Week in Review: The top stories in phones, AI, cameras, and more

Samsung Unpacked preview, ChatGPT spills its secrets, and your iPhone X is now 'vintage' Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 5, 2024 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome After many teases and a leaky cauldron-full of new product rumors, Samsung Unpacked is happening in Paris next week. There will be lots of new devices, including, we believe, the eagerly anticipated Galaxy Ring. But that probably won’t be the big story of Samsung Déballé… sorry, Unpacked. AI will likely dominate when Samsung takes the stage. Galaxy AI is already a thing in the Galaxy S24 and some S23 and S22 models, but these new products and AI capabilities arrive after Apple unveiled its own AI rebranding, a.k.a. Apple Intelligence, so whatever Samsung shows off next week needs to satisfy Samsung fans and put Apple on notice (if that’s even possible). I’ll be in Paris for the whole thing, touching every product, experiencing every form of Galaxy AI, and reporting it all back to you via TechRadar’s various channels. While I’m there, Paris will be inching ever closer to the Olympic games – and, yes, Samsung and AI will play a part in that, as well. AI continues to overwhelm the narrative of tech life but, for a brief moment this week, it seemed a little less inscrutable. A simple phrase dropped into one of the most popular chatbots revealed, essentially, its operational rules (I tried it and it still works). I've also been pondering a question this week: does this Gen Z love affair with analog cameras like the new Pentax 17 extend to Gen Zers developing their own film, too? Here in the US there aren’t any 1-Hour Fotomats left, so what do they do with the spent 35mm film? I need to know. Something else I need to know is if Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is any good. I loved the original BHC – now 40 years old – but I worry that this latest outing on Netflix, with an aging Eddie Murphy and other crotchety cast members, might feel unnecessary, or worse. If you already watched it, let me know if I should grab some popcorn or maybe just rewatch the original. Lance Ulanoff, Editor-at-Large [] The week in Samsung [] [The next Samsung Unpacked is coming with added AI]( Samsung and Apple are battling on the mobile AI front (Samsung / Chikena / Shutterstock) [The next Samsung Unpacked is coming – with added AI]( We should really have called this section 'Next week in Samsung', because all eyes are on July 10 and the next Samsung Unpacked launch event. We're expecting new foldables, a smart ring, and more – and we're likely to see some Galaxy AI magic as well. [Read the full story]( [] - [How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 live]( [] - [The latest Galaxy Ring rumor hints at a high price – and a follow-up]( [] - [Major Samsung Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leak reveals some key upgrades]( [] The week in AI [] [GPT-5 for ChatGPT will be a 'significant leap forward']( OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (Photosince / Shutterstock) [GPT-5 for ChatGPT will be a 'significant leap forward']( OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been talking up future ChatGPT upgrades again, saying that the eagerly awaited GPT-5 AI model is going to be a "significant leap forward" in terms of its reasoning and its accuracy – although we don't have a launch date yet. [Read the full story]( [] - [Intel is infusing AI into the Paris Olympic games]( [] - [ChatGPT just (accidentally) shared all of its secret rules]( [] - [Get ready: Windows 11 will soon get a lot more AI]( Featured Content Sponsored Content from Yaber [These amazing projectors deliver incredible images and stunning sound]( Discover the projector that "looks better and sounds perfect". [Learn More]( [] The Week in Apple [] [Ready to feel old? The iPhone X is now 'vintage']( The iPhone X, launched in 2017 (Future) [Ready to feel old? The iPhone X is now 'vintage']( The iPhone X was the biggest refresh in iPhone history when it launched back in 2017, and set the template for today's handset – but it's now officially been given the 'vintage' label by Apple, together with the original HomePod and the first-gen AirPods. [Read the full story]( [] - [Apple could be working on a mysterious new smart-home accessory]( [] - [Want a new iPad? These could be the next eight Apple slates]( [] - [Apple Intelligence might be getting a new subscription tier]( [] Today's best deals, picked by TechRadar's experts [] - [Early Amazon US Prime Day deals: 25 bargains you can snag right now]( [] - [Early Prime Day deals are live at Amazon UK – these are the best]( [] - [Best Buy beats Prime Day to the punch with a huge weekend sale]( [] - [These are the best tech deals that are still live in the 4th of July sales]( [] - [Need a new laptop? Choose from two brilliant models reduced to under £300]( [] The week in cameras [] [The Pentax 17 is a modern analog charmer]( The Pentax 17 is the first film camera from the company in decades (Future) [The Pentax 17 is a modern analog charmer]( We like to think TechRadar reviews are the most comprehensive and informative reviews out there, and cameras editor Tim Coleman has been testing out the new Pentax 17. Find out why the half-frame compact film camera scored four – but not five – stars. [Read the full story]( [] - [The stunning Pixii Max looks like the ultimate hipster camera for Leica fans]( [] - [This world-first zoom-shift Laowa lens could be a dream for architecture]( [] - [Scientists are making cameras work more like human eyes]( [] The week in entertainment [] [The best movies and shows to stream this weekend]( There's more Godzilla and King Kong action on Max (Max / Warner Bros.) [The best movies and shows to stream this weekend]( Looking for something to watch this weekend? The latest batch of on-demand arrivals includes monster brawler Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on Max, while Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and Space Cadet come to Netflix and Prime Video, respectively. [Read the full story]( [] - [Marvel TV chief provides big update on numerous MCU Disney Plus shows]( [] - [My favorite Prime Video sci-fi show got canceled and I'm devastated]( [] - [Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F made me nostalgic for the action-packed 90s]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [Netflix has started removing its cheapest ad-free plans in some regions]( [] - [Threads turns one, and may be the best social network you're not using]( [] - [I'm starting to believe in 8K, and Hisense's latest move makes me hopeful]( [] - [The Sony Walkman turns 45 – here's why it's still iconic]( [] - [Xiaomi's Z Fold 6 rival could get a surprise global release]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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