Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
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#288: Are We Being Punked?
March 9th, 2020 · 69 minutes
COVID-19 continues to upend tech industry plans, a report suggests new Apple devices with new display tech, and we get excited about the possibility of a proper mouse cursor in iPadOS 14.
#287: Constant Applause
March 2nd, 2020 · 89 minutes
So is Apple really releasing a Smart Keyboard with a built-in trackpad? That's the latest report, and Jason and Myke have a lot of questions about it. And in Upstream, Disney+ gets its "expensive NBC" moment on Instagram.
#286: You Can't Make Me Change My Pocket
February 24th, 2020 · 71 minutes
Clearing up controversies about pockets and malware, the coronavirus affects Apple's business, and news reports surface involving ARM Macs and default apps on iOS.
#285: Mac Pros for Mac Pros
February 17th, 2020 · 76 minutes
Myke met the people for whom the Mac Pro was made, and reports back with details. Jason tries to combat confusion about whether the Mac is really being attacked by malware and explains what Apple is doing to stop it.
#284: We're In the Ear Business
February 10th, 2020 · 81 minutes
Why did Apple release surprising new beta features this month? We discuss what it might mean for the future of Mac app development, iPad Pro accessories, and the processors powering future Macs. And can someone get Taika Waititi a 16-inch MacBook Pro?
#283: The Anger of the Panel
February 3rd, 2020 · 111 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 65 Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not.
#282: The iPad at 10
January 27th, 2020 · 99 minutes
It's the 10th anniversary of the announcement of the iPad! Myke and Jason discuss why the seeds of the iPad's success were visible on day one, the changes in the iPad's life cycle over time, and how the iPad fits in our daily lives today.
#281: Your Historical Knowledge Has Been Noted
January 21st, 2020 · 99 minutes
We close the book on the 2010s with a special draft of Apple keynotes and media events from the past decade, joined by special guest Stephen Hackett. And in Upstream news, it's a busy season of announcements for both Apple TV+ and Peacock.
#280: De Niro Can’t Bend
January 13th, 2020 · 93 minutes
Myke's gone (to) Hollywood: We cover Netflix's record Oscar nominations, Apple's first TV award and critic press tour, and why Apple execs can't stop talking about Services and Wearables. Plus we've got updates on our home-office upgrades.
#279: I Predict It Every Year, Why Stop Now?
January 6th, 2020 · 116 minutes
Jason's got predictions for 2020, including many iPhones and an unusual Apple laptop. Plus the new Brydge iPad keyboard with trackpad and a lot of streaming and smart-home news.