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
- 579
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
139: Make Money from the Money
If there are two things Myke knows a lot about, it’s banking and stickers. And so this week he helps Jason understand why banks might not love Apple’s new attempt to expand Apple Pay and why he cover…
01:11:45 |
Tue 02 May 2017
138: Bad for the Person, Great for the Wizard
Jason and Myke discuss the trouble with free services that take your data and re-sell it to others, changes to Apple’s affiliate program, Apple’s approval to make self-driving cars, and “Blade Runner…
01:54:21 |
Tue 25 Apr 2017
137: iTunes on a Shelf
Serenity Caldwell joins Jason to discuss the possible disassembly of iTunes, the rise of the iPad Pro, and the teaser trailer for "The Last Jedi".
01:31:06 |
Mon 17 Apr 2017
136: My Screen, My Stuff
Together again in Ireland, Jason and Myke discuss their current approaches to travel tech. We also revisit the new Mac Pro and answer your questions.
01:19:55 |
Mon 10 Apr 2017
135: Trashed The Can
What do Apple’s announcements about the future of professional desktop hardware mean? How might this have changed the way Apple announces future products? Myke & Jason break it down, and then discuss…
01:49:03 |
Tue 04 Apr 2017
134: Steal Its Bezel Thunder
The revival of the iPad name leads us to speculate about a new phase in Apple’s product approach. We also discuss where the iPad Pro might go next, and what Apple’s acquisition of Workflow means abou…
01:36:14 |
Mon 27 Mar 2017
133: You're an Empty Row Person
Apple’s been a leader in podcasting since the early days, but is there a new era coming soon? Jason and Myke have some theories. Plus, we carefully analyze each other’s iPhone and iPad home screens, …
01:39:44 |
Mon 20 Mar 2017
132: Extra Lasers
Would Apple ever make iOS devices larger than the the 12.9-inch iPad Pro? And what does Apple need to do to make iOS excel at multitasking and large screen sizes? And Jason and Myke answer your quest…
01:30:01 |
Mon 13 Mar 2017
131: It's Fine, Dude
We parse through the rumors about what kind of connector the new iPhone might offer—Lightning or USB-C?--and whether Apple and its customers are ready for another transition. Also, will YouTube’s new…
01:14:24 |
Mon 06 Mar 2017
130: Ron Has a Pretty Sweet Job
Apple Park nears completion, The Nintendo Switch arrives, Silicon Valley culture fails its workers, and pineapple on pizza creates an international incident.
01:36:13 |
Mon 27 Feb 2017
129: Disneyland for Developers
How will Apple’s WWDC be different now that it’s moving back to San Jose from San Francisco? Why is The Iconfactory kickstarting a new version of Twitterrific for Mac? And in this episode, Myke at th…
02:06:55 |
Mon 20 Feb 2017
128: Is It Any Weirder than Dashboard?
Jason and Myke deal with a mountain of follow-up from last week’s episode about the present and future of the iPad, and then ponder what Apple’s long-term strategy for the Mac might be.
01:19:48 |
Mon 13 Feb 2017
127: Congratulations, You're an Analyst
This week Myke runs the numbers and shows why the decline of the iPad is overhyped and why it’s a more popular computing device than the Mac. Plus we break down Apple’s latest financial results and d…
01:24:15 |
Mon 06 Feb 2017
126: Spinny Propellery Guy
This week Jason and Myke try out a bunch of new Apple betas, Apple makes big changes in App review, Jason finds his favorite iPad Pro keyboard, and we get prepared for Apple’s quarterly financial rep…
01:30:08 |
Mon 30 Jan 2017
125: A Bear Did it For Me
This week Jason makes the case for a new size of iPad Pro and an external Touch Bar and Touch ID sensor. We also discuss Samsung's explanation for the exploding Galaxy Note 7 and Apple's updates to L…
01:31:41 |
Mon 23 Jan 2017
124: There Are Always Gates
Jason and Myke break down the second annual Six Colors Apple Report Card, as three dozen Apple watchers grade how the company did in 2016—and Myke chimes in with his own votes.
01:39:20 |
Mon 16 Jan 2017
123: Sheer Gadget Magnetism
Jason and Myke return from their well-deserved holiday to discuss the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and Jason’s reactions to the iPhone back in the day. Then we tell the tale of the day San Diego go…
01:36:43 |
Mon 09 Jan 2017
122: The 2016 Upgradies
Once again, Myke and Jason pick their favorite products of the year! But this year, they are aided in their pursuit of excellent by the votes of you, the loyal Upgradians.
02:05:20 |
Mon 02 Jan 2017
121: All Talk and No Trousers
This week it’s all about the Mac, as Jason and Myke discuss Tim Cook’s attempts to reassure the concerned Mac user base, Bloomberg’s report about Apple’s Mac product-release struggles, and if the Mac…
01:38:24 |
Mon 26 Dec 2016
120: Time Is a Better Indicator of Time
This week, Jason reviews the AirPods while Myke waits for his to arrive. We also discuss Apple’s removal of the battery indicator from MacBooks, and at the very end of the show do a special Myke at t…
01:56:38 |
Mon 19 Dec 2016
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