
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 645 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Jason reviews the MacBook Pro with PROLED Display, we break down what's coming with the arrival of 27.3 betas (including the perplexing Siri Recaps feature), and is John Ternus getting impatient with Apple's software pace?
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Jason gets some hands-on time with the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, reviews the new iPad mini, and brings all the details of Apple's latest financial results. But other than that it's been a quiet week.
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Subtitle: October Experience Draft
Jason and Myke have spent the last few days using the iPhone Duo, and they're ready to report back. And, oh yeah, there's also a new iPad mini and a draft of Apple's forthcoming announcements this week!
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Just as we're busy pondering the HomeView and preparing for the iPhone Duo launch, word arrives of another Apple event on the horizon! Plus, Apple and Meta bond over local AI.
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As a technologist you should be ashamed.
The guys do a good job getting me the info to me in the know.
Jason constantly showcases the “leave the trillionaire company alone” meme. The arguments are asinine at best. He mentioned that the iWork apps might not have getting an update and he got an email from Apple implying otherwise but neither him or the email stated what those updates were. His only response is “oh ok”. But I understand the saying “don’t bite the hand that feeds you” or in this case will feed him in case he needs a job at Apple.
There are few tech writers I really admire. Jason, Om and Gruber. You want nuanced views to understand the trends or decisions of tech industry. This is where Upgrade is really good. Clearly you can see the difference between a YouTuber’s take versus a take of veteran.
I used to like this podcast, but not much anymore. Jason is a reasonably smart guy, but he sure is prickly and thin-skinned. He loves to talk about folks who don’t like him and, more importantly, question him, and how he enjoys blocking them (no one cares). Myke is insufferable. Jason has the background and credibility to say what he does about Apple and tech. Myke? Who is this guy? He usually just parrots other options he’s read (and includes the word “Right?” constantly, which shows he doesn’... more
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Weekly conversations about Apple products and the wider consumer technology landscape, led by technology journalist Jason Snell and technology podcaster Myke Hurley. The hosts combine hands-on reviews with analysis of hardware, software, services, business strategy, and industry news. They explain practical product trade-offs, question Apple's choices, and speculate about what new devices and platform changes could mean for users. Listener questions, recurring prediction and draft segments, personal anecdotes, and sponsor messages add a conversational rhythm to the detailed tech discussion. Coverage is especially useful for people who follow the Apple ecosystem closely, from iPhone, Mac, and wearables to smart-home products, streaming, and ... more
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