The hosts pick their favorite Upgradies winners in each category of the past ten years. They discuss the advantages of Carrot Weather, Overcast, Slack, and Workflow. The impact and success of Widget Smith and Workflow as an indie app are explored. Various app releases including Audio High Jack and Fantastical are discussed. They debate the best game and favorite movies, ultimately choosing Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse. They discuss their favorite Apple product, devices, and non-Apple products. The influence of iPhone and AirPods Pro on a teenager's life is discussed. They also talk about special episodes, feedback, and sponsors.
Carrot Weather was awarded as the Best iOS App for its consistent improvements and user-friendly features.
WidgetSmith received the Hall of Fame recognition in the Best Newcomer App category for its viral success and impact on the widget market.
Audio Hijack emerged as the top contender in the Best Mac App category, impressing users with its innovative features and design.
Nintendo Switch was crowned as the favorite non-Apple product, gaining praise for its enduring popularity and success in the gaming industry.
The MacBook Air with M2 claimed the title of the favorite Apple product, offering a winning combination of power and elegance.
The butterfly keyboard on the MacBook was deemed the worst gadget/most disappointing technology due to its widespread issues and customer dissatisfaction.
Deep dives
The Hall of Fame winners for the Upgrades are announced
The Upgrades Hall of Fame has been launched to honor the 10 years of Upgrades. The first award given was for the Best iOS App, and Carrot Weather was chosen as the winner for its consistent improvements and user-friendly features. The Best Newcomer App category saw WidgetSmith being selected as the Hall of Fame winner due to its viral success and impact on the widget market. In the Best Mac App category, Audio Hijack took the top spot for its innovative features and impressive design. Nintendo Switch was crowned as the favorite non-Apple product and recognized for its lasting appeal and success in the gaming industry. The MacBook Air with M2 claimed the title of the favorite Apple product, thanks to its powerful performance and sleek design. The LG G Watch, MacBook Keyboard, and the Galaxy Note 7 were among the most disappointing products, but the butterfly keyboard on the MacBook earned the title of the worst gadget/most disappointing technology for its widespread issues and consumer dissatisfaction.
The Hall of Fame winners for the Upgrades are announced
The Upgrades Hall of Fame has been launched to honor the 10 years of Upgrades. The first award given was for the Best iOS App, and Carrot Weather was chosen as the winner for its consistent improvements and user-friendly features. The Best Newcomer App category saw WidgetSmith being selected as the Hall of Fame winner due to its viral success and impact on the widget market. In the Best Mac App category, Audio Hijack took the top spot for its innovative features and impressive design. Nintendo Switch was crowned as the favorite non-Apple product and recognized for its lasting appeal and success in the gaming industry. The MacBook Air with M2 claimed the title of the favorite Apple product, thanks to its powerful performance and sleek design. The LG G Watch, MacBook Keyboard, and the Galaxy Note 7 were among the most disappointing products, but the butterfly keyboard on the MacBook earned the title of the worst gadget/most disappointing technology for its widespread issues and consumer dissatisfaction.
The Upgrades Hall of Fame winners
The Upgrades Hall of Fame was introduced to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Upgrades. Carrot Weather was honored as the Best iOS App for its continuous enhancements and user satisfaction. WidgetSmith received the Hall of Fame recognition in the Best Newcomer App category for its viral success and impact on the widget market. Audio Hijack emerged as the top contender in the Best Mac App category, impressing users with its innovative features and design. Nintendo Switch was crowned as the favorite non-Apple product, gaining praise for its enduring popularity and success in the gaming industry. The MacBook Air with M2 claimed the title of the favorite Apple product, offering a winning combination of power and elegance. Despite some tough competition, the butterfly keyboard on the MacBook was deemed the worst gadget/most disappointing technology due to its widespread issues and customer dissatisfaction.
Favorite iOS app
Carrot Weather was chosen as the best iOS app, offering a unique and entertaining experience for users.
Favorite Mac app
Audio Hijack was awarded as the best Mac app, providing users with excellent audio recording and manipulation capabilities.
Game of the Year
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was celebrated as the game of the year, praised for its innovation and captivating gameplay.
Favorite Movie
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was hailed as the favorite movie, recognized for its technical marvel and position as one of the best animated films of all time.
Favorite TV Show
Watchmen was honored as the favorite TV show, acclaimed for its thought-provoking storytelling and impactful social commentary.
Favorite Book
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison was selected as the favorite book, lauded for its captivating narrative and imaginative world-building.
Favorite Podcast
ATP (Accidental Tech Podcast) was chosen as the favorite podcast, commended for its consistent quality, informative discussions, and long-standing presence in the industry.
Favorite Apple Product
The MacBook Air with M2 chip was dubbed as the favorite Apple product, admired for its impressive performance, sleek design, and user-friendly experience.
Most Life-changing Hardware
The AirPods Pro were recognized as the most life-changing hardware, praised for their convenience, advanced features, and excellent noise-cancellation capabilities.
Favorite Tech Story
The Apple Silicon transition was hailed as the favorite tech story, marking a monumental shift in Apple's hardware lineup and receiving significant attention and discussion.
Favorite Tech Screw Up
Elon Musk buying Twitter was chosen as the favorite tech screw up, highlighting a perplexing and controversial decision that drew widespread attention and criticism.
