Stephen Hackett joins Jason to talk old Macs, binned chips, and Apple AI. Then Jason discusses the darkest part of Steve Jobs's career with the author of "Steve Jobs In Exile", Geoffrey Cain. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Claude : For problems worth solving — get started with Claude today. Steamclock : We make great apps....
May 18, 2026•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 616
We revisit the Ultra and Neo names, consider the future of Apple's processor manufacturing strategy, and try to imagine why possible use case there could be for AirPods with built-in cameras. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Keeper : Get 60% off personal and family plans. ExpressVPN : Hi...
May 11, 2026•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 615
Subtitle: 'I'm Bullish on Pokeymans' We read between the lines of Apple's latest record financial results to see how they will impact future products and aquisitions in the Ternus Era. Plus: An Ultra name conundrum, Johny Srouji's burnout, and F1's stateside debut. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Factor : Healthy, fully-pre...
May 04, 2026•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 614
Given a week to process the news of Apple's CEO transition, we ponder where Apple will go under John Ternus, the role of Johny Srouji, and why a book about Tim Cook would not be a cookbook. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Mercury Weather : Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Claude : For problems worth solving — get started with Claude today. Steamclock : We make great apps. Des...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 613
Subtitle: Apple at 50 Draft (based on vibes) Breaking news! Apple announces that Tim Cook's tenure as CEO is ending, and John Ternus and Johny Srouji get promotions. And when that's done, we finish our Apple at 50 coverage with a vibe-based draft. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Steamclock : We make great apps. Design and d...
Apr 20, 2026•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 612
Is it possible that Apple could run out of MacBook Neos? What's Apple's smart glasses strategy, really? We tackle both questions, discuss Jason's new UWB smart lock, consider the shape and name of the folding iPhone, and more! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Sec...
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 611
The Mac Pro is dead, iOS 18 security updates are now available for all, and Siri's upcoming revamp comes into focus. After all that's done, both hosts share their Apple origin stories. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Steamclock : We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Factor : Healthy, fully-prep...
Apr 06, 2026•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 610
Subtitle: Two Steves Inc. Jason and Myke tell the story of Apple's origin. It emerged from the unique environment of the Santa Clara valley suburbs of the '70s thanks to the particular genius of its two co-founders and some surprising help they got along the way. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Claude : Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today. Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Insta360 : I...
Mar 30, 2026•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 609
Myke talks to Jason about his "Jeopardy!" experience, and Jason interviews David Pogue about his book, "Apple: The First 50 Years." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. The Pets Table : Healthy Dog Food Developed With Vets. Get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two with code upgrade55 NerdWallet :...
Mar 23, 2026•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 608
Myke has MacBook Neo FOMO and we have reviews of both Studio Display models. Also: Apple starts celebrating 50; App Store fees are lowered in China; Somehow, AirPods Max returned; Apple's AI crisistunity; and Jason in Jeopardy!? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymou...
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 607
This week, Jason reviews the MacBook Neo! Plus: Draft results, Jason is (back) in print, and new MacBook Pros and Studio Displays. But it's mostly about MacBook Neo! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Claude : Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. 1Password : Take the first step to...
Mar 10, 2026•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 606
Jason and Myke try to predict what Apple will be announcing this week, except for the stuff that was announced Monday. But they discuss the new iPad Air and iPhone 17e too! Also: Apple's F1 plans and some Report Card follow-up. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off ...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 605
Subtitle: The 2025 Six Colors Apple Report Card We discuss the results of the Six Colors Apple Report Card for 2025 in depth, with our added opinions on every category. Jason chooses to be a rascal, and Myke tries to give ten out of five. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Claude : Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today. Insta360 : Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. The Pets T...
Feb 23, 2026•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 604
Subtitle: We Will Be Talking about Curling We discuss Apple's struggles to ship an upgraded Apple Intelligence, prepare for a March 4 product announcement, and explain Apple TV going all in on "Severance." Also, Jason answers your (many!) curling questions! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 603
Eddy Cue comes down hard on a would-be Apple service; we try to figure out what the new low-end Mac laptop might be, Tim Cook calls an important meeting to say a lot of words, and we tackle all aspects of the Super Bowl plus some curling! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code upgrade50off 1Password : Take the first step to better security by securi...
Feb 09, 2026•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 602
Subtitle: Bright and Boring: Cupertino Drift We break down Apple's latest financial results (including the potential supply-chain storm brewing on the horizon) and then discuss the difficult roll-out of Apple's new Creator Studio bundle. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Sav...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 601
Subtitle: DC: Break Room Bananas Episode 600 prompts us to revisit predictions from episode 500 and make some new ones for episode 700. We also cover new AirTags and Apple's plans to fix Apple Intelligence. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. The Pets Table : Healthy Dog Food Developed With Vets. Get 55% off...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 600
This week we're following up on what the Apple-Google AI hookup means and reacting to Apple's announcement of an oddly shaped creative apps bundle. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Links and Show No...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 599
Google and Apple join forces to corner the market on smartphone AI models, John Ternus gets a profile in the New York Times, live NBA basketball comes to the Vision Pro, and Apple inconsistently refuses to stop bad App Store behavior. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & ...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 598
Subtitle: The Room at the Airport Where You Can Get a Hug Happy New Year! In this episode, we share some of the things we hope we'll see from Apple in 2026. Also, Jason attacks an emoji. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domai...
Jan 05, 2026•2 hr•Ep. 597
It's time for the 12th Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2025, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan...
Dec 29, 2025•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 596
Subtitle: The 2025 Upgrade Holiday Special After whipping through a bunch of segments in order to play as many jingles as possible, Myke and Jason celebrate the festive season by aesthetically judging the new icons of macOS Tahoe. Happy holidays to all who celebrate! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code upgr...
Dec 22, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 595
Subtitle: Apple of the Year We discuss what laptops Apple is expected to release in 2026, Apple's AI parsing of podcasts, that time Jason didn't really almost work for Apple, and weird snacks. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Gusto : Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food ...
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 594
The week everybody left Apple. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code upgradepod. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Udacity : For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/UPGRADE and use code UPGRADE Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Broomgate: A Curling Scandal | CBC Podcasts Men with Brooms - Wikipe...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 593
Let it snow, let it snow, let it... Snow Leopard? We discuss Apple's '27 OS priorities, a decorative holiday app, how Apple might have approached engineering the folding iPhone, and a surprise return to Intel (sort of). This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code upgradepod. Gusto : Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPG...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 592
It's Thanksgiving week, and Myke and Jason are using the occasion to draft their favorite Apple TV shows. There's also some drama at the Rumor Roundup corral involving Apple's succession planning, and Google engineers AirDrop for Android. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: KRCS : Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 40% off annual plans until December 2nd. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits yo...
Nov 24, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 591
Tim Cook's succession planning hits another gear, Tesla may be embracing CarPlay, Apple shifts its iPhone release plans, and Jason considers the place of the iPad Pro today after traveling with it for a week. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Gusto : Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: ...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 590
Jason and Myke are together in London to discuss five years of Apple silicon, Apple's new friendly partner for AI models, and much more! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code upgrade50off ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 🚨 Upgrade Merch – Availabl...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 589
We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membersh...
Nov 03, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 588
Stephen Hackett joins Jason to discuss modem quirks, new iPhone rumors, cutting-edge immersive video production, and the boring march of Apple silicon. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Interconnected : Discover the digital infrastructure powering today’s biggest tech trends. Listen now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. HelloFresh : Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Breakfas...
Oct 27, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 587
