Myke abandons the #plusclub for an iPhone X, and compares notes with Jason after a week of using Apple’s new phone, including cameras, OLED, Animoji karaoke, and Face ID. We also discuss Apple’s latest quarterly results, which show great news for the iPad and Mac and the promise of a record-setting holiday quarter to come. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code UPGRADE for free overnight shipping. Casper : Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 166
This week is all about the iPhone X, which Jason reviewed and now has in his hands to answer Myke's—and your—questions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING. Bombfell : Find the right clothes for you. Get $25 off your first purchase. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership iPhone X: Tomorrow's iPhon...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 165
What if Jason went to a tech conference with a brand-new iPhone and nobody cared? We discuss the curious case of the iPhone 8, the challenges entertainment and tech companies both face when trying to launch video streaming services, and the future of the Mac as viewed through the inbox of Apple executives. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: PDFpen Family, from Smile : Everything you need for more powerful PDF editing Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to get ...
Oct 23, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 164
This week there's a bunch of news from the world of entertainment. Apple's new TV execs made their first big deal in Hollywood, which brings up lots of questions about what Apple's video service will be and when it will arrive. There's also a new service that brings your iTunes purchases to Amazon and Google and vice versa. Speaking of Amazon, there's also a new Kindle you can take in the bathtub--if you have a good bathtub. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Balance : Find out more about ...
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 163
Jason’s iMac gets a unwelcome visitor and he ponders an upgrade--but is the iMac Pro overkill, or a wise investment? Also, an influx of new emoji are coming to iOS and macOS in the near future, which is more important than you’d think. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. FlightLogger : Real-time flight tracking for worry-free travel Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Support Upg...
Oct 09, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 162
Myke and Jason have taken delivery of the Apple TV 4K and have some initial thoughts, Apple gives us a deeper dive into how Face ID works, and Amazon introduces many Echos and gets in a fight with YouTube. Plus, this entire description now fits in a tweet... if you’re special. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 ...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 161
Jason and Myke discuss the new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus and the Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular, plus there’s a little bit about macOS High Sierra. And then Myke at the Movies is back with “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: PDFpen Family, from Smile : Everything you need for more powerful PDF editing Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listene...
Sep 25, 2017•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 160
Our wallets much lighter than last week, we discuss what new Apple products we’ve ordered and what we’re still waiting for. We also spend a lot more time dissecting the iPhone X and Face ID, and leave room for plenty of follow-up and #askupgrade This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Balance : Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your...
Sep 18, 2017•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 159
Apple unveiled three new iPhones, a new Apple Watch, a 4K Apple TV, and the new Steve Jobs Theater at its September media event. Jason was there and returned home just in time to join with Myke in recapping and analyzing everything that went on at Apple Park. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Saneb...
Sep 13, 2017•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 158
It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the iPhone launch event next week! They draft 12 different things they expect (or hope) to happen at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino next week. Who will pick wisely? We’ll know in less than a week. 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 w...
Sep 06, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 157
Special guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about Apple event rumors, why we care about Apple kremlinology, our approaches to keeping and deleting files in our digital libraries, and Jason's recent 11-day road trip to the total eclipse. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code UPGRADE for free overnight shipping. TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate smarter with TextExpander Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get on...
Aug 28, 2017•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 156
The Upgrade Summer of Fun continues! A special panel of guests convenes to draft our favorite hardware created by Apple. And in an unprecedented installment of Myke at the Movies, John Siracusa joins us to discuss the Final Cut edition of "Blade Runner." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Ting : A smarter way to do mobile. Save $25 on selected devices or keep it as Ting credit. Incapsula : ...
Aug 21, 2017•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 155
From Automator to Workflow, automation can make regular users (who are definitely not programmers) more productive. This week Jason talks to Myke about why he cares about automation, and then we've got a special automation panel discussion featuring a bunch of special guests. Plus, the Upgrade Summer of Fun begins! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your we...
Aug 14, 2017•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 154
Myke reports in from New York as we discuss a grab bag of Apple news, including a possible cellular Apple Watch, even more details from the HomePod firmware leak, the surprising strength of iPad sales in Apple’s quarterly results, and next year’s crop of emoji. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. ...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 153
A HomePod firmware leak may have given us our best look yet at the features of the next iPhone, including face detection. Photos of Apple Park’s aggressively open-plan workspaces lead us to the most spirited discussion of space planning you may ever hear. Plus: The iPod dies, the Apple Watch might get an update, and Jason gets over his Game of Thrones hangover. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code UPGRADE for free overnight shipping. Ting : A sma...
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 152
Does the Mac mini have a place in the Mac line-up, or should it fade into the sunset? Which Mac laptop--MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Escape--is the best choice for a new college student? All this, plus lasers and fireworks, on this week’s edition of Upgrade. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate smarter with TextExpander Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Jet : Get 20% off your first 2 o...
Jul 24, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 151
This week Jason is making some big changes in his life, including trying out a to-do app and using his iPad Pro extensively via a cellular network. Myke looks into what’s motivated these changes, and how well they’re working. Plus we discuss emoji, AirPods, and at the very end of the show, “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart g...
Jul 18, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 150
Is Apple taking a risk in potentially releasing a high-end, high-cost iPhone model in addition to the regular models this fall, as is rumored? Also, Jason and Myke try to come to terms with the possibility of a $1000-plus ‘iPhone Pro’. Jason also talks about inviting the Amazon Echo Show and its touchscreen into his kitchen, and we discuss peanut butter alternatives guaranteed to make Myke uncomfortable. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code...
Jul 10, 2017•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 149
Jason convinces Myke to upgrade to iOS 11 so they can both talk about using it on their iPads, including the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro. Also, Jason announces his enormous strategic partnerships and sends the stock market on an adventure! Finally, Jason breaks down Photos on macOS High Sierra. 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 y...
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 148
An Apple secrecy presentation is leaked to the press? Jason and Myke break down an exclusive from The Outline, before moving on to discuss Scott Forstall's emergence from Broadway to talk about 10 years of iPhone. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. PDFpen 9, from Smile : Everything you need for more powerful PDF editing Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free!...
Jun 26, 2017•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 147
The new iPad Pros have arrived, and Jason and Myke have spent the last week with both the 12.9- and 10.5-inch models. We give our reactions to the new displays, detail what’s new with previous versions, get excited about one day using iOS 11, and offer advice about which iPad Pro model is the right one to buy. In other news, we also ponder a grim future where an Amazon robot allows you to squeeze Whole Foods produce in virtual reality. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure ...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 146
Jason and Myke pick up many threads from WWDC 2017, including San Jose’s suitability as an event host, the first reviews of the iPad Pro, a bunch of news we didn’t know about during our last episode, and Jason’s close encounter with a functioning HomePod speaker. 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 cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Mailrout...
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 145
Live from San Jose, in the immediate aftermath of the WWDC 2017 Keynote, Jason and Myke break down the entire event. We've got new Macs, new iPads, new versions of all of Apple's operating systems, and the official results of our keynote draft. 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. Mailroute : a secure...
Jun 05, 2017•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 144
It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the WWDC 2017 keynote! They draft 20 different things they expect (or hope) to see featured on stage in San Jose next week. Who will emerge with this year’s prediction crown? We’ll all know on June 5. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: 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. Flow : ...
May 29, 2017•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 143
Jason and Myke discuss potential hardware announcements at WWDC--what they might be, and what message they might send. We also discuss a little bit about Google IO, including announcements about Google Photos and emoji, and get a little misty while thinking about Steve Jobs’ last product, Apple Park. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. PDFpen 9, from Smile : Everything you need for more powerful PDF editin...
May 22, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 142
With WWDC only three weeks away, Jason and Myke delve into the latest rumors about what might be announced at the conference, and then discuss Apple's billion-dollar initiative to invest in American business--and the potential motives behind it. 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. Freshbooks : Online...
May 15, 2017•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 141
Apple’s latest financial statements give Jason and Myke a jumping-off point for analyzing where Apple’s going with the iPad and iPhone, the massive growth in Apple’s services business, and the company’s problems in China and possibilities in India. 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 cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Mack Weldon : Smart und...
May 08, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 140
If there are two things Myke knows a lot about, it’s banking and stickers. And so this week he helps Jason understand why banks might not love Apple’s new attempt to expand Apple Pay and why he covers his sleek, pristine Apple devices with loads of stickers. 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’ Mack Weldon : Smart un...
May 02, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 139
Jason and Myke are back together (from their separate offices) to discuss the trouble with free services that take your data and re-sell it to others, and why it’s important to be a savvy and skeptical consumer. They also discuss the future of the iPad Pro app market, changes to Apple’s affiliate program, Apple’s approval to make self-driving cars, and the 1982 classic film “Blade Runner.” This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Incapsula : Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners ...
Apr 25, 2017•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 138
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". 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. Mailroute : a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Get a 30 day trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account. Guest Starring: Serenity Caldwell L...
Apr 17, 2017•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 137
