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#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.

#273: Sideways the Game

November 25th, 2019 · 123 minutes

This week we discuss Tim Cook's political high-wire act, Apple's attempts to reduce bugs in future iOS releases, and Jason's wishes for iOS 14. Finally, just in time for the holidays, Myke at the Movies returns with 1988's "Die Hard."

#272: Double Secret Vice President of Keyboards

November 18th, 2019 · 93 minutes

A week later, we're pondering the 16-inch MacBook Pro and what it means about how Apple listens to customers and criticism. We also wonder where Apple will take touchscreen devices and whether we're uncomfortable about Apple's interest in AR.

#271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro

November 13th, 2019 · 122 minutes

The butterfly keyboard era is over! Apple announces the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a new keyboard and a lot more. And Jason has an exclusive interview with the MacBook Pro product manager, Shruti Haldea.

#270: The Toughest Compare

November 4th, 2019 · 91 minutes

Apple TV+ has finally arrived, so this week we talk about the first round of shows (and the disappointing TV app) Also: Our review of the new AirPods Pro and Apple's quarterly results show that down is up.

#269: A Beep Beep from Far Away

October 29th, 2019 · 78 minutes

Jason has no power or Internet, so this week Myke gives him the details about the new AirPods Pro, the first reviews of Apple TV+ shows, iOS 13.2 and a perplexing HomePod software update, and Apple’s rumored reboot of its smart-home initiative.