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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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491: The 2023 Upgradies Dec 18, 2023

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Subtitle: Upgradies X

It's time for the 10th Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2023, 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.

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490: The Cat Has a Team of Lawyers Dec 11, 2023

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John Siracusa joins Jason to discuss Beeper, this week's Apple OS updates, next year's expected Apple hardware (including iPads, Macs, and Vision Pro), and the power of the defaults on macOS. Also: How to eat cereal.

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Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app - The Verge

Beeper Mini restores iMessage service, now for free

Apple (AAPL) to Fix Confusing iPad Lineup with New iPad Pro, Mid-Tier iPad Air - Bloomberg

On macOS, it’s best to start with the default – Six Colors

489: The Future Is on CompuServe Dec 04, 2023

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Myke returns to the show to discuss chip packaging (in the U.S.A.) and the potential of AI models to make using a computer easier. Then, by request, we spend some time talking about how we got into this business.

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Apple announces expanded partnership with Amkor for silicon packaging - Apple

Apple original film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' will be available to buy/rent from tomorrow - 9to5Mac

Apple to Discontinue Custom 5G Modem Development, Claim Reports - MacRumors

Apple to Drop Goldman Sachs for Apple Card; Chase Bank Is Ideal Replacement - Bloomberg

Apple Pulls Plug on Goldman Credit-Card Partnership - WSJ

Apple Ending Apple Card Partnership With Goldman Sachs - MacRumors

Ex-Apple employees new startup wants to bring AI to the desktop - The Verge

Software Applications Incorporated

Spotify is going to clone podcasters’ voices — and translate them to other languages - The Verge

488: The New Numbers Nov 27, 2023

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Subtitle: 2023 Upgrade Cybercast

James Thomson joins Jason to celebrate Cyber Monday, generate an Apple Buying Guide, grapple with subscription (and human) burnout, and explore spatial videos and the current state of visionOS development.

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Fuzzy Feelings | Apple Holiday Film - YouTube

Ihnatko: Deconstructing Apple’s weirdly empathetic “Fuzzy Feelings” – Six Colors

Going in-depth on iPhone Spatial Video – Six Colors

360° Total Party Kill 2023 special - YouTube

487: Under the Thumb of Qualcomm Nov 20, 2023

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The possibilities that Apple will release a lower-cost MacBook, Apple's difficulties in building a 5G radio to rival Qualcomm, Apple attempts to appease the EU by adopting RCS, and all hell breaks loose with OpenAI.

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Congress demands answers after Apple cancels Jon Stewart - 9to5Mac

Kuo: Apple Considering Low-Cost MacBook Launch in 2024 - MacRumors

About that low-cost MacBook rumor… – Six Colors

Apple Project to Replace Modems Made by Qualcomm Falls Further Behind to 2026 - Bloomberg

Apple In-House Technologies Team Eyes Making Cameras, Screens, Modems, Batteries - Bloomberg

Apple Vision Pro Onboarding Videos Unearthed in visionOS Beta 6 - MacRumors

Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac

Apple Files Legal Challenge Against EU Law as Sideloading Requirement Looms - MacRumors

After firing Sam Altman, what’s next for OpenAI and ChatGPT? - The Verge

OpenAI’s Misalignment and Microsoft’s Gain – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

486: On the Side of Reality Nov 13, 2023

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Spatial videos on iPhone, 2024 iPad updates, the Apple Watch as a health device, Apple pausing iOS development to fix bugs, the potential of AI interfaces, and the meaning of the "pro" label.

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iOS 17.2 beta 2 enables Vision Pro spatial video capture on iPhone 15 Pro - 9to5Mac

Apple has allowed some press to view their own spatial videos in Vision Pro, Final Cut gaining editing ability next year - 9to5Mac

3D Movies Appear in Apple TV App Ahead of Vision Pro Launch - MacRumors

OLED iPad and MacBook Rumored to Feature Specialized Display Materials - MacRumors

Apple Expected to Update Entire iPad Lineup Next Year - MacRumors

Kuo: Apple to update all iPad models next year, including OLED iPad Pro and new 12.9-inch iPad Air - 9to5Mac

Apple Health: Blood Pressure, Glucose, Sleep Apnea; Team Issues - Bloomberg

Bloomberg: 2024 Apple Watch to Gain Blood Pressure Monitoring and Sleep Apnea Detection - MacRumors

Kuo: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 Next Year? - MacRumors

Apple Plans Ambitious iOS 18 and macOS 15 Updates, Seeks to Squash Bugs - Bloomberg

Humane officially launches the AI Pin, its OpenAI-powered wearable - The Verge

Alt Text Assistant - ChatGPT

iPhone App Sideloading Coming to Users in the EU in First Half of 2024 - MacRumors

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485: Best Witch and Beast Feature Nov 06, 2023

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Jason has reviewed the new M3 iMac and M3 MacBook Pro, and Myke asks him for all the details. We also discuss why the large-iMac era is at an end, and review Apple's recent quarterly financial results.

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Apple Q4 2023 financial results and charts – Six Colors

Apple Earnings, Shopify Earnings – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

This is Tim: Apple Q4 2023 analyst call transcript – Six Colors

Jason Snell: "Fiscal 2023 for the Mac" – Mastodon

Tim Cook again says Apple is working on generative AI – 9to5mac

M3 MacBook Pro review: Peak performance – Six Colors

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) review: entry-level enigma - The Verge

M3 Pro Chip Barely Faster Than M2 Pro in Unverified Benchmark Result - MacRumors

The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels

Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM

484: Space Grayer Oct 31, 2023

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Jason got to spend some time with the new M3 iMac and MacBook Pro, and returns to spill the details! We delve into the differences between chips in the M3 family, the curious case of the new low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, and much more.

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The Upgrade October 2023 Event Draft Scorecard

@stalman • Shot on iPhone hits different this year • Threads

@halideapp • A look at how today’s event was shot on iPhone. • Threads

@halideapp • This photo is incredible. • Threads

Behind the scenes: An Apple Event shot on iPhone - YouTube

A magic number: New MacBook Pros and iMacs usher in the M3 era – Six Colors

Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for a personal computer - Apple

Apple's New MacBooks With M3 Chips Offer Up to 22 Hours of Battery Life - MacRumors

483: The 2023 October Event Draft Oct 27, 2023

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Apple has announced a "scary fast" new product announcement, and so Myke and Jason have convened an emergency session to draft what they think will happen at next Monday's mysterious event.

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Apple October 30 ‘Scary Fast’ Event: New iMacs, MacBook Pros, Products to Expect - Bloomberg

482: It’s Covered in Soap! Oct 23, 2023

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A single Apple Pencil announcement leads us to think existential thoughts about the iPad product line, and Jason had an idea about a new MacBook Pro in the shower.

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Inadvertent balloon drops (or, the default conundrum) – Six Colors

8 Things to Know About the New Apple Pencil - MacRumors

The price of Apple’s old-products strategy – Six Colors

Daring Fireball: There’s a New Apple Pencil With a USB-C Port, and My Thoughts Turn to the Complexity of the Overall iPad Lineup

What Is Apple Doing in AI? Revamping Siri, Search, Apple Music and other Apps - Bloomberg

Kuo: No New Macs or iPads Expected to Launch for Remainder of 2023 - MacRumors

New iPad hardware currently slated for next March, report says - 9to5Mac

Apple Working on Larger iPad Air With 12.9-Inch Display - MacRumors

Apple October 2023 Executive Promotions: New VPs of Retail, Software, Operations - Bloomberg

ATP 557: The Phone-Box Lottery — Accidental Tech Podcast

Taylor Swift Outdraws Scorsese, Holding Hollywood Royalty at Bay - Bloomberg

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The Problem With Jon Stewart ending over AI and China coverage - The Verge

The Problem With Jon Stewart - YouTube

What I’m Hearing: Clooney’s Savior Play, Maha’s Misstep, and Late-Night Moves - Puck

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