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Sep 7, 2016 • 1h 52min

105: The Illusion of Clicking

Jason returns from the Apple Sept. 7 media event and is immediately questioned by Myke about the new iPhone 7, Apple Watch series 2, EarPods and AirPods, and all the other announcements. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UPGRADE’ Squarespace: Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. HelpSpot: The most comprehensive and flexible help desk software around. Get 10% off with the code UPGRADE. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership The Second-Annual Keynote Draft Scorecard Live coverage: Sept. 7 Apple media event - Six Colors Apple – Don’t Blink - YouTube David Smith on Twitter: "Huh, the Super Mario World App Store listing says it _will_ include In-App Purchases. So “pay-mium” then? https://t.co/sw3BKEmwqo" iWork - Apple Watch - Apple Apple Watch Nike+ - Apple Super Mario Run Coming to iPhone & iPad This December | Business Wire Jason Snell on Twitter: "How much blacker could it be" iPhone 7 - Apple Inside iPhone 7: Why Apple Killed The Headphone Jack - BuzzFeed News Battery life: Apple's solving for x - Six Colors Apple doubles iPad storage, drops Pro pricing - The Verge
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Aug 29, 2016 • 1h 9min

104: I Really Do Want to Win

An Apple event is happening next week! So it’s time for Jason and Myke to make their predictions for the announcements in the most competitive way possible—by drafting the top 20 announcements they think we’ll see. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. PDFpen, from Smile: The ultimate PDF editing tool. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Mudder 8 Pack Stainless Steel Drinking Straws: Amazon Uber Rating System - Instagram What's the convention for rating an Uber driver? - Quora Apple Hits Roadblocks in Cutting Watch Ties to iPhone - Bloomberg Clockwise #151: Maybe They'll Update GarageBand - Relay FM Game Show | Game Night: Light Lamp (Episode 21) Game Show | Game Night: Exits Are Unknown (Episode 33) Free Agents #3: My Curse and My Reward, with Myke Hurley - Relay FM Apple Event: September 7 - Six Colors The 5 stages of grief for a headphone-jack-free iPhone | Macworld The Second-Annual Keynote Draft ScorecardSo you can score along at home!
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Aug 22, 2016 • 1h 41min

103: Significant Figures

Special guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about reviews, ratings, Rotten Tomatoes, mice, thumbs up and thumbs down, using numbers to quantify the unquantifiable, when it's appropriate to show grown-up media to kids, and a whole lot more. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ring: Create a ring of security that starts at your front door. Get $50 off! Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Rotten Tomatoes vs. Metacritic: The Definitive Guide - The Croaking Frog Be Suspicious Of Online Movie Ratings, Especially Fandango’s | FiveThirtyEight Rotten Tomatoes, Reviews and Stars (with tweets) · tvaziri · Storify Rotten Tomatoes: About Cinemascore Reconcilable Differences #30: Captain of the Living Room - Relay FM Amazon Movie Reviews (@AmznMovieRevws) | Twitter Netflix has tons of hidden categories — here's how to see them NetFlix Streaming by Alternate Genres (Extended List) Kids-In-Mind: Movie ratings & parents' reviews that actually work Reviews & Age Ratings - Best Movies, Books, Apps, Games for Kids My Chemical Romance - I'm Not Okay (I Promise) Official Music Video - YouTube The Day of the Doctor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Midnight (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Significant figures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Abyss - Special Edition DVD TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable
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Aug 16, 2016 • 1h 42min

102: Cautionary Tale of Laptops

This week's episode was recorded with Jason and Myke in the same room! Before they high five, they discuss iPad keyboards, MacBook Pro upgrades, Castro 2 and podcast innovation, and Tim Cook getting chatty with the press. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile: The ultimate PDF editing tool. Squarespace: Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 164, With Special Guest Jason Snell Jason Snell on Instagram: “So @imyke got a ball!” Logitech CREATE iPad Pro Keyboard Case with Apple Pencil Holder Connected #103: No Such Thing as a Sticker Emergency - Relay FM Emoji Wrap — The Emoji Podcast from Emojipedia You can finally buy a rainbow Pride Apple Watch band just like Apple’s exclusive employee bands | 9to5Mac Apple Said to Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Four Years - Bloomberg Gimlet Creative | » #4 Every Launch Is a Movement Force Touch on the Mac needs a little more oomph | Macworld The trouble with 3D Touch | Macworld Anker PowerCore+ 26800 - Amazon Castro 2 — Play and Share Podcasts Links for Supertop Podcast Tim Cook, the interview: Running Apple ‘is sort of a lonely job’ - The Washington Post
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Aug 8, 2016 • 1h 44min

101: It Works Great in California

This week we discuss Fast Company’s visit to the Apple cafeteria, Mark Gurman’s reappearance as an Apple rumor expert, and Recode’s Apple TV guide rumors, plus Myke reviews the new version of Pocket Casts. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Hover: Simplified domain management. Use code PINEAPPLE to get 10% off your first purchase. Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE. Eero: Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Man who accused Dr. Dre of gun threat told inconsistent story: DA - NY Daily News Ryan's Terminal Commands iExplorer - iPhone, iPad Music & File Transfer App for Mac & PC Playing The Long Game Inside Tim Cook's Apple | Fast Company Apple Music’s Bozoma Saint John: It’s About Passion, Not Algorithms | Fast Company Relay FM Memphis Meetup Pocket Casts 6 | Shifty Jelly's blog of mystery Pocket Casts 6 – MacStories Castro 2 — Play and Share Podcasts Daring Fireball: Twitter Clients Are a UI Design Playground Mark Gurman stories - Bloomberg Apple Hires BlackBerry Talent With Car Project Turning to Self-Driving Software - Bloomberg New iPhone to Have Dual Camera but No Headphone Jack - Bloomberg Photos Show First Functional, Powered On iPhone 7 - Mac Rumors Apple’s new TV plan is a TV guide - Recode Apple's new plan: a TV guide - Six Colors Interactive Programming Guide - Joe Steel Apple’s Hard-Charging Tactics Hurt TV Expansion - WSJ Canvas - Relay FM
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Aug 1, 2016 • 1h 49min

100: The Least Less

In our hundredth episode, Jason and Myke break down Apple’s quarterly results, ponder its TV strategy, and Myke reluctantly views one of Jason’s favorite movies for an all-new Myke at the Movies. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UPGRADE’ Squarespace: Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Free Agents - Relay FM DrawnStrips Reader - The Best Comic Reader - Mac App Store 'Carpool Karaoke' Series Coming Exclusively to Apple Music - Hollywood Reporter Gavin & Stacey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Apple’s Hard-Charging Tactics Hurt TV Expansion - WSJ Dr. Dre Won't Be Charged Over Malibu Gun Case - Hollywood Reporter Apple Q3 2016 financial results - Six Colors Apple's Q3 in charts and commentary - Six Colors Apple remains optimistic after a tough Q3 2016 | Macworld Apple celebrates one billion iPhones - Apple Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable 1Writer - Note taking, writing app on the App Store PhoneView - Export and Save iPhone SMS, iMessages, WhatsApp, Voicemail, Call History, Music, Photos, Notes - Ecamm Network Space Seed - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) - IMDb
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Jul 25, 2016 • 1h 26min

99: Disciplined Cash Machine

Scrivener for iOS and a new mechanical keyboard for iPad arrived at Jason’s house this week. We discuss using a specialized writing tool for longform work and the challenges of building an iPad keyboard that doesn’t turn the iPad into a laptop. Plus we recap the latest trailers from Comic-Con. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Backblaze: The unlimited, native backup solution for your Mac and PC Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Comic Book Resources Newsarama Heat Vision - Hollywood Reporter TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable ComicBookLover Simple Comic Apple to sell limited-edition Apple Watch bands w/ country flags for Olympics | 9to5Mac On sale now: The Six Colors t-shirt - Six Colors Apple Taps Bob Mansfield to Oversee Car Project - WSJ Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) - IMDb Scrivener for iOS Review - Six Colors Connected #100: Tepid Takes - Relay FM Scrivener on the App Store Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case: The quest for the perfect iPad Pro keyboard continues - Six Colors Logitech Create - Amazon WONDER WOMAN Comic-Con Trailer - YouTube Justice League Special Comic-Con Footage - YouTube Doctor Strange Official Trailer 2 - YouTube Captain Marvel Casts Brie Larson [Comic-Con 2016]
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Jul 18, 2016 • 1h 24min

98: Accidental Comics Podcast 🤓

In celebration of World Emoji Day and Comic-Con, Jason and Myke discuss how we use emojis and why they’re a valuable addition to online dialogue, and then break down the best options for digital comic-book reading. Plus there’s a whole lot of follow-up and plenty of #askupgrade. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer UPGRADE for 20% off. Textexpander, from Smile: Simply indispensable. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Stop audio pauses in iOS 10 Public Beta - Six Colors iOS 10: A place for Ethernet - Six Colors Apple's idea for music royalties could stick it to Spotify World Emoji Day / July 17 📙 Emojipedia — 😃 Home of Emoji Meanings 💁👌🎍😍 Why is the desktop icon for Apple's iCal set to July 17? - Quora Myke celebrating World Emoji Day “Number 1 Draft Pick” by The Incomparable Podcast. | Cotton Bureau Rocket—fast, Slack-style emoji everywhere on your Mac Emoji Dictionary 🤓 📖 — F.A.T.E. — Medium World Emoji Awards on Twitter: "The winner of Best New Emoji for 2016 is 🙄 Face With Rolling Eyes" The next Iron Man will be black teenager Riri Williams | The Verge Spider-Man (2016-) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man (2014-2015) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology Comixology on the App Store Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology Marvel Comics on the App Store DC Comics on the App Store Marvel Unlimited | Comics | Marvel.com ComiXology Unlimited Comixology Unlimited: More about discovery than binging - Six Colors Hawkeye (2012 - Present) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com Ms. Marvel (2014 - 2015) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com Immortal Iron Fist by Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker & David Aja (Hardcover) | Marvel Heroes | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever (2016) #1 | Comics | Marvel.com Vision (2015) #1 | Comics | Marvel.com Darth Vader (2015 - Present) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com Astro City (2013-) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology The Fuse Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology Morning Glories Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology Invincible Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology Amazing Spider-Man (2015-) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology Spider-Man (2016-) Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology: Web UK Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 10 Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology: Web UK The Wicked + The Divine Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology Saga Digital Comics - Comics by comiXology Love and Capes Vantage Pro2 | Davis Instruments
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Jul 11, 2016 • 1h 21min

97: We Used Our Power For Pizza

Listeners suggest naming schemes for Myke’s devices, Jason and Myke adapt to Apple’s new public betas, we discuss the future of iPad software updates, and Jason gets frustrated by the lack of updates to iCloud Family Sharing. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Hover: Simplified domain management. Use code BETA to get 10% off your first purchase. Ring: Create a ring of security that starts at your front door. Get $50 off! Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Myke at the Movies | "WarGames" (Episode 8) Pokémon GO’s Spectacular Launch – MacStories Pokémon GO on the App Store Pokémon Go is reportedly launching in Europe and Asia 'within a few days' | The Verge Pokemon Go Has Added $7.5 Billion to Nintendo's Market Value - Fortune Pokémon Shuffle Mobile on the App Store Myke's Device Names The Ring Post - a podcast from The Incomparable Top Four #14: Pizza Toppings 🍕 - Relay FM Jame discovers a Domino's ad Frank's Pizza Pizza in Wisconsin On iPad Features (Or Lack Thereof) at WWDC 2016 – MacStories Where should I install my iOS and macOS betas? A guide. - Six Colors Hands on with macOS Sierra - Six Colors Photos for Mac: A Take Control Crash Course | Take Control Books Samsung T3 Portable SSD - 250GB - Amazon Inside the Actors Studio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kanban board - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia CARROT Weather - Talking Forecast Robot on the App Store Weather Underground: Forecasts, Interactive Radar, and Weather Alerts on the App Store Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jul 4, 2016 • 1h 31min

96: Two Ports is One More Port than One Port

In this episode there’s a bunch of headphone-jack followup, then we discuss Apple’s relationships with Spotify and Tidal, before Myke asks Jason about his own independence on Independence Day. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer UPGRADE for 20% off. Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UPGRADE’ Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Mackenzie, 'The Upgrade Baby' Reconcilable Differences #18: It's Devastating - Relay FM The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 159, With Marco Arment Sennheiser MM 400 Stereo Bluetooth Headset - Amazon Searching for a good reason to remove the headphone jack - Six Colors Apple reportedly in talks to acquire Jay Z's Tidal music service | The Verge TIDAL · Lossless Explained Pono (digital music service) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Daring Fireball: Apple Supplier Cirrus Logic Releases Kit for Creating Lightning-Based Headphones Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app because it doesn’t want competition for Apple Music - Recode Apple Slams Spotify For Asking For "Preferential Treatment" - BuzzFeed News The Incomparable | Summer Superhero Spectacular (Episode 255) Six Colors Subscriptions The joy of Slack - Six Colors Procreate – Sketch, paint, create. on the App Store Paper by FiftyThree - Sketch, Draw, Take Notes, Make Lists, Diagram and Wireframe on the App Store Notability on the App Store GoodNotes 4 - Notes & PDF on the App Store PDFpen 2 - Highlight, Markup, Edit, Fill & Sign PDF docs on the App Store Canary - A complete security system in a single device.

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