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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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581: A Very Dented Can Sep 15, 2025

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Apple's new operating systems have arrived and we've got thoughts about iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. We also catch up on what we've learned since last week's Apple Event.

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Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube

iOS 26 Will Let You Match Your Home Screen Icons to Your iPhone Case - MacRumors

Federico tried the MagSafe battery

You Don't Need the Apple Watch Series 11 to Get Your Sleep Score - MacRumors

Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts Get FDA Clearance, Launching Next Week - MacRumors

We Tried to Break the iPhone Air | Interview with Apple’s Joz & John Ternus - YouTube

The Best iPhone Lineup in Years – The Enthusiast

iPhone 17: Photographer's Reaction - Tyler Stalman - YouTube

iPhone 14 and 15 users will get another year of free satellite features – Six Colors

Apple Delays iPhone Air Launch in China Over eSIM Approval Issues - MacRumors

AirPods Pro 3 Review: I Understand It Now! - MKBHD - YouTube

AirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing | The Verge

AirPods Pro 3 review: The best get even better - 9to5Mac

iPadOS 26 review: A computer? – Six Colors

macOS 26 Tahoe review: Power under glass – Six Colors

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

A19 vs. A19 Pro: iPhone 17 Chip Differences - MacRumors

580: Iconic Plateau Sep 09, 2025

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From the iPhone Air to the iPhone 17 models, from AirPods Pro 3 to the new Apple Watches, we break down all the announcements from the September Apple Media Event!

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The Upgrade September 2025 Event Draft Scorecard

579: The 2025 September Event Draft Sep 01, 2025

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Jason and Myke preview what will happen at next week's Apple event. What form might a thinner iPhone Air take? Will the AirPods Pro come roaring back? Is the Apple Watch Ultra in store for an upgrade? To the winner goes the glory.

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Apple's Tim Cook era: 14 years of prolific products, profits, and politics | Macworld

Relay for St. Jude

Relay for St. Jude 2025 – Six Colors

Relay for St Jude 2025 – The Enthusiast

The Upgrade September 2025 Event Draft Scorecard

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578: The Woven Family of Materials Aug 25, 2025

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After an era of stability, Apple may be about to mix things up with the iPhone, including a bunch of new models and even a change to the traditional fall roll-out cycle. And we end the Summer of Fun with a summery Ask Upgrade!

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Friend of the Show - Robot or Not? #252 - The Incomparable

Now Masimo is suing US Customs over Apple Watch imports | The Verge

UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption | The Verge

Get started with folder automation in macOS Tahoe – Six Colors

Apple Expands iPhone Production in India for US-Bound New Models - Bloomberg

Leaker shares alleged iPhone 17 TechWoven case colors - 9to5Mac

Apple’s FineWoven successor might be called TechWoven. | The Verge

Upgrade #478: Hi, We’re the Weirdos - Relay

Apple Again Rumored to Release iPhone 17 Cases With Lanyard Option - MacRumors

Apple Has Reportedly Considered Releasing iPhone 17 Air Bumper Case - MacRumors

iPhone 17e Rumored to Gain New Design, Dynamic Island, and More - MacRumors

No iPhone 18 in 2026, Another Report Claims - MacRumors

Apple to Launch iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air in September; iPhone Fold Next Year - Bloomberg

Federico on Tablets

A new Apple Watch is coming. It's time to break the mold | Macworld

Apple code suggests Touch ID could be coming to Apple Watch | Macworld

Apple Explores Using Google Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri - Bloomberg

Casey Newton's Post

Farer - Roché World Timer - 39mm Swiss-Made Automatic Watch

577: Apple's Own Tier List Aug 18, 2025

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We imagine how Apple would tier list its own products, and discuss what kind of personality might work for a tabletop "robot" from Apple.

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11 Years of Relay – The Enthusiast

Departures #14: 2025 Q&A: Relay Turns 11 - Relay

An update on Blood Oxygen for Apple Watch in the U.S. - Apple

Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today - 9to5Mac

Daring Fireball: Apple Issues a Workaround for the Blood Oxygen Sensor Ban for U.S. Apple Watches

Kayaking - All this

But what about a kayak? – Six Colors

No iPhone 18 in 2026, Another Report Claims - MacRumors

A new Apple Watch is coming. It's time to break the mold | Macworld

Apple’s AI Turnaround Plan: Robots, Lifelike Siri, Home Security Cameras (AAPL) - Bloomberg

ELEGNT: Expressive and Functional Movement Design for Non-Anthropomorphic Robot - Apple Machine Learning Research

I got a new Smart Lock – Six Colors

Schlage Smart Locks

Review: Level Lock+ brings Apple home key support to the stealth smart lock – Six Colors

Smart Locks - Shane Whatley - YouTube

MX Master 3S – Logitech

This is the Logitech MX Master 4, and it has a new button - 9to5Mac

576: Resting Tim Face Aug 11, 2025

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Subtitle: The Chooser, the Riddler, the Penguin, the Finder

Blind ranking bad Apple products, hope for a cheaper MacBook, the perils of Siri automation, and apparently Tim Cook took a trip to Washington D.C. for some sort of meeting?

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Oru Kayak

Connected #564: Would Snell as Sweet - Relay

New 12.9-Inch MacBook Could Launch This Year Starting at $599 - MacRumors

iOS 26 Beta Reveals Apple Watch Ultra 3 Display Size - MacRumors

Apple App Intents Voice Control Feature for Siri, Apps; iOS 26 Release Timing - Bloomberg

Apple increases U.S. commitment to $600 billion, announces ambitious program - Apple

Apple, Corning to manufacture all iPhone, Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky - Apple

Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump | The Verge

Tim Cook Unboxes a Trophy

Nick Heer: "Just a normal line of questioning for an Apple CEO to find themselves physically between" - C.IM

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Semiconductors, With Exemptions for Companies Building in the U.S. - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Gold, Frankincense, and Silicon

Chooser (Mac OS) - Wikipedia

Finder (software) - Wikipedia

Apple, Masimo spar over Apple Watch import ban at US appeals court | Reuters

575: I Love to Accelerate a Roadmap Aug 04, 2025

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What's that jingling sound? It might be the cash in Apple's pockets after its record financial quarter. Also: Apple responds to the DoJ, and Tim Cook gives an AI pep talk.

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Lex's Games by Lex Friedman

Apple Q3 2025 results: reaction & analysis - Six Colors - YouTube

Apple slams DOJ lawsuit: ’threatens the very principles that set iPhone apart’ - 9to5Mac

Apple Amends App Review Guidelines to Permit Game Emulators and Make Other Changes - MacStories

Developers can soon offer in-app NFC transactions using the Secure Element - Apple

Trump to hit India with 25% tariffs - plus 'penalty' for trade with Russia - BBC News

Trump's tariff on India to do little to upset iPhone manufacturing plans | Reuters

Apple's India iPhone Exports to Emerge Unscathed From Trump Tariffs - Bloomberg

Nintendo Switch Pricing Update - News - Nintendo Official Site

Apple Q3 2025 results and charts: $95B revenue – Six Colors

This is Tim: Complete transcript of Apple’s Q3 2025 financial call – Six Colors

Apple accelerates the roadmap and ratchets its revenue – Six Colors

Apple shipped its 3 billionth iPhone | The Verge

574: The Shame Box Jul 28, 2025

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It's Public Beta season and we've got thoughts about the good and bad in macOS Tahoe. Then Jason forces Myke to listen to some sounds of the summer, but probably not the ones you're thinking of.

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The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 427, With Jason Snell

'Ted Lasso' Season 4 First Look, Cast: Brett Goldstein and More Return – Variety

Ted Lasso' Season 4 Cast Set As Production Begins: First Photo – Deadline

Kansas City welcomes 'Ted Lasso' home as fourth season films around town this week – KCUR

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First Look: iOS 26 Public Beta – Six Colors

First Look: iPadOS 26 Public Beta – Six Colors

First Look: watchOS 26 Public Beta – Six Colors

First Look: macOS Tahoe Public Beta – Six Colors

Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac

Upgrade #526: Journal and Learnal - Relay

iOS 26 beta 4 adds more ‘liquid’ back to Liquid Glass design - 9to5Mac

Connected #562: Tech Boomers - Relay

iOS 26 beta 4 re-enables Apple Intelligence notification summaries for news apps - 9to5Mac

Foldable iPhone's Display Sizes Leaked - MacRumors

Tipster: iPhone 17 Pro to Feature 8x Zoom, Pro Camera App, and More - MacRumors

Apple Seemingly Working on Sleep Score Feature for Apple Watch - MacRumors

Exclusive: Apple set to stave off daily fines, EU to accept App Store changes, sources say | Reuters

Apple, Google hit with UK scrutiny as regulator pushes for mobile changes

573: What a Bad Friend! Jul 21, 2025

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Apple casts a chill over its employees (and the media?) by alleging a theft of trade secrets, the first folding iPhone really might only be a year away, and Myke forces Jason to rank some classic Apple products.

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Apple Continues Sports Push With Bid on MLB's Sunday Night Baseball - MacRumors

Apple lands record-breaking 81 Emmy Award nominations with Severance leading - Apple

Apple expands U.S. supply chain with $500 million commitment - Apple

iPhone 17 Pro Models Rumored to Have All-New Unique Color Option - MacRumors

All 15 New iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Colors Revealed in Latest Leak - MacRumors

iPhone 17 colors confirmed! See all of Apple’s 2025 options right here | Macworld

Report: M5 iPad Pro to have dual front-facing cameras - 9to5Mac

Samsung reportedly gearing up to produce foldable iPhone displays - 9to5Mac

Samsung Z Fold/Flip 7 Impressions: Major Upgrades! - MKBHD - YouTube

Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for stealing iOS secrets | The Verge

Apple sues Jon Prosser for his iOS 26 YouTube leaks - 9to5Mac

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572: Grand modèle de langage Jul 14, 2025

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We discuss Apple's iOS design conundrum, why Apple and F1 are wrong for each other, why it's probably time for a changing of the guard at Apple, and some new and exciting Apple AI contretemps.

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macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 3 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation

Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 3 - MacRumors

Fresh Workouts - David Smith

Connected #560: I Wanna Put the Beast on My Face - Relay

Apple Looks Poised to Win US Rights to Stream F1 Races - Business Insider

Apple Is Offering $150 Million to Stream F1 - Puck

Apple Readies First Upgrade to Vision Pro Headset - Bloomberg

Apple Plans New MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e and iPads by Early 2026 - Bloomberg

Review: Belkin Travel Bag and Head Strap for Vision Pro – Six Colors

Is Apple Going to Replace CEO Tim Cook? Who Is the Next CEO of Apple? Ternus - Bloomberg

Gallery: Tim Cook and Eddy Cue attend Sun Valley 'summer camp for billionaires' - 9to5Mac

Apple announces chief operating officer transition - Apple

Jeff Williams to be replaced as Apple COO – Six Colors

Apple Chief Operating Officer COO Jeff Williams to Retire, Sabih Khan to Replace - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Jeff Williams, 62, Is Retiring as Apple’s COO

Meta Hires Apple Top AI Models Executive - Bloomberg

Meta Poached Apple’s Ruoming Pang With Pay Package Over $200 Million - Bloomberg

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