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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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381: Get Used to Disappointment Nov 15, 2021

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Apple's done releasing products for the year, but that hasn't stopped the company from revising a child-protection feature, trying to avoid letting developers add links to their apps, launching a new service targeted at small businesses, and welcoming a new Netflix game catalog to the App Store. If you like that sort of thing.

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A Deadly Education (The Scholomance, #1) by Naomi Novik

A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1) by V.E. Schwab

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iOS 15.2 beta 2 includes new communication safety feature in Messages - 9to5Mac

Everything New in iOS 15.2 Beta 2: Legacy Contacts, Hide My Email Improvements, and More - MacRumors

Playdate Owners Update #1

Judge orders Apple to allow external payment options for App Store by December 9th, denying stay - The Verge

Apple reaches out to small businesses via new Business Essentials service – Six Colors

Jamf CEO welcomes Apple Business Essentials | Computerworld

Netflix begins to roll out games – Six Colors

Netflix launches its first selection of games on iPhone and iPad, sign up using Apple In-App Purchase - 9to5Mac

Downstream #3: Snackable Trash - Relay FM

Rebuilding my smart home: Sensors active – Six Colors

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Keychron Q1 Build with Jason and Stephen! -- Friday Keyboard Club - YouTube

380: Hey Self, Don't Do It! Nov 08, 2021

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Now that the M1 Pro and M1 Max have arrived, we turn our attention to the future of Apple silicon in 2022 and beyond. Will there be new chips every year, or is that too rapid a pace? Also, we've spent another week with the new MacBook Pro, Google makes a daring legal move in Korea, and we take the long view on Apple's record fiscal year.

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Fun with Charts: Apple’s fiscal year in review – Six Colors

John Skipper, Dan Le Batard's Meadowlark Media Sets Apple Deal - Variety

'Schitt's Creek' Alum Eugene Levy to Host Travel Series for Apple - Variety

Apple debuts new original podcast, the true crime series 'Hooked' - 9to5Mac

Apple’s Road Map for Mac Chips Shows Likely Advantage Over Intel — The Information

3nm Mac and iPhone chips coming as soon as 2023, Apple Silicon roadmap leaps ahead of Intel - 9to5Mac

Review: The 14-inch MacBook Pro Resets the Timeline – 512 Pixels

M1 Max MacBook Pro Review: Truly Next Level! - MKBHD - YouTube

Google Developers Korea Blog: Enabling alternative billing systems for users in South Korea

Daring Fireball: Google Announces Plan for Compliance With South Korean 'App Stores Must Offer Alternative In-App Payments' Law, and It's Something

Google lowers Play Store fees for subscriptions and music streaming apps - The Verge

Google’s South Korea Plan, No Duty to Deal, Developer Versus Customer Choice – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

379: They Feed on Memory Bandwidth Nov 01, 2021

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We're joined by Apple VPs Tom Boger and Tim Millet to discuss Apple's chip-design philosophy and how it factored into the company's first high-end Mac chips, the M1 Pro and M1 Max. Also, Jason and Myke discuss Apple's latest record quarterly results and Myke takes delivery of his new MacBook Pro.

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macOS Monterey Review: Seeking harmony, but a work in progress – Six Colors

Building cross-platform shortcuts – Six Colors

Apple announces record fourth quarter – Six Colors

Why Apple's record quarter has everyone worried | Macworld

Amazon.com: USB C Magnetic Charger Charging Cable

378: The Maximum Macintosh Oct 25, 2021

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Jason's spent the last week with the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max processor, and we've got his in-depth review. And at last, Jason and Myke both review the new Apple Watch Series 7.

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Apple Rumored to Launch 27-Inch Mini-LED iMac With ProMotion in Early 2022 - MacRumors

Gurman: Apple Event in November Unlikely, New MacBook Air With Biggest Redesign Since 2010 to Launch Next Year - MacRumors

Upgrade #326: The M1 Macs: Interview and Review - Relay FM

WATCH: Anthony Hopkins Stars in Mythic Quest Renewal Video – Vulture

Ted Lasso Boss, Brett Goldstein, Jason Segal Team for Apple Comedy – The Hollywood Reporter

The Incomparable | Discotheques in Disused Churches (Episode 586)

14-inch MacBook Pro review: A Mac Pro in your backpack – Six Colors

Apple Says High Power Mode on 16-Inch MacBook Pro With M1 Max Designed for Tasks Like Color Grading 8K ProRes Video - MacRumors

Exile from Dongletown – Six Colors

The Mac Pro is an important symbol, but you probably shouldn’t buy it

Gadget Review - VideoGuide

377: Most Importantly, Compressor Oct 18, 2021

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The new MacBook Pros are here! Jason and Myke break down what's new with Apple's pro laptops, welcome the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, and even devote a little time to new AirPods and colorful HomePods. Also, Myke's wallet is a little bit lighter.

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The Upgrade October 2021 Event Draft Scorecard

Needs repair: A 5K iMac with spider retention issues – Six Colors

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: More Safari Changes

376: The 2021 October Event Draft Oct 14, 2021

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Surprise! Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event. What ports will be on the much-rumored MacBook Pro? Will it appear in familiar colors, or will Apple branch out and offer something new? Will we see updates to the Mac mini, new AirPods, or--dare we dream--an affordable external display? It's all to play for.

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375: My Watch Is My Cake Oct 11, 2021

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Apple Watch Series 7 pre-orders lead to more Apple color confusion, Apple's App Store rules may need to skate to a puck that's headed for a courtroom, and Myke takes his iPad mini on a train.

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iOS 15.1 beta 3 adds new 'Auto Macro' toggle for disabling camera switching - 9to5Mac

Halide 2.5 Adds New Macro Mode - MacStories

‎Halide Mark II - Pro Camera on the App Store

Foundation is getting a second season on Apple TV Plus - The Verge

WandaVision’s Agatha Harkness getting a Disney Plus spinoff - Polygon

Apple Will Build 550K-Square-Foot Campus Straddling LA, Culver City - Variety

Downstream #1: Movies are Back! Movies are Dead! - Relay FM

Some Customers Unhappy With Apple Watch Series 7 Color Options - MacRumors

Paddle Plans to Launch Alternative In-App Purchase System on iOS That Circumvents Apple's Fees - MacRumors

Apple Japanese antitrust investigation opens as another closes - 9to5Mac

Dutch watchdog finds Apple app store payment rules anti-competitive - sources | Reuters

Apple Files Appeal in Epic Games Lawsuit, Asks to Delay App Store Changes - MacRumors

Under the Gavel: Antitrust concerns are here, there, everywhere – Six Colors

A decade later, Steve Jobs is still paving Apple's path to success | Macworld

Safari Extensions for iOS and iPadOS 15: A Roundup of Our Favorites - MacStories

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374: Abnormal Within an Abnormal Group Oct 04, 2021

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The iPhone 13 and iPad mini are out and MacBook Pros may be on the way shortly, so it's time for us to answer your questions! It's an extended #askupgrade covering new hardware, how to use the iPad mini, and the value of ProMotion.

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iPhone 13 Models Still Include EarPods in the Box in France - MacRumors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 324, With Jason Snell

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Sources: NFL prefers Apple for Sunday Ticket; package could offer more choices – The Athletic

Apple Studios Lands George Clooney-Brad Pitt Thriller Directed By Jon Watts film – Deadline

F1: Netflix would ‘think about’ buying Formula 1 to live stream races | The Independent

Kuo: Apple Cancels Plans to Release iPad Air With OLED Display in 2022, Plans to Stick With LCD Technology - MacRumors

Gurman: M1X MacBook Pro still on track for this year, likely 'in the next month' - 9to5Mac

Fun With Charts: More speculation about Apple silicon – Six Colors

Forget iPhone 13: Potential October Apple Event Could Reveal Five Things We've Been Waiting For - MacRumors

iWork comes alive with Keynote live-video features – Six Colors

Upgrade #225: An Upgrade Christmas Carol - Relay FM

Downstream #0: Welcome to Downstream - Relay FM

The Theme System Journal – Cortex Merch

The Theme System

373: We Will Give You Color... But It Will Not Be Fun Sep 27, 2021

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Myke and Jason review the iPhone 13 and iPad mini, settle on their preferred iPhones, and wonder if Apple should appoint a Color Czar.

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Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to leaked memo - The Verge

Inside the iPhone Leather Wallet (second generation) – Six Colors

The New MagSafe Wallet Should Know Where I Live — Peer Reviewed

iPad mini (2021) review: Small packages – Six Colors

The Test Drivers #40: iPad mini – The Apple Interview - Relay FM

Canopy – Studio Neat

Departures #7: Relay FM Host Balderdash (Bonus Edition) - Relay FM

If Unlock with Apple Watch isn't working on your iPhone 13 - Apple Support

Apple Says Third-Party Apps Can Take Full Advantage of ProMotion With Plist Entry, Core Animation Bug Fix Coming [Updated] - MacRumors

iPhone 13: A Filmmaker's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

iPhone 13 and iPad mini benchmarks don't tell the whole story | Macworld

The iPhone 13: An upgrader’s guide – Six Colors

Shortcuts Archive - MacStories

Shortcuts Subreddit

Shortcuts Catalog – Matthew Cassinelli

Automators - Relay FM

372: A Wrestling Match With App Icons Sep 20, 2021

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iOS 15 is here and Myke and Jason share their opinions about new features! Also we've got a lot of Apple Event follow-up, and now that Ted Lasso has won eight Emmy Awards, it's time to back the truck full of money up to Jason Sudeikis's house.

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Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2021) - YouTube

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Apple’s “Ted Lasso” scores history-making win for Outstanding Comedy Series - Apple

‘Ted Lasso’ Stars, Writers Score Big Paydays for Season 3 – The Hollywood Reporter

iPhone 13 pre-order process broken for many Apple Card, Apple Pay, and iUP shoppers - 9to5Mac

A few extra notes about Apple’s September 14 event – Six Colors

Gurman: New AirPods Pro and Redesigned iPad Pro Coming in 2022 - MacRumors

Apple Watch Series 7 has the same CPU as Series 6 - 9to5Mac

Has Apple hit a wall with the A15 processor? | Macworld

A15, fast and slow – Six Colors

iPhone 13 A15 benchmarks reveal 21% CPU speed gain over iPhone 12 | AppleInsider

Apple’s chip operation and the A15 – Six Colors

iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Review: iOS 15 does a lot with a little – Six Colors

iPadOS 15: A closer look – Six Colors

Upgrade #56: The Migration Experience - Relay FM

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