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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.
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Sep 26, 2022 • 1h 52min
426: Splash Hit!
Jason reviews the iPhone 14, we speculate about how Apple could make an October Mac event worth having, Myke solves his iPhone migration problems, and we answer your Dynamic Island questions!
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today Oracle Park - Wikipedia PNC Park - Wikipedia Petco Park - Wikipedia Some predictions for the recent trends of Apple, iPhone 14, and supply chain | by 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) | Sep, 2022 | Medium Apple Expected to Move 25% of All iPhone Production to India by 2025 - MacRumors Should I Buy the iPhone 14 Pro Max If I Have an iPhone 13? Wait Until iPhone 15. - Power On - Bloomberg Gurman: New iPads and Macs May Be Announced Through Press Releases, No October Event - MacRumors Report: 'Apple Pay Later' Likely Delayed Until Spring 2023 With iOS 16.4 - MacRumors iPhone 15 'Ultra' Could Replace Pro Max Model Next Year - MacRumors iPhone 14 Pro: Enable black-and-white always-on display mode - 9to5mac iPhone 14 Pro Review: No phone is an island – Six Colors Apple is streaming the Yankees game for free, but the NY AG pines for cable TV - The Verge

Sep 19, 2022 • 1h 41min
425: This Intelligent Blob
After reviewing the iPhone 14 Pro and discussing the pros and cons of the Dynamic Island and the new 48MP camera, Jason and Myke discuss the current pace of upgrades and innovation across all of Apple's product lines.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today Podcastathon for St Jude (2022) - Relay FM - YouTube Apple’s “Ted Lasso” wins back-to-back Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series - Apple What the Hell Is Happening with Ted Lasso? - Puck Apple Watch Series 8 review: if it ain’t broke, don’t upgrade - The Verge - YouTube This is how Apple rolls | Macworld Cabel's Tweet about the Dynamic Island iPhone 14 Pro Camera Review: Scotland — Travel Photographer - Austin Mann Halide iPhone 14 vs 14 Pro: Do 48 megapixels matter? - Tyler Stalman - YouTube Halide on Twitter: Sebastiaan de With's 48MP Example Underestimating Apple’s bold moves – Six Colors iPhone 15 rumor: Dynamic Island coming to all models - 9to5Mac

Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 38min
424: Das Pro Plus Max Ultra
Five days later, we take stock of last week's Apple announcements, disclose our pre-orders, ponder future changes to the iPhone product line, and discuss our favorite features of iOS 16.
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Links and Show Notes: Edited by Jim Metzendorf.
Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Relay FM - Twitch Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today About eSIM on iPhone – Apple Support Kuo: Apple to Further Separate Devices in iPhone 15 Lineup With Different Features - MacRumors iPhone hardware subscription service still in the works by Apple Kuo: iPhone 14 Pro Max dominates first weekend of pre-orders iPhone 14 Pro Models Feature Improved GPS Accuracy - MacRumors iPhone 14 Features a Mac-Like Startup Sound While Turning On - MacRumors Nike faces come to all Apple Watches - 9to5Mac Apple Watch Ultra Ships With New Braided Charger - MacRumors All the New Features the H2 Chip Brings to the AirPods Pro 2 - MacRumors Converting a Verizon Wireless SIM → eSIM — Liss is More Jeremy Burge — Why eSIM is my new best friend Data roaming fees... iOS 16: The MacStories Review - MacStories iOS 16 Review: Unlocking the details – Six Colors All the iOS 16 Features You Won't Get Until Later This Year - MacRumors About eSIM on iPhone – Apple Support (UK) 'Das Pro Plus Ultra'

Sep 8, 2022 • 1h 34min
423: Ultra Wednesday
Apple has unveiled four new iPhones, new Apple Watches (including the new Apple Watch Ultra), and a new generation of AirPods Pro. Jason reports straight from the event--and still on the Apple Park campus!--as we break down all the details.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today The Upgrade September 2022 Event Draft About eSIM on iPhone – Apple Support

Aug 29, 2022 • 1h 17min
422: The 2022 September Event Draft
Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event. What new features will the new iPhones have--and will they be more expensive? Will the Apple Watch expand? And what other surprises might propel one of us to a decisive draft victory?
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate and/or Fundraise! “The Upgrade Draft” Tee I got a new Smart Lock – Six Colors Survey for the Podcastathon Game Show The 2022 September Event Draft Scorecard iPhone 14 Pro Purple and Blue Colors Appear on Dummy Models - MacRumors

Aug 22, 2022 • 2h 1min
421: Summer of Automation
Before the sun sets on the Summer of Fun, Jason has rounded up three Apple automation experts--Federico Viticci, Rosemary Orchard, and Matthew Cassinelli--to discuss the present and future of user automation on Apple's platforms. Also, Myke and Jason debate the iOS 16 music scrubber.
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Guest Starring: Federico Viticci, Matthew Cassinelli, and Rosemary Orchard
Links and Show Notes: Edited by Jim Metzendorf.
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Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 33min
420: I Don't Want Your Jolly Ranchers
What bothers Jason more, bad candy or App Store ads? Tough call. We also discuss some possible iPhone price hikes, Jason's HomeKit (sort of) cameras, a return to macOS Ventura, and the pronunciation of Apple silicon.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. The Upgrade Merch Store Apple TV+ awards keep coming: Severance and Ted Lasso at HCA – 9to5Mac Kuo: Apple to Increase Prices of iPhone 14 Pro Models - MacRumors iPhone 14 Pro: Analyst Believes Storage Will Continue to Start at 128GB Despite Rumored Price Increase - MacRumors Apple Expects to Sustain iPhone Sales in 2022 as Market Slows - Bloomberg Apple Set to Expand Advertising, Bringing Ads to Maps, TV and Books Apps - Bloomberg Apple and Facebook’s Pre-ATT Negotiations, Timing and Documentation, ATT’s Impact – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Arlo August + Yale Assure Locks Schlage Encode Plus review: Tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock | Tom's Guide Apple removes Network Locations from macOS Ventura – Six Colors Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books Scrubbing through iOS 16’s Music app – Six Colors

Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 21min
419: Modemtown
Thanks to the M2 MacBook Air, Myke has decided to live a two-laptop lifestyle. We ponder the rumored delay of iPadOS 16, whether it's a good or bad thing, and what form a new iPad Pro might take.
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Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Downstream - Relay FM Apple buys 67-acre San Diego campus as it works on custom modem - 9to5Mac Hints of iPhone 14 Pro Always-On Display May Be in Xcode 14 Beta - MacRumors Walt Mossberg on MacBook Air Reviews OBS Studio now optimized for Apple Silicon in beta - 9to5Mac Gurman: Apple Preparing Pre-Recorded iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 Event - MacRumors iPad Pro adding two new connectors for accessories? Gurman: Apple readying new HomePod and smart home devices Apple Expecting to Ship 1.5 Million Units of $2,000+ AR/VR Headset in 2023 - MacRumors When Will iPadOS 16 and Stage Manager Launch? Apple Postpones Debut Till October - Bloomberg Gurman: iPadOS 16 launch delayed – Six Colors

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 32min
418: Cocktail of Headwinds
This week Jason and Myke take a closer look at Apple's weird quarterly results, which reassured Wall Street while not being altogether reassuring. Then automotive expert Sam Abuelsamid joins Jason to talk about what Apple's WWDC 2022 announcement of a new integrated CarPlay might actually mean if and when it arrives late next year.
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Guest Starring: Sam Abuelsamid
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Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Dan Moren on Twitter: Baby and Book announcement! The Nova Incident | Dan Moren Gurman talks Mac Pro, Mac mini redesign, iMac Pro active development Gurman: Apple Watch 'Pro' to Offer First True Redesign Since Series 4, but No Flat Sides - MacRumors Wearing an Apple Watch in Glencoe - David Smith Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors An ounce of iPhone and no Macs makes a bitter Apple 'cocktail' | Macworld Apple Introducing New App Store Ads to Help Users Discover More Apps - MacRumors Apple CEO Tim Cook Says It Will Be 'Deliberate' on Spending Amid Slowdown - Bloomberg Apple reportedly wants to slow down hiring in 2023 - The Verge After Steve by Tripp Mickle - Audiobook

Jul 25, 2022 • 1h 53min
417: The Verticals
In this special Summer of Fun episode, Jason and Myke welcome three special guests to discuss how development, accessibility, and widgets have been affected by Apple's latest operating-system cycle.
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Guest Starring: David Smith, James Thomson, and Shelly Brisbin
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