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Upgrade
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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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626: Unprecedented Weirdness
Yesterday01:27:23Tap to summarizeApple raised prices! Is this a shocking move, or were Apple products just sneakily affordable before? (And can it be both?) We also parse Mark Gurman's reports on Apple skipping over may M6 chips to go directly to M7. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Claude: For problems worth solving — get started with Claude today. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Designed in California – Kickstarter Campaign Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 2 - MacRumors Thaw – MacMenuBar.com Thaw and macOS 27 (Golden Gate) support Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more - 9to5Mac Apple Has Increased Prices Across Mac and iPad Models - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: Apple's Full Statement on Yesterday's Price Increases Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession? | The Verge Apple asks Trump admin to approve Chinese RAM after product price increases - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Apple Faced Bipartisan Opposition When It Last Lobbied to Buy Chinese RAM in 2022 Apple to Skip High-End M6 Mac Chips, to Launch M7 Pro, M7 Max, M7 Ultra Instead - Bloomberg Apple’s Touchscreen MacBook to Use M5 Pro, Max Chips; M7 Pro, Max Models in 2027 - Bloomberg Report: Apple changes chip and OLED MacBook Pro release plans – Six Colors iPhone Ultra 3D-printed hinge problems reportedly solved – 9to5mac Apple Approves Production of OLED Panels for Foldable iPhone - MacRumors Rogue Amoeba - Free The Icons Apple should free the macOS icons from squircle jail – Six Colors “Icons that are iconic” – Unsung Consistency, But in Excellence Not Appearance - Jim Nielsen’s Blog TestFlight build 1161: Tackling the most-hated bugs : r/overcast
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625: Road to the Apple II: Computer Faire (Part 4)
5d ago00:33:19Tap to summarizeSubtitle: Designed in CaliforniaThe Apple II makes its public debut at a landmark event in the history of personal computers, and Steve Jobs truly comes into his own. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Designed in California on Kickstarter: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us! Links and Show Notes: Written by Jason Snell. Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen. Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback
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624: The Memory Guys
1w ago01:55:13Tap to summarizeSubtitle: John Is Going to Talk NowIn the spirit of the Summer of Fun (and Apple history Kickstarters), John Siracusa joins us to discuss when Apple was forced to replace the Classic Mac OS. Also, John Ternus gives some love to Apple's designers and Tim Cook says prices are going up! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Designed in California on Kickstarter: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us! Guest Starring: John Siracusa Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Apple Announces Major App Store Changes on iOS in Brazil - MacRumors Apple Plans Camera AirPods, iPhone Foldable 2, 20th Anniversary iPhone in 2027 - Bloomberg Apple Plans Second-Generation iPhone Air Launch for Spring 2027 - Bloomberg Apple’s New CEO Ternus Needs to Shake Up Design; Apple’s 2027 iPhone Road Map - Bloomberg Exclusive | Apple Price Increases ‘Unavoidable,’ Tim Cook Says in WSJ Exclusive - WSJ Outgoing Apple CEO delivers the bad news: Prices are going up – Six Colors Apple Price Increases, Apple Intelligence and the E.U. – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Intel stock rises after Trump touts U.S.-built chip deal with Apple – CNBC Designed in California – Kickstarter Campaign
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623: Road to the Apple II: A Complete Computer (Part 3)
2w ago00:36:03Tap to summarizeSubtitle: Designed in CaliforniaUnder the watchful eye of Steve Jobs, the Apple II takes form at last. It's an integrated color computer created by Steve Wozniak, powered by a groundbreaking power supply designed by Rod Holt, and wrapped in a plastic shell designed by Jerry Manock. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Designed in California on Kickstarter: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us! Links and Show Notes: Written by Jason Snell. Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen. Key sources: Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books) Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used) Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback
Transcribe →622: It's Doing It!
2w ago01:45:57Tap to summarizeBack from WWDC, Jason and Myke have had more time to think about Apple's announcements--and to try many of them in beta releases. Siri AI impresses, we have Snow Leopard vibes, and much more. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Designed in California – Kickstarter Campaign Field Notes | Front Page Reporter's Notebook Mark Two – Studio Neat Sidekick Pocket – Cortex Brand macOS 27 will let you resize the iPhone Mirroring window - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Apple's Private Cloud Compute Is Severely Limited for Third-Party Developers WWDC 2026: Emptying the notebook about AI, bug fixes, and more – Six Colors That WWDC Glow – The Enthusiast All 264 Items on Apple’s WWDC26 “Sweating the Details” Slide - TidBITS Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard review | Macworld Daring Fireball: The Talk Show: Live From WWDC 2026 WWDC 2026: Between Seasons - MacStories Siri AI can do WAY more than you think – Stephen Robles – YouTube
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621: Road to the Apple II: The Partnership (Part 2)
3w ago00:33:45Tap to summarizeSubtitle: Designed in CaliforniaIn a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we travel to the summer of 1976, as Apple travels to Atlantic City for a computer trade show, the Apple II begins to form, and the fellowship between the two Steves shows signs of breaking. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Designed in California on Kickstarter: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us! Links and Show Notes: Written by Jason Snell. Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen. Key sources: Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books) Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used) Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback
Transcribe →620: Sweating the Details
3w ago01:28:13Tap to summarizeLive from Apple Park just hours after the WWDC keynote, Jason and Myke offer their in-person reactions to Apple's announcements, including Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, platform improvements and refinements, and features for kids. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code upgrade50off Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback The Upgrade WWDC26 Event Draft Scorecard Designed in California: An Apple history podcast by Jason Snell — Kickstarter Vision Pro and the challenge of 3D movies – Six Colors
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619: Road to the Apple II: Apple for Sale (Part 1)
4w ago00:33:05Tap to summarizeSubtitle: Designed in CaliforniaIn a preview of our new Designed in California podcast, we take you back to 1976 and recount Steve Jobs's numerous attempts to sell Apple or, at the very least, get someone to make an investment in the fledgling company. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Designed in California on Kickstarter: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting us! Links and Show Notes: Written by Jason Snell. Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen. Key sources: Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books) Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used) Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Designed in California – Kickstarter
Transcribe →618: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2026
4w ago01:28:10Tap to summarizeSubtitle: Every Search Is a Brand New Fresh BabyIt's time for our 11th annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! What will be announced? For the third straight year, what will Apple's AI story be? We predict it all! Also, Myke and Jason are starting a new podcast! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Designed in California – Kickstarter Campaign ‘Designed in California’: Help us bring Apple history to life – Six Colors Designed in California – LIVE on Kickstarter – The Enthusiast Upgrade Draft Scorecards Mac Power Users #850: Overcast Transcripts and 48 Mac minis with Marco Arment - Relay
Transcribe →617: Image Playgrounds Is My Roman Empire
May 2501:36:01Tap to summarizeWWDC is two weeks away, so it's time for us to consider what we'll be looking for from Apple in terms of features promised and promises delivered. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Apple silicon - Wikipedia Review: ‘Steve Jobs in Exile’ recounts Apple founder’s tough mid-career lessons – Six Colors Steve Jobs in Exile – Geoffrey Cain Steve Jobs in Exile – Amazon UK Apple TV to air first major live pro sports event shot on iPhone 17 Pro - Apple LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC May 23, 2026 - Watch MLS Game – Apple TV Apple adds iPhones to Friday Night Baseball coverage – Six Colors Apple's IG Reel on MLS – Instagram Brian Tong's MLS Reel – Instagram Apple takes soccer immersive with Real Madrid – Six Colors Apple iOS 27: AI Writing, Grammar Help; New Shortcuts App; Custom Wallpapers - Bloomberg Introducing Shortcuts Playground: Create Apple Shortcuts with Claude Code or Codex - MacStories Apple Watch Needs Shake-Up Amid Whoop, Oura, Google Fitbit Air; AirPods iOS 27 - Bloomberg Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)
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