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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgr...
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 136
The Mac Pro finally gets an upgrade—and an expiration date. 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 and Jason break it down live and in person, and then discuss 1979’s “Alien” in the latest installment of Myke at the Movies. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Blue Apron : A better way to...
Apr 04, 2017•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 135
The revival of the iPad name leads us to speculate about a new phase in Apple’s product approach, and what it tells us about the future of the iPhone. We also discuss where the iPad Pro might go next, and what Apple’s acquisition of power-user app Workflow means about the company’s approach to iOS for professionals. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Multiply your team’s productivity. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month...
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 134
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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Supp...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 133
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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off y...
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 132
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? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UPGRADE’ Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter...
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 131
Apple Park nears completion, The Nintendo Switch arrives, Silicon Valley culture fails its workers, and pineapple on pizza creates an international incident. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Get your ticket for the London Meetup! Support Upgr...
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 130
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 back in time to 1984 for “The Terminator." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Multiply your team’s productivity. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code UPGRADE for free overnight shipping. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your webs...
Feb 20, 2017•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 129
Jason and Myke deal with a mountain of follow-up from last week’s episode about the present and future of the iPad, and then ponder what Apple’s long-term strategy for the Mac might be. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a ...
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 128
This week Myke runs the numbers and shows why the decline of the iPad is overhyped and why it’s a more popular computing device than the Mac. Plus we break down Apple’s latest financial results and define what a quarter means. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at ch...
Feb 06, 2017•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 127
This week Jason and Myke try out a bunch of new Apple betas, Apple makes big changes in App review, Jason finds his favorite iPad Pro keyboard, and we get prepared for Apple’s quarterly financial report. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three free meals with free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay F...
Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 126
This week Jason makes the case for a new size of iPad Pro and an external Touch Bar and Touch ID sensor. We also discuss Samsung's explanation for the exploding Galaxy Note 7 and Apple's updates to Logic and GarageBand. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Smile : The PDFpen Family of apps lets you take control of PDFs on all you devices. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checko...
Jan 23, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 125
Jason and Myke break down the second annual Six Colors Apple Report Card, as three dozen Apple watchers grade how the company did in 2016—and Myke chimes in with his own votes. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code UPGRADE for free overnight shipping. Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three free meals with free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Sup...
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 124
Jason and Myke return from their well-deserved holiday to discuss the 10th anniversary of the iPhone and Jason’s reactions to the iPhone back in the day. Then we tell the tale of the day San Diego got Ahoy Telephoned. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE. Links and Show Notes: Support Upg...
Jan 09, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 123
Once again, Myke and Jason pick their favorite products of the year! But this year, they are aided in their pursuit of excellent by the votes of you, the loyal Upgradians. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UPGRADE’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. L...
Jan 02, 2017•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 122
This week it’s all about the Mac, as Jason and Myke discuss Tim Cook’s attempts to reassure the concerned Mac user base, Bloomberg’s report about Apple’s Mac product-release struggles, and if the Mac is really a truck at all. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Smile : Give the gift of Smile, and you’ll be giving the gift of time. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Parrot BEBO...
Dec 26, 2016•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 121
This week, Jason reviews the AirPods while Myke waits for his to arrive. We also discuss Apple’s removal of the battery indicator from MacBooks, and at the very end of the show do a special Myke at the Movies review of “Rogue One." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UPGRADE’. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Links a...
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 120
Myke's got a new office! Also, we follow up on our conversation about ARM Macs and try to explain Single Sign On for Apple TV. Finally, after 25 years, Jason has watched "Home Alone" and will discuss it on a new Myke at the Movies. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Foot Cardigan : Fantastic socks delivered to your mailbox every month. Get 10% off any subscription plan with the code UPGRADE Eero : Blanket...
Dec 12, 2016•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 119
Will Apple move the Mac to ARM processors? Myke thinks it’s inevitable, and Jason thinks it’s well within Apple’s power—but thinks it won’t happen. We also discuss Apple possibly moving some iPhone manufacturing to the United States. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer UPGRADE for 20% off. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Foot Cardigan : Fantastic socks delivered to you...
Dec 05, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 118
Is Apple a big business trapped in the body of a startup? Myke and Jason discuss that issue, say lots of things that might be quoted out of context later, and then settle in to watch 1984's "Gremlins." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: PDFpenPro 8, from Smile : The Swiss Army Knife for PDFs. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE. Mailroute : a secure, hosted emai...
Nov 28, 2016•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 117
Apple’s doing some end-of-the-year cleaning, but what does it mean for the future of the company? This week Jason and Myke discuss the death of the AirPort router, the disbanding of the Mac automation team, and the release of a photo book highlighting Apple’s hardware designs. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Eero : Blanket...
Nov 21, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 116
After spending the last week with the new MacBook Pro, Jason reviews the Touch Bar and breaks down the approach Apple took in creating an entirely new way to interact with a Mac. Meanwhile, Myke prepares to record podcasts from an empty house with dodgy Internet access. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UPGRADE’ Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade...
Nov 14, 2016•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 115
Fresh off of Jason's 10-day travel odyssey with the new MacBook Pro, we debate where Apple’s taking the Mac, the high price of Retina displays, Apple’s tough decisions about who its Mac customers are, and the case for and against the Mac Pro. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer UPGRADE for 20% off. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart...
Nov 07, 2016•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 114
Myke and Jason are together again, and this time back in Ireland, to discuss Apple's big week. We cover Jason's time with the new MacBook Pro, Myke's excitement over the Touch Bar, Apple's quarterly results, and much more. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer UPGRADE for 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Myke's Scorecard Buzzfeed Tweet about Apple Earnings Apple's fiscal 4th quarter ...
Nov 01, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 113
With Apple’s next event just around the corner, Myke and Jason make their picks for what we’ll see. The winner will be crowned Upgrade Draft Champion for 2016. Either way, we’re both excited about the prospect of new Macs. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate smarter with TextExpander. Pearl RearVision : The wireless backup camera redefined. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Apple Watch Nike+, The Perfect Running Partner, ...
Oct 24, 2016•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 112
This week Myke visits Apple’s latest flagship store, Jason takes a trip with both a Mac and an iPad, and Apple scales back its automotive ambitions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. The Nuisance Commitee : Please stay tuned after the show for a special message about the 2016 election. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Upgrade Podcast Official Logo Tee | Cotton Bureau Upgrade Brainball All-Stars Tee | Cotton Bureau Up...
Oct 17, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 111
This week we discuss perhaps Apple’s biggest move of 2017: relocating thousands of employees to Campus 2, moving other teams into the vacated Infinite Loop campus, and what it means for Apple’s cloud services and the productivity and morale of Apple employees. Plus we’ve got a lot of Sierra follow-up, Google’s attempts to entice iPhone switchers, bad news for the Galaxy Note, Jason’s first use of the PSVR, and a new run of Upgrade t-shirts and hoodies. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ca...
Oct 10, 2016•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 110
This week Myke starts a YouTube channel, Jason raises his hopes for new Macs in October, and we praise the new features of Messages while quibbling with the usability of its interface. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: HelpSpot : The most comprehensive and flexible help desk software around. Get 10% off with the code UPGRADE. Ring : Create a ring of security that starts at your front door. Get $50 off! Boom 2 : The Best Volume Booster & Equalizer For Mac Links and Show Notes: Support ...
Oct 03, 2016•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 109
The beta version of the iPhone 7 Plus’s Portrait mode is here, and Jason and Myke both took it for a spin. Then Jason recounts his favorite and least favorite features of macOS Sierra, and Myke explains why—despite the name of this show—he’s not going to upgrade. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: HelpSpot : The most comprehensive and flexible help desk software around. Get 10% off with the code UPGRADE. Criquet : Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE Childhood Cancer Awareness Month : Please ...
Sep 26, 2016•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 108
Myke and Jason have taken delivery of new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models, so it’s time to detail the experience of buying, upgrading, restoring, and using the latest iPhone models. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate smarter with TextExpander. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. AppCare : Make sure your app stays in the App Store, with App Doctor. Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE9. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Upgr...
Sep 19, 2016•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 107
