This week begins with us clearing up controversies about pockets and malware. The spread of the coronavirus is affecting Apple's business, and making us wonder if WWDC in June could be affected. Ming-Chi Kuo drops a bombshell about ARM Macs, and Mark Gurman reports that Apple might be opening the door to default apps on iOS. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site t...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 286
Myke met the people for whom the Mac Pro was made, and reports back with details. Jason tries to combat confusion about whether the Mac is really being attacked by malware and explains what Apple is doing to stop it. And we address some five-year-old follow-up regarding text input on the Apple Watch. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DoorDash : Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Get $5 off your first order. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsle...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 285
Why did Apple surprise developers with beta releases with intriguing new features this month? What does it mean for the future of Mac app development? Is a new keyboard going to be a major feature of new iPad Pro models? Would Apple really build Macs with processors made by AMD? And can someone get Taika Waititi a 16-inch MacBook Pro? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service....
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 284
It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of 65 Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Squarespace :...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 283
It's the 10th anniversary of the announcement of the iPad! Myke and Jason discuss why the seeds of the iPad's success were visible on day one, the changes in the iPad's life cycle over time, and how the iPad fits in our daily lives today. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DoorDash : Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Get $5 off your first order. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occur...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 282
We close the book on the 2010s with a special draft of Apple keynotes and media events from the past decade, joined by special guest Stephen Hackett. And in Upstream news, it's a busy season of announcements for both Apple TV+ and Peacock. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 281
With Myke reporting live from Hollywood, we discuss Netflix's record Oscar nominations, and Apple's first TV award and TV critic press tour. Jason makes a chart that explains why Apple execs can't stop talking about Services and Wearables. Then we both give updates on our home-office upgrades, Jason abandons his solar dream, and Myke turns to mechanical keyboards for solace. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Hullo : A simple, ...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 280
With a new year come Jason's predictions for Apple in 2020. How varied can the iPhone product line get? Will Apple make its most interesting laptop yet--and will it run macOS or iPadOS? And how can Apple double down on the success of AirPods? We also discuss the new Brydge Pro+ iPad keyboard with trackpad, there's a bumper crop of Upstream news, and we dream about a future where smart home devices are all compatible with one another. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DoorDash : Dinner fro...
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 279
As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Sixth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2019, take the input of 1500 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: PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington ...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 278
This week we try to solve a technology mystery. What if there was a murder, but no body? What if there were victims, but no crime? We all want answers: Who killed the butterfly keyboard, and why? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 150 powerful apps for your Mac. Instabug : The Most Comprehensive Feedback Platform for Mobile Apps. Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett , Quinn Rose , and Adina Hurley Links and Show Notes: User Slag777 on Freesound provided a sound e...
Dec 23, 2019•34 min•Ep. 277
How is Apple TV+ like a bicycle? Is the Mac Pro made in the USA? Why can you play Apple Podcasts from the Amazon Echo? This week Jason and Myke answer these questions, and ponder the negative reaction from some pro users to the price of the Mac Pro. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Offer expires on Jun...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 276
Rumors of a forthcoming iPhone without any lightning or USB ports make us ponder why Apple would consider such a move and what its ramifications would be. Also, Apple basks in Golden Globe nominations and steps into movie-industry controversy and Jason explains why most people don't need a Mac Pro. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free over...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 275
This week we get caught up on Apple services (Apple Pay, Apple News+, Apple Arcade), Jason gives Myke a tour of CarPlay in iOS 13, and we feed the tech podcast ecosystem with discussions of office lighting and weather stations. 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. TextExpander, from Smile : Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 274
This week we discuss Tim Cook's political high-wire act, Apple's attempts to reduce bugs in future iOS releases, and Jason's wishes for iOS 14. Finally, just in time for the holidays, Myke at the Movies returns with 1988's "Die Hard." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile : The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Moo : Custom business printing and design. Save 15%. Fre...
Nov 25, 2019•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 273
A week later, we're pondering the 16-inch MacBook Pro and what it means about how Apple listens to customers and criticism. We also look into the future to wonder where Apple will take touchscreen devices and whether we're uncomfortable about Apple's interest in augmented reality. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to g...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 272
The butterfly keyboard era is over! Apple is releasing a new 16-inch MacBook Pro this week, featuring a Magic Keyboard, upgraded audio, the biggest battery allowed by law, and a lot more. Jason has an exclusive interview with Apple’s MacBook Pro product manager, Shruti Haldea. Then Jason and Myke break down the new laptop's features and feature omissions, while reserving a little bit of time for the launch of Disney+. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. En...
Nov 13, 2019•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 271
Apple TV+ has finally arrived, and we discuss Apple's first round of new shows--as well as an unimpressive performance from the TV app itself. We've also got reviews of the new AirPods Pro, and Apple's latest financial results reveal that for the iPhone, sometimes down is up. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for t...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 270
This week Jason has no power or Internet, so Myke gives him the details about the new AirPods Pro, the first reviews of Apple TV+ shows, iOS 13.2 and a perplexing HomePod software update, and Apple’s rumored reboot of its smart-home initiative. In exchange, Jason fashions a story out of a UPS, a floor lamp, and a cassette player from the 1980s. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington :...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 269
Everything old is new for Myke, as he tries out his "new" Mac (released in 2017) running a "new" version of macOS (it's Mojave). With Apple TV+ launching late next week, there's an enormous collection of Upstream news. And we ponder what products Apple might release this fall, with or without a special event. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 268
James Thomson joins Jason to discuss converting an app from iOS to Mac via Catalyst, the prospects for using Catalyst on his most profitable app, and the end of an era as his app DragThing and all other 32-bit Mac apps fade away. We also sort out Apple and China, because that's not a complicated topic at all. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers fo...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 267
macOS Catalina has arrived and Jason's got his full review, plus we dig into the new multi-screened mobile device announcements from Microsoft (and what they might mean for Apple), and put on our sweaters to talk about Deep Fusion photography. 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. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email market...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 266
Jason finished his iPhone 11 review nearly two weeks after the fact, Myke is back in the Apple Watch game with a new Series 5 model, and we hear from a bunch of Apple Store employees. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking e...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 265
We've got the new iPhones and it's time for our first hands-on impressions. How has Apple improved the upgrade experience? Could the Apple Store pick-up experience use a little more attention? Are the battery and camera improvements worth the upgrade? How much do we miss 3D Touch? Also Jason has a new Apple Watch, and Myke is sorely tempted by the ceramic Series 5. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with you...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 264
This week Upgrade turns five and we're waiting for our new Apple hardware to arrive. But there's still time to reflect on last week's announcements, deal with a flood of Apple TV+ news, ponder Apple's fragmented OS release schedule, carefully examine expensive Apple Watch materials, and prepare for the arrival of iOS 13. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure &...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 263
Jason has returned from Cupertino, where he watched Apple unveil the new iPhone 11 models, a new Apple Watch that adds a feature we had given up hope of ever seeing, and details about when we'll see Apple Arcade and Apple TV+. We break down the product marketing, new camera features, surprises, and the shocking results of the 2019 Apple iPhone Event Draft. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts w...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 262
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 Tuesday. Has Jason’s recent run of success gone to his head? Will Myke play it too safe? Will a Spın̈al Tap pick be made? All will be revealed! 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. Bombas : Sock...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 261
There's a lot that separates the U.S. and the UK, like the definition of "lemonade" and the launch date for the new Disney+ streaming service. But nothing can separate our hosts this week, as they convene in Jason's office to discuss the impending iPhone event and to reflect on nearly five years of their status as independent workers and of Upgrade itself. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. ...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 260
Special guest Stephen Hackett joins us to discuss the current state of the Mac in both hardware and software. We also ponder Apple's choices in naming the new iPhones, Jason muses about whether the Apple Watch even needs an upgrade this fall, and we wrap things up with a Mac-themed #askupgrade. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Bombas : Socks for the new school year. Use this link for 20%...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 259
With Apple's new operating-system releases due next month, Jason and Myke check in on how their beta experiences are going so far, especially the ups and downs of iPadOS 13. We also discuss Disney's aggressive streaming-service bundling and how Apple might respond next month. And does Samsung's announcement of an ARM laptop with 23-hour battery life serve as the perfect reason why an ARM MacBook is inevitable? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers f...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 258
Commerce is in the air as Apple reports more money for wearables and services and less money for the iPhone, and begins to roll out the Apple Card. How does Apple react strategically as a company to financial incentives, and does Apple's success in the category formerly called "Other" suggest a new emphasis on wearables? We also follow up on Siri surveillance and Catalina security and then make a bet to be settled in 2031, assuming money will still exist in the future. This episode of Upgrade is...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 257
