#1815: SuperDuper 4 deep dive, Apple Upgrade program, Apple Q3 2026 earnings reactions
This report covers Apple's new leasing program, record Q3 2026 earnings, and a review of the SuperDuper 4 backup software. It also notes ongoing challenges for Apple, including supply constraints and the current performance of Siri AI.
Why it matters
Provides insight into Apple's financial health and product strategy during a period of significant transition and AI-focused development.
Apple has introduced Apple Upgrade, a new program that lets customers pay a small monthly leasing fee for select Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models. It replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program, but doesn’t include AppleCare like its predecessor. Revenue from Apple Upgrade will factor into the company’s next earnings report, but even without it, Apple reported record revenue in Q3 2026. Adam Engst uses the earnings report as an opportunity to comment—with a bit more snark than usual—on Apple’s current state in the industry. Finally, Adam takes a close look at SuperDuper 4’s innovative “narrative” interface, which informs the user of what will happen and what has happened. Notable Mac app releases this week include 4K Video Downloader Plus 26.2, BusyCal 2026.3.1 and BusyContacts 2026.3.1, EagleFiler 1.9.21, Keyboard Maestro 11.1.1, Mellel 6.7.1, Mimestream 1.10.6, and Typinator 10.2.
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