Upgrade 596: The 2025 Upgradies
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Dec 29, 2025 Celebrate the 12th Annual Upgradies with a lively discussion on the best apps and content of 2025! Myke and Jason reveal their favorite iOS and Mac apps, crowning Mango Baby as the top iOS choice. The duo debates standout newcomers and highlights the whimsical Festivitas as the year’s best new Mac app. With Superman taking Movie of the Year and Severance winning Favorite TV Show, the conversation encompasses the best in tech and storytelling. Tune in for all the award-worthy insights!
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Long-Running Awards Tradition
- Jason and Myke have run the Upgradies for 12 years and keep detailed historical records.
- They described rules like lifetime winners and a Hall of Fame to manage repeat winners.
Commitment Raises Adoption Bar
- Jason says deep, long-term commitment makes it hard to adopt new apps.
- Heavy personal optimization raises the bar for any app to become core to his workflow.
Everyday Tools Became Essential
- Jason used Final Cut Camera frequently for remote camera capture and praised its performance.
- He also described using Callsheet daily to look up actors and credits with his partner Lauren.