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While OpenAI readies a familar-sounding smart speaker, Jason and Myke break down the public betas for macOS, iOS, and watchOS, including Siri AI and new Photos features. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Apple Intelligence AI service registered with Chinese cyberspace regulator | Reuters Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions - 9to5Mac Apple sends legal letters to former employees now at OpenAI - 9to5Mac Apple, DOJ Hold Early Settlement Talks in Antitrust Lawsuit Over iPhone - Bloomberg First Look: macOS Golden Gate Public Beta – Six Colors Wish List: Siri, Spotlight, and a unified search experience – Six Colors OpenAI’s First Device Will Be Home Speaker Built as AI Companion - Bloomberg

Inside Apple's OpenAI lawsuit: How do trade secrets conflict with expert knowlege, was there a concerted effort to steal secret documents to kickstart OpenAI hardware, and how does Apple's own vulnerability inform the whole situation? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback ‎Television Time App - App Store Letterboxd Ludwig (2024 TV series) - Wikipedia FileMaker Claris Apple testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier - 9to5Mac Apple scores record 89 Emmy Award nominations - Apple Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets - 9to5Mac Apple sues OpenAI, alleging trade secret theft – Six Colors Apple-OpenAI Legal Battle Highlights Tensions Over AI Hardware Talent Poaching - Bloomberg How Apple’s Lawsuit Threatens to Disrupt OpenAI’s Bid to Rival the iPhone - Bloomberg Apple’s ‘Thermonuclear’ Response to the OpenAI Threat - WSJ <a href="https://stratechery.com/2026/apple-sues

Apple seeks RAM in all the wrong places, Jason has two tangents about FileMaker, and we deal with a large load of somewhat puzzling rumors and legal cases. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. 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 Designed in California Final Countdown - YouTube Apple brings forward 26.6 security fixes into 26.5.2 update – Six Colors Apple in Talks to Buy Memory Chips From Blacklisted Chinese Suppliers - Bloomberg Jon Prosser responds to Apple lawsuit by blaming the other guy | The Verge Apple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connected - Apple EveryMac turns 30 – Six Colors EveryMac.com Writer, Jeopardy! at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Apple Watch Ultra 4 getting two major new upgrades, per report - 9to5Mac Report: Apple Watch Redesign Coming Next Year With New Band System - MacRumors Leaked iPhone 18 Pro photos reportedly wound up on the dark web | The Verge <a href="https://www.b

Apple 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 <a href="https

Subtitle: 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

Subtitle: 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

Subtitle: 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

Back 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 <a href="https://www.y

Subtitle: 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

Live 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

Subtitle: 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

Subtitle: 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

WWDC 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 Shor

Stephen Hackett joins Jason to talk old Macs, binned chips, and Apple AI. Then Jason discusses the darkest part of Steve Jobs's career with the author of "Steve Jobs In Exile", Geoffrey Cain. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Claude: For problems worth solving — get started with Claude today. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Geoffrey Cain and Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback BlueSCSI - The Future of Retro SCSI eMate 300 - Wikipedia Apple Is Making Hit Products and High Profits From Imperfect Chips - WSJ Apple Is Making Hit Products and High Profits From Imperfect Chips - (Apple News) Google Announces Its Own Version of Apple's Private Cloud Compute - MacRumors Apple Plans Customizable iPhone Camera App, Siri Overhaul: iOS 27 - Bloomberg iOS 27: Siri App to Have Auto-Deleting Chats; Siri May Be a ‘Beta’; Genmoji - Bloomberg OpenAI-Apple Partnership Frays, Setting Up Possible Legal Fight - Bloomberg Foldable iPhone Production Stalls Amid Hinge Issues - MacRumors Steve Jobs in Exile - Geoffrey Cain

We revisit the Ultra and Neo names, consider the future of Apple's processor manufacturing strategy, and try to imagine why possible use case there could be for AirPods with built-in cameras. 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. Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 Review: Beam Me Up – Six Colors Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens - MacRumors Apple Doubles MacBook Neo Production, Orders Fresh Batch of Chips Culpan: Apple goes all in on MacBook Neo production – Six Colors Apple Weighs Using Intel, Samsung to Build Device Processors - Bloomberg Apple, Intel Have Reached Preliminary Chip-Making Agreement - WSJ iOS 27 Features: Apple Plans to Let Users Swap Models Across Apple Intelligence - Bloomberg Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Reach Advanced Testing Stage in AI Device Push - Bloomberg

Subtitle: 'I'm Bullish on Pokeymans'We read between the lines of Apple's latest record financial results to see how they will impact future products and aquisitions in the Ternus Era. Plus: An Ultra name conundrum, Johny Srouji's burnout, and F1's stateside debut. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. 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 Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Ted Lasso — Season 4 Official Teaser | Apple TV - YouTube Formula 1 returns to the U.S. this weekend, streaming live on Apple TV - Apple Porsche bleeds six colors – Six Colors Miami GP: Cue talks F1 movie sequel, streaming rights expansion, Ternus’s love for racing - 9to5Mac Porsche bleeds six colors – Six Colors Miami GP: Cue talks F1 movie sequel, streaming rights expansion, Ternus’s love for racing - 9to5Mac Connected #601: I Love Wrists - Relay Apple CEO Tim Cook outs himself as a huge 'Pokeymans' fan | Pokémon Go | The Guardian Apple announces record fiscal second quarter – Six Colors This is Tim (and John and Kevan): Complete transcript of Apple’s Q2 2026 financial

Given a week to process the news of Apple's CEO transition, we ponder where Apple will go under John Ternus, the role of Johny Srouji, and why a book about Tim Cook would not be a cookbook. 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. Claude: For problems worth solving — get started with Claude today. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Britain In The 70s - The Rest Is History Britain In 1974 - The Rest Is History eMac - Wikipedia AirPort - Wikipedia That was Tim, this is Ternus: Some first thoughts on Apple’s CEO transition – Six Colors Opinion | Tim Cook Did Wonders for Apple. He Also Did a Lot for Xi Jinping. - The New York Times Apple CEO John Ternus Confronts Test of Retaining Top Talent - Bloomberg Apple to Focus Hardware Team on Five Areas Under Johny Srouji - Bloomberg These are the four new iPhone 18 Pro colors, per rumor - 9to5Mac MacBook Pro With Touch Screen and New Mac Studio Likely 'Postponed' - MacRumors Jon Prosser Still Not Fully Cooperating in Apple's iOS 26 Trade Secrets Lawsuit - MacRumors <a href="http

Subtitle: Apple at 50 Draft (based on vibes)Breaking news! Apple announces that Tim Cook's tenure as CEO is ending, and John Ternus and Johny Srouji get promotions. And when that's done, we finish our Apple at 50 coverage with a vibe-based draft. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Links and Show Notes: The picks (spoilers) Jason: iPhone original Myke: iPod mini Jason: MacBook Air (late 2010) Myke: M2 MacBook Air Jason: LaserWriter Myke: iPhone 6 Plus Jason: PowerBook (first generation) 100/140/170 Myke: Original iPad (2010) Jason: Apple IIe Myke: iPod nano Jason: iPod 4th generation Myke: iPhone X Jason: iMac G4 Myke: iMac G3 Jason: Apple Pencil (second generation) Myke: Apple Pencil (first generation) Jason: MacBook Neo Myke: Mac 128K Jason: AirPods Pro Myke: AirPods Pro 2 Jason: iPad Pro M4 Myke: iPad Mini 2 (Retina, 2013) Jason: Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Myke: Apple Watch Series 4 Jason: Macintosh SE/30 Myke: Polycarbonate MacBook (2006) Jason: iPhone 4 Myke: iPod Video Jason: iPod Shuffle (2nd generation) Myke: iPod Touch (1st generation) Jason: iPhone 12 mini Myke: iMac Pro Jason: M4 Mac mini Myke: Magic Trackpad 2 Jason: Apple Watch Sport Band Myke: Vision Pro Jason: Apple Disk II Myke: MagSafe Charger for Mac Jason: iPad Smart Folio Myke: iPhone 12 Pro Jason: App

Is it possible that Apple could run out of MacBook Neos? What's Apple's smart glasses strategy, really? We tackle both questions, discuss Jason's new UWB smart lock, consider the shape and name of the folding iPhone, and 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. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure Giannandrea Leaving - Bloomberg Apple in Talks to Boost Mac Neo Production as Sales Exceed Expectations Apple is Reportedly Facing a 'Massive Dilemma' With the MacBook Neo - MacRumors Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 Review: Beam Me Up – Six Colors <

The Mac Pro is dead, iOS 18 security updates are now available for all, and Siri's upcoming revamp comes into focus. After all that's done, both hosts share their Apple origin stories. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code upgrade50off Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Liftoff - Relay Eric Berger - Ars Technica Loren Grush | Bloomberg ‘Hello, World’ – Six Colors NASA Shares Photos Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max During Artemis II Mission to the Moon - MacRumors Apollo 8 - Wikipedia Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books – Six Colors iCon - Wikipedia The Second Coming of Steve Jobs - Wikipedia Apple releases iOS 18 security updates for iOS 26 holdouts – Six Colors About Lockdown Mode – Apple Support About Background Security Improvements for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS - Apple Support The Eclectic Light Company – Macs & painting Apple Fitness chief Jay Blahnik retiring in July after 13-year tenure - 9to5Mac <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/0

Subtitle: Two Steves Inc.Jason and Myke tell the story of Apple's origin. It emerged from the unique environment of the Santa Clara valley suburbs of the '70s thanks to the particular genius of its two co-founders and some surprising help they got along the way. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Claude: Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Back our Kickstarter to get more of this content! Apple: The First 50 Years – David Pogue How Apple became Apple: The definitive oral history of the company’s earliest days - Fast Company Pirates of Silicon Valley - Wikipedia Apple I - Wikipedia

Myke talks to Jason about his "Jeopardy!" experience, and Jason interviews David Pogue about his book, "Apple: The First 50 Years." This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. The Pets Table: Healthy Dog Food Developed With Vets. Get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two with code upgrade55 NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. Guest Starring: David Pogue Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Mastermind (British game show) - Wikipedia Tim Cook says the Mac just set a new launch record for Apple - 9to5Mac Triple J on ‘Jeopardy!’ with Jennings - The Incomparable Mothership #809 - The Incomparable J! Archive - Show #9524, aired 2026-03-19 Today's Final Jeopardy - Thursday, March 19, 2026 – The Jeopardy! Fan Jeopardy! discussion thread for Thur., Mar. 19 : r/Jeopardy Jeopardata | Jeopardy.com That time I got to touch the original iPhone – Six Colors Trivial Retreat - a subcategory of Game Show

Myke has MacBook Neo FOMO and we have reviews of both Studio Display models. Also: Apple starts celebrating 50; App Store fees are lowered in China; Somehow, AirPods Max returned; Apple's AI crisistunity; and Jason in Jeopardy!? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback I’ll take ‘beach reading’ for $1000, Ken – Six Colors Apple TV scores its first F1 victory over ESPN viewership - 9to5Mac Apple’s acclaimed feature “F1” scores Best Sound at the 98th Annual Academy Awards - Apple TV Press 50 Years of Thinking Different - Apple helloapple – Instagram Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world - Apple apple (@apple) | TikTok Apple Lowers App Store Cut to 25% from 30% in China to Fend Off Local Regulators - Bloomberg Google isn’t waiting for a settlement — the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead | The Verge The Upgrade Episode 700 Draft of the Ages Scorecard Connected #594: Vibing at 50 / Warranted But Not Sexy / The Relay Account Has Signed In - Relay MacBook Neo Teardown: Modular Po

This week, Jason reviews the MacBook Neo! Plus: Draft results, Jason is (back) in print, and new MacBook Pros and Studio Displays. But it's mostly about MacBook Neo! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Claude: Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. 1Password: Take the first step to better security by securing your team’s credentials. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback The Upgrade March 2025 Experience Draft Scorecard ‘Apple’ by David Pogue | Book Review - WSJ ‘Apple’ by David Pogue | Book Review - WSJ (Apple News) Mac Studio 512GB RAM Option Disappears Amid Global DRAM Shortage - MacRumors Apple adds Steve Lemay and Molly Anderson to its leadership page - 9to5Mac Jason's MacBook Neo review The Technical Differences Between the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air - 512 Pixels Riding the Press Release Tidal Wave – The Enthusiast Apple gives in to temptation and renames its CPU cores – Six Colors MacBook Neo review: Fresh-squeezed laptop – Six Colors M5 Pro MacBook Pro review: Fast, familiar friend – Six Colors

Jason and Myke try to predict what Apple will be announcing this week, except for the stuff that was announced Monday. But they discuss the new iPad Air and iPhone 17e too! Also: Apple's F1 plans and some Report Card follow-up. 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. 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. Submit Feedback Blackberry Preserves – Bonne Maman USA Strawberry Preserves – Bonne Maman USA Charting the vibes in the 2025 Apple Report Card – Six Colors The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 442, With Jason Snell Apple accelerates U.S. manufacturing with Mac mini production - Apple Inside Apple’s Multibillion-Dollar Push to Make Chips in the U.S. | WSJ - YouTube ATP 680: A Lot of Holes in That Cheese — Accidental Tech Podcast Apple announces F1 details, and a surprising Netflix partnership – Six Colors Apple introduces iPhone 17e - Apple Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4 - Apple Upgrade Scorecards The Upgrade Draft Tee <a href="https://x.com/TechEmails/

Subtitle: The 2025 Six Colors Apple Report CardWe discuss the results of the Six Colors Apple Report Card for 2025 in depth, with our added opinions on every category. Jason chooses to be a rascal, and Myke tries to give ten out of five. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Claude: Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today. Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. The Pets Table: Healthy Dog Food Developed With Vets. Get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two with code upgrade55 Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple’s AI Wearables Push; What to Expect From March 4 Low-End MacBook Launch - Bloomberg Daring Fireball: One More Spitball Idea for Apple's March 4 Media Event 'Experience': Immersive F1 on Vision Pro? Apple TV partners with IMAX to show Formula 1 races live in theaters - 9to5Mac One Year with Sophia – The Enthusiast Apple in 2025: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors Apple will kill iPadOS – Birtchtree Who’s the laggard? Comparing TV streamer boxes – Six Colors

Subtitle: We Will Be Talking about CurlingWe discuss Apple's struggles to ship an upgraded Apple Intelligence, prepare for a March 4 product announcement, and explain Apple TV going all in on "Severance." Also, Jason answers your (many!) curling questions! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure Apple’s New Siri Delays, iOS 27 - Bloomberg These rumored iPhone 18 Pro features might tempt you to upgrade later this year - 9to5Mac Apple Acquires 'Severance', Eyes Season 3 Start & Season 4 – Deadline Apple is officially working on a sequel to F1: The Movie - 9to5Mac Shrinking (TV series) - Wikipedia Apple hosted Apple TV media event, here’s everything it announced - 9to5Mac Apple introduces a new vide

Eddy Cue comes down hard on a would-be Apple service; we try to figure out what the new low-end Mac laptop might be, Tim Cook calls an important meeting to say a lot of words, and we tackle all aspects of the Super Bowl plus some curling! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code upgrade50off 1Password: Take the first step to better security by securing your team’s credentials. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Wedding in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show was the real thing | Bad Bunny | The Guardian STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Official Super Bowl Trailer (2026) - YouTube Hoppers - Official Big Game Spot (2026) Piper Curda, Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep, Dave Franco - YouTube Project Hail Mary | Final Trailer - YouTube EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert - Official Trailer (2026) - YouTube Ben Affleck & Jennifer Aniston Star In 'Good Will Dunkin’ Super Bowl Ad - YouTube Jurassic Park … Works (Extended) | Big Game Commercial 2026 | Xfinity - YouTube Apple’s big Super Bowl ad might not actually come from Apple - 9to5Mac The 10 Best Super Bowl Ads of 2026 – Adweek Google is expanding AirDrop support to more Android devices ‘very soon’ | The Verge Xcode 26.3 unlocks the power of agentic coding - Apple Apple CEO

Subtitle: Bright and Boring: Cupertino DriftWe break down Apple's latest financial results (including the potential supply-chain storm brewing on the horizon) and then discuss the difficult roll-out of Apple's new Creator Studio bundle. 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. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Ted Lasso Season 4 Imagery – Instagram Apple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows - MacRumors Update From Brandon : r/Cosmere Apple Just Made Its Second-Biggest Acquisition Ever After Beats - MacRumors What made Q.ai worth $1.5 billion to Apple | Ctech “We sped research that should have taken 20 years”: Inside Q.ai’s Apple exit | Ctech Apple announces all-time record in revenue, iPhone sales – Six Colors This is Tim: Complete transcript of Apple’s Q1 2026 financial call – Six Colors Apple’s record quarter: Is this what a hit iPhone looks like? – Six Colors Apple ‘looking at a range of options’ to offset rising memory prices - 9to5Mac TSMC Risk – Stratechery by Ben Thompson <a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/01/hands-on-with-apple-creator-studio-a-bi

Subtitle: DC: Break Room BananasEpisode 600 prompts us to revisit predictions from episode 500 and make some new ones for episode 700. We also cover new AirTags and Apple's plans to fix Apple Intelligence. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. The Pets Table: Healthy Dog Food Developed With Vets. Get 55% off your first box PLUS 10% off your next two with code upgrade55 Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Upgrade #539: 98 Yards with My Boys - Relay Apple TV earns Best Picture nomination for 'F1: The Movie' in 2026 Oscars - 9to5Mac Apple TV drops For All Mankind season 5 teaser and premiere date - 9to5Mac Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability - Apple Apple Hardware Chief John Ternus Now Overseeing Design; Tim Cook CEO Succession - Bloomberg iOS 27: Apple to Revamp Siri as Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot - Bloomberg Private AI Compute advances AI privacy – Google Blog Daring Fireball: The Information: 'With Google Deal, Apple’s Craig Federighi Plots a Cautious Course in AI' Inside Apple’s AI Shake-Up, AI Safari and Plans for New Siri in iOS 26.4, iOS 27 - Bloomberg The Upgrade Episode 600 Draft

This week we're following up on what the Apple-Google AI hookup means and reacting to Apple's announcement of an oddly shaped creative apps bundle. 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. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback The Incomparable How Apple is Using Gemini to Give ChatGPT-Like Answers — The Information Apple to fine-tune Gemini independently, no Google branding on Siri, more - 9to5Mac Connected #586: Dashboard Confessions - Relay Pop-Tarts Bowl - Wikipedia MIT Mystery Hunt Daring Fireball: OpenAI Releases GPT-5.1, Along With Renamed and New Personalities Apple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declined – 9to5mac Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - Apple Apple’s pro bundle makes sense, but making iWork freemium doesn’t – Six Colors Apple Creative Studio icons are 'unique' and not for all standalone purchase apps - 9to5Mac

Google and Apple join forces to corner the market on smartphone AI models, John Ternus gets a profile in the New York Times, live NBA basketball comes to the Vision Pro, and Apple inconsistently refuses to stop bad App Store behavior. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. 1Password: Take the first step to better security by securing your team’s credentials. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 20 Macs - Relay Chase to become new issuer of Apple Card - Apple Will the iPhone Fold be a phone you open, or an iPad you close? – Six Colors Is this the folding iPhone’s creaseless display? | The Verge Apple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this year Joint statement from Google and Apple – Google Blog Apple picks Google’s Gemini AI for its big Siri upgrade | The Verge Apple’s John Ternus Could Be Tim Cook’s Successor as CEO - The New York Times More reports about Apple succession planning – Six Colors Apple announces annual shareholders meeting for next month - 9to5Mac Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai are cowards | The Verge <a href="

Subtitle: The Room at the Airport Where You Can Get a HugHappy New Year! In this episode, we share some of the things we hope we'll see from Apple in 2026. Also, Jason attacks an emoji. 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. 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. Submit Feedback Jason's Goodreads List Happy Mac | Apple Wiki | Fandom 🫂 People Hugging Emoji | Emojipedia Overnight Cinnamon Rolls Recipe | Alton Brown GitHub - daveallie/crosspoint-reader Apple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Apple Announces Changes to iOS in Japan for Compliance With the Mobile Software Competition Act Apple settles Brazilian antitrust case with App Store policy overhaul - 9to5Mac Hands-On With a Rough iPhone Fold Mockup - MacRumors Samsung Developing 'Wide Fold' With iPhone Fold-Like Design Ahead of Apple's 2026 Launch - MacRumors Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year - MacRumors Low-Price 12.

It's time for the 12th Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2025, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories! Only the finest will walk away with the most coveted of titles: Upgradies Winner. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code upgrade26. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: List of Nominees (Spoilers Below) Best Overall iOS App Final Cut Camera Mango Baby Carrot Weather Ivory Callsheet Best Newcomer iOS App Tapestry Focus Friend Athlytic Cassette Best Overall Mac App Numbers Mimestream ChatGPT Claude Ice ChatGPT Mimestream Obsidian Things Best Newcomer Mac App Longplay Superwhisper Claude Ice ChatGPT Festivitas Affinity Hyperspace ChatGPT Ghostty Tapestry Best Feature: Best Implementation of a ’26 OS Feature** iPad Multitasking Clipboard History for Mac Private Cloud Compute in Shortcuts <a href="https://www.athly

Subtitle: The 2025 Upgrade Holiday SpecialAfter whipping through a bunch of segments in order to play as many jingles as possible, Myke and Jason celebrate the festive season by aesthetically judging the new icons of macOS Tahoe. Happy holidays to all who celebrate! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code upgradepod. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Lex's Games by Lex Friedman Adam C. Thomas: Gaming Apple Podcasts - Mastodon Is the iMac Pro coming back? – Six Colors Apple Developing iMac Pro With M5 Max Chip - MacRumors Inside Apple’s iPhone Road Map, From Foldable Screens to Curved Glass Cases — The Information New report claims Apple's 2026-27 iPhone roadmap includes 7 new models | Macworld Samsung Galaxy Z Tri Fold Impressions: NOW It Makes Sense! - MKBHD - YouTube iOS 26.3 Makes It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android - MacRumors iOS 26.3 Adds Notification Forwarding Option for Third-Party Wearables - MacRumors Apple is forcing iPhones to update to iOS 26 to patch security holes – Six Colors The Twelfth Ann

Subtitle: Apple of the YearWe discuss what laptops Apple is expected to release in 2026, Apple's AI parsing of podcasts, that time Jason didn't really almost work for Apple, and weird snacks. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code upgrade50off Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Selena Gomez created this first-ever Oreo flavor | CNN Business Curl - Jonathan Coulton - YouTube Bowser & Blue - The Curling Song Jeff Williams Nominated to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Apple and Google team up to make iPhone and Android switching easier - 9to5Mac EU says easier iPhone-Android switching is proof the DMA is working - 9to5Mac Pluribus becomes Apple TV’s most watched show ever - 9to5Mac The Twelfth Annual Upgradies Nomination Form iPhone 18 Pro Leak Adds New Evidence for Under-Display Face ID - MacRumors Apple Studio Display 2 leak reveals ProMotion, HDR, A19 chip upgrades | Macworld Apple’s next HomePod mini and AirTa

The week everybody left Apple. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code upgradepod. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Udacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/UPGRADE and use code UPGRADE Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Broomgate: A Curling Scandal | CBC Podcasts Men with Brooms - Wikipedia After Apple refusal, India makes U-turn on mandatory iPhone app – 9to5mac Apple May Have to Enable Always-On GPS in India - MacRumors Apple's Return to Intel Rumored to Extend to iPhone - MacRumors Apple TV previews new F1 streaming deal, confirms driver onboard cams will be included - 9to5Mac Apple TV on X: "The next chapter of Formula 1 in the US starts March 7. Watch every 2026 Grand Prix, only on Apple TV. https://t.co/qCruMOWoqa" / X Apple Fitness+ expands to 28 new markets - Apple Apple Podcasts names The Rest Is History the 2025 Show of the Year - Apple The Twelth Annual Upgradies Nomination Form Apple’s Top Designer Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup - Bloomberg <a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/12/in

Let it snow, let it snow, let it... Snow Leopard? We discuss Apple's '27 OS priorities, a decorative holiday app, how Apple might have approached engineering the folding iPhone, and a surprise return to Intel (sort of). This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code upgradepod. Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Giving Thanks – The Enthusiast The Twelth Annual Upgradies Nomination Form Upgradies.com Festivitas adds snow, Shortcuts, iPhone widgets to its holiday package – Six Colors India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app | Reuters India orders Apple to pre-instal a state security app on iPhones – 9to5mac Apple iOS 27: Snow Leopard-Like Quality Focus, AI Features; Tim Cook Retirement - Bloomberg Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Wikipedia Athlytic Crease-Free iPhone Fold on Track for 2026 Launch as Development Advances - MacRumors Around 100 iPhone Folds made after crease 'breakthrough' – 9to5mac <a h

It's Thanksgiving week, and Myke and Jason are using the occasion to draft their favorite Apple TV shows. There's also some drama at the Rumor Roundup corral involving Apple's succession planning, and Google engineers AirDrop for Android. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 40% off annual plans until December 2nd. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Udacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/UPGRADE and use code UPGRADE Links and Show Notes: Draft picks (avert your eyes if you don't want to be spoiled!) Ted Lasso Severance Shrinking Murderbot For All Mankind Silo Slow Horses Pluribus Foundation Bad Monkey Mythic Quest The Studio Stick Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D | LEGO This incredibly elaborate LEGO stadium has escalators, extended netting and bullpen carts | MLB.com Seinfeld | LEGO Apple's Corporate Governance Guidelines Apple iOS 27: Snow Leopard-Like Quality Focus, AI Features; Tim Cook Retirement - Bloomberg Apple and F1 already discussing more ways to partner - 9to5Mac Amazon.com: Soundbot SB510 HD Upgrade #122: The 2016 Upgradies - Relay <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRPCD2GZ?_encoding=UTF8&ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_V3CVK59

Tim Cook's succession planning hits another gear, Tesla may be embracing CarPlay, Apple shifts its iPhone release plans, and Jason considers the place of the iPad Pro today after traveling with it for a week. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎁🚨 Get 20% off an annual Upgrade+ subscription 🚨🎁 Upgrade Merch – Available until the 19th Major League Soccer is coming to Apple TV starting in 2026 - Apple Report: Apple and MLS make all games available to Apple TV subscribers – Six Colors Cue: “No plans” for Apple TV ad tier – Six Colors Apple hit with $634 million verdict in Apple Watch patent fight with Masimo - 9to5Mac Give the Gift of Relay Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook – Financial Times Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO ‘as soon as next year’ - 9to5Mac Daring Fireball: Financial Times: 'Apple Intensifies Succession Planning for CEO Tim Cook' Tesla Is Working to Add Apple CarPlay in Bid to Boost Vehicle Sales (TSLA, AAPL) - Bloomberg <a href="https://sixcolors.com/link/2025/11/bloomberg-tesla

Jason and Myke are together in London to discuss five years of Apple silicon, Apple's new friendly partner for AI models, and much more! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code upgrade50off ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 🚨 Upgrade Merch – Available for a limited time only! 🚨 I’ve upgraded my house’s holiday lights for the last time – Six Colors Apple is crossing a Steve Jobs red line | Ken Segall How the Mac's M1 chip gave it a second life | Macworld Apple Preps Low-Cost Laptop to Rival Chromebooks and Windows PCs - Bloomberg Bloomberg adds heat to the low-cost MacBook rumors – Six Colors Apple mulls low-cost MacBook, say sources – Digitimes $599 MacBook With iPhone Chip Expected to Enter Production This Year - MacRumors About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors Apple helped kill netbooks. Will it bring them back? | The Verge Shop Chromebooks – Google M5 Ultra chip is coming to the Mac next year, per report - 9to5Mac <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/article

We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Udacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/UPGRADE and use code UPGRADE Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 🚨 NEW MERCH 🚨 (For a limited time only) Ozlo Sleepbuds iPhone fans always want this year’s model, but what about everyone else? – Six Colors Lex's Games by Lex Friedman Charts: Apple caps off high-flying fiscal year with Q4 record – Six Colors The problem with dollars - All this Apple results: Holiday dunks and questions dodged – Six Colors This is Tim: Complete transcript of Apple’s Q4 2025 financial call – Six Colors The Best iPhone Lineup in Years – The Enthusiast Apple Readies High-End MacBook Pro With Touch, Hole-Punch Screen - Bloomberg Apple Plans OLED for iPad Mini, iPad Air, MacBook Air; Mini Water Resistance - Bloomberg <a href="https://www.youtube.c

Stephen Hackett joins Jason to discuss modem quirks, new iPhone rumors, cutting-edge immersive video production, and the boring march of Apple silicon. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Interconnected: Discover the digital infrastructure powering today’s biggest tech trends. Listen now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. HelloFresh: Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Breakfast for Life! Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback iOS 26 gave AirPods Pro a new setting you might want to turn on - 9to5Mac Jon Prosser says he’s been in ‘active communication’ with Apple over lawsuit | The Verge iOS 26 Leaker Being Sued by Apple is Actually a 'Lifelong Apple Fanboy' - MacRumors Apple Said to Cut iPhone Air Production Amid Underwhelming Sales - MacRumors iPhone Air sells out almost instantly in China - 9to5Mac Ads might be coming to Apple Maps next year | TechCrunch M6 iPad Pro Likely to Feature Vapor Chamber Cooling - MacRumors Apple's Plan to Launch Three New iPhone Designs Allegedly Revealed - MacRumors Apple to Build Home Hub and Robot in Vietnam in Pivot From China - Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-21/apple-s-m5-vision-pro-is-made

Jason has spent a little while with the new M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro, and M5 Vision Pro (with accessories!) and we review them all. Also, Apple's deal with F1 crosses the finish line. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Claude: Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback How to Rebuild Spotlight Index on macOS Tahoe - 3 Ways Maybe it’s time to rename the Apple TV 4K – Six Colors Apple’s True Intentions in Hollywood—With Top Exec Eddy Cue - The Ringer M5 iPad Pro review: Promise fulfilled – Six Colors Connected #574: Inspired by the Pouch - Relay Msty Studio Apple Vision Pro: PlayStation VR2 Sense controller in November, Logitech Muse and standalone Dual Knit Band available to order - 9to5Mac Apple is the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1® in the U.S. - Apple Apple wants “to own a sport end to end” – Six Colors Downstream #105: Another Piece of Red Yarn - Relay Upgrade 586: An LLM in the Woods - YouTube M5 MacBook Pro review: The ult

It's a new and vibrant era for Upgrade, as we discuss Apple TV changes, iPad software updates, and immersive NBA games. Myke reviews Apple's F1 TV strategy, while Jason comes up with a winning TV series idea and reviews the iPhone Air. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Interconnected: Discover the digital infrastructure powering today’s biggest tech trends. Listen now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure WatchOS to Craig Federighi - Bloomberg <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/technolo

Myke tries Tahoe, ICEBlock gets blocked, and Apple toggles from Vision Pro to glasses. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. 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. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store Rocket Relay for St. Jude 2025: $753,756 Raised - 512 Pixels Apple pulls ICEBlock from the App Store | The Verge Daring Fireball: Complying With ‘Demand’ From Trump Administration, Apple Removes ICEBlock From App Store Apple’s ICEblock capitulation is business as usual – Six Colors Downstream #104: Like a Vaccination - Relay UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data | Data protection | The Guardian iCloud data security overview - Apple Support Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Smart Glasses - Bloomberg Upcoming Apple Vision Pro Could Get More Comfortable 'Dual Knit Band' - MacRumors visionOS 26 Review: Keep moving toward the future – Six Colors Upgrade #531: Notifications in My Eyes - Relay <a href="https://www.relay.fm/connected/571" target="_bl

Jason's spent a week with the iPhone Air and Myke's been using his iPhone 17 Pro, so it's time to discuss deeper thoughts about this year's models. Also: internal chatbot chat, Intel investments, and miniature Macs! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. HelloFresh: Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! Claude: Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code. ZBiotics: Use code UPGRADEFM for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude 2025: The Final Week - 512 Pixels Upgrade 582: First Chance to Make One Impression - YouTube iPhone 17 Pro Review: Paradox in a Box! - MKBHD - YouTube Pro today, Air tomorrow: Apple's iPhone lineup is designed to create waves | Macworld Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac iPhone 17: A Photographer's Review - Tyler Stalman - YouTube iPhone 17 Pro Camera Review: Rule of Three – Lux Connected #571: Touch Bar It Out of Existence - Relay Apple Builds a ChatGPT-Like App to Help Test the Revamped Siri - Bloomberg Apple to expand Image Playground integration beyond ChatGPT - 9to5Mac <a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/2917201/ios-26-1-beta-suggests-the-iphone-will-soon-s

Reunited in Memphis, Jason and Myke discuss iPhone and AirPods Pro first impressions, phone transfer troubles, MacBook rumors, and St. Jude shenanigans. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Interconnected: Discover the digital infrastructure powering today’s biggest tech trends. Listen now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Upgrade 582: First Chance to Make One Impression - YouTube 🎗Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube Stephen's Incredible Feat Google and Apple’s $20 billion search deal survives | The Verge Chrome is Google’s first iPhone app with Liquid Glass – 9to5Google The new Apple Watch Hermès comes with Clarus the Dogcow – 9to5mac Apple Releases Final Cut Camera 2.0 With New iPhone 17 Features - MacRumors Kuo: OLED MacBook Pro to Feature Touch Screen Display - MacRumors Kuo: High Demand for iPhone 17 Models, But Questions Remain About iPhone Air - MacRumors Standard iPhone 17 Outperforms Expectations as Apple Ramps Up Manufacturing - MacRumors <a href="h

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. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Nexos.ai: All-in-one AI platform for enterprises. Get a 14 day free trial now at nexos.ai/upgrade OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code UPGRADE DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code upgrade50off Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude 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 <a href="htt

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! This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback 🎗Relay for St. Jude The Upgrade September 2025 Event Draft Scorecard