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 in your wallet? Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Ted Lasso | Official WB Shop UK Giant Squid Productions | Cotton Bureau The Afterparty — Full Episode: “Aniq” | Apple TV+ - YouTube Vigil (TV series) - Wikipedia Apple's plans for third-party App Store payments are insufficient, Dutch regulator says - 9to5Mac Spotify finally responds to Joe Rogan controversy with a plan to label podcasts that discuss COVID-19 - The Verge Upgrade #299: My Gut Says Yes and No - Relay FM Apple to Let iPhones Accept Credit Cards in Threat to Square - Bloomberg Apple developing new iOS feature to let iPhones to accept NFC payments with tap-to-pay - 9to5Mac Gurman: iMac Pro brand to make a come back with M1 iMac design, improved chips - 9to5Mac iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while wearing a mask, no Apple Watch required - 9to5Mac Testing iOS 15.4's New Face ID With a Mask Feature - MacRumors iOS 15.4 lets users add notes to their iCloud passwords - 9to5Mac (Federico Viticci on Twitter: Notifications for Shortcuts iOS 15.4 Will Allow Third-Party Apps to Take Full Advantage of iPhone 13 Pro 120Hz ProMotion Displays - MacRumors You can finally try Universal Control between Macs and iPads with macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 betas - 9to5Mac Apple Results: The biggest ever ($123.9B) – Six Colors Apple's record quarter: Big numbers, no roadmap | Macworld The Incomparable - Support and Membership Use HomePod for phone calls – Apple Support

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, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Nathan Clague on Twitter: More macOS Profile Images macOS Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels Apple to Stop Including EarPods With Every iPhone Sold in France From Next Week - MacRumors Everyone but Jon Hamm | Apple TV+ - YouTube Apple's self-driving car project hits another speed bump as engineering manager departs - 9to5Mac Gurman: Apple preparing to launch its 'widest array' of new products ever this fall - 9to5Mac Apple CEO Tim Cook personally lobbying Senate Judiciary Committee as antitrust threats loom - 9to5Mac Apple, Google urge caution on fast-moving antitrust bills - Axios Evercore: Antitrust bill advanced as a courtesy to Sen. Klobuchar | Philip Elmer‑DeWitt Apple Names Kristin Huguet Head Of PR – BuzzFeed News

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 sponsored by: Doppler: Sync environment variables at scale New Relic: Monitor, debug, and improve your entire stack. Sign up now and get 100GB of data free, forever - no credit card required. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. The Rickies Keychron Q1 Mods with Jason Snell -- Friday Keyboard Club - YouTube Podcast Note workflow, now with Shortcuts – Six Colors That question again: iMac or external display? – Six Colors 'The Morning Show' Renewed for Season 3 at Apple With New Showrunner - Variety Apple Requiring Employees to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Booster Shot or Face Frequent Testing - MacRumors Supply Chain Woes Could Worsen as China Imposes Covid Lockdowns - The New York Times Apple in serious talks with MLB to broadcast games – New York Post Report: Apple in 'serious talks' to broadcast Major League Baseball games starting next season - 9to5Mac Apple 'Ready to Spend Billions' on Live Sports Content Over Next Four Years - MacRumors New iPad Air Rumored to Launch This Spring With A15 Chip, 5G, Center Stage Camera, and More - MacRumors Apple AV/VR Headset Risks Being Delayed Until 2023 - Bloomberg Apple's AR/VR headset could be priced above $2,000, feature M1 Pro-like performance - 9to5Mac PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation VR2 Sense controller: the next generation of VR gaming on PS5 – PlayStation.Blog Apple to allow alternative App Store payments in South Korea – Six Colors Why Apple’s iMessage Is Winning: Teens Dread the Green Text Bubble - WSJ Daring Fireball: Seeing Green Google Messages will display iMessage reactions as emoji | Engadget Google says Apple ‘should not benefit from bullying’ created by iMessage lock-in - The Verge Google exec says Apple is ‘holding back’ customers who text - The Verge After ruining Android messaging, Google says iMessage is too powerful | Ars Technica Lessons from Developing an App on the iPad in Swift Playgrounds from Start to Finish (Including Publishing on the App Store) — 🐙 Cephalopod Studio ToDon’t on the App Store

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% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Myke's Twitch Stream Keychron Q1 Build with Jason and Stephen! -- Friday Keyboard Club - YouTube 'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis wins second Golden Globe award in a row - 9to5Mac Mark Gurman's 'Power On' AirPods Pro 2 to Launch Later This Year as Suppliers Reportedly Prepare Shipments - MacRumors How the AirPods 3 were made – and how Apple plans to make them even better | What Hi-Fi? Apple's mixed reality headset to be released in late 2022 - 9to5Mac Report: Apple Headset not an 'all-day device,' creating a metaverse 'off limits' - 9to5Mac In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors Personal Retreat Video - MacSparky Time for Retreat – Macsparky My Quarterly Retreats | Ian Byrd LG Monitor Ergo Category

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: Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Mela Jason Snell - Upgradies - The Full Nominations Upgradies Hall of Fame Connected #377: Connected Café 🍕🍺 - Relay FM Myke's Pennant Jason's Pennant Myke's Twitch Stream Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky Mac Power Users #621: Sparky Freedom - Relay FM MacSparky Labs How 2022 could be the Mac's best year ever | Macworld Why the iPhone won't take center stage in 2022 | Macworld Apple Silicon transition could be completed by WWDC - 9to5Mac Gurman: iPhone 14 Models With Hole-Punch Display, Redesigned MacBook Air With M2 Chip, and More to Launch in 2022 - MacRumors Kuo: iPhone 14 to feature 48MP camera, iPhone 15 will get 'periscope' lens - 9to5Mac Cortex #123: 2022 Yearly Themes - Relay FM The Theme System Your Theme - CGP Grey - YouTube “FREELANCE” A4 PRINT – The Oh No Shop

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 free. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Upgradies Hall of Fame ‎Jason's Letterboxd Jason's Goodreads

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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 more. Setapp: More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Nominate for the Upgradies 2021 Favorites: Mac Apps – Six Colors Scorekeeping Across Borders (Tricky Trophy) — Peer Reviewed The Upgrade Draft Pennant Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse WorkForce WF-7840DTWF - Epson Metric Paper - CGP Grey - YouTube Kuo: Apple AR Headset to Feature Advanced Hand Gesture Controls and Object Detection - MacRumors Kuo: Second-Generation Apple AR Headset to Launch in 2024 With Lighter Design, Redesigned Battery System, and More - MacRumors Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors Apple Officially Delays macOS Monterey Universal Control Until Spring 2022 - MacRumors macOS 12.1 Fixes Menu Bar Icons Obscured by Notch on 2021 MacBook Pros - MacRumors MacBook Pro: Live reboxing video – Six Colors Apple Car Project Loses Three Key Engineers - MacRumors Archer Apple Wins Stay in Epic Case, Won't Have to Implement App Store Changes Tomorrow - MacRumors Apple Bad Blood Film Don’t Look Up Adam McKay & Jennifer Lawrence – Deadline Jonah Hill To Play Jerry Garcia In Martin Scorsese’s Grateful Dead Pic for Apple – Deadline ‘Invasion’ Renewed For Season 2 At Apple – Deadline Inside Tim Cook’s Secret $275 Billion Deal with Chinese Authorities — The Information Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Secretly' Signed $275 Billion Deal With China in 2016 - MacRumors The Information on Apple in China, Apple’s Deal, Evaluating Apple’s China Risk – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Boox Nova Air review: A multitasker among unitaskers – Six Colors

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% off. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Snell's law - Wikipedia First Apple Mixed Reality Headset Rumored to Focus on Gaming, Media, and Communication - MacRumors iPad Pro With Wireless Charging, iPad Air 5, and iPad 10 Reported to Debut in 2022 - MacRumors 2022 Apple Watch Lineup Rumored to Include New Apple Watch SE and 'Rugged' Model for Sports - MacRumors Apple Planning Five New Macs for 2022, Including Entry-Level MacBook Pro Refresh - MacRumors Nominate for the Upgradies Apple is running out of time to deliver on its 2021 promises | Macworld macOS Monterey Universal Control: Why it's late | Macworld Brother HL2280DW Support 2021 e-reader roundup: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite reviews – Six Colors How Kobo beats Kindle on library books – Six Colors Which e-reader should you buy? – Six Colors Dan Moren The Nova Incident | Dan Moren The Rebound: A tech podcast

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 free for a week. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Jason and Myke back together – Twitter Give the Gift of Relay FM Submit your Upgrades Nominations Upgradies Hall of Fame Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware - Apple Apple sues NSO Group for attacking iOS users - 9to5Mac Apple sues spyware maker NSO Group – Six Colors Qualcomm has an exclusivity deal with Microsoft for Windows on ARM – Six Colors “We are giddy”—interviewing Apple about its Mac silicon revolution | Ars Technica Smart Case for New Apple AirPods Max Supports Sleep Mode – Amazon Amazon.com: USB C Charger TECKNET Building cross-platform shortcuts – Six Colors Tip: Make Shortcuts into Mac Apps (sort of) – Six Colors The Template Gun meets Shortcuts – Six Colors Shortcuts makes my Mac user automations portable – Six Colors Help a Mac automation find Focus – Six Colors Exporting Links from Safari Reading List via Shortcuts for Mac - MacStories 1800 miles (with shortcuts) in a Tesla Model 3 – Six Colors Toolbox Pro