California Bear Trophy

Upgrade's Annual California Bear Trophy

Awarded every year during the post-WWDC Upgrade Plus to the Upgrade host who guesses the name of upcoming macOS release the closest (geographically).
NEW

Fantasy California Bear Trophy

Think you know where in California macOS 27 will be named for? Make your own prediction and compete against other Upgrade listeners.

Upcoming

WWDC 2026

Picked in Upgrade Plus #618, due to be adjudicated in Upgrade Plus #619!

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WWDC 2025 - macOS 26

Picked in Upgrade Plus #566 and adjudicated in Upgrade Plus #567

WWDC 2024 - macOS 15

Picked in Upgrade Plus #515 and adjudicated in Upgrade Plus #516