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507: Differently Social

08 Apr 2024

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506: Legacy When? Legacy Now?

01 Apr 2024

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505: Abolish Drafts: The 2024 iPad Draft

25 Mar 2024

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504: Tone 47

18 Mar 2024

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503: We Own the Refs, the Stadium, and the Field

11 Mar 2024

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502: It's the Way Towards Colour

04 Mar 2024

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501: The Perfect Noodling Computer

26 Feb 2024

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500: Core Face/Peripheral Face

19 Feb 2024

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499: We Have All the Cushions

12 Feb 2024

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498: Leap the Uncanny Valley

05 Feb 2024

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497: The Poison Pill

29 Jan 2024

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496: 40th Anniversary of the Mac Draft

22 Jan 2024

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495: Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong

15 Jan 2024

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494: Copyright Violation Machine

08 Jan 2024

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493: Upgradies Hall of Fame

01 Jan 2024

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492: The 2023 Upgrade Holiday Special

25 Dec 2023

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491: The 2023 Upgradies

18 Dec 2023

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490: The Cat Has a Team of Lawyers

11 Dec 2023

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489: The Future Is on CompuServe

04 Dec 2023

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488: The New Numbers

27 Nov 2023

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487: Under the Thumb of Qualcomm

20 Nov 2023

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486: On the Side of Reality

13 Nov 2023

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485: Best Witch and Beast Feature

06 Nov 2023

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484: Space Grayer

31 Oct 2023

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483: The 2023 October Event Draft

27 Oct 2023

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482: It’s Covered in Soap!

23 Oct 2023

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481: What If… Octobox?

16 Oct 2023

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480: Never Do a Deal with the Preference Daemon

09 Oct 2023

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479: The Three Oranges

02 Oct 2023

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As a very busy September turns over into October, we've got an episode packed with follow-up: Tim Cook takes another European vacation, the Vision Pro...

478: Hi, We’re the Weirdos

25 Sep 2023

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Live from Memphis in the aftermath of the Relay FM Podcastathon, Myke and Jason take delivery of new iPhones and Apple Watches. Also, General Motors c...

477: Tails O'Clock

18 Sep 2023

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This week we're wading into follow-up from last week's Apple event. Then we say goodbye to beta season and list our favorite features of the newly shi...

476: Friends in the Couch Cushions

13 Sep 2023

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Jason's back from Cupertino and it's time to break down everything he saw at the September 2023 Apple media event: The new titanium-framed iPhone 15 P...

475: The 2023 September Event Draft

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Myke preview what will happen at next week's Apple event. What new features will the new iPhones have? How will the Apple Watch transform? A...

474: I'm Not a Doctor, I'm an Auditor

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a busy fall looming, Mac analyst Stephen Hackett joins the show to give Jason's computing setup a check-up. And some iPhone rumors suggest the Co...

473: I Can Talk About the George Foreman Grill Now

21 Aug 2023

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The iMac turns 25, Relay turns 10 (next year in London), print magazines apparently still exist, and listeners have questions about why Apple would ev...

472: Step Aside, Bob!

14 Aug 2023

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For years, rumors about Apple and Disney combining seemed ridiculous--but in light of Apple's transformation and Disney's difficulties, suddenly it se...

471: A Technological 23rd Century Star Trek Thing

07 Aug 2023

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Jason has the painful details about Apple's comeback bid for college football TV rights that fell just short of the goal line. We also discuss what Ap...

470: Magic Titanium

31 Jul 2023

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This week we wonder if Apple will profess further mastery of the Periodic Table with this fall's iPhone Pro release, and if Lionel Messi will conquer ...

469: Bring in the Boffins

24 Jul 2023

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Myke's summer is a lot less fun due to his concerns about a bill advancing in the UK Parliament that could potentially drive some Apple services out o...

468: Nonstop Bangers Involving Saxophone Solos

18 Jul 2023

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As the Public Betas arrive, there's breaking bad news for Mac Pro fans, Jason has an invitation for Tim Cook, and we explore our favorite Emoji.

467: The Least Important Mac

10 Jul 2023

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We struggle to balance empathy with reality as we try to explain why the Mac Pro is the way that it is, and why that's unlikely to change. Also, the S...

466: Try to Stop Me Now, Batman

03 Jul 2023

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This week we get to the bottom of the secrets of the mysterious Puzzle Society, Goldman Sachs can't make money on credit cards, Apple might be getting...

465: No Dark Modes, Only Dark Rooms

26 Jun 2023

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Developers are getting their hands on (simulated) visionOS for the first time, and we speculate about how spatial apps might work. And for the Summer ...

464: Godzilla Is Always There

19 Jun 2023

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Myke and Jason answer your questions about Vision Pro, catch up with some new beta details, saddle up for a new Rumor Roundup, process the Reddit deba...

463: Respect the Tripod

12 Jun 2023

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Jason and Myke discuss their experiences using the Apple Vision Pro and what they're thinking about the product now that they've used it. Also there's...

462: Time Moves the Sun

06 Jun 2023

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WWDC 2023 has arrived and Jason and Myke react to the keynote announcements, live from a secluded location at Apple Park! Topics are just what you'd g...

461: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2023

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for our eighth annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! Jason and Myke will be there in person--but what will ...

460: Mr. QuickTime is Now Mr. Headset

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With WWDC and our annual draft right around the corner, it's time to survey the final rumors about Apple's AR/VR headset, while also taking stock of s...

459: I Appreciate Whopping

15 May 2023

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Apple has finally announced Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad. What does this mean for the platform, what took so long, and is this the end of the ...

458: Weaving on a Thoughtful Basis

08 May 2023

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It's time to analyze Apple's financial results, including a focus on India and some substantial declines for the Mac and iPad. Myke reveals the existe...

457: Subtle & Vibrant

01 May 2023

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This week we react to rumors of future Apple health services and try to understand the difference between a service and a feature. Also, is Apple righ...

456: The Official Journal of Journaling

24 Apr 2023

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As rumor season kicks into high gear, we discuss Apple's potential new app, more reports about its VR headset, and some updates about forthcoming Mac ...

455: QUADBOX!

17 Apr 2023

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What's happening at WWDC? The rumors are... confusing. Also, Jason gets excited about watching four things at once, Myke tries to bring iOS 17 into fo...

454: The Home Home

10 Apr 2023

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This week we're pondering future directions for watchOS complications and iOS Control Center, reacting to extremely early reports about future iPhone ...

453: At Large at Apple Park

03 Apr 2023

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WWDC has been announced, but when will the Apple VR headset be ready to ship? Also, CarPlay gets the cold shoulder from General Motors, watchOS might ...

452: Schrödinger's Killer App

27 Mar 2023

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With WWDC (presumably) a couple of months away, we take time to list some of our wishes for iOS 17. There's also a lot more noise about the forthcomin...

451: I've Come Around to Reality

20 Mar 2023

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Is the iPad still the future of computing, or is it the Mac (again)? This week we're pondering Apple's dividing lines between the iPad Pro and the Mac...

450: Funko Classicals

13 Mar 2023

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Did Apple's designers want the company to give up on its dreams of augmented reality and just wait it out for a few years? We ponder that baffling rep...

449: Dynamic Submarine

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kia ora! Jason's back from vacation to discuss Apple's continued quest to optimize its iPhone product revenue and the reason why M3 Macs might be clos...

448: I'm Choosing Optimism

27 Feb 2023

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Myke is joined by Casey Liss to discuss Mark Gurman's report on Apple's 'Moonshot' efforts. Also, what is that 'ComputeModule', how thick will the Pro...

447: I've Got a Lot of Code in the Catalogue

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Jason on vacation, Myke is joined by David Smith. They discuss a potential delay for Apple's headset and what that may mean for WWDC. Also, David...

446: The iPhone Abides

13 Feb 2023

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Jason has released the 2022 Apple Report Card, and now it's time for him and Myke to once again share their grades for Apple for the year gone by. Als...

445: Headwinds

06 Feb 2023

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How you read Apple's financial results really depends on what you want to see in them. We break down the numbers, ponder the state of Apple's design g...

444: Greg

30 Jan 2023

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This is the episode where our brains break as we try to process wild rumors of folding iPads and Siri-driven VR app development. Also, proving the raw...

443: Core Variations

23 Jan 2023

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Jason's spent most of the last week with an M2 Max MacBook Pro, so it's time for his full review. We also discuss the M2 Mac mini and the second-gener...

442: Zombie Arms and Toaster Fridge

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does the report that Apple may build a touchscreen Mac laptop mean that the futures of the Mac and iPad are about to converge--or is nothing much real...

441: Qi2: Qi Harder

09 Jan 2023

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As the new year begins, reports about Apple's forthcoming headset product arrive to confuse and perplex us. We also discuss a potentially quiet year f...

440: Apple Bricked My House!

02 Jan 2023

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It's a new year, and Jason has made his fearless predictions about what will happen in 2023! (Myke has questions.) We also consider the fate of the iP...

439: The 2022 Upgradies

26 Dec 2022

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As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Ninth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2022, take the input of many Upgradia...

438: Holiday Antitrust Special

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but the news doesn't stop! We discuss next year's Mac lineup, the end of Apple's NFL Sunday Ticket negotiati...

437: Luxury Car for Nerds

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Myke has returned, and so have the Apple Car rumors. But before we try to figure those out, we've got to consider Apple's encryption announcements, Ti...

436: I Bend So Many Spoons

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Siracusa returns to the show to chat about Jason's recent visit to his house, Mac app development, Apple's brain drain, TSMC breaking ground in A...

435: OS 8, Not So Great

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Gruber joins Jason on Upgrade for the first time. Topics include eWorld, Apple's iPhone production problems in China, FIFA and Qatar and the Worl...

434: Bob to Bob to Bob

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's some huge news from the world of streaming, as Disney switches bosses and Apple plans its next wave of sports-streaming products. Meanwhile, M...

433: The Lava Lamp is Not Responding

14 Nov 2022

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Let's get real about the Apple VR headset. Is it really coming next year? What's it going to look like? What features should it have? What lessons can...

432: Upgrade (With Special Offers)

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The strong dollar is helping to drive up Apple's prices around the world, but is it teaching the company that high prices don't matter? Also, Apple do...

431: Charty Charty Money Charts

31 Oct 2022

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Apple and the Mac had another record quarter, but there are some serious questions about slowing growth in services and what it means for Apple's futu...

430: Other Kickstands Are Available

24 Oct 2022

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Jason's got new reviews of macOS Ventura, the tenth-generation iPad, and the M2 iPad Pro. We discuss Stage Manager, System Settings, the Magic Keyboar...

429: Freedom Doors

17 Oct 2022

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This week we praise trackpad gestures, condemn Google's Matter strategy, ponder whether looks matter when it comes to VR headsets, and think big thoug...

428: (2)

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's in a name? Myke and Jason wrestle with what to call a rumored new Apple display and whether "laptop" is better than "notebook." Also, Matter is...

427: He Renounced Lederhosen

03 Oct 2022

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It's pretty late in the game, but Stage Manager on iPadOS keeps changing--most lately adding support for older iPad Pros while temporarily dropping su...

426: Splash Hit!

26 Sep 2022

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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...

425: This Intelligent Blob

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

424: Das Pro Plus Max Ultra

12 Sep 2022

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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 disc...

423: Ultra Wednesday

08 Sep 2022

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Apple has unveiled four new iPhones, new Apple Watches (including the new Apple Watch Ultra), and a new generation of AirPods Pro. Jason reports strai...

422: The 2022 September Event Draft

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

421: Summer of Automation

22 Aug 2022

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Before the sun sets on the Summer of Fun, Jason has rounded up three Apple automation experts--Federico Viticci, Rosemary Orchard, and Matthew Cassine...

420: I Don't Want Your Jolly Ranchers

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

419: Modemtown

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

418: Cocktail of Headwinds

01 Aug 2022

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This week Jason and Myke take a closer look at Apple's weird quarterly results, which reassured Wall Street while not being altogether reassuring. The...

417: The Verticals

25 Jul 2022

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In this special Summer of Fun episode, Jason and Myke welcome three special guests to discuss how development, accessibility, and widgets have been af...

416: Shout-out to Bridget Knight

18 Jul 2022

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Myke and Jason both have new M2 MacBook Airs, so it's time for our full review. Jason opens the Stocks app for the first time in ages. Jony Ive's long...

415: My Body Is My Studio, My Exercises Are My Canvas

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas have gone public and we have our first impressions! Also, the M2 MacBook Air has gone on sale, the new "extreme s...

414: The Meat Seems Questionable

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This July 4 Jason spends some time away from the grill to discuss charity shops, stroopwafels, and the differences between the U.S. and the UK. Meanwh...

413: Tall Is Small

27 Jun 2022

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For the Summer of Fun, Jason and Myke compare their iPhones--one's Max, one's Mini, but which one has the most apps and which one has the most photos?...

412: Justin, Don't Do It

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we consider Stage Manager and how it works, as well as how Apple has chosen to communicate its decision-making. Also, Apple makes a surprisi...

411: 180% Different for Me

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the aftermath of a WWDC like no other, so in this very special episode Myke and Jason kick off the Summer of Fun with an episode recorded live in...

410: Apple Park Vibe Check

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Apple Park, Jason has a first-hand report from the WWDC Keynote. (Myke was nearby, but that’s a whole other story.) Together they discuss ...

409: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2022

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for our seventh annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! In a surprise development, Jason and Myke are atten...

408: Upgrade VR

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The much-rumored Apple AR/VR headset appears to be on the horizon, so Myke and Jason break down several reports about its development and debate what ...