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#393: Nothing Is So Perfect™

February 7th, 2022 · 105 minutes

It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of several dozen Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not.

#392: The Whimsy Committee

January 31st, 2022 · 112 minutes

Apple made a ton of money and released a ton of betas with new features. Face ID works with masks, Universal Control causes the soul of the Mac pointer to leave its body, the iPad relies on legacy nodes, the iPhone may take on Square...

#391: They're Great Uphill

January 24th, 2022 · 82 minutes

Myke and Jason discuss the mysteries of Apple's car project, and express confusion about Apple's 2022 product release schedule. And at last, France makes a big box-related move.

#390: 🦓🦅🦜🐧

January 17th, 2022 · 91 minutes

Apple seems to have a settled on a strategy for handling demands to open up payment processing and external web links, and we're frustrated by the decision. Following a silly Wall Street Journal article, Android's SVP got a little too angry about iMessage

#389: I Have Extra Buttons

January 10th, 2022 · 85 minutes

We discuss why it's useful to take time every once in a while to pull back and look at the big picture instead of getting bogged down in the day-to-day grind. Also, Jason built himself a tool to make his life easier.

#388: The Year of the Headset

January 3rd, 2022 · 101 minutes

We spend our first episode of 2022 discussing what we think Apple will do this year. Is it finally time for an Apple product you put on your face? Jason and Myke also discuss changes they're planning on making in their working lives for the new year.

#387: The 2021 Upgradies

December 27th, 2021 · 148 minutes

As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Eighth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2021, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories!

#386: The Tube Man Ecosystem

December 20th, 2021 · 87 minutes

In this Upgrade Holiday Special, Jason and Myke answer the holiday-themed questions of Upgradians everywhere.

#385: Millie Metre

December 13th, 2021 · 93 minutes

Myke is back from vacation with a lot of follow-up for Jason about last week's show. Also: the official Upgrade Draft championship trophy is unveiled, and we discuss Apple's forthcoming VR headset and the company's complex relationship with China.

#384: Don't Fear the Laser

December 6th, 2021 · 100 minutes

With Myke on assignment, Dan Moren joins Jason to discuss the features Apple hasn't yet delivered in 2021 and its product lineup for 2022. Then Jason breaks down the new e-readers you could use to read one of Dan's novels.