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
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 …
01:32:49 |
Mon 15 Aug 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.
01:20:42 |
Mon 08 Aug 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…
01:31:48 |
Mon 01 Aug 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.
01:53:26 |
Mon 25 Jul 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 o…
01:28:49 |
Mon 18 Jul 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 …
01:45:40 |
Mon 11 Jul 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…
01:49:37 |
Mon 04 Jul 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 plo…
01:32:08 |
Mon 27 Jun 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.
01:19:41 |
Tue 21 Jun 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.
01:57:22 |
Sun 12 Jun 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.)
01:47:09 |
Tue 07 Jun 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…
01:36:43 |
Mon 30 May 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.
01:38:24 |
Mon 23 May 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 co…
01:29:09 |
Mon 16 May 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…
01:23:01 |
Mon 09 May 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 q…
01:43:19 |
Mon 02 May 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 als…
01:31:42 |
Mon 25 Apr 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 (…
01:21:12 |
Mon 18 Apr 2022
402: Very Important Developers
Baseball season is here and Jason has a detailed critique of Apple's first Friday Night Baseball broadcasts. But it's not all home runs and calls to the bullpen, as Myke goes home to Dongletown and w…
01:32:58 |
Mon 11 Apr 2022
401: This App May Not Kill You
Myke takes possession of his Apple Studio Display, Jason gets excited about the arrival of Audio Hijack 4, and Apple revises its approach to allowing external links in iOS apps.
01:41:32 |
Mon 04 Apr 2022
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