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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.
Episodes
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Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 47min
486: On the Side of Reality
Topics discussed in the podcast include spatial videos on iPhone, potential iPad updates in 2024, Apple Watch as a health device, pausing iOS development to fix bugs, the potential of AI interfaces, and the meaning of the 'pro' label in Apple products.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 40min
485: Best Witch and Beast Feature
Review of new M3 iMac and M3 MacBook Pro, end of large-iMac era, Apple's quarterly financial results, addition of 'Best Feature' category to podcast awards, analyzing Apple's Mac sales and impact of Apple Silicon, performance of M3 Max chip, features of Squarespace, improvements in gaming capabilities on Apple Silicon-based chips, demise of 27-inch iMac and future of Apple's display, reflections on previous podcast episodes, Apple's potential support for touch bar and absence of cloud backup.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 59min
484: Space Grayer
The hosts discuss their predictions for Apple product announcements, Apple's decision to release their entire line of M3 products at once, the new features added to Apple's graphics processing pipeline, the release of the M3 Pro chip in the revised MacBook Pros, the impressive battery life of the M3 chip, Notion AI tool, available RAM options, the efficiency of the M3 process, and the possibility of Apple releasing a bigger iPad or a bigger iMac.

Oct 27, 2023 • 28min
483: The 2023 October Event Draft
The hosts of this podcast discuss their predictions for Apple's upcoming event, including the potential release of the M2 chip and new iMacs. They also talk about updates to peripherals, desired features like touch ID on a magic trackpad and face ID on a keyboard. The chapter recap provides details about updates to MacBook Pros, iMacs, and accessories, but no mention of a low-end MacBook Pro with the M3 chip. The hosts also discuss their thoughts on the upcoming product release event and announce plans to record the next episode live after the event.

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 25min
482: It’s Covered in Soap!
The Upgrade podcast covers topics such as Halloween costumes, the confusion in Apple's iPad lineup, personalized fitness plans, speculation on upcoming Mac product updates, Apple's rumored wireless software update, Apple TV+ negotiations with Scorsese, and the cancellation of 'The Problem with John Stewart' show.

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 48min
481: What If… Octobox?
The podcast covers topics such as carrying keys and a phone in the same pocket, attending concerts with AirPods Pro as earplugs, preserving old photos digitally, IT solutions for small businesses, rumors of Apple Watch X with micro LED display, Apple's focus on weight reduction and prescription lenses for Vision Pro, challenges of traveling with an iPad, MacBook Air vs. iPad for traveling, privacy protection with Delete Me, challenges of developing an Android-based e-reader, streamlining work with Notion AI, expanding box configurations, and expressing confidence in a positive outcome.

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Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 49min
480: Never Do a Deal with the Preference Daemon
In this episode, the hosts discuss their preferences for orange juice, delve into the topic of fruit preferences, and share humorous banter. They also talk about a sale for their merchandise and a video featuring an inflatable tube man. The speaker shares their positive experience with Wild Grain, a subscription box service for frozen breads and pastas. They discuss Google's Pixel phone update policy and speculate on the implications for the Android phone business. The speakers also discuss the transition to Apple Silicon, the benefits of using Express VPN, frustrations with customer support forums, improvements in Photoshop, and whether to visit the Apple Store or wait for an iPhone Pro Max preorder. They also mention a follow-up article by John Gruber and ways to send in questions and feedback.

Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 53min
479: The Three Oranges
In this episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss topics such as Tim Cook's European vacation, Apple's search-engine strategy, and the review of macOS Sonoma. They also cover subjects like smart lock brands, the potential impact of Vision Pro on Quest 3 sales, Apple's interest in Formula One rights, challenges with Apple's search engine, and the new features in Mac OS Sonoma.

Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 42min
478: Hi, We’re the Weirdos
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their experiences at a fundraising event for St. Jude, the uniqueness of playing games and interacting with viewers, migrating to the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple's vegan leather debate, maintaining reputation and quality in iPhone cases, controlling settings on the phone, comparing the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 7, changing Apple Watch usage and life insurance, Apple's environmental commitments, and comparing laptop specifications.

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 35min
477: Tails O'Clock
In this episode, the hosts discuss the new iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10. They explore the government's attempt to enforce backdoor access to encrypted technology and the potential impact of glucose monitoring technology for the Apple Watch. The popularity of different finishes for a new metal phone and the frustration with the lack of colorful Apple products are also discussed. Additionally, they talk about the customizable lock screen on the iPad, the standby feature of iOS 17, and the benefits of interactive widgets. The environmental impact of lasers used in the show and plans for transferring data to new iPhones are mentioned as well.


