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August 24634: Crime River
The EU gives up and settles with Apple, John Ternus's new home strategy starts to come into focus, and people at Apple just love the folding iPhone.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Thermapen Thermometers Combustion Inc PopSockets Cortex #182: Reporting on the World’s Most Secretive Tech Company, with Mark Gurman - Relay Schlage Sense Pro UWB smart lock review: What price beauty? – Six Colors Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union - Apple Changes for apps in the European Union - Support - Apple Developer EU Welcomes Apple's App Store Changes, Epic Slams 'Junk Fees' - MacRumors Apple Settles With E.U., U.S. App Store Fees, ATT Rules in Germany – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Mark Gurman on the AirPods with a Camera Apple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support - MacRumors HomePad code suggests it'll act like a giant Apple Watch - 9to5Mac Apple’s Foldable iPhone Details; Retail Store Changes for New Home Products - Bloomberg Apple Cuts Jobs in Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video and Gaming Teams - Bloomberg iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Get Exclusive Camera Upgrade - MacRumors
1 hr 19 min
August 18633: iPhone Tippy-Top
Oops! All segments! This week we've got Snell Talk (tea), Upstream (Apple TV), Lawyer Up (regulations), Rumor Roundup (new iPhones), The Betails (final betas?), and Ask Upgrade!
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Twelve – The Enthusiast New Mexico Tea Company Assam Breakfast | Organic – New Mexico Tea Company 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Enters The Pitch With Record Premiere Audience Eddy Cue said the thing we wanted to hear on future Ted Lasso seasons - 9to5Mac Apple TV just added a bunch of classic movies to stream for free - 9to5Mac Apple TV Could Gain Major Warner Bros. Titles via Acquisition - MacRumors Apple Hires American Airlines’ Nate Gatten as Government Affairs Chief - Bloomberg Trump Administration Opposes Any Plan by Apple to Use Chinese Memory Chips, Lutnick Says - WSJ Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say | Reuters Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba | The Verge Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store | The Verge Epic responds to Apple’s bid for settlement talks in App Store case - 9to5Mac Supreme Court to Hear Apple Appeal Over Contempt Ruling - Bloomberg macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products - MacRumors Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action - MacRumors Tim Cook: Apple will ‘double down on secrecy on products’ | The Verge Cortex - Relay Apple’s Glass-Centric 20th-Anniversary iPhone Remains on Track for 2027 - Bloomberg Leaker: All-Glass 2027 iPhone Still on Track Despite Cancellation Rumors - MacRumors Exclusive | Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers to Improve AI-Powered Siri - WSJ Report: Apple seeks publisher deals to give Siri AI better access to current events - 9to5Mac Apple Now Stockpiling More Components Amid Rising Prices - MacRumors iOS Version History Chart – Thinky Bits Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 5 - MacRumors Here’s what’s new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6 - 9to5Mac Golden Gate Beta 6 Turns Stoplights into Liquid Glass - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: Nature Is Healing: MacOS 27 Golden Gate Beta 6 Adds Redesigned Traffic Light Window Controls RedirectWeb StrawPoll Timery: Time Tracker Where I Have Been –The Enthusiast Toggl
1 hr 40 min
August 10632: [Redacted Apple Information]
After a visit to Jason's backyard, we discuss OpenAI's response to Apple's lawsuit, the future of Apple's wearable line, the return of "Ted Lasso," and some starters for Spider-Man.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Magnum, podcast - a podcast from The Incomparable What Is OpenAI’s Device? A Doughnut-Shaped Speaker That Costs Over $300 - Bloomberg Daring Fireball: Gurman on OpenAI’s Device: 'A Doughnut-Shaped Speaker That Costs Over $300' Apple raises trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models - 9to5Mac Apple to air four MLB games in Immersive Video – Six Colors Connected #615: Upgrade* - Relay Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case | Reuters Daring Fireball: Apple Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against OpenAI in Trade Secrets Case Apple is getting this wrong | OpenAI Daring Fireball: OpenAI Responds to Apple’s Lawsuit and Motion for Preliminary Injunction: ‘Apple Is Getting This Wrong’ OpenAI says Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit is ‘rotten to its core’ | The Verge Daring Fireball: OpenAI Files 28-Page Motion to Dismiss Apple's Lawsuit (PDF Link) Review: “Ted Lasso” returns, refreshed, to the pitch – Six Colors Ultimate Spider-Man (2000 - 2009) | Comic Series | Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #1 | Comic Issues | Marvel Invincible | Image Comics LaunchBar 6 Pastebot 3 for Mac Rocket Ben Affleck and Jamie Ding's Winning Moment | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - YouTube J Party
1 hr 23 min
August 03631: Nessie Beneath the Waves
Dan Moren joins the Upgrade program to discuss the new Apple Upgrade program, along with Apple's financial results, the approach of Apple's new home strategy, and the perfect phone for iPhone 13 mini fans.
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Guest Starring:
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Big Walk is like co-op Breath of the Wild | The Verge New Apple TV 4K Box, HomePod mini and Siri AI Smart Home Hub Are Coming - Bloomberg Apple’s reported upgrade program revamp could be a big downgrade – Six Colors Apple Upgrade launches in the United States - Apple Apple reports third quarter results - Apple Apple announces record Q3 results – Six Colors Q3 results: 3D pricing, EGOT timing, and underestimating demand – Six Colors Subscribe to Six Colors – Six Colors The Rebound: A tech podcast
1 hr 39 min
July 27630: Repeat 600 Times
It's a Summer of Fun takeover! Jason asks Myke about the state of his current workflows, and we both highlight our current Macs and current favorite Mac utilities.
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Our Essential Mac Utilities:
Myke:
Blip
Dropzone
Moom
Cleanshot X
Screens
Tailscale
Amphetamine
Granola
Popclip
Pcalc
Switchglass
Timery
The Clock
iStatMenus
SuperAgent
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Jason:
Swiftbar
Keyboard Maestro
Text Sniper
Mic Drop
Retrobatch
ImageOptim
Carbon Copy Cloner
Thaw
Devonthink
Calibre
Audio Hijack
Loopback
Farrago
Elsewhen
Transmit
HomeControl
iZotope RX
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2 hr 11 min
July 20629: Jony Ive Loves a Handle
While OpenAI readies a familar-sounding smart speaker, Jason and Myke break down the public betas for macOS, iOS, and watchOS, including Siri AI and new Photos features.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Apple Intelligence AI service registered with Chinese cyberspace regulator | Reuters Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions - 9to5Mac Apple sends legal letters to former employees now at OpenAI - 9to5Mac Apple, DOJ Hold Early Settlement Talks in Antitrust Lawsuit Over iPhone - Bloomberg First Look: macOS Golden Gate Public Beta – Six Colors Wish List: Siri, Spotlight, and a unified search experience – Six Colors OpenAI’s First Device Will Be Home Speaker Built as AI Companion - Bloomberg
1 hr 24 min
July 13628: Conspiracy to Steal Trade Secrets
Inside Apple's OpenAI lawsuit: How do trade secrets conflict with expert knowlege, was there a concerted effort to steal secret documents to kickstart OpenAI hardware, and how does Apple's own vulnerability inform the whole situation?
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback ‎Television Time App - App Store Letterboxd Ludwig (2024 TV series) - Wikipedia FileMaker Claris Apple testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier - 9to5Mac Apple scores record 89 Emmy Award nominations - Apple Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets - 9to5Mac Apple sues OpenAI, alleging trade secret theft – Six Colors Apple-OpenAI Legal Battle Highlights Tensions Over AI Hardware Talent Poaching - Bloomberg How Apple’s Lawsuit Threatens to Disrupt OpenAI’s Bid to Rival the iPhone - Bloomberg Apple’s ‘Thermonuclear’ Response to the OpenAI Threat - WSJ Apple Sues OpenAI, Apple’s Real Problem – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Apple’s Chip Plans: M6, M7 Pro, M7 Max, M7 Ultra, M8 Details; Touch MacBook Pro - Bloomberg Double Ender Friend of the Show: Tom Holland Meets Tom Holland to Chat All Things The Odyssey - The Rest is History - YouTube Adventures in Time
1 hr 38 min
July 06627: Do Not Use, Do Not Turn Off
Apple seeks RAM in all the wrong places, Jason has two tangents about FileMaker, and we deal with a large load of somewhat puzzling rumors and legal cases.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Designed in California Final Countdown - YouTube Apple brings forward 26.6 security fixes into 26.5.2 update – Six Colors Apple in Talks to Buy Memory Chips From Blacklisted Chinese Suppliers - Bloomberg Jon Prosser responds to Apple lawsuit by blaming the other guy | The Verge Apple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connected - Apple EveryMac turns 30 – Six Colors EveryMac.com Writer, Jeopardy! at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Apple Watch Ultra 4 getting two major new upgrades, per report - 9to5Mac Report: Apple Watch Redesign Coming Next Year With New Band System - MacRumors Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos reportedly wound up on the dark web | The Verge Apple Readies New iPad Pro, Redesigned Entry MacBook Pro for First Half 2027 - Bloomberg iOS 27 Beta Hints at New Apple Product Such as 'AirPods Ultra' - MacRumors Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims - MacRumors Michael Tsai - Blog - No Siri AI in EU Tim Cook Holds 'Constructive' Talks With EU Over Siri AI Launch - MacRumors US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit | Reuters
1 hr 30 min
June 29626: Unprecedented Weirdness
Apple raised prices! Is this a shocking move, or were Apple products just sneakily affordable before? (And can it be both?) We also parse Mark Gurman's reports on Apple skipping over may M6 chips to go directly to M7.
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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 Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 2 - MacRumors Thaw – MacMenuBar.com Thaw and macOS 27 (Golden Gate) support Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more - 9to5Mac Apple Has Increased Prices Across Mac and iPad Models - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: Apple's Full Statement on Yesterday's Price Increases Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession? | The Verge Apple asks Trump admin to approve Chinese RAM after product price increases - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Apple Faced Bipartisan Opposition When It Last Lobbied to Buy Chinese RAM in 2022 Apple to Skip High-End M6 Mac Chips, to Launch M7 Pro, M7 Max, M7 Ultra Instead - Bloomberg Apple’s Touchscreen MacBook to Use M5 Pro, Max Chips; M7 Pro, Max Models in 2027 - Bloomberg Report: Apple changes chip and OLED MacBook Pro release plans – Six Colors iPhone Ultra 3D-printed hinge problems reportedly solved – 9to5mac Apple Approves Production of OLED Panels for Foldable iPhone - MacRumors Rogue Amoeba - Free The Icons Apple should free the macOS icons from squircle jail – Six Colors “Icons that are iconic” – Unsung Consistency, But in Excellence Not Appearance - Jim Nielsen’s Blog TestFlight build 1161: Tackling the most-hated bugs : r/overcast
1 hr 28 min
June 25 625: 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.
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Written by Jason Snell.
Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.
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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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