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Our most speculative draft yet! Jason and Myke refuse to wait for Apple. Instead, they predict what will happen at Apple's next product launch--whenever it might happen. Will the M2 make its debut? Will there be an iPhone SE, and will it look any different? Are there other Mac and iPad offerings in the works? And most importantly, what fresh colors will be on offer for spring? We do our job--and now it's time for Apple to do its. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Discount automatically applied at checkout. 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. Upgrade.cards Coca-Cola Starlight Tastes Like One Big Marketing Ploy – The Takeout Gurman: Apple to launch new Macs in March, followed by even more in May/June - 9to5Mac Leaked schematic image claims to show true size of iPhone 14 'notch + pill' cutout design - 9to5Mac Apple Reportedly Completes Production Tests for AR/VR Headset - MacRumors NFL Sunday Ticket could be coming to Apple TV+ - 9to5Mac Apple Reportedly Looking to Broadcast Major League Baseball Games Next Season - MacRumors AppZapper Hazel – Noodlesoft AppCleaner Lingon - Peter Borg Apps

Jason imagines a future iOS App Store improved by sideloading, Myke gets back into reading digital comics, and both of them have a very strongly worded wish list involving the rumored big new iMac. 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. 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. 🚛 🚗 The Interstate's Forgotten Code 🚗 🚛 - CGP Grey - YouTube Apple's worst-case scenario might be the best thing for the iPhone | Macworld A next-generation iMac wish list – Six Colors ComiXology Announces New App, Shutters Non-Amazon Website | CBR Comic Readers Outraged Over Comixology's Amazon Change – Screen Rant Marvel Unlimited Grammarly The Incomparable | Lyrics Are for Losers (Episode 388) The Incomparable | Guitar Riff for Grandma (Episode 515)

This week Jason and Myke both revive some classic hardware that hits them right in the feels. Also, there's a confusing set of Apple event rumors, and Apple tries to address AirTag security concerns. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: New Relic: Monitor, debug, and improve your entire stack. Sign up now and get 100GB of data free, forever - no credit card required. 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. The Arsenal 21/22 Kits | Official Online Store Watch the best 2022 Super Bowl commercials all in one place - Polygon Apple unveils contactless payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone - Apple Apple lands historic first Best Picture Oscar nomination for “CODA” and more - Apple Apple registers three new Macs in Eurasian database ahead of rumored March event - 9to5Mac More references to realityOS found as Apple headset product gets closer to launch - 9to5Mac An update on AirTag and unwanted tracking - Apple Apple issues an AirTag status update – Six Colors 20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM Fun With Charts: A 2021 Report Card breakdown – Six Colors Jason Revived Mac Floppy Emu Disk Emulator for Apple II, Macintosh, and Lisa | Big Mess o' Wires BlueSCSI DB-25 External (v1.1a) - Joe's Computer Museum Analogue Pocket Mark Gurman's Tweet Skeletor – Originative

It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of several dozen Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeeding--and where it's not. Also discussed: future M2 Macs and the intricacies of Dutch dating. 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. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. 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. Apple planning March 8 event, here's what to expect - 9to5Mac Gurman: Apple Event on March 8, At Least Four M2 Macs to Launch Later This Year - MacRumors Distributing dating apps in the Netherlands - Support - Apple Developer Apple in 2021: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors When Apple TV’s ‘Universal Search’ is a black hole – Six Colors Becky Hansmeyer (@bhansmeyer) / Twitter Apple hit with another fine as Dutch regulator says it’s ‘disappointed in behavior and actions’ - 9to5Mac

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