441: Qi2: Qi Harder
As the new year begins, reports about Apple's forthcoming headset product arrive to confuse and perplex us. We also discuss a potentially quiet year for the rest of Apple's product line, the...
View Article442: Zombie Arms and Toaster Fridge
Does the report that Apple may build a touchscreen Mac laptop mean that the futures of the Mac and iPad are about to converge--or is nothing much really going to change? Then Jason and Myke then pour...
View Article443: Core Variations
Jason's spent most of the last week with an M2 Max MacBook Pro, so it's time for his full review. We also discuss the M2 Mac mini and the second-generation HomePod. This naturally leads into a...
View Article444: Greg
This is the episode where our brains break as we try to process wild rumors of folding iPads and Siri-driven VR app development. Also, proving the raw interactive power of UpgradeFeedback.com, Myke...
View Article445: Headwinds
How you read Apple's financial results really depends on what you want to see in them. We break down the numbers, ponder the state of Apple's deisgn group, and reconsider what Apple may or may not be...
View Article446: The iPhone Abides
Jason has released the 2022 Apple Report Card, and now it's time for him and Myke to once again share their grades for Apple for the year gone by. Also, Tim and Eddy go to the Super Bowl, and Apple...
View Article447: I've Got a Lot of Code in the Catalogue
With Jason on vacation, Myke is joined by David Smith. They discuss a potential delay for Apple's headset and what that may mean for WWDC. Also, David's AI-powered podcast transcription website, and...
View Article448: I'm Choosing Optimism
Myke is joined by Casey Liss to discuss Mark Gurman's report on Apple's 'Moonshot' efforts. Also, what is that 'ComputeModule', how thick will the Pro Max camera bump be, and how does Casey fare in a...
View Article449: Dynamic Submarine
Kia ora! Jason's back from vacation to discuss Apple's continued quest to optimize its iPhone product revenue and the reason why M3 Macs might be closer (and more interesting) than we thought. This...
View Article450: Funko Classicals
Subtitle: Cheer Up, BeethovenDid Apple's designers want the company to give up on its dreams of augmented reality and just wait it out for a few years? We ponder that baffling report and try to make...
View Article451: I've Come Around to Reality
Is the iPad still the future of computing, or is it the Mac (again)? This week we're pondering Apple's dividing lines between the iPad Pro and the Mac, and wonder if each product is limiting the...
View Article452: Schrödinger's Killer App
Subtitle: iOS Seven... TeenWith WWDC (presumably) a couple of months away, we take time to list some of our wishes for iOS 17. There's also a lot more noise about the forthcoming Apple VR headset, and...
View Article453: At Large at Apple Park
WWDC has been announced, but when will the Apple VR headset be ready to ship? Also, CarPlay gets the cold shoulder from General Motors, watchOS might be in for some major changes, and the iPhone could...
View Article454: The Home Home
Subtitle: The Circles Are Inside the RectanglesThis week we're pondering future directions for watchOS complications and iOS Control Center, reacting to extremely early reports about future iPhone...
View Article455: QUADBOX!
What's happening at WWDC? The rumors are... confusing. Also, Jason gets excited about watching four things at once, Myke tries to bring iOS 17 into focus, and we've got a book review of 'Make Something...
View Article456: The Official Journal of Journaling
As rumor season kicks into high gear, we discuss Apple's potential new app, more reports about its VR headset, and some updates about forthcoming Mac hardware. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:...
View Article457: Subtle & Vibrant
This week we react to rumors of future Apple health services and try to understand the difference between a service and a feature. Also, is Apple right to keep advanced AI out of Siri until it's...
View Article458: Weaving on a Thoughtful Basis
Subtitle: A Luxury Box at the Parade of HorriblesIt's time to analyze Apple's financial results, including a focus on India and some substantial declines for the Mac and iPad. Myke reveals the...
View Article459: I Appreciate Whopping
Apple has finally announced Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad. What does this mean for the platform, what took so long, and is this the end of the story--or just the beginning? Also, the Wall Street...
View Article460: Mr. QuickTime is Now Mr. Headset
Subtitle: Introductory QuadboxWith WWDC and our annual draft right around the corner, it's time to survey the final rumors about Apple's AR/VR headset, while also taking stock of some real...
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