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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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391: They're Great Uphill Jan 24, 2022

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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.

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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

390: 🦓🦅🦜🐧 Jan 17, 2022

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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.

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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

389: I Have Extra Buttons Jan 10, 2022

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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.

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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

388: The Year of the Headset Jan 03, 2022

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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.

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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

387: The 2021 Upgradies Dec 27, 2021

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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.

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Jason's Goodreads

386: The Tube Man Ecosystem Dec 20, 2021

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In this Upgrade Holiday Special, Jason and Myke answer the holiday-themed questions of Upgradians everywhere. Smart decorations, holiday wardrobes, the definition of fairy lights, monkey strategies, an eggnog recipe, and Santa's complex cloud-based organizational system are just some of the topics covered.

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Notchmeister on the App Store

Apple Delays Corporate Return to Offices Indefinitely - MacRumors

LG Possibly Developing Three New Apple Displays, Including Pro Display XDR With Apple Silicon Chip - MacRumors

ATP 461: Re-tend That Garden — Accidental Tech Podcast

meross Smart Power Strip – Amazon

The Cortexmas Ugly Sweater and Tee

Myke at the Movies | "Miracle on 34th Street" (Episode 46)

The Incomparable | The Yellow Ones Don't Stop (Episode 491)

HOLIDAY COCKTAILS — Basics With Babish

385: Millie Metre Dec 13, 2021

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Myke's back from vacation and he has a lot of follow-up for Jason about last week's show. We unveil the official Upgrade Draft championship pennant. Then we discuss the increasing reality of Apple's forthcoming headset and the company's complex relationship with China.

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2021 Favorites: Mac Apps – Six Colors

Scorekeeping Across Borders (Tricky Trophy) — Peer Reviewed

The Upgrade Draft Pennant

Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse

WorkForce WF-7840DTWF - Epson

Metric Paper - CGP Grey - YouTube

Kuo: Apple AR Headset to Feature Advanced Hand Gesture Controls and Object Detection - MacRumors

Kuo: Second-Generation Apple AR Headset to Launch in 2024 With Lighter Design, Redesigned Battery System, and More - MacRumors

Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors

Apple Officially Delays macOS Monterey Universal Control Until Spring 2022 - MacRumors

macOS 12.1 Fixes Menu Bar Icons Obscured by Notch on 2021 MacBook Pros - MacRumors

MacBook Pro: Live reboxing video – Six Colors

Apple Car Project Loses Three Key Engineers - MacRumors

Archer

Apple Wins Stay in Epic Case, Won't Have to Implement App Store Changes Tomorrow - MacRumors

Apple Bad Blood Film Don’t Look Up Adam McKay & Jennifer Lawrence – Deadline

Jonah Hill To Play Jerry Garcia In Martin Scorsese’s Grateful Dead Pic for Apple – Deadline

‘Invasion’ Renewed For Season 2 At Apple – Deadline

Inside Tim Cook’s Secret $275 Billion Deal with Chinese Authorities — The Information

Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Secretly' Signed $275 Billion Deal With China in 2016 - MacRumors

The Information on Apple in China, Apple’s Deal, Evaluating Apple’s China Risk – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Boox Nova Air review: A multitasker among unitaskers – Six Colors

384: Don't Fear the Laser Dec 06, 2021

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With Myke on assignment, Dan Moren joins Jason to discuss the features Apple hasn't yet delivered in 2021 and its product lineup for 2022. Then Jason breaks down the new e-readers you could use to read one of Dan's novels.

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Snell's law - Wikipedia

First Apple Mixed Reality Headset Rumored to Focus on Gaming, Media, and Communication - MacRumors

iPad Pro With Wireless Charging, iPad Air 5, and iPad 10 Reported to Debut in 2022 - MacRumors

2022 Apple Watch Lineup Rumored to Include New Apple Watch SE and 'Rugged' Model for Sports - MacRumors

Apple Planning Five New Macs for 2022, Including Entry-Level MacBook Pro Refresh - MacRumors

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Apple is running out of time to deliver on its 2021 promises | Macworld

macOS Monterey Universal Control: Why it's late | Macworld

Brother HL2280DW Support

2021 e-reader roundup: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite reviews – Six Colors

How Kobo beats Kindle on library books – Six Colors

Which e-reader should you buy? – Six Colors

Dan Moren

The Nova Incident | Dan Moren

The Rebound: A tech podcast

383: Dongletown Hotel Nov 29, 2021

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Myke checks in from mid-vacation to discuss his visit with Jason, and shares some observations from his first extended travel in a couple of years. Then Jason takes a deep dive into his adventures Shortcuts on the Mac. And there's still time to discuss Mac AirPlay quirks and Apple lawsuits!

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Jason and Myke back together – Twitter

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Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware - Apple

Apple sues NSO Group for attacking iOS users - 9to5Mac

Apple sues spyware maker NSO Group – Six Colors

Qualcomm has an exclusivity deal with Microsoft for Windows on ARM – Six Colors

“We are giddy”—interviewing Apple about its Mac silicon revolution | Ars Technica

Smart Case for New Apple AirPods Max Supports Sleep Mode – Amazon

Amazon.com: USB C Charger TECKNET

Building cross-platform shortcuts – Six Colors

Tip: Make Shortcuts into Mac Apps (sort of) – Six Colors

The Template Gun meets Shortcuts – Six Colors

Shortcuts makes my Mac user automations portable – Six Colors

Help a Mac automation find Focus – Six Colors

Exporting Links from Safari Reading List via Shortcuts for Mac - MacStories

1800 miles (with shortcuts) in a Tesla Model 3 – Six Colors

Toolbox Pro

382: Hey Car, Stop Nov 22, 2021

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Apple's car project is back in the news, but is the company's ambition in this area unrealistic? Also: Qualcomm spoils Apple's modem move, Apple employees get a new date to return to work, and there's some good news about the repairability of Apple products.

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Aerial

Qualcomm expects to lose Apple’s business – Six Colors

Apple Accused of Not Doing Enough to Comply With South Korean App Store Law - MacRumors

A HomePod mini on my desk – Six Colors

ATP 458: This Is Not Your First Plane Crash — Accidental Tech Podcast

Apple pushes back return to office plan to February – NBC News

Apple posts internal memo affirming employees' right to discuss pay – NBC News

Apple Worker Who Led Protest Movement Is Leaving After Settlement - Bloomberg

Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple

Apple's Answer to Right-to-Repair – Tech News Weekly - Twit

Connected #372: WhatsApp beta 2.21.24.5: What’s New? - Relay FM

The Test Drivers #44: Do You Know Who I Am? - Relay FM

2021 MacBook Pro Teardown: A Glimpse at a Better Timeline | iFixit News

Apple Aims for Fully Self-Driving Car - Bloomberg

Apple Car: Nobody’s at the wheel? – Six Colors

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