Upgrade
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 95 minutes
- Episodes
- 580
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
380: Hey Self, Don't Do It!
Now that the M1 Pro and M1 Max have arrived, we turn our attention to the future of Apple silicon in 2022 and beyond. Will there be new chips every year, or is that too rapid a pace?
01:29:48 |
Mon 08 Nov 2021
379: They Feed on Memory Bandwidth
We're joined by Apple VPs Tom Boger and Tim Millet to discuss Apple's chip-design philosophy and how it factored into the company's first high-end Mac chips, the M1 Pro and M1 Max.
01:29:37 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
378: The Maximum Macintosh
Jason's spent the last week with the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max processor, and we've got his in-depth review. And at last, Jason and Myke both review the new Apple Watch Series 7.
01:30:20 |
Mon 25 Oct 2021
377: Most Importantly, Compressor
The new MacBook Pros are here! Jason and Myke break down what's new with Apple's pro laptops, welcome the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, and even devote a little time to new AirPods and colorful HomePods. …
01:22:39 |
Mon 18 Oct 2021
376: The 2021 October Event Draft
Surprise! Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event. What ports will be on the much-rumored MacBook Pro? Will it appear in familiar colors, or will Apple branch out and…
01:05:26 |
Thu 14 Oct 2021
375: My Watch Is My Cake
Apple Watch Series 7 pre-orders lead to more Apple color confusion, Apple's App Store rules may need to skate to a puck that's headed for a courtroom, and Myke takes his iPad mini on a train.
01:09:48 |
Mon 11 Oct 2021
374: Abnormal Within an Abnormal Group
The iPhone 13 and iPad mini are out and MacBook Pros may be on the way shortly, so it's time for us to answer your questions! It's an extended #askupgrade covering new hardware, how to use the iPad m…
01:44:47 |
Mon 04 Oct 2021
373: We Will Give You Color... But It Will Not Be Fun
Myke and Jason review the iPhone 13 and iPad mini, settle on their preferred iPhones, and wonder if Apple should appoint a Color Czar.
01:53:31 |
Mon 27 Sep 2021
372: A Wrestling Match With App Icons
iOS 15 is here and Myke and Jason share their opinions about new features! Also we've got a lot of Apple Event follow-up, and now that Ted Lasso has won eight Emmy Awards, it's time to back the truck…
01:42:05 |
Mon 20 Sep 2021
371: Midnight Is Starlight's Best Friend
Apple announced new iPhones, Apple Watches and iPads on Tuesday, and this is our quick reaction to the news. What color is the saddest rainbow? Why was Joz locked out of Apple Park one night? Why is …
01:32:06 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
370: The 2021 September Event Draft
It's another emergency draft! In this bonus episode, Jason and Myke predict what will happen at Tuesday’s Apple media event. What form will the new iPhones take? Will a new Apple Watch make an appear…
01:14:19 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
369: The One With How Titles Are Made
As Jason and Myke wait for the announcement of an iPhone launch event, they discuss Apple's curious set of incremental changes to App Store policies, what those changes mean, and how they inform Appl…
01:36:34 |
Mon 06 Sep 2021
368: Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs
It's the first-ever Upgrade Call-In Show! This week, Myke and Jason answer listener questions about Apple, themselves... and popular dance steps. Go ahead caller--we're listening.
02:04:41 |
Mon 30 Aug 2021
367: My Experience With the Floating Lozenges
This week we kick off our annual fundraising for St. Jude, ask listeners to call in with their questions, and discuss how Apple approaches putting features in--and taking them out--of its public beta…
01:30:25 |
Mon 23 Aug 2021
366: The Node Legacy
What does it mean to be a native Mac app in the era of SwiftUI, Catalyst, and Electron? Also: the fallout from Apple's child-protection announcements, it's a Ted Lasso Christmas, and how we're travel…
01:34:21 |
Mon 16 Aug 2021
365: Apple's Compromise
This week Myke and Jason discuss Apple's child safety announcements. Also, Apple rediscovers its online store, and streaming services keep trying to build new franchises.
01:56:18 |
Mon 09 Aug 2021
364: Content Arms Dealer
Myke and Jason discuss last week's record Apple financial results, and then Jason welcomes special guest Julia Alexander for a mega-Upstream about ScarJo v. Disney, the future of movies, and the curr…
01:47:52 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
363: Our App Is a Game Now
Football is Life! This week Myke and Jason join Netflix in pretending to understand games, ponder a smarter Apple display, and then discuss "Loki" and the return of "Ted Lasso."
01:50:15 |
Mon 26 Jul 2021
362: He's Posting More Chickens!
Jason's back, and Myke has a lot of questions about his vacation. They also discuss a load of Apple TV+ news, new Safari betas, the MagSafe battery pack, and a bunch of Apple hardware rumors.
01:36:20 |
Mon 19 Jul 2021
361: It’s Not an Artistic Exercise
For the first time Jason is (mostly) off this week! After discussing who’s winning the streaming wars, Myke challenges John Siracusa to describe his ideal Mac, asks Merlin Mann to share what he’s exc…
02:16:17 |
Mon 12 Jul 2021
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