Myke probes Jason about his personal organization system, or lack of one. Then we speculate on Apple’s future as a TV producer, following the news that it’s creating a series starring Dr. Dre. Finally, we discuss favorite (and least favorite) words. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it beautiful. Use code ‘UPGRADE’ for 10% off. Backblaze : Online backup made easy, for just $5/month. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Gallifrey One Upgrade ...
Feb 15, 2016•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 76
This week, with Myke on sick leave, Jason is joined by Stephen Hackett to talk about Apple's first-party apps, the future of the Mac and VR pizza. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UPGRADE’ Mailroute : a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/upgrade for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest ...
Feb 08, 2016•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 75
This week we use Apple’s quarterly results as a jumping-off point to discuss Apple’s product philosophy, the overall strength of the iPhone, and Apple’s missed opportunities with the iPad. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ministry of Supply : Menswear made smarter. Use ‘upgrade’ for 15% off your first purchase. Squarespace : Build it beautiful. Use code ‘UPGRADE’ for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership B-Sides #18: The Amazing Spider-Myke - Relay FM ...
Feb 01, 2016•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 74
It’s the official start of Rumo(u)r season, as Jason and Myke discuss the first suggestions of what Apple might release this spring and in the fall. How full does an Apple Event need to be in order for it to be worth calling? And there’s also some clicky keyboard and English muffin follow-up. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Mailroute : a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/upgrade for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your a...
Jan 25, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 73
Jason and Myke discuss what iOS 9.3 might mean for the future of Apple’s OS update strategy, Jason buys a clicky keyboard, new Mac audio tools arrive, and we close the books on Muffingate. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : The Swiss Army Knife for working with PDFs. Squarespace : Build it beautiful. Use code ‘UPGRADE’ for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Jason Biscuit Recipe Chapters.app Loopback Loopback extends Mac audio flex...
Jan 18, 2016•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 72
Will Apple remove the headphone jack when it releases the iPhone 7? Myke thinks it’s inevitable, while Jason is skeptical. Your hosts also revisit baked goods in the British Empire, discuss Twitter’s possible expansion to 10,000 characters, and answer your #askupgrade questions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Mailroute : a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/upgrade for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Fizzle...
Jan 11, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 71
Myke and Jason ring in the new year with discussions about CES, Twitter, awards, mailbags, and last year. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UPGRADE’ Squarespace : Build it beautiful. Use code 'UPGRADE' for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Myke's Mailbag AgileBits Blog | Introducing 1Password for Teams Steve's Pigment Work Myke's Pigment Work The Incomparable | I Love...
Jan 04, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 70
With a little help from their Relay FM co-hosts, Myke and Jason present awards to the best (and worst) of the year in the second annual Upgradies. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'UPGRADIES' for 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander, from Smile : Improve your communication with TextExpander. Links and Show Notes: Nominees for Best iOS App: Slack Notes.app Outlook Graphic, by Autodesk Procreate Tweetbot 4 2Do Nominees for Best Newcomer i...
Dec 28, 2015•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 69
This week Myke and Jason talk about Amazon drones, Christmas traditions, and Apple’s product-release strategy. And at the end of the episode, we fire off the Spoiler Horn and discuss “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in a special Myke at the Movies installment. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy, online payments. Get your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. TextExpander, from Smile : Improve Your Communication with TextExpander. Hover : Simplified Domain Manageme...
Dec 21, 2015•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 68
This week Jason and Myke discover who’s using LaunchPad, dissect Jason’s purchase of an iPad Pro, discuss a new podcast-recording service that works in a browser, and answer your questions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: lynda.com : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Warby Parker : Glasses should not cost as much as an iPhone. GoToMeeting : Make it easy to meet with your team whenever you need to, wherever you are. Click the 'Try ...
Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 67
Myke returns from his trip to New York to the bad news that Dropbox has killed Mailbox and that Sketch has abandoned the Mac App Store. But he’s cheered up by Jason’s news that he might be keeping the iPad Pro after all. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy, online payments. Get your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Audible : Get yourself a 30 day free trial by singing up at http://audible.com/upgrade Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Ge...
Dec 07, 2015•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 66
Special guest host Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about the holidays, Apple TV, iPad Pro, and how to recommend Apple products. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Lynda : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Mailroute : a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/upgrade for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Making Light : Craft a daily ritual to focus on what matter...
Nov 30, 2015•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 65
This week Serenity Caldwell re-joins Myke so that they can talk about their first Apple Pencil experiences. Then Myke quizzes Jason about his iPad Pro review and the new Six Colors subscription drive. Finally, we return to Myke at the Movies with 1985’s “The Sure Thing." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy, online payments. Get your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. TextExpander, from Smile : Improve Your Communication with TextExpander. Hover : Simplified Do...
Nov 23, 2015•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 64
The iPad Pro has arrived, and Myke and Jason are joined by special guest Serenity Caldwell to discuss our first impressions of the new product, our iPad workflows, and the frustrating lack of availability of the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: lynda.com : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'UPGRADE' to get 15% off. Stamps.com : Pos...
Nov 16, 2015•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 63
This week we extoll the virtues of emoji and how it could be better, and Myke finds his perfect emoji at last 🤓. We also preview the iPad Pro, talk about how we’re using our iPads today, revisit Myke’s external storage needs, and follow up on week two of the new Apple TV. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy, online payments. Get your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. GoToMeeting : Make it easy to meet with your team whenever you need to, wherever you are. Cl...
Nov 09, 2015•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 62
Special guest Joe Rosensteel joins Jason and Myke to talk about our first weekend with the new Apple TV. We cover setup hassles, the design of the new remote, the power of integrated voice search, and much more. Plus there’s time for some follow-up and answers to listener questions on #askupgrade. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: lynda.com : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. G...
Nov 02, 2015•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 61
It’s an exciting week: Myke gets a new Retina iMac and all the Magic peripherals, and both Jason and Myke buy "Star Wars" tickets and the new Apple TV! Plus we do some Force Touch follow-up and answer your questions in #askupgrade. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy, online payments. Get your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free. Igloo : An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Mailroute : a secure, hosted email service for protection from vir...
Oct 27, 2015•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 60
Revisiting some of the design decisions in Apple’s new “Magic” peripherals, why 3D Touch soars while Force Touch seems to lag behind, iWork gets a much needed update, and Myke and Jason watch “Back to the Future Part II." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: lynda.com : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Stamps.com : Postage on demand. Click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in UPGRADE, for a no-risk trial and your $...
Oct 19, 2015•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 59
Apple announces a bunch of new iMacs, including a 21.5-inch 4K model, and Jason’s got his full review. Also, Jason provides an inside look at the new input devices Apple has released, namely the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy, online payments. Get your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free Hover : Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'APPLESEASON' for 10% off your first purchase Stamps.com : Postage on de...
Oct 13, 2015•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 58
This week Jason and Myke discuss OS X El Capitan, and Amazon's curious practice of removing AppleTV from stock. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: lynda.com : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. GoToMeeting : Make it easy to meet with your team whenever you need to, wherever you are. Click the 'Try it Free' button for a 30-day free trial. Stamps.com : Postage on demand. Click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in UPG...
Oct 05, 2015•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 57
This week Jason and Myke share their iPhone 6S/6S Plus upgrade experiences, and give their first impressions of the new iPhone 6S features. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code 'UPGRADE' to get 15% off Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code 'UPGRADE' Stamps.com : Postage on demand. Click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in UPGRADE, for a no-risk trial and your ...
Sep 28, 2015•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 56
This week we’ve put on the cranky pants, as Myke works out his frustrations with his iPhone and futilely attempts to upgrade to watchOS 2. We attempt to lighten the mood by talking about all the things Jason likes about iOS 9 and watchOS 2, only to stray back into negativity when the subject of Apple News comes up. Welp, at least there’s #askupgrade! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Smile : Save 20% on PDFpen, PDFpenPro, or TextExpander by using the coupon code 'Upgrade' at checkout. Off...
Sep 21, 2015•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 55
Live from Portland, Myke, Jason, and special guest Stephen Hackett go deep with more thought about the Apple event, the iPad pro, Myke's dream computing environment, possibilities for Apple's product releases for the rest of 2015, what we pre-ordered from Apple, the prospects for the new Apple TV as a game platform, Apple's limited storage offerings for iCloud backup, and more. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: lynda.com : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations l...
Sep 14, 2015•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 54
Just hours after Apple's September event, Jason is joined by Stephen Hackett to talk about updates to the Apple Watch and Apple TV, as well as the new iPad Pro, iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: GoToMeeting : Make it easy to meet with your team whenever you need to, wherever you are. Click the 'Try it Free' button for a 30-day free trial. Stamps.com : Postage on demand. Click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in UPGRADE, for a no-risk tria...
Sep 10, 2015•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 53
This week we look forward to the Sept. 9 Apple media event, which Jason will be attending. What will it take for a new Apple TV to be a success? Also, a Wii U game wins over a party of eleven-year-old boys in a mouseless house, and we further ponder the eternal mystery of why some people don’t like Tap to Click. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: lynda.com : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color d...
Aug 31, 2015•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 52
This week we break down what adding Force Touch to iOS might mean, highlighting the difficult design and marketing choices Apple has to make when it rolls out new products. Also, Jason shocks Myke by saying something nice about pens, we address some WarGames and Twitter follow-up, and we answer your #askupgrade questions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: GoToMeeting : Make it easy to meet with your team whenever you need to, wherever you are. Click the 'Try it Free' button for a 30-day f...
Aug 24, 2015•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 51
This week Jason cleans off his desk and we follow up on Google’s new Alphabet. Then it’s time for Myke to go back to the movies with 1983’s “WarGames” and as a special bonus, Pixar’s “Inside Out." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: lynda.com : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Igloo : An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. TextExpander 5, from Smile : Type more with less effort. Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. ...
Aug 17, 2015•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 50
Jason returns from his 2,000-mile car trip just in time to discuss the meaning behind Google’s transformation into Alphabet and the future of Twitter. And as always, they answer some of your questions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: GoToMeeting : Make it easy to meet with your team whenever you need to, wherever you are. Click the 'Try it Free' button for a 30-day free trial. Hover : Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'FOLLOWOUT' for 10% off your first purchase. Stamps.com : Postag...
Aug 11, 2015•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 49
Our hosts show off their age gap by comparing how they watch television as a part of a larger discussion about the role of the Apple TV in Apple’s product line. Then Myke and Jason discuss the future of Twitter. Plus they discuss tricks of the journalism trade, Myke’s first experiences with Apple Pay, and answer some of your #askupgrade questions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: lynda.com : An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Casper...
Aug 03, 2015•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 48
Jason and Myke discuss Apple’s enthusiastically vague approach to Apple Watch sales figures, Myke’s fear that content blockers could wreck people’s livelihoods, and classic iPods and iPod Classics. Plus, Jason takes a European geography quiz. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: GoToMeeting : Make it easy to meet with your team whenever you need to, wherever you are. Click the 'Try it Free' button for a 30-day free trial. Igloo : An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. St...
Jul 27, 2015•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 47
