Surprise! Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event. What ports will be on the much-rumored MacBook Pro? Will it appear in familiar colors, or will Apple branch out and offer something new? Will we see updates to the Mac mini, new AirPods, or--dare we dream--an affordable external display? It's all to play for. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 376
Apple Watch Series 7 pre-orders lead to more Apple color confusion, Apple's App Store rules may need to skate to a puck that's headed for a courtroom, and Myke takes his iPad mini on a train. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DoorDash : Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. Gabi : Get a better insurance. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Click this link to get started. Hunter Douglas : Take advantage of Hunter Douglas’ ‘Season of Style’...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 375
The iPhone 13 and iPad mini are out and MacBook Pros may be on the way shortly, so it's time for us to answer your questions! It's an extended #askupgrade covering new hardware, how to use the iPad mini, and the value of ProMotion. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander, from Smile : Commu...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 374
Myke and Jason review the iPhone 13 and iPad mini, settle on their preferred iPhones, and wonder if Apple should appoint a Color Czar. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Amazon Music : Try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days. No credit card required. DetailsPro : A design tool for SwiftUI. Get 5 files free, then it’s just $9.99 per year. Try it today. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Relay FM for St. ...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 373
iOS 15 is here and Myke and Jason share their opinions about new features! Also we've got a lot of Apple Event follow-up, and now that Ted Lasso has won eight Emmy Awards, it's time to back the truck full of money up to Jason Sudeikis's house. 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. DoorDash : Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. LinkedIn Jobs : Post a jo...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 372
Apple announced new iPhones, Apple Watches and iPads on Tuesday, and this is our quick reaction to the news. What color is the saddest rainbow? Why was Joz locked out of Apple Park one night? Why is Myke disappointed about the Apple Watch design but excited about iPhone photography? Together, we'll make sense of Apple's tour of California. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Ooni Pizza Ovens : Bring the world’s best pizza to yo...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 371
It's another emergency draft! In this bonus episode, Jason and Myke predict what will happen at Tuesday’s Apple media event. What form will the new iPhones take? Will a new Apple Watch make an appearance? And what special bits of stagecraft might propel one of us to a decisive draft victory? 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 U...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 370
As Jason and Myke wait for the announcement of an iPhone launch event, they discuss Apple's curious set of incremental changes to App Store policies, what those changes mean, and how they inform Apple's possible future strategies. 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, 2022, and ...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 369
It's the first-ever Upgrade Call-In Show! This week, Myke and Jason answer listener questions about Apple, themselves... and popular dance steps. Go ahead caller--we're listening. 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, 2022, and can be used only once. Discourse : Modern forum sof...
Aug 30, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 368
This week we kick off our annual fundraising for St. Jude, ask listeners to call in with their questions, and discuss how Apple approaches putting features in--and taking them out--of its public betas. 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. Ooni Pizza Ovens : Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code UPGRADE0821 for 10% off. Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 367
This week Jason and Myke ponder what it means to be a native Mac app in the era of SwiftUI, Catalyst, and Electron. They also consider the fallout and further disclosures from Apple's child-protection announcements, celebrate Ted Lasso Christmas, and talk about how they're traveling with iPads and Macs today. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Calm : The #1 mental fitness app. Learn how to get a free well-being ebook and one m...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 366
We discuss Apple's multiple announcements related to child safety, including what prompted Apple's actions, the different ways any technological tool can be used, where Apple has chosen to intervene, and the dangers of sliding down a slippery slope. In lighter news, we also talk about Apple's rediscovery of its online store and various attempts for streaming services to build new franchises. Also, alert Broadway and the West End: we may have invented a new segment. This episode of Upgrade is spo...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 365
Myke's headed off on vacation, but before he goes, he's made time to discuss last week's Apple financial results. Then Jason welcomes special guest Julia Alexander for a mega-Upstream about ScarJo v. Disney, the future of the movies, and the current state of affairs for streaming services. 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 UPG...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 364
This week Myke and Jason join Netflix in pretending to be gamers while cable TV channels pretend to be streaming services. We also ponder a smarter Apple display, and Apple has designs on fancy Hollywood real estate. And Myke goes to the Streaming Services as we discuss "Loki" and the first episode of "Ted Lasso." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Calm : The #1 mental fitness app. Learn how to get a free well-being ebook and one month free. Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exerci...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 363
Jason's back, and Myke has a lot of questions about his vacation. They also discuss a load of Apple TV+ news, new Safari betas, the MagSafe battery pack, and a bunch of Apple hardware rumors. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. DoorDash : Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 362
For the first time Jason is (mostly) off this week! After discussing who’s winning the streaming wars, Myke challenges John Siracusa to describe his ideal Mac, asks Merlin Mann to share what he’s excited about, and answers a #myketalk from Jay Miller. But don’t worry, lasers return later on. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first ...
Jul 12, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 361
Presenting Upgrade 360, a new program designed to improve your podcast listening experience by letting you choose the level of podcast quality you wish to receive. Perhaps you want to hear us talk about the podcast bubble without any audio artifacts! Maybe you'd like our discussion of the macOS Public Beta to be delivered at a shockingly low bit rate! It's the same old Upgrade, but delivered in a few new ways--plus the usual way, we should be clear it's also just being delivered the usual way. T...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 360
The Upgrade Summer of Fun kicks into gear with new beachwear, a very special summer-themed edition of Ask Upgrade, dreams of larger iPads, and a bunch of streaming news. On the less fun side, we discuss why Apple has reacted the way it has to threats of new laws and regulations that might change how it does business. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Bombas : 20% off your first order. Shop the Pride collection and learn about the organizations your purchase supports. Instabug : Ship Quali...
Jun 28, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 359
We discuss the future of the Apple Watch, from new materials to new shapes to all the sensors Apple might want to put on any product that touches your body. And then we talk about the risks Apple might face by failing to learn the right lessons from the pandemic about altering its corporate culture. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% ...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 358
WWDC 2021 is over! This week we discuss a lot of the hidden details of Apple's announcements, and share our first reactions to using the first developer betas. (Jason isn't mad at Safari, just disappointed.) This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. 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...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 357
Myke and Jason break down the WWDC 2021 keynote, which brought Apple's various devices together in some surprising ways. Were the changes to iPadOS exciting or disappointing? Are we excited about Shortcuts on the Mac? Will Focus modes keep us focused? And the Upgrade Draft results take an unexpected turn. 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. Us...
Jun 08, 2021•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 356
It’s time for our sixth annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! Is this the year iPadOS gets all the love? Will there be Mac hardware? Can Myke and Jason figure out the future of HomeKit and watchOS? It's time to let our imaginations run wild--we'll leave the harshness of reality for next week. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and a...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 355
Jason reviews the new iPad Pro, Myke reviews the new 24-inch iMac, and the future of Apple silicon might be coming into focus. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 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 ...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 354
Jason's been using an orange 24-inch iMac for the last week and we've got his review. Also, Apple Music goes for high quality and spatial audio, WarnerMedia is on the move again, and Jeff Bezos is a television genius. 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. DoorDash : Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. Ooni Pizza Ovens : Bring the world’s best pizza to ...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 353
This week Myke and Jason debate the form of future Mac laptops, discuss Apple and Epic's first week in court (complete with angry emails!), and then imagine what's next for iOS and iPadOS. 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, 2022, and can be used only once. ExpressVPN : High-S...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 352
Apple had a record-breaking quarter that showed strong growth in all areas of its business, but clouds loom on the horizon. A global semiconductor shortage threatens Mac and iPad sales, the EU ruled that the App Store is anticompetitive, and Apple's court case with Epic Games is about to kick off. Did Tim Cook suggest that Apple is ready to change its policies to avoid even harsher sanctions? And upon further consideration, does Apple Podcasts Subscriptions create another barrier to competition ...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 351
Apple's Colleen Novielli and Navpreet Kaloty visit the show to discuss the new 24-inch iMac in depth. Then Jason and Myke discuss the positioning of the new iPad Pro, and what it means that Apple has given it an M1 processor and added other hardware features previously available only on the Mac. 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 co...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 350
New iMacs and iPads! The long-anticipated debut of AirTags! Podcast subscriptions! A new Apple TV remote! Ted Lasso's secret shortbread recipe! Fresh from viewing Apple's latest event, Jason and Myke break down all the announcements. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use off...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 349
Emergency draft! In this bonus episode, Jason and Myke predict what will happen at Tuesday’s Apple media event. Will there be new iPad Pro models, and if so, will new accessories accompany them? Will we finally see a new iMac design? What other unexpected announcements might await us? 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. PDFpen, from Smile : Powerful PDF editing on your Mac. Links and ...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 348
This week we ponder Apple's moves both outdoors (additions to the Find My network) and in (possible new smart home products). Apple's also launching new original podcasts tied to Apple TV+ projects, and we discuss why some of Apple's product launches this year may have been delayed. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Technology Untangled : Join Michael Bird as he untangles innovation through a series of ...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 347
