Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained. Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
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Jason has spent a little while with the new M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro, and M5 Vision Pro (with accessories!) and we review them all. Also, Apple's deal with F1 crosses the finish line. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Claude : Get 50% off Claude Pro, inc...
Myke and Jason discuss Apple's strategic shifts, including the rebranding of Apple TV+, the introduction of immersive NBA games on Vision Pro, and significant updates to iPadOS 26.1 like the return of Slide Over. They delve into Apple's resource allocation for AR glasses, a lawsuit against Jon Prosser, and Jason's review of the iPhone Air, comparing it to early, experimental Apple products. The episode also touches on upcoming product announcements and internal team reshuffles.
Myke tries Tahoe, ICEBlock gets blocked, and Apple toggles from Vision Pro to glasses. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store Rocket...
Jason's spent a week with the iPhone Air and Myke's been using his iPhone 17 Pro, so it's time to discuss deeper thoughts about this year's models. Also: internal chatbot chat, Intel investments, and miniature Macs! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. HelloFresh : Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! Claude : Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code. ZBiotics : Use code UPGRADEFM for 15% off any first ...
Reunited in Memphis, Jason and Myke discuss iPhone and AirPods Pro first impressions, phone transfer troubles, MacBook rumors, and St. Jude shenanigans. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Steamclock : We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Interconnected : Discover the digital infrastructure powering today’s biggest tech trends. Listen now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website o...
Apple's new operating systems have arrived and we've got thoughts about iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. We also catch up on what we've learned since last week's Apple Event. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Nexos.ai : All-in-one AI platform for enterprises. Get a 14 day free trial now at nexos.ai/upgrade OpenCase : A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code UPGRADE DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Factor : Heal...
From the iPhone Air to the iPhone 17 models, from AirPods Pro 3 to the new Apple Watches, we break down all the announcements from the September Apple Media Event! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Oracle : Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. 1Password : Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management...
Jason and Myke preview what will happen at next week's Apple event. What form might a thinner iPhone Air take? Will the AirPods Pro come roaring back? Is the Apple Watch Ultra in store for an upgrade? To the winner goes the glory. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Celtreos : The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles. Claude : Try Claude Pro today. Delet...
After an era of stability, Apple may be about to mix things up with the iPhone, including a bunch of new models and even a change to the traditional fall roll-out cycle. And we end the Summer of Fun with a summery Ask Upgrade! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ZBiotics : Use code UPGRADEFM for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VP...
We imagine how Apple would tier list its own products, and discuss what kind of personality might work for a tabletop "robot" from Apple. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Steamclock : We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. P : The water reminder and hydration app. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade...
Subtitle: The Chooser, the Riddler, the Penguin, the Finder Blind ranking bad Apple products, hope for a cheaper MacBook, the perils of Siri automation, and apparently Tim Cook took a trip to Washington D.C. for some sort of meeting? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door....
What's that jingling sound? It might be the cash in Apple's pockets after its record financial quarter. Also: Apple responds to the DoJ, and Tim Cook gives an AI pep talk. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Oracle : Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and...
It's Public Beta season and we've got thoughts about the good and bad in macOS Tahoe. Then Jason forces Myke to listen to some sounds of the summer, but probably not the ones you're thinking of. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ZBiotics : Use code UPGRADEFM for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan ...
Apple casts a chill over its employees (and the media?) by alleging a theft of trade secrets, the first folding iPhone really might only be a year away, and Myke forces Jason to rank some classic Apple products. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and S...
We discuss Apple's iOS design conundrum, why Apple and F1 are wrong for each other, why it's probably time for a changing of the guard at Apple, and some new and exciting Apple AI contretemps. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content,...
Fueled by charts, we compile our wish list for a new, low-cost Mac laptop. Will it be a recycled M1 Air or something new? And how disappointingly high will the price be? Also, Apple tries to balance product priorities with its internal teams. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Oracle : Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single p...
Why the macOS Tahoe Menu Bar is the start of something big, Apple may lower the bar when it comes to an entry-level Mac laptop, and we try to parse the reasoning behind Apple's latest set of EU App Store rules and regulations. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code upgradepod. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ...
Can Apple buy its way out of trouble? We discuss the promise and pitfalls of Apple acquiring an AI powerhouse... or literally anything else. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Thoughts on WWDC 2020 Day One – Six Colors Paste Logitech's Flip Folio: A Modular iPad Ke...
The Summer of Fun begins with loads of WWDC follow-up, including some big-picture reflections on last week and a discussion of some of our favorite features in Apple's beta OS releases. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More cont...
Mike and Jason share their initial, overwhelmingly positive reactions to WWDC 2026, highlighting the significant updates across Apple's operating systems. They delve into the new universal design language, the transformative windowing and pro features arriving on iPadOS, major enhancements to macOS Spotlight and Shortcuts, and the integration of Apple Intelligence across platforms and for developers. The episode also covers notable updates to iOS and visionOS, celebrating a developer conference focused on meaningful software improvements.
It's time for our 10th annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! What will be announced? Will there be a major redesign? What will the AI story be? We predict it all! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Oracle : Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you...
Myke and Jason debate the merits of Jony Ive and Sam Altman's big announcement and what it means for Apple, Tariffs continue to threaten iPhone sales, and Apple may have committed to smart glasses after all. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Vitally : A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure &...
The future of CarPlay is here, sort of, as we break down Apple's sales pitch for CarPlay Ultra. Also, Tim Cook's India iPhone plan gets noticed, Apple and Epic go around again on Fortnite, and Bloomberg portrays Apple's internal AI struggles. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, ...
We've got more thoughts about Apple's current policies and legal troubles, Eddy Cue makes some surprising statements under oath, and there's suddenly an awful lot of conversation about products Apple might not release until 2027. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Lin...
We break down Apple's failure in U.S. District Court and what it means for the future of Apple's policies, corporate culture, corporate executives, and bottom line. Also (awkward!) we discuss Apple's quarterly financial results. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Oracle : Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe...
Apple tiptoes a line between the U.S., China, and India, while Europe hits back with a big fine. Is the solution to the iPad's high-end malaise... the Mac menu bar? And for Google, no thermostat is forever. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Vitally : A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. M...
Myke Hurley returns to the show to discuss eight weeks of fatherhood and fatherly advice, everything he's missed, and modern baby technology. Plus we wonder about Vision Pro rumors and Jason offers academic apologies and e-reader follow-up. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Ge...
After nearly 500 episodes away, Scott McNulty returns to the podcast to discuss the resilience of babies, dysfunction at Apple, the future of the Vision Pro, and (of course) ebooks and e-readers. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring...
David Smith joins Jason to discuss how Apple will respond to U.S. tariffs, AI Apple health rumors, the release of iOS 18.4, and Jason's stressful family trip to the Apple Store. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Oracle : Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe : Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and...
Dan Moren joins Jason to discuss folding iPhones, long individual takes in TV shows, new OS features, and what WWDC 2025 might really bring. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Dan Moren Links and Show Notes: Dan and his lightsaber. Jason and the USS Enterprise. Can you help him make a stand? Jason and Captain Kirk Bear. Get Upgrade+. More conte...
