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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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261: The 2019 iPhone Event Draft Sep 02, 2019

Show notes

It’s time for Jason and Myke to reveal their picks for what will happen on stage at the Steve Jobs Theater next week! They draft 10 different things they expect will happen--or not happen--next Tuesday. Has Jason’s recent run of success gone to his head? Will Myke play it too safe? Will a Spın̈al Tap pick be made? All will be revealed!

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The 2019 iPhone Event Draft – Interactive Scorecard

The 2019 iPhone Event Draft – PDF Scorecard

Mark your calendars for September 10 - Six Colors

TV Talk Machine | David Fincher's Cousin (Episode 231)

Apple expands its third-party repairs program - Six Colors

Apple announces Siri policy changes - Six Colors

Apple releases iOS 13.1 developer beta - Six Colors

Connected #258: Technically iOS 13 - Relay FM

Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies

260: It's Not Just a Desk Aug 26, 2019

Show notes

There's a lot that separates the U.S. and the UK, like the definition of "lemonade" and the launch date for the new Disney+ streaming service. But nothing can separate our hosts this week, as they convene in Jason's office to discuss the impending iPhone event and to reflect on nearly five years of their status as independent workers and of Upgrade itself.

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Connected #257: Relay FM Family Feud - Relay FM

Disney+ to support 4K, 4 simultaneous streams for $7 per month - 9to5Mac

Disney+ Will Launch with iOS and tvOS Apps and Integration with TV App - MacStories

Disney+ will support Android, iPhone, iPad, Roku, Xbox, and more at launch - The Verge

iPhone 11, New iPad Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, AirPods 3 Features - Bloomberg

iPhone 11 Name Game: What Apple Should Call Its New Phones | Tom's Guide

Apple doesn’t need to release a new Apple Watch this fall. Here’s why | Macworld

Analog(ue) #163: Oopsie Daises! It’s a Success! - Relay FM

Connected #256: Switch On - Relay FM

UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk - The #1 Rated Desk | UPLIFT Desk

Six Colors Membership

Trint

Accidental Tech Podcast: 340: You Are a Computer Athlete

259: Get Ripped with Pro Max Aug 19, 2019

Show notes

Special guest Stephen Hackett joins us to discuss the current state of the Mac in both hardware and software. We also ponder Apple's choices in naming the new iPhones, Jason muses about whether the Apple Watch even needs an upgrade this fall, and we wrap things up with a Mac-themed #askupgrade.

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Apple Collection – 512 Pixels

Accidental Tech Podcast: 339: Ketchup Momentum

Dangertown Beatdown Trailer — YouTube

Family Feud Team Selection — YouTube

The Morning Show Trailer — YouTube

CBS, Viacom Strike Deal to Recombine | Hollywood Reporter

Will Netflix Have to Change Its Strategy Soon? | Hollywood Reporter

New iPhones to Debut on September 10 According to File Found in iOS 13 Beta 7 - MacRumors

watchOS 6 assets reveal new Apple Watch models coming in titanium and ceramic cases - 9to5Mac

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

Upgrade #56: The Migration Experience - Relay FM

Power Mac G3 — Wikipedia

Stephen’s Mac Candle — YouTube

258: Ten Hours Is Not All Day Aug 12, 2019

Show notes

With Apple's new operating-system releases due next month, Jason and Myke check in on how their beta experiences are going so far, especially the ups and downs of iPadOS 13. We also discuss Disney's aggressive streaming-service bundling and how Apple might respond next month. And does Samsung's announcement of an ARM laptop with 23-hour battery life serve as the perfect reason why an ARM MacBook is inevitable?

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Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels

Summer of Fun Desktop Wallpaper

Summer of Fun Mobile Wallpaper

Apple Card Unboxing & Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

Disney to Offer Streaming Bundle of Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu – Variety

'The Morning Show' Teaser

‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Benioff & Weiss Ink Overall Deal at Netflix – Variety

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book S is a Qualcomm-powered laptop with 23 hours of battery life - The Verge

New iPad Pro Has Comparable Performance to 2018 15" MacBook Pro in Benchmarks - MacRumors

Syncing feeling: iCloud Drive in macOS Sierra - Six Colors

So Long, Swiping. The ‘Tap-and-Go’ Subway Is Here. - The New York Times

257: The Amount of Money Available on the Planet Aug 06, 2019

Show notes

Commerce is in the air as Apple reports more money for wearables and services and less money for the iPhone, and begins to roll out the Apple Card. How does Apple react strategically as a company to financial incentives, and does Apple's success in the category formerly called "Other" suggest a new emphasis on wearables? We also follow up on Siri surveillance and Catalina security and then make a bet to be settled in 2031, assuming money will still exist in the future.

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The Besties - Polygon

‎You Look Nice Today on Apple Podcasts

Transmission Malware Transmitted Through Server Hack, Downloaded 6,500 Times - MacRumors

Relay FM 5th Anniversary 'Family Feud' Survey

Apple’s Q3 2019 results: Evolving from the iPhone to Wearables and Services | Macworld

Product distortion field - Six Colors

Apple suspends Siri response grading in response to privacy concerns | TechCrunch

Accidental Tech Podcast: 337: Sea Conditions Are Calm

The Apple Card starts rolling out today - The Verge

Thoughts about Apple's 'Show Time' Event

Not WWDC, the Apple Card was unveiled in March! Whoops.

Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org

Alfred - Productivity App for macOS

TextExpander – Communicate Smarter

1Password

Hazel – Noodlesoft

LaunchBar

BBEdit 12

Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder – Amazon

256: The Billion Dollar Show Jul 29, 2019

Show notes

The trouble with Apple sending Siri audio to human beings, macOS Catalina's overly aggressive approach to app security, and the possibility of Apple introducing a $3000 laptop cast a little bit of a pall on the Summer of Fun this week. But cheer up--we've also got some interesting Upstream news about Disney and Amazon, and a summer-themed version of Ask Upgrade!

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Upgrade #242: Myke and the Modems - Relay FM

Apple Buys Intel's Modem Business for $1 Billion: Here's Why | Tom's Guide

Jennifer Salke Says Amazon Isn't in Volume Business (But Wants More 'Fleabag') | Hollywood Reporter

'Lord of the Rings' Creative Team Set at Amazon | Hollywood Reporter

Marvel Phase 4: all movies and Disney Plus shows announced at Comic-Con 2019 - Polygon

Hawkeye (2012 - 2015) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com

NBC streaming service to debut in April 2020 following Apple TV+ launch in fall, will be new home for ‘The Office’ after Netflix - 9to5Mac

Streaming War Rivals Want to Put the Spotlight on Others | Hollywood Reporter

Apple employees listen to Siri audio samples - Six Colors

Apple contractors 'regularly hear confidential details' on Siri recordings | Technology | The Guardian

Is Anyone Listening to You on Alexa? A Global Team Reviews Audio - Bloomberg

Jason's Tweet about Catalina Security Issues

16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to launch in October - 9to5Mac

Digitimes: 16-inch MacBook Pro with narrow bezels coming in September - 9to5Mac

Apple to replace all MacBook keyboards with reliable keys - 9to5Mac

How a 16-inch MacBook Pro sets the table for ARM MacBooks | Macworld

Jeremy Burge on Instagram: "House guests"

Pacific Pineapple - 2 Towns Ciderhouse

Upgrade #213: The California Environment - Relay FM

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show

255: Peacock Plus Jul 22, 2019

Show notes

There's a lot of streaming media news in the mix this week, as Apple is rumored to be pondering premium podcasts and Netflix loses subscribers just at the moment its stiffest competition yet is about to arrive. But that's all just a prelude to our special Summer of Fun segment, as Myke and Jason draft the most appealing video streaming services of 2020.

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The Pen Addict #368: Pen of Deceit - Relay FM

Connected #252: Full Oracle Mode - Relay FM

Apple renews its 'Carpool Karaoke' spin-off for a third season - 9to5Mac

'Snoopy in Space' trailer teases upcoming Peanuts show for Apple TV+ - 9to5Mac

For All Mankind — Official First Look Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube

For All Mankind — Remembering Apollo 11 | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Netflix Misses Q2 Subscriber Targets, U.S. Subs Fall After Price Hike – Variety

BritBox to Roll Out in the U.K. in Fourth Quarter – Variety

Connected #252: Full Oracle Mode - Relay FM

Is it a good idea for Apple to buy exclusive rights to podcasts? | Macworld

Is Apple planning exclusive podcasts? - Six Colors

‘A.P. Bio’ Renewed for Season 4 for NBCUniversal Streaming – Vulture

Farer Watches - British Design x Swiss Made

Farer Quartz Watches - Pendine

254: Downgrade Jul 15, 2019

Show notes

We answer a lot of your #askupgrade questions, then break down how Apple's changing its laptop line and retail stores. Also, Warner Media makes a big bet on the HBO brand name, and Apple News+ is unsurprisingly not succeeding. Then we start the show with #snelltalk! This week with Jason and Myke.

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The Athletic

Roomba Robot Vacuum Cleaners | iRobot

The Best Robot Vacuums for 2019: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

Panobook – Studio Neat

Updated: Which Mac laptop to buy for a student? - Six Colors

Apple tweaks laptop lineup with cheaper Air; MacBook disappears - Six Colors

MacBook Air: Why didn’t it die? | Macworld

Connected #251: The Worrier Warrior - Relay FM

Jason Snell on Twitter: "another thermal corner..."

Upgrade #245: Get Ready for the Sensor Square - Relay FM

New Apple Store design changes prioritize a straightforward shopping experience - 9to5Mac

Apple partners with Best Buy for expanded repair service - Apple

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

Publishers Not Making Much Money From Apple News+ - MacRumors

Apple changing Apple News Plus, its subscription bundle: publishers - Business Insider

WarnerMedia confirms its Netflix rival will be called HBO Max - The Verge

TV Talk Machine | A Garbage Fire in Their Own Backyard (Episode 225)

What’s Coming to HBO Max: Shows Announced for Streaming Service So Far – Variety

253: Steal The Ball Jul 08, 2019

Show notes

Guest Marco Arment joins Jason and Myke to discuss the possibility of new Apple laptop keyboards at last, his Overcast priorities over the next year, and the future of podcasting. There are also some mild opinions about Jony Ive, the streaming-video wars, and cappuccino.

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Do By Friday: Challenge each other, challenge yourselves!

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Accidental Tech Podcast

Overcast

Top Four - Relay FM

Under the Radar - Relay FM

Smaller iPadOS Mouse Cursor

iPadOS Active Window Indicator

Accidental Tech Podcast: 332: Fuzzy Muppet Felt

Presentable #66: Apple After Jony Ive - Relay FM

Six Colors Subscriptions

‘The Office’ to Stream Exclusively on NBCUniversal Service – Variety

Netflix US on Twitter: Space Force

Somehow I Manage - a podcast from The Incomparable

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in 2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro - 9to5Mac

Clip sharing with Overcast – Marco.org

Pragmatic app pricing – Marco.org

Large Podcast Advertising Company Buys Large Proprietary Podcast Player – Marco.org

Enter Luminary – Hot Pod News

Upgrade #200: The Podcasting and Anniversary Episode - Relay FM

Amazon.com: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM2

Amazon.com: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM3

The Barista Express®

Top Four #35: Pies 🥧 - Relay FM

252: The Hippie Gets a Haircut Jul 01, 2019

Show notes

This week the Summer of Fun goes old school, as two of Jason's colleagues from back in the 1990s compare Apple's many transitions over the years to the ones Apple and its developers and users face today. Also, we wonder what happens to the movies and TV shows that aren't available via streaming, and if that means that important cultural works are in danger of fading away.

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Guest Starring:

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This episode was recorded June 24, 2019. So if you're looking for Jony Ive commentary, you won't find any.

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Parallel - Relay FM

Shelly's Web of Wonder

Material - Relay FM

MacBreak Weekly

WGBH News

DragThing

Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12

Default Folder X

Diesel Sweeties Store - "I was a Mac user when Apple was doomed." shirt

Why 2.7 million Americans still get Netflix DVDs in the mail - CNN

Harry McCracken on Twitter: "When streaming emerged, I thought that it would lead to just about everything ever done being readily available..."

Scarecrow Video

Don Giller - YouTube

David Letterman’s Unlikely Archivist - The New York Times

My Late Night with David Letterman History – The Donz Blog by Don Giller

For Sale: This Massive, Obsessive and (Probably) Obsolete VHS Boxing Archive - The New York Times

The Flying Karamazov Brothers - The Comedy of Errors 1 of 2 - YouTube

The Flying Karamazov Brothers - The Comedy of Errors 2 of 2 - YouTube

Downie - YouTube Video Downloader for macOS - Charlie Monroe Software

The Day the Music Burned - The New York Times

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