An unlikely alliance of tech giants beckons us toward our passwordless future, but in the meantime there's a new version of 1Password. We also discuss Apple Car rumors, hope for the future of AirPods Max, our disassembly of a Magic Keyboard, and more! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Capital One...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 406
This week we check in on Studio Display firmware, ponder what form the iPhone 14 might take and whether it's different enough from the iPhone 13, and break down the results of Apple's record fiscal quarter--including some trepidation about the future. Also, Myke finally got his Playdate! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. TextExpander : Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consi...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 405
Jason added a (working) Studio Display and a Playdate to his house last week, and Myke's a little upset. Also CNN+ died, Netflix went into crisis, and Apple kept making sports streaming deals. We also discuss the parking situation at Apple Park, accept the passing of the iPhone mini, and envision a new use for the HomePod name. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. TextExpander : Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Co...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 404
This week we're imagining the right and wrong improvements for the Apple Watch, speculating about the first wave of M2 Macs, lamenting Apple's process for replacing a defective product, and buzzing (in a bad way) about CNN+. 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. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What's in your wallet? Doppler : Sync environment variables at scale. Links and...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 403
Baseball season is here and Jason has a detailed critique of Apple's first Friday Night Baseball broadcasts. But it's not all home runs and calls to the bullpen, as Myke goes home to Dongletown and we ponder just what might be announced at WWDC 2022. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What's in your wallet? Trade : Save Big...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 402
Myke takes possession of his Apple Studio Display, Jason gets excited about the arrival of Audio Hijack 4, and Apple revises its approach to allowing external links in iOS apps. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. DoorDash : Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. Lin...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 401
It's episode 400! We evaluate the forward-looking predictions we made back in episode 300, and then draft stories we'll be talking about over the next hundred episodes! Also, an Apple TV+ movie won Best Picture and we round up an awful lot of Apple rumors. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Ooni Pizza Ovens : Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at chec...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 400
Jason's got the new Mac Studio and Studio Display and it's time for his complete review. We also discuss where the M2 chip might appear, and what the Mac will look like in 2023. 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. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educato...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 399
John Siracusa joins Jason to talk about the Mythical Mid-Range Mac Minitower, the distortion of the iMac over time, the modular possibilities offered by the Apple Studio Display, and other fallout from last week's Apple announcements. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. New Relic : Monitor, debug, and improve your entire stack. Sign up now and get 100GB of data free, forever - no credit car...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 398
It's not every day that Apple introduces an entirely new Mac line. But on March 8, that's exactly what happened. Jason, Myke, and special guest Stephen Hackett discuss the new Mac Studio and Studio Display, along with the updated iPad Air and iPhone SE. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. TextExpander : Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. C...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 397
Our most speculative draft yet! Jason and Myke refuse to wait for Apple. Instead, they predict what will happen at Apple's next product launch--whenever it might happen. Will the M2 make its debut? Will there be an iPhone SE, and will it look any different? Are there other Mac and iPad offerings in the works? And most importantly, what fresh colors will be on offer for spring? We do our job--and now it's time for Apple to do its. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander : Your Short...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 396
Jason imagines a future iOS App Store improved by sideloading, Myke gets back into reading digital comics, and both of them have a very strongly worded wish list involving the rumored big new iMac. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creator...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 395
This week Jason and Myke both revive some classic hardware that hits them right in the feels. Also, there's a confusing set of Apple event rumors, and Apple tries to address AirTag security concerns. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: New Relic : Monitor, debug, and improve your entire stack. Sign up now and get 100GB of data free, forever - no credit card required. DoorDash : Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. Memberful : Best-in-class membership softwa...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 394
It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of several dozen Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not. Also discussed: future M2 Macs and the intricacies of Dutch dating. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGR...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 393
Apple made a ton of money and released a ton of betas with new features. Face ID works with masks, Universal Control causes the soul of the Mac pointer to leave its body, the iPad relies on legacy nodes, the iPhone may take on Square, Dutch regulators are unsatisfied, and we tried to warn Spotify but it wouldn't listen. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander : Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s i...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 392
Myke and Jason discuss the mysteries of Apple's car project, and express confusion about Apple's 2022 product release schedule. And at last, France makes a big box-related move. 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. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcaste...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 391
Apple's rumored VR headset might not ship until 2023, but will it be the best VR headset ever made? And if so, at what cost? Also, Apple seems to have a settled on a strategy for handling demands to open up payment processing and external web links, and we're frustrated by the decision. Following a silly Wall Street Journal article, Android's SVP got a little too angry about iMessage. Also, we take an unexpected dive into the Users & Groups preference pane. This episode of Upgrade is sponsor...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 390
We discuss why it's useful to take time every once in a while to pull back and look at the big picture instead of getting bogged down in the day-to-day grind. Also, Jason built himself a tool to make his life easier, Apple may be gearing up for its next event, and listeners have lots of questions about Apple displays. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. DoorDash : Get 25...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 389
We spend our first episode of 2022 discussing what we think Apple will do this year. Is it finally time for an Apple product you put on your face? Jason and Myke also discuss changes they're planning on making in their working lives for the new year. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DoorDash : G...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 388
As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Eighth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2021, take the input of many 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: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for fre...
Dec 27, 2021•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 387
In this Upgrade Holiday Special, Jason and Myke answer the holiday-themed questions of Upgradians everywhere. Smart decorations, holiday wardrobes, the definition of fairy lights, monkey strategies, an eggnog recipe, and Santa's complex cloud-based organizational system are just some of the topics covered. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Bombas : Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Hunter Douglas : Get your free Style Gets Smarter...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 386
Myke's back from vacation and he has a lot of follow-up for Jason about last week's show. We unveil the official Upgrade Draft championship pennant. Then we discuss the increasing reality of Apple's forthcoming headset and the company's complex relationship with China. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens : Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. DoorDash : Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 385
With Myke on assignment, Dan Moren joins Jason to discuss the features Apple hasn't yet delivered in 2021 and its product lineup for 2022. Then Jason breaks down the new e-readers you could use to read one of Dan's novels. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Amazon Music : Try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days. No credit card required. TextExpander, from Smile : Communicate Smarter. Get 20% o...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 384
Myke checks in from mid-vacation to discuss his visit with Jason, and shares some observations from his first extended travel in a couple of years. Then Jason takes a deep dive into his adventures Shortcuts on the Mac. And there's still time to discuss Mac AirPlay quirks and Apple lawsuits! 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. Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it f...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 383
Apple's car project is back in the news, but is the company's ambition in this area unrealistic? Also: Qualcomm spoils Apple's modem move, Apple employees get a new date to return to work, and there's some good news about the repairability of Apple products. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DoorDash : Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 382
Apple's done releasing products for the year, but that hasn't stopped the company from revising a child-protection feature, trying to avoid letting developers add links to their apps, launching a new service targeted at small businesses, and welcoming a new Netflix game catalog to the App Store. If you like that sort of thing. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Bombas : Get 20% off any purchase during the big holiday sale. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your walle...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 381
Now that the M1 Pro and M1 Max have arrived, we turn our attention to the future of Apple silicon in 2022 and beyond. Will there be new chips every year, or is that too rapid a pace? Also, we've spent another week with the new MacBook Pro, Google makes a daring legal move in Korea, and we take the long view on Apple's record fiscal year. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Amazon Music : Try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 3 months. No credit card required. Capital One : Machine learning at...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 380
We're joined by Apple VPs Tom Boger and Tim Millet to discuss Apple's chip-design philosophy and how it factored into the company's first high-end Mac chips, the M1 Pro and M1 Max. Also, Jason and Myke discuss Apple's latest record quarterly results and Myke takes delivery of his new MacBook Pro. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. DoorDash : Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 o...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 379
Jason's spent the last week with the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max processor, and we've got his in-depth review. And at last, Jason and Myke both review the new Apple Watch Series 7. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Things : The award-winning to-do app, now with Markdown support! Try it free. Ooni Pizza Ovens : Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. HPE Tech Talk : HPE news, tech insights and world-class innovations. Listen no...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 378
The new MacBook Pros are here! Jason and Myke break down what's new with Apple's pro laptops, welcome the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, and even devote a little time to new AirPods and colorful HomePods. Also, Myke's wallet is a little bit lighter. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Things : Things – the award-winning to-do app, now with Markdown support! Try it free. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it ...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 377
