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

Threads takes on Twitter, Samsung names the Unpacked date, and new iPhone 15 price rumors Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 7, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome We’re usually content to report on the big developments in the tech world here on TechRadar, but this week we made some news ourselves, relaunching the website with the biggest design and navigation overhaul in our 15-year history. You can [read all about it here](, and along with the new look we’ve also rolled out some new features and regular articles. And what a day we chose for our big relaunch: just hours after we flicked the switch to put the new website live, Meta unveiled Threads, its hotly anticipated new social media platform and Twitter challenger. The TechRadar team has been scrambling to sign up and bag their handles, and below you’ll find a raft of articles explaining how you too can get up and running on Threads, along with reaction and analysis – it looks like an almighty battle for the future of social media is brewing. Until next week, Marc McLaren, UK Editor-in-Chief [] The week in social media [] [7 things to know about Threads, the new Twitter killer]( Threads is now open for business (Meta) [7 things to know about Threads, the new Twitter killer]( Facebook owner Meta has Twitter in its sights, having just launched a similar microblogging social network spun out of Instagram. We've got 7 essential nuggets of Threads knowledge that you'll want to know if you're thinking of diving in. [Read the full story]( [] - [How to download Threads and claim your handle]( [] - [Want to delete your Threads account? Say goodbye to your Instagram too]( [] - [TweetDeck will soon be for paying subscribers only]( [] The week in phones [] [Samsung's new foldables are landing on July 26]( Looks like a Z Flip to us... (Samsung) [Samsung's new foldables are landing on July 26]( Samsung has set the date for its much-anticipated next Unpacked launch: July 26. The invite shows a device that looks like it could well be the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and we're expecting to see the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Galaxy Tab S9, and the Galaxy Watch 6 too. [Read the full story]( [] - [The OnePlus foldable name may have emerged – and it could be unique]( [] - [Analyst reveals a big iPhone 15 Pro Max fear and an iPhone 16 detail]( [] - [The year so far in Android phones: the best launches and what's next]( [] The week in computing [] [MacBooks in 2023: the best launches and what's next]( It's been an exciting year for Apple laptops (Apple) [MacBooks in 2023: the best launches and what's next]( To coincide with our relaunch we've been taking an in-depth look at the biggest releases of the year so far, and what's still to come, across a range of device categories, and it's been an exciting year for MacBooks thanks to new Pro models and a 15-inch Air. [Read the full story]( [] - [Gaming MacBooks are no longer a joke thanks to major free update]( [] - [ChromeOS gets a softer look – and it's coming to Chromebooks soon]( [] - [Hidden change to Windows 11 Start menu is uncovered in testing]( [] The week in streaming [] [MI 7 star would be 'honored' to land Fantastic Four role]( Vanessa Kirkby could be playing Sue Storm (Paramount Pictures) [MI 7 star would be 'honored' to land Fantastic Four role]( The latest from the movie rumor mill is that Mission Impossible 7 star Vanessa Kirby is set to play Sue Storm in the next Fantastic Four movie – and it's a rumor that Kirby herself seemed happy to encourage in an exclusive interview with TechRadar. [Read the full story]( [] - [Silo season 2 is a long way from making its Apple TV Plus debut]( [] - [Best Netflix movies: 36 amazing films to stream in July 2023]( [] - [Netflix is planning two new Narnia movies from Barbie's director]( [] The week in TVs [] [The best OLED TVs we've seen in 2023, and what's next]( Sony's flagship A95L OLED is set to be one of the best TVs of 2023 (Future) [The best OLED TVs we've seen in 2023, and what's next]( We've also been rounding up the state of the OLED TV market in 2023, and the year started promisingly, with Samsung unveiling its S95C series at CES in January. We've also been impressed by what we've seen of LG’s G3, and there's lots more to come. [Read the full story]( [] - [Sony A80L review: a fantastic mid-range OLED TV for movie lovers]( [] - [How the LG G3 OLED TV changed my PS5 gaming experience forever]( [] - [We've been checking out Amazon's best Fire TV ahead of Prime Day]( [] Other big stories this week [] - [Nvidia's RTX 5000 GPUs are a confusing proposition for gamers]( [] - [Bing AI chatbot gets faster at replying and adds to its sports knowledge]( [] - [One of the best Spotify features on phones is coming to desktop PCs]( [] - [15 things I wish I'd known before buying an electric vehicle]( [] - [Harman Kardon's new Bluetooth speakers bring back a Jony Ive design icon]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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