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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

Latest Episodes:

"Upgrade Merch" — 221: Dongleton-on-Sea Nov 26, 2018
Show notes

Where does iOS go from here? This week Myke and Jason discuss the top 10 iPad features for iOS 13 they'd like to see. Also, Myke at the Movies returns, as Myke watches "My Neighbor Totoro" for the first time.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

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Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code UPGRADE at checkout for 10% off.

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Links and Show Notes:

Don't Miss out on our Limited Edition Dongletown Merch!

My Favorite Things: Geeky Holiday Music - Six Colors

Upgrade 'Dongletown' Tees | Cotton Bureau

Upgrade (@_upgradefm) | Twitter

All The Great Dongles Supercut

Ian's Tourism Poster 'Dongleton-on-Sea'

The Fifth Annual Upgradies – Voting Form

Apple reportedly mulls Chromecast-like dongle to help spread adoption of upcoming TV show service - 9to5Mac

Top 10 iPad features we’d like to see in iOS 13 | Macworld

Late Show Top Ten List - Wikipedia

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman | Netflix Official Site

The Incomparable | Monkey Cam (Episode 247) – The David Letterman Episode

Surface Studio 2

Audiobus-compatible apps

The iPad, HomePod, and Apple TV need multi-user support. Here’s why | Macworld

‎Gboard – the Google Keyboard on the App Store

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) - IMDb

The Incomparable | Hangin' With the Totes (Episode 144)

In Japan, You Can Visit the Totoro House. For Real. - Kotaku

"Upgrade Merch" — 220: Mr. Apple Pencil Nov 19, 2018
Show notes

This week we follow up on our iPad Pro reviews, as Jason integrates the new iPad Pro into his writing set-up and starts using the Apple Pencil for more than just drawing doodles. Plus there's more about external keyboards, Apple's dream of Academy Awards, and a heaping dose of #askupgrade.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off.

Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.

Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code UPGRADE at checkout for 10% off.

Links and Show Notes:

Don't Miss out on our Limited Edition Dongletown Merch!

American Red Cross | Help Those Affected by Disasters

California Wildfires – Red Cross

The Incomparable | Overture and Apes (Episode 431)

The Incomparable Podcast | Cotton Bureau

Upgrade Merch | Cotton Bureau

Relay FM "Hackett & Hurley" Enamel Pin & AirPod Sticker Pack | Cotton Bureau

Brydge 10.5 - Apple iPad Pro Keyboard | Brydge

Screenshooting on the iPad - All this

The Fifth Annual Upgradies – Voting Form

Apple Partners With ‘Moonlight’ Studio A24 on Film Slate – Variety

iPad Pro 2018 review: A computer, not a PC - Six Colors

Viozon iPad Stand

Tabetha Tablet Stand | Colebrook Bosson Saunders

Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts

Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12

Scrivener | Literature & Latte

1Writer

Hazel – Noodlesoft

Matias Mini Tactile Pro Keyboard for Mac

Matias Quiet Pro Keyboard for Mac

Vortex Mechanical Keyboards

Luna + Mac mini on Vimeo

‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store

Affinity - Professional creative software

Mark Gurman's iOS 13 Tweet (Originally from May 2018)

219: The Chicken Just Laid an Egg Nov 12, 2018

Show notes

After a week with the new iPad Pro, it's time for our in-depth review of what we like and don't like about Apple's latest tablet hardware. Which size is the best? Why does Jason want to cover his Smart Keyboard Folio with stickers? Does the new Apple Pencil pass Myke's tests? And why is Jason so angry about Apple's pro apps?

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off.
Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code UPGRADE at checkout for 10% off.
Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.

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The Incomparable | Schrodinger's Cat Box (Episode 112) – Glenn Fleishman on Jeopardy

Match Game - Wikipedia

Game Show | Hug Per Point (Episode 56) – Game of Matching

iOS 12.1.1 will let iPhone XR users expand notifications with Haptic Touch - 9to5Mac

Brydge iPad Pro Keyboards for the 2018 iPad Pros

Brydge trolls your hosts

MacBook Air and Mac mini: The reviews are in - Apple

Kate's iPad Cartoon

My Neighbor Totoro (1988) - IMDb

The Fifth Annual Upgradies – Voting Form

Disney Unveils Moniker for Disney-Branded Streaming Service – Variety

Apple to Launch TV Subscription Service Globally — The Information

FilmStruck Movie-Streaming Service to Shut Down – Variety

Download #79: The New Flip Phone - Relay FM

Apple’s morning show drama adds Steve Carell to the cast | TechCrunch

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge

Daring Fireball: The 2018 iPad Pros

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 234, With Special Guest Merlin Mann

iPad Pro 11" Teardown - iFixit

Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice

LumaFusion | LumaTouch

218: Previously, on Apple Laptops Nov 06, 2018

Show notes

It's review time! Hear Jason's thoughts on the new MacBook Air and Mac mini. How do they fit in to Apple's product line? Who are these machines for? Also: The iPhone XR – is it a 'budget' iPhone, or is it the right iPhone for most people?

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code UPGRADE at checkout for 10% off.

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National Novel Writing Month

The Caledonian Gambit | Dan Moren

webcomic name - 'New Life'

Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge

iPad Pro (2018) Review | iMore

Review: The iPad Pro and the power of the Pen(cil) | TechCrunch

Six Colors: Jason's review of the MacBook Air

Apple's New MacBook Air Uses MacBook-Class Amber Lake Chip [Updated] - MacRumors

Six Colors: Jason's Mac Mini review

Apple results: A record September quarter with $62.9B revenue - Six Colors

Apple’s latest record quarter: Why Apple loves China but hates sales figures | Macworld

Apple Shares Tumble on Concerns of Slowing iPhone Demand - Bloomberg

Six Colors: Jason’s iPhone XR review

Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software

217: People in Dongletown Want to Dance Oct 30, 2018

Show notes

Apple's New York event is in the books! Two new iPad Pros, a new Mac Mini, and the return from the dead of the MacBook Air! Jason reports in live from Apple's event in the Big Apple with first impressions about all the announcements. Plus: The winner of the latest Upgrade Draft is crowned! Will Jason reign supreme or has Myke managed a last-minute tie? All will be revealed.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code UPGRADE at checkout for 10% off.
PDFpen, from Smile: The ultimate tool for editing PDFs. Click here to learn more.
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The 2018 October Event Draft Interactive Scorecard – Created by Zach Knox

Battery life: Apple's solving for x - Six Colors

Buy USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter - Apple

Marco Arment on Twitter: "Myke was Right"

Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad & Surface Pro

Apple iPad Pro and MacBook Air event in 9 minutes - YouTube

Andy Ihnatko on Twitter: Jason tries an iPad Pro

iPhone XR review: Bright colors, best value - Six Colors

Matthew Panzarino on Twitter: Using the Apple Pencil with the iPad on a Table

216: The 2018 October Event Draft - LIVE in Chicago Oct 23, 2018

Show notes

It's time for your Upgrade hosts to go for glory and risk the agony of defeat--all in view of a studio audience in Chicago, Illinois. Jason and Myke pick what they think will happen at Apple's October 30 event in New York City. And they're joined by guest draft experts Alex Cox and Stephen Hackett, who provide instant analysis of all the picks--and harsh judgment of our hosts. In one week, we'll know who was horrendously wrong and who reigns supreme as draft champion!

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

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Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase.
Instabug: In-App Feedback and Bug Reporting for Mobile Apps

Guest Starring:

Stephen Hackett and Alex Cox

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The 2018 October Event Draft Interactive Scorecard – Created by Zach Knox

The 2018 October Event Draft PDF Scorecard

Jason's Invite

Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors

215: The Future of TV is the TV App Oct 15, 2018

Show notes

If watch faces are the main interface of the Apple Watch, why are they so inconsistent? And why are developers suddenly showing off what faces they'd design if they had the ability? It's complicated. Also: Photoshop is coming to the iPad for real, and Apple may be offering some of its new TV shows for free.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

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Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off.
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Exclusive: iPad Pro Face ID details, 4K HDR video over USB-C, AirPod-like Apple Pencil 2 pairing, more [Update: A12X processor] - 9to5Mac

Apple plans to give away original content for free to device owners - CNBC

WarnerMedia Prepping Streaming Service Featuring HBO | Hollywood Reporter

GitHub - steventroughtonsmith: SpriteKit-based faux analog watch face example for watchOS

Exploring Custom watchOS Watch Faces - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Why are Apple Watch faces such a mess? | Jason Snell - Macworld

Why it’s hard to read the time on Infograph – Marco.org

Jason's Watch Face Comparison

Time is money: Apple pays $21M for clock design, says report - CNET

How Adobe is bringing “real Photoshop” to the iPad - The Verge

Adobe announces full Photoshop CC for iPad shipping 2019, syncs with desktop - 9to5Mac

Adobe Unleashes Wave of Imaging Innovation | Adobe Blog

Adobe’s chief product officer Scott Belsky on bringing Photoshop to the iPad - The Verge

Adobe launches Premiere Rush CC, a video-editing app made for YouTubers - The Verge

‎intoLive - Live Wallpapers on the App Store

‎Motion Stills - GIF, Collage on the App Store

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

Upgrade, Live in Chicago

214: Nobody Seems to Know Anything Oct 09, 2018

Show notes

What is going on with Businessweek's report that servers (including Apple's) got hacked by China? Apple, Amazon, and U.S. and UK agencies flat-out say it didn't happen. Jason uses his decades of experience in journalism to make some guesses about what might be going on. We also tackle a 9to5 Mac report with more exciting details about new iPad Pro models, which may come with their own special ticket to Dongletown. And in Upstream news, everyone's looking for the next Game of Thrones, which is really good news if you're the author of a series of fantasy novels.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Simple Contacts: Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code ahoy20 for $20 off your first order of contact lenses.

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California - Wikipedia

Apple Pay Cash Likely to Launch in Europe Imminently - Mac Rumors

Amazon has greenlit an adaptation of Robert Jordan’s fantasy epic The Wheel of Time - The Verge

Netflix is developing adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia - The Verge

TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

The Good Cop (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb

'The Good Cop' Review | Hollywood Reporter

Apple reportedly in talks with British Telecom over pay-TV plans - 9to5Mac

Exclusive: iPad Pro Face ID details, 4K HDR video over USB-C, AirPods-like Apple Pencil 2 pairing, more - 9to5Mac

The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - Bloomberg

What Businessweek got wrong about Apple - Apple

‎Launch Center Pro on the App Store

Myke Hurley (@imyke) • Instagram photos and videos

Jason Snell (@jsnell) • Instagram photos and videos

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

213: The California Environment Oct 01, 2018

Show notes

This week Jason and Myke discuss where the iPad Pro might go next, including whether it's primarily a horizontal or vertical device, and if adding a USB-C port makes sense. Then pull up a chair, because it's time for Jason to tell you the story of his summer-long battle with the IKEA supply chain: Frösönquest 2018.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

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Ungeniused - Relay FM

‎Dark Mode for Safari on the Mac App Store

NightOwl automatically switches your Mac between Light and Dark Modes - Six Colors

HazeOver makes Dark Mode that much darker - Six Colors

Disney Gets $15 Billion to Invest in Streaming - WSJ

iOS 12.1 suggests iCloud syncing for Memoji coming soon | 9to5Mac

Steve Troughton-Smith on Face ID Orientation

Steve Troughton-Smith on Face ID Sensors

Steve Troughton-Smith on External iOS Displays

Steve Troughton-Smith’s Patreon

Kuo: iPad Pro switching to USB-C, cheaper MacBook with Touch ID, Apple Watch gaining ECG, more | 9to5Mac

Quest Completed!

SOLLERÖN - IKEA

The Incomparable - Support and Membership

Accidental Tech Podcast: 293: You Know My Pouches

212: The Chocolate Phone Is No Good Sep 24, 2018

Show notes

The iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4 are here, and Myke and Jason offer their first impressions of all the new devices. Plus macOS Mojave arrives and Apple sets some interesting standards for its forthcoming video service.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 286: I Respect a Good Crust

Connected #210: Cold Feet Apple Blogger - Relay FM

macOS Mojave - Apple

The iPhone is more expensive than ever. Here's why | Macworld

Apple orders miniseries 'Defending Jacob' starring Captain America actor Chris Evans | 9to5Mac

No Sex Please, We’re Apple: iPhone Giant Seeks TV Success on Its Own Terms - WSJ

Watershed (broadcasting) - Wikipedia

Loki, Scarlet Witch to Get TV Series on Disney Streaming Service – Variety

Amazon Fire TV Recast lets you send live TV streams to your device - The Verge

Spandau Ballet - Gold - YouTube

Daring Fireball: The iPhones XS

Upgrade #56: The Migration Experience - Relay FM

Myke's Smart HDR Example

Jason's Smart HDR Example - 1

Jason's Smart HDR Example - 2

Metro date power reserve — NOMOS Glashütte

40mm Black Sport Loop - Apple

Buy BeatsX In-Ear Headphones - Apple

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