode recorded live in the California sun.
06.07.2022 410: Apple Park Vibe Check Live from Apple Park, Jason has a first-hand report from the WWDC Keynote. (Myke was nearby, but that’s a whole other story.)
05.30.2022 409: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2022 It’s time for our seventh annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! In a surprise development, Jason and Myke are attending in person--but beyond that, they're totally in the dark.
05.23.2022 408: Upgrade VR The much-rumored Apple AR/VR headset appears to be on the horizon, so Myke and Jason break down several reports about its development and debate what approach Apple should take.
05.16.2022 407: Inexplicable Billboards Is Apple ready to embrace USB-C across its entire product line? Jason loves his Playdate, but is frustrated by Apple Music playing songs he dislikes. And the music may go on, but the iPod won't be coming along for the ...
05.09.2022 406: Are You Phishing Me Right Now? An unlikely alliance of tech giants beckons us toward our passwordless future, but in the meantime there's a new version of 1Password. We also discuss Apple Car rumors, hope for the future of AirPods Max, our disassembly of a Magic ...
05.02.2022 405: Too Many Numbers This week we check in on Studio Display firmware, ponder what form the iPhone 14 might take and whether it's different enough from the iPhone 13, and break down the results of Apple's record fiscal quarter--including some trepidation about the ...
04.25.2022 404: Convert Your Nostalgia to Money Jason added a (working) Studio Display and a Playdate to his house last week, and Myke's a little upset. Also CNN+ died, Netflix went into crisis, and Apple kept making sports streaming deals. We also discuss the parking situation at ...
04.18.2022 403: This Episode is Forbidden This week we're imagining the right and wrong improvements for the Apple Watch, speculating about the first wave of M2 Macs, lamenting Apple's process for replacing a defective product, and buzzing (in a bad way) about CNN+.

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452: Schrödinger's Killer App

451: I've Come Around to Reality

450: Funko Classicals

449: Dynamic Submarine

448: I'm Choosing Optimism

447: I've Got a Lot of Code in the Catalogue

446: The iPhone Abides

445: Headwinds

444: Greg

443: Core Variations

442: Zombie Arms and Toaster Fridge

441: Qi2: Qi Harder

440: Apple Bricked My House!

439: The 2022 Upgradies

438: Holiday Antitrust Special

437: Luxury Car for Nerds

436: I Bend So Many Spoons

435: OS 8, Not So Great

434: Bob to Bob to Bob

433: The Lava Lamp is Not Responding

432: Upgrade (With Special Offers)

431: Charty Charty Money Charts

430: Other Kickstands Are Available

429: Freedom Doors

428: (2)

427: He Renounced Lederhosen

426: Splash Hit!

425: This Intelligent Blob

424: Das Pro Plus Max Ultra

423: Ultra Wednesday

422: The 2022 September Event Draft

421: Summer of Automation

420: I Don't Want Your Jolly Ranchers

419: Modemtown

418: Cocktail of Headwinds

417: The Verticals

416: Shout-out to Bridget Knight

415: My Body Is My Studio, My Exercises Are My Canvas

414: The Meat Seems Questionable

413: Tall Is Small

412: Justin, Don't Do It

411: 180% Different for Me

410: Apple Park Vibe Check

409: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2022

408: Upgrade VR

407: Inexplicable Billboards

406: Are You Phishing Me Right Now?

405: Too Many Numbers

404: Convert Your Nostalgia to Money

403: This Episode is Forbidden