233: Let's Start a Rumor

A 16-inch MacBook Pro? A 6K Apple external display? Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has dropped the first detailed report of Apple's 2019 hardware plans, and Myke and Jason take turns dissecting them and wildly speculating about possible features. Also we ponder what a services-themed Apple event might look like, which is a lovely discussion until someone mentions Drake.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

• Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
• Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code UPGRADE at checkout for 10% off.
• Instabug: The Most Comprehensive Feedback Platform for Mobile Apps.

Links and Show Notes:

Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership

Scribd

Playster

hibooks

Storytel

Kevin Reilly: "It's Not a Good Model to Share" WarnerMedia Shows Like 'Friends' | Hollywood Reporter

'Friends': Inside Netflix and WarnerMedia's New $80M Streaming Deal | Hollywood Reporter

‘The Punisher’ & ‘Jessica Jones’ Canceled By Netflix | Deadline

Apple’s March 25 Event Could Bring the Big Bundle That Beats Netflix – Tom's Guide

Report: Apple services roll-out planned for March 25 - Six Colors

The logic behind Apple’s give-us-half-your-revenue pitch to news publishers - Recode

The Cost of Apple News – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Apple Invites Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon to Video Launch - Bloomberg

Apple Video Service Launch Pegged for Summer – Variety

Apple in 2019: 16-inch MacBook, new display, iPhones, more - 9to5Mac

Beddit Sleep Monitor

Sam Jadallah to join Apple as its new leader on smart home devices - CNBC