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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.

Copyright: Copyright © 2024 Relay FM

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331: Mandatory Turkey Holiday Dec 21, 2020

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It's the Upgrade Holiday Special! But first, Myke reviews the AirPods Pro Max and Jason reviews Apple Fitness+. Then we get into the spirit of the season with a holiday-themed #askupgrade, and Myke watches "A Charlie Brown Christmas" for the very first time!

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Behold, the majesty of HBO Max in full-screen mode on an M1 Mac – Six Colors

iOS 14.3 adds dedicated 'Originals' tab, improving discoverability of Apple TV+ content - 9to5Mac

Google’s new Chromecast is getting an Apple TV app soon - The Verge

Skydance Animation in Talks to Move 'Luck,' 'Spellbound' to Apple - Variety

John Lasseter - Wikipedia

'Wonder Woman 1984' Gets Early PVOD Release in U.K. - Variety

'The Office' Streaming on Peacock Exclusively Starting January 2021 - Variety

Connected #325: You Can't Mail a Rock - Relay FM

ATP 409: Midrange Snob — Accidental Tech Podcast

Apple Clarifies Power-Saving Modes of AirPods Max When Not in Use - MacRumors

One day with Fitness+ – Six Colors Membership Post

Adina's Comic showing Myke's favourite decorations – Sticking Out on Instagram

Jason's favourite ornament

‎One Christmas at a Time by Jonathan Coulton & John Roderick on Apple Music

Holiday Cocktails — Basics With Babish

A Charlie Brown Christmas on Apple TV+

Peanuts - Wikipedia

330: People Aren't Always Logical Dec 14, 2020

Show notes

There's a lot of streaming-media news this week, as Warner Media faces intense criticism of its decision to move all its 2021 film releases to HBO Max, Apple faces criticism for killing a show based on Gawker, and Disney fires off its Death Star, unveiling a slate of originals that are likely to take Disney+ to the next level. Oh, and Apple announced a $550 pair of headphones!

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Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone’s invited - Apple

Apple CEO Says Most Staff Won’t Return to Office Until June - Bloomberg

Chance Miller on WWDC 2021 – Twitter

The Seventh Annual Upgradies – Nomination Form

Christopher Nolan Rips HBO Max as "Worst Streaming Service," Denounces Warner Bros.' Plan | Hollywood Reporter

The 52 biggest Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney announcements from its end of year event - The Verge

Disney unveils Star, its new international streaming service - The Verge

Disney 2020 event: Every Marvel movie, Star Wars show & animated film announced - Polygon

Disney finally revealed the real Disney Plus - The Verge

Apple TV Was Making a Show About Gawker. Then Tim Cook Found Out. - The New York Times

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 303, With Matthew Panzarino

How Apple prices its products: 3 rules to understand | Macworld

AirPods Max First Impressions Roundup - MacStories

329: The Stale Hot Dog Industry Dec 07, 2020

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Warner Media is moving all its 2021 releases to HBO Max, but what will that mean for the future of the movie industry? Will streaming reign supreme, or is there a future for movie theaters? Meanwhile, a new Bloomberg report gives some shape to the future of Apple's M-series processors--it turns out the M stands for "more cores."

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Nano-cromatic: Bruises by Chairlift - YouTube

App Store Small Business Program - Apple Developer

Kuo: Two redesigned MacBook Pros with mini LED in 2021, more affordable MacBook Air in 2022 - 9to5Mac

Rumor: Apple memo to service providers suggests potential new hardware announcement next week - 9to5Mac

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Warner Bros. Smashes Box Office Windows, Will Send Entire 2021 Slate to HBO Max and Theaters | Hollywood Reporter

HBO Max Ends Free Trial Offer Ahead of 'Wonder Woman 1984' Premiere - Variety

'Wonder Woman 1984' Eyes Early Debut on Demand in U.K. - Variety

Fun with Charts: Imagining the M2 processor – Six Colors

Apple Preps Next Mac Chips With Aim to Outclass Highest-End PCs - Bloomberg

20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM

‎Sleep++ on the App Store

‎AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch on the App Store

Beddit Sleep Monitor

Apple TV+ ‘For All Mankind’ mission patch set signed by Ronald Moore launch for second season - Space Explored

328: Secure, But Terrible Nov 30, 2020

Show notes

This week Jason embraces the iPhone 12 mini and then reboots his complaints about Apple's focus on Mac security leading to bad user-experience issues. Then we consider the future, as we interpret early reports about new Apple Watch, iPad, and MacBook Pro models for 2021.

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Rich Greenfield's Tweet

Quinn's iPhone 12 mini Tweet

Rogue Amoeba’s apps updated for M1–with a catch – Six Colors

Rogue Amoeba | Installing ACE on M chip-based Macs

Kuo: iPhone 12 demand strong, new form factor Apple Watch and MacBooks in late 2021 - 9to5Mac

Kuo: Redesigned MacBooks With Apple Silicon to Launch in Second Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Kuo: Mini-LED iPad and AirPods 3 Coming First Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Mini-LED M1 MacBook Pro and Mini-LED iPad Pro Models Coming First Half of 2021 - MacRumors

Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter: macOS as an App

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

Apple Fitness+ Promotion Ramps Up as Launch Approaches - MacRumors

Transcript: Phil Schiller, Craig Federighi and John Ternus on the state of Apple’s pro Macs | TechCrunch

Jason Snell on Twitter: Discussion on the ARM transition

327: The Future Doesn't Apply Nov 23, 2020

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Myke and Jason have spent a week running Big Sur on M1 Macs and are here to report back on what the future feels like. Also, HBO Max gives up and plans a streaming release of "Wonder Woman 1984" so everyone but Myke can see it, and Apple pulls a PR move that gives a raise to small developers while enraging its loudest critics.

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Hollywood’s ‘We’re Not in Kansas Anymore’ Moment - The New York Times

Following Apple TV+ exclusivity backlash, the holiday Peanuts specials will also air on PBS - 9to5Mac

Apple announces App Store Small Business Program - Apple

Apple’s biggest App Store critics are not impressed with its new fee cut for small developers - The Verge

Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney likens fight against Apple to fight for civil rights | TechCrunch

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

Is Apple silicon ready?

macOS Big Sur Review: Third age of Mac – Six Colors

Upgrade #308: The Adventures of Dr. Icon - Relay FM

326: The M1 Macs: Interview and Review Nov 17, 2020

Show notes

In this special, extra-packed episode we've got an interview with Apple's Tim Millet and Tom Boger about Apple's new M1 Macs, followed by Jason's review of the new Macs after spending nearly a week with all three models. Plus, Myke and Jason review the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini!

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A quick hit about the big and small iPhone 12 models – Six Colors

Apple Has Sent Folding iPhones to Foxconn for Testing, According to Chinese Report - MacRumors

M1 Macs Review – Six Colors

‎Dice by PCalc on the Mac App Store

325: Johny for the Chips Nov 11, 2020

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Three new Macs have arrived, and they've brought the Apple-designed M1 processor with them. Myke and Jason break down the new chip, the new hardware, and what it all means for the future of the Mac. And did they both buy new Macs after the event ended, or did they resist temptation?

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The Upgrade November 2020 Event Draft – Interactive Scorecard

Quick hits from Apple’s Mac event – Six Colors

324: The 2020 November Event Draft Nov 02, 2020

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Surprise! Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event, in the form of an impromptu draft. There's a lot of speculation about Apple silicon, but we've thrown in a few wacky picks just to keep things interesting. Also, Apple TV+ snags Jon Stewart, "Ted Lasso" is a word-of-mouth hit, and the Mac has its best quarter of sales in its 36-year history.

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Another Apple event is coming Nov. 10! – Six Colors

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 299, With Jason Snell

Apple TV and Your Favorite Streaming Apps Available on Xbox Series X|S at Launch - Xbox Wire

Jon Stewart Returns With Current Affairs Series for Apple (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

Apple’s global hit comedy “Ted Lasso” lands early season three renewal - Apple TV+ Press

‘Ted Lasso’ Renewed For Season 3 By Apple – Deadline

Apple One bundle now live: discounted Apple Music and more - 9to5Mac

If you subscribe to Apple One and use a different Apple ID for iCloud storage - Apple Support

Apple Q4 2020 results: Record Mac revenue, iPhone down – Six Colors

Apple Q4 2020: Mac's best quarter ever and Tim Cook teases the future | Macworld

A few other notes on Apple’s fiscal fourth quarter – Six Colors

A14 chip variants could power two Apple Silicon Macs - 9to5Mac

Mac Power Users #557: Grading the Intel Era - Relay FM

macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta includes references to 3 unreleased Macs ahead of Apple Silicon - 9to5Mac

Interactive Draft Scorecard

323: The Edges are More Interesting Oct 26, 2020

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New Apple hardware season is in full swing! We review the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and fourth-generation iPad Air. Myke and Jason find themselves drawn to different models for aesthetic reasons. And in Upstream, we discuss why James Bond is probably not coming soon to a streaming service near you.

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The Incomparable | Roast Me, Amigo! (Episode 537)

Simon's iPhone Box

New media experience and top entertainment streaming apps coming to PS5 – PlayStation.Blog

‘Bride’: Scarlett Johansson, Sebastián Lelio Movie Set At Apple TV, A24 – Deadline

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Servant’ Unveils Second Season – Deadline

Apple, Netflix Held Talks With MGM to Take James Bond Film to Streaming - Bloomberg

Quibi is shutting down - The Verge

2020 iPad Air review: Almost Pro – Six Colors

iPhone 12 Pro Camera Review: Glacier — Austin Mann

MarsEdit 4 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac.

CrashGuard NX - RhinoShield

Myke's 'Remove Metadata' Shortcut

322: Aux In, Cows Out Oct 19, 2020

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This week we're picking up the pieces on last week's October Apple event. What have we learned about the HomePod and iPhone 12? There's a lot to unpack here. And in other news, Apple has decided that 2020 is the right time to become MTV.

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PopSockets is working on MagSafe-compatible iPhone accessories | TechCrunch

Jason Snell on Twitter: "The four major carriers have now equalized prices."

GMA shows first hands-on with iPhone 12, talks about charger removal with Apple VP - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ news: New Bruce Springsteen doc coming this month, ‘The Morning Show’ season 2 update - 9to5Mac

Apple Launches 'Apple Music TV,' a 24-Hour Music Video Livestream - Variety

Apple TV+ announces second season of 'Dickinson' to debut January 8, third season in development - 9to5Mac

Snoopy, Charlie Brown and friends land at Apple TV+ for new original shows - Apple TV+ Press

HomePod, HomePod mini pairing, new Home Theater support coming

You can now set your HomePod as a permanent speaker output for the Apple TV - 9to5Mac

HomePod Mini Cable is Non-Detachable, Ends With USB-C Connector for Use With Included 20W Power Adapter - MacRumors

XR no longer has an adaptor – @fredflint

Apple Customers in France Still Get EarPods in the Box With Every New iPhone - MacRumors

iPhone 12 Pro features upgraded 6GB of RAM, iPhone 12 and 12 mini stay at 4GB - 9to5Mac

Apple's New MagSafe Charger and Cases Begin Arriving to Customers - MacRumors

iPhone 12 Pro Models Around 20-25% Faster Than iPhone 11 Pro Models in Early Benchmark Results - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Thoughts and Observations on Apple’s ‘Hi, Speed’ iPhone 12 Event

Size matters: Choosing between the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro | Macworld

5G: ‘It’s not good yet.’ – Six Colors

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