Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained.
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#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.
#278: The 2019 Upgradies
December 30th, 2019 · 119 minutes
It's time for the Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2019, take the input of 1500 Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner.
#277: Who Killed the Butterfly Keyboard?
December 23rd, 2019 · 34 minutes
This week we try to solve a technology mystery. What if there was a murder, but no body? What if there were victims, but no crime? We all want answers: Who killed the butterfly keyboard, and why?
#276: It’s Always the Chips
December 16th, 2019 · 85 minutes
How is Apple TV+ like a bicycle? Is the Mac Pro made in the USA? Why can you play Apple Podcasts from the Amazon Echo? This week Jason and Myke answer these questions, and ponder the negative reaction from some pro users to the price of the Mac Pro.
#275: Remove All of the Holes
December 9th, 2019 · 85 minutes
How would an iPhone without any ports even work? Also, Apple gets Golden Globe nominations and Jason explains why you don't need a Mac Pro.
#274: More Clunky!
December 2nd, 2019 · 90 minutes
This week we get caught up on Apple services (Apple Pay, Apple News+, Apple Arcade), Jason gives Myke a tour of CarPlay in iOS 13, and we feed the tech podcast ecosystem with discussions of office lighting and weather stations.