Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
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#138: Bad for the Person, Great for the Wizard
April 25th, 2017 · 114 minutes
Jason and Myke discuss the trouble with free services that take your data and re-sell it to others, changes to Apple’s affiliate program, Apple’s approval to make self-driving cars, and “Blade Runner.”
#137: iTunes on a Shelf
April 17th, 2017 · 91 minutes
Serenity Caldwell joins Jason to discuss the possible disassembly of iTunes, the rise of the iPad Pro, and the teaser trailer for "The Last Jedi".
#136: My Screen, My Stuff
April 10th, 2017 · 79 minutes
Together again in Ireland, Jason and Myke discuss their current approaches to travel tech. We also revisit the new Mac Pro and answer your questions.
#135: Trashed The Can
April 4th, 2017 · 109 minutes
What do Apple’s announcements about the future of professional desktop hardware mean? How might this have changed the way Apple announces future products? Myke & Jason break it down, and then discuss “Alien” in the latest instalment of Myke at the Movies.
#134: Steal Its Bezel Thunder
March 27th, 2017 · 96 minutes
The revival of the iPad name leads us to speculate about a new phase in Apple’s product approach. We also discuss where the iPad Pro might go next, and what Apple’s acquisition of Workflow means about the company’s approach to iOS for professionals.
#133: You're an Empty Row Person
March 20th, 2017 · 99 minutes
Apple’s been a leader in podcasting since the early days, but is there a new era coming soon? Jason and Myke have some theories. Plus, we carefully analyze each other’s iPhone and iPad home screens, marvel at Apple’s stock price, and answer your questions
#132: Extra Lasers
March 13th, 2017 · 90 minutes
Would Apple ever make iOS devices larger than the the 12.9-inch iPad Pro? And what does Apple need to do to make iOS excel at multitasking and large screen sizes? And Jason and Myke answer your questions in a mega-sized version of #askupgrade.
#131: It's Fine, Dude
March 6th, 2017 · 74 minutes
We parse through the rumors about what kind of connector the new iPhone might offer—Lightning or USB-C?--and whether Apple and its customers are ready for another transition. Also, will YouTube’s new cord-cutting TV service be a splash hit?
#130: Ron Has a Pretty Sweet Job
February 27th, 2017 · 96 minutes
Apple Park nears completion, The Nintendo Switch arrives, Silicon Valley culture fails its workers, and pineapple on pizza creates an international incident.
#129: Disneyland for Developers
February 20th, 2017 · 126 minutes
How will Apple’s WWDC be different now that it’s moving back to San Jose from San Francisco? Why is The Iconfactory kickstarting a new version of Twitterrific for Mac? And in this episode, Myke at the Movies travels in time to 1984 for “The Terminator."