Week in Review: The top stories in phones, computing and more

Google I/O unfolded, Elon Musk's latest Twitter shake-up, new iPhone 15 leaks Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( May 12, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome I’m back at my desk after a wild AI-infused day at Google I/O where, with every breath and step Google took, it made sure we knew that the search giant is embracing AI in ways that Microsoft is not necessarily able to. The drumbeat of AI excitement was so loud that it almost drowned out the buzz surrounding a bunch of new Pixel products. But don’t worry – our Computing Reviews Editor Michelle Rae Uy and I did our jobs, and brought back all the hands-on details we could, while our US Mobiles Editor Phil Berne whipped up an in-depth review of the budget-friendly Pixel 7a, and the rest of the TechRadar team kept our brilliant live blog ticking over. It wasn’t entirely Google’s week though. Apple’s WWDC is just weeks away, and there are rumors about new laptops, iOS 17 and, for those taking the long view, the iPhone 15 Ultra. Oh, and, naturally, Elon Musk shoved Twitter back into the spotlight with more wild (and possibly worrisome) features, and the promise of a new CEO. Did I mention this was a very busy week? Let’s get to the best of it… Lance Ulanoff, US Editor in Chief [] The week in Google [] [All the big news from Google I/O 2023]( Google I/O 2023 was packed with news (Getty Images) [All the big news from Google I/O 2023]( Two new Pixel phones! A new Pixel tablet! About a billion new adventures in AI! Google's I/O keynote was everything we hoped for and more. You can catch up with everything that was announced by clicking through to our Google I/O liveblog, or click the links below for reviews and analysis of the top products that were unveiled. [Read More]( [] - [Pixel Fold hands-on: a foldable that looks like a regular smartphone]( [] - [Google Pixel 7a full review: why you should wait for a price drop]( [] - [These are 7 biggest upgrades to Google Bard]( [] - [Read our hands-on first impressions of the new Pixel Tablet]( [] - [Here are 5 ways AI will change the way you use Google Search]( [] - [Pixel Tablet vs iPad 10.9: can Google grab a slice of Apple's tablet action?]( [] The week in Apple [] [A 15-inch MacBook Air could make me eat my words]( A new MacBook Air is rumored to be on the way (Apple) [A 15-inch MacBook Air could make me eat my words]( Matt Hanson, TechRadar's Managing Editor for Core Tech, is not a fan of larger laptops – but with rumors growing that Apple will unveil a 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC, he explains why he's looking forward to being persuaded that bigger is better. [Read More]( [] - [The iPhone 15 Pro could come with a Pro camera mode]( [] - [New iOS 17 Apple Maps features could make you switch]( [] - [Waiting for the Apple Watch Ultra 2? The Ultra 3 might be the bigger deal]( [] - [Google I/O laid down the AI gauntlet, and Apple needs to respond at WWDC]( [] - [Here's our best look yet at the design of the iPhone 15 Ultra]( [] The week in streaming [] [Disney Plus and Hulu are forming a single super-streamer]( Twitter and Hulu are merging in the US (Disney Plus) [Disney Plus and Hulu are forming a single super-streamer]( Disney has announced that it's going to merge its Disney Plus and Hulu streaming services in the US before the end of the year, the better to take on the likes of Netflix. We've got all the details on the plans, and how it's going to affect your subscriptions. [Read More]( [] - [What to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and more]( [] - [New Netflix series Black Knight is your next South Korean thriller obsession]( [] - [Netflix announces its summer 2023 movies – here are 4 you shouldn't miss]( [] The week in social media [] [Elon Musk says he's stepping down as Twitter CEO]( Musk says he's found someone to take over the Twitter CEO job (OA_Creation / thongyhod / Shutterstock) [Elon Musk says he's stepping down as Twitter CEO]( Life hasn't exactly been dull since Elon Musk took over Twitter, but now, after floating the prospect previously, he's announced that he's finally stepping down as CEO. Our Computing Editor Christian Guyton has thoughts about what Musk is really up to. [Read More]( [] - [New Twitter update could make Twitter unusable for women]( [] - [Elon Musk's grand Twitter 2.0 plans revealed: just copy WhatsApp]( [] - [Elon Musk launches what may be his largest Twitter purge yet]( [] Other big stories this week [] - [Don't miss our Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review]( [] - [The Fairbuds XL are clever over-ear headphones with a cool joystick]( [] - [Purge all you want, Spotify, AI-generated music is here to stay]( [] - [Nikon Z8 unveiled – why I’m not more excited about the near-perfect camera]( [] - [Sony invites you to hook up a mic and sing with its new Bluetooth speaker]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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