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

Apple Intelligence arrives, sort of; Samsung makes a foldable convert, Netflix teases Geeked Week Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 2, 2024 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome Ah, September… Yes, I know it’s August, but I have September on my mind, and that’s because we’re now getting a glimpse of what’s coming down the line next month in the shape of new tech. It’s not just the Apple Intelligence infusion, which we tried this week and expect to see in all new iPhone 16 handsets when they arrive next month. The AI landscape will shift yet again in September when, at the IFA expo in Berlin, Intel unveils its new Lunar Lake chips, which are set to be the company’s response to all that high-performance, low-power, and stuffed-full-of-AI-smarts chip goodness coming from Qualcomm. But back to the here and now that is August, and we’re a week away from Google’s big Pixel launch, at which we expect to see new phones, including a new foldable, plus a new watch and more. Come to think of it, that sounds a lot like last month’s big tech show, Galaxy Unpacked – we’re still digging through all the new products and features that came out of that event, and you’ll find must-read reviews and some great analysis articles linked below. Aaaand… I’m back to September, when Netflix gets in on the showcase action with its Geeked Week, during which we’ll hear about new shows and other Netflixy things – the teaser video the streaming giant dropped this week has us plenty excited. September sounds like it’s going to be wild – I wonder if we can slow August down to give us some breathing space. Lance Ulanoff, Editor-at-Large [] The week in AI [] [Hands-on with Apple Intelligence on iOS 18.1]( Siri is getting an overhaul courtesy of Apple Intelligence (Future) [Hands-on with Apple Intelligence on iOS 18.1]( We've been busy testing out the developer beta version of iOS 18.1, which includes the first Apple Intelligence features to make it into Apple smartphones – features which promise to transform the way we interact with our iPhones in the years to come. [Read the full story]( [] - [Meta's AI Studio lets you create AI clones of yourself for Instagram]( [] - [The AI Friend necklace is the worst parts of Fight Club and A Beautiful Mind]( [] - [Meta's AI avatars go from celeb status to no-shows]( [] The Week in Phones [] ['The Galaxy Z Fold 6 changed my mind on foldables']( The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has created at least one convert (Future) ['The Galaxy Z Fold 6 changed my mind on foldables']( TechRadar's Max Delaney wasn't sold on the potential of foldable phones until he tried the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 – but as he explains, Samsung's new flagship foldable has turned him into a believer, thanks to the versatility of the form factor. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Galaxy Z Flip 6 splurges on power, skimps on excitement]( [] - [Pixel 9 Pro Fold leaks reveal prices, release date, images, and a promo video]( [] - [Nothing Phone 2a Plus offers more power and a better selfie camera]( [] The week in wearables [] [Can the Galaxy Watch Ultra replace your Apple Watch?]( The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (Future) [Can the Galaxy Watch Ultra replace your Apple Watch?]( Max has also been spending some time with the high-end Galaxy Watch Ultra, which launched alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 – and while the smartwatch certainly has appeal, he thinks it could struggle to replace the Apple Watch on a lot of wrists. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read our full Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review]( [] - [Samsung is fixing the battery life on the Galaxy Watch 7]( [] - [How an Olympic surfer trains to take on some of the world's biggest waves]( [] Today's best deals, picked by TechRadar's experts [] - [Best Buy just launched a huge flash sale: these are the 24 best deals]( [] - [The best deals in Amazon's back-to-school sale: bargains from just $19]( [] - [This premium gaming keyboard from Logitech is half price at Amazon UK]( [] - [The brilliant Sony A7 III is down to a record-low £999 at Amazon UK]( [] The week in computing [] [Intel promises 'unmatched AI computing power']( New Intel chips are on the way (Intel) [Intel promises 'unmatched AI computing power']( We're being promised "unmatched AI computing power" from Intel's long-awaited Lunar Lake laptop chipsets, and we now know that the processors are going to get their grand unveiling on Tuesday, September 3, just before IFA 2024 gets underway. [Read the full story]( [] - [Google Chrome aims to supercharge your browsing with three AI features]( [] - [AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPU delay is due to… typos?]( [] - [Logitech teases an extra-durable 'Forever Mouse' that keeps getting smarter]( [] The week in entertainment [] [The best movies and shows to stream this weekend]( Rebel Moon is getting the director's cut treatment (Netflix) [The best movies and shows to stream this weekend]( There's plenty to catch across the various streaming services this weekend, including Rebel Moon – The Director's Cut on Netflix (said directing being Zack Snyder), and the new animated series Batman: Caped Crusader, which debuts on Prime Video. [Read the full story]( [] - [One of The Umbrella Academy's main stars thought it would flop]( [] - [Geeked Week 2024 video teases big news on major Netflix shows]( [] - [Finally, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has a Disney Plus release date]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [Asus ROG Ally X review: great hardware, held back by Windows 11]( [] - [How a photographer captured his viral photo of an Olympic surfing star]( [] - [The DJI Neo could be its most fun 4K drone in years]( [] - [Google Maps just got a wild AR time-travel feature for historic landmarks]( [] - [Missing Spotify's lyrics? They're coming back for free users]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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