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
99: Disciplined Cash Machine
Scrivener for iOS and a new mechanical keyboard for iPad arrived at Jason’s house this week. We discuss using a specialized writing tool for longform work and the challenges of building an iPad keybo…
01:26:28 |
Mon 25 Jul 2016
98: Accidental Comics Podcast 🤓
In celebration of World Emoji Day and Comic-Con, Jason and Myke discuss how we use emojis and why they’re a valuable addition to online dialogue, and then break down the best options for digital comi…
01:23:57 |
Mon 18 Jul 2016
97: We Used Our Power For Pizza
Listeners suggest naming schemes for Myke’s devices, Jason and Myke adapt to Apple’s new public betas, we discuss the future of iPad software updates, and Jason gets frustrated by the lack of updates…
01:20:53 |
Mon 11 Jul 2016
96: Two Ports is One More Port than One Port
In this episode there’s a bunch of headphone-jack followup, then we discuss Apple’s relationships with Spotify and Tidal, before Myke asks Jason about his own independence on Independence Day.
01:31:00 |
Mon 04 Jul 2016
95: Don't Bring the Pain without the Benefit
Apple ditches the Thunderbolt Display, Jason takes macOS Sierra for a spin, and we debate the merits of Apple removing old technology from its products.
01:33:25 |
Mon 27 Jun 2016
94: Users Use Computers
Jason and Myke are back in their usual offices this week, and they discuss their feelings about watchOS 3, the lack of Apple hardware announcements, and what the buzz was during WWDC week.
01:18:08 |
Mon 20 Jun 2016
93: The Emoji Judgers
Straight out of the WWDC keynote, Jason joins Myke live to talk about watchOS 3, tvOS 10, macOS Sierra, iOS 10, Apple Music and Messages.
01:24:59 |
Mon 13 Jun 2016
92: WWDC 2016 Draft
Jason and Myke predict the contents of WWDC 2016 in the first annual Upgrade Keynote Draft. How many of our picks are based on deep knowledge of the industry, and how many are wish fulfillment? Next …
01:39:45 |
Tue 07 Jun 2016
91: iMac Special
In this special holiday episode, Stephen Hackett joins Myke and Jason to discuss the product that changed Apple's fortunes: the original iMac.
01:26:38 |
Mon 30 May 2016
90: Nobody Should be a Siri Power User
This week Jason and Myke discuss the future of Siri on the Mac and elsewhere, and ponder Apple's new Apple Store design. Plus we've got some talk about Google I/O and final (for now) thoughts about t…
01:30:21 |
Mon 23 May 2016
89: Can We Use a Tracking Pixel?
By popular demand, Jason and Myke talk a bit more about the business of podcasting, as they’re joined by podcaster and podcast ad sales executive Lex Friedman.
01:22:59 |
Mon 16 May 2016
88: Happy Apple Watch Users
A year later, Jason and Myke are still using their Apple Watches. Amid high-profile users abandoning Apple’s new wearable, why do we still enjoy it? Also, we rage about a NYT story about high-profile…
01:21:58 |
Mon 09 May 2016
87: Unchartable Tidbits
Jason and Myke are joined by follow-up guest Scott McNulty to review the Kindle Oasis (including its Kindle hump), then switch gears to break down the complexities of Apple’s quarterly results.
01:36:40 |
Mon 02 May 2016
86: The Cloud With the Question Mark
Myke’s back just in time to discuss the minor changes to the new MacBook and attempt to figure out why the Apple Car might exist.
01:19:31 |
Mon 25 Apr 2016
85: Talk to this Cylinder
With Myke away, Scott McNulty and Dan Moren join Jason to talk about two different Amazon hardware products, Kindle and Echo.
01:22:05 |
Mon 18 Apr 2016
84: Peek it, But Don't Pop it!
Jason and Myke discuss the 9.7-inch iPad Pro's True Tone display and the trouble with 3D Touch.
01:23:28 |
Mon 11 Apr 2016
83: I Love Infuriating You
Jason tried out the shrunken-down Smart Keyboard for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and you'll never believe what happened next! Myke returns from vacation to break down Jason's reviews of Apple’s latest pro…
01:20:31 |
Mon 04 Apr 2016
82: Baby Pro
Extra special guest star Serenity Caldwell joins Jason to talk about the new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, the drowning of a MacBook Air, and much more.
01:25:58 |
Mon 28 Mar 2016
81: Live From Interstate 280
Myke catches up with Jason fresh from Apple’s March 21 event in Cupertino and keeps him company on his long drive home up Interstate 280. From the new smaller iPad Pro to the interesting iPhone SE, w…
01:45:20 |
Mon 21 Mar 2016
80: I Can Hear Your Future Screams
Myke is back to defend the iPad as a TV, before he and Jason discuss the expectations of Apple's March 21st event, and why @AppleSupport exists. They go on to talk about Oculus, and address some more…
01:32:40 |
Mon 14 Mar 2016
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