As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Fifth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2018, take the input of more than a thousand 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: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad i...
Dec 31, 2018•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 226
Then it was, as Myke and Jason began their preparations for the Christmas holiday, that they were visited by three ghosts, representing the spirit of Apple past, present, and future. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code AHOY20 for $20 off your first order of contact lenses Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code UPGRADE at checkout for 10% off. PD...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 225
This week we try to understand Apple's plans to build a "Netflix for magazines" inside of Apple News, Jason confesses his love for the new Apple Pencil, and we celebrate the season with a special Myke at the Movies about "Miracle on 34th Street". 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 websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Luna ...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 224
Are Apple's recent aggressive promotional deals for iPhone an indicator that its aggressive pricing strategy isn't working, or is this all part of a larger strategy? Are the old rules giving way to a whole new set of Apple strategies? We also discuss WarnerMedia's strange streaming strategy and Jason's attempt to merge Shortcuts with ancient Web APIs. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad i...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 223
John Siracusa joins Jason to discuss the future of Apple's ARM processors and how they might change the Mac, Apple Music coming to the Amazon Echo and what that might mean about the future of Apple's forthcoming TV service, whether they're using their TiVos as much as they used to, and the prospects for an Apple-built external touchscreen display. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘upgradepodcast’. ...
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 222
Where does iOS go from here? This week Myke and Jason discuss the top 10 iPad features for iOS 13 they'd like to see. Also, Myke at the Movies returns, as Myke watches "My Neighbor Totoro" for the first time. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code AHOY20 for $20 off your first order of contact lenses Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code UPGRADE a...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 221
This week we follow up on our iPad Pro reviews, as Jason integrates the new iPad Pro into his writing set-up and starts using the Apple Pencil for more than just drawing doodles. Plus there's more about external keyboards, Apple's dream of Academy Awards, and a heaping dose of #askupgrade. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Luna Display : The only hard...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 220
After a week with the new iPad Pro, it's time for our in-depth review of what we like and don't like about Apple's latest tablet hardware. Which size is the best? Why does Jason want to cover his Smart Keyboard Folio with stickers? Does the new Apple Pencil pass Myke's tests? And why is Jason so angry about Apple's pro apps? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Luna Display : The only hardware ...
Nov 12, 2018•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 219
It's review time! Hear Jason's thoughts on the new MacBook Air and Mac mini. How do they fit in to Apple's product line? Who are these machines for? Also: The iPhone XR – is it a 'budget' iPhone, or is it the right iPhone for most people? 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. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a w...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 218
Apple's New York event is in the books! Two new iPad Pros, a new Mac Mini, and the return from the dead of the MacBook Air! Jason reports in live from Apple's event in the Big Apple with first impressions about all the announcements. Plus: The winner of the latest Upgrade Draft is crowned! Will Jason reign supreme or has Myke managed a last-minute tie? All will be revealed. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless dis...
Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 217
It's time for your Upgrade hosts to go for glory and risk the agony of defeat--all in view of a studio audience in Chicago, Illinois. Jason and Myke pick what they think will happen at Apple's October 30 event in New York City. And they're joined by guest draft experts Alex Cox and Stephen Hackett, who provide instant analysis of all the picks--and harsh judgment of our hosts. In one week, we'll know who was horrendously wrong and who reigns supreme as draft champion! This episode of Upgrade is ...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 216
If watch faces are the main interface of the Apple Watch, why are they so inconsistent? And why are developers suddenly showing off what faces they'd design if they had the ability? It's complicated. Also: Photoshop is coming to the iPad for real, and Apple may be offering some of its new TV shows for free. 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 websites a...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 215
What is going on with Businessweek's report that servers (including Apple's) got hacked by China? Apple, Amazon, and U.S. and UK agencies flat-out say it didn't happen. Jason uses his decades of experience in journalism to make some guesses about what might be going on. We also tackle a 9to5 Mac report with more exciting details about new iPad Pro models, which may come with their own special ticket to Dongletown. And in Upstream news, everyone's looking for the next Game of Thrones, which is re...
Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 214
This week Jason and Myke discuss where the iPad Pro might go next, including whether it's primarily a horizontal or vertical device, and if adding a USB-C port makes sense. Then pull up a chair, because it's time for Jason to tell you the story of his summer-long battle with the IKEA supply chain: Frösönquest 2018. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Casper : The Internet’s favourite mattress....
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 213
The iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4 are here, and Myke and Jason offer their first impressions of all the new devices. Plus macOS Mojave arrives and Apple sets some interesting standards for its forthcoming video service. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs and go paperless. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code UPGRADE for fre...
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 212
What a time! iOS 12 has arrived and we're waiting for delivery of new Apple products. This week Jason and Myke discuss their favorite features of the new update, which new devices they've bought, why phone carriers ruin everything, and the fallout from Apple's decision to focus on larger and more expensive phones this time around. 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 mo...
Sep 17, 2018•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 211
Jason's back from Apple Park, where he watched Apple unveil a new Apple Watch and three new iPhone models. We break down the naming choices and new features, the surprises and reveals, and (perhaps most importantly) the results of the 2018 Apple iPhone Event Draft. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code ahoy20 for $20 off your first order of contact lenses Molekule : The only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. ...
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 210
It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the Steve Jobs Theater next week! They draft 10 different things they expect will happen--or not happen--next Wednesday. Did Myke's competitiveness serve him well, or do him harm? Is Jason convinced that the Mac won't make an appearance on stage? The winner could be crowned Upgrade Draft Champion for 2018. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Ge...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 209
As Apple's much-rumored fall product launches get closer, Jason and Myke consider what the future holds for Macs and iPhones. And the Summer of Fun surfs into the sunset while hanging ten off of our favorite boards--keyboards, that is. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate smarter. Use this link for 20% off your first year. Inboard Technology : Save $100 on your purchase of the M1 e-board with code Upgrade100. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use cod...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 208
Is it finally time for the iPhone to support an Apple Pencil? Myke and Jason discuss the possibilities. And then the Summer of Fun rolls on with a mega-sized #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. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Inboard Technology : Save $100 on your purchase of the M1 e-board with code Upgra...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 207
This week Myke breaks his iPad, Jason visits the Microsoft Store and leaves with an Xbox, and we pick our favorite video games of all time. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $5/month. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Instabug : In-App Feedback and Bug Reporting for Mobile Apps Links and Show Notes: Become a Relay FM member to support this show and get acc...
Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 206
It was a huge week: Apple broke a trillion dollars in market cap and Jason bought a new TV. And since money is on everyone's minds, Myke and Jason take Apple's $243B and go on a corporate shopping spree as a part of the ongoing Upgrade Summer of Fun. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Casper : The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘UPGRADE’. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Inboard Te...
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 205
Myke's back from his honeymoon, and the Summer of Fun continues as we discuss our dream iOS devices, YouTube's attempt to get into premium streaming, Adobe bringing Photoshop to the iPad, and the MacBook Pro performance scandal that turned out to be a minor bug. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Multiply your team’s productivity. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Green Chef : The first USDA certifi...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 204
Federico Viticci and Serenity Caldwell join Jason and Myke to dive deep into how we use our iPads for business as well as creative pursuits, including writing and illustration. Why did Federico transform from a Mac user into one who rarely strays from his iPad? What keyboard and stand does Jason use to write? What apps is Ren using to draw? We break it all down. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Mailroute : The leaders in email protection. Get a 30 day trial and 10% off the lifetime of yo...
Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 203
Guest co-host Stephen Hackett joins Jason to discuss the new MacBook Pros and what they mean for Apple's product line at large, adventures with the macOS Mojave beta, and the new Sonos AirPlay 2 update. And since this is the summer of fun, we cap it all off with a quick Mac OS X draft! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Mailroute : The leaders in email protection. Get a 30 day trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use of...
Jul 16, 2018•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 202
Myke got married, Jason’s back from his vacation, and the Summer of Fun continues with discussion of the Shortcuts app in the iOS 12 beta, potential colorful new iPhones, and AT&T’s plans to make HBO more like Netflix. Then at the very end, it’s time for the official wedding recap with Myke at the Matrimony. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Mailroute : The leaders in email protection. Get a 30 day trial and 10% off the lifetime of your account. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for ...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 201
To welcome the Summer of Fun and to celebrate hitting episode 200, Jason and Myke take a deep dive in to the history of Upgrade, and provide the Upgradians with all their knowledge on the hows, whys, and whats of podcasting. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code ahoy20 for $20 off your contact lenses. Links and Show Notes: Su...
Jul 02, 2018•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 200
This week we take a deep dive into Apple’s forthcoming video service, as Jason and Myke make predictions about what it will cost and how Apple’s billion-dollar content purchases will roll out. Also, Instagram gets into TV, Google gets back into podcasting, and we prepare for the beginning of the Upgrade Summer of Fun! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. PDFpen 10, from Smile : The ultimate too...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 199
Apple has said that it’s not merging iOS and macOS, but that sneak peek of iOS apps coming to macOS opens up a lot of questions about just what the Mac might look like in five years. Jason’s optimistic, but Mac users may be in for the biggest changes to the platform since the introduction of Mac OS X nearly two decades ago. Also, what’s up with no new Mac hardware announcements? And just when you thought you had a handle on Apple’s unannounced video service, here comes Oprah! This episode of Upg...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 198
It’s time to reflect on WWDC week, so Jason and Myke are joined by special guest developer James Thomson. We discuss our first impressions of the iOS 12 and macOS Mojave betas, the future of Mac apps in and out of the Mac App Store, and what new features are now at the top of James’s priority list as a developer. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘upgrade2018’ Freshbooks : On...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 197
