Bad news: Netflix just dropped its cheapest ad-free plan

Samsung talks up new foldables, hands-on with macOS 14 Sonoma, and more Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 19, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Entertainment [] [Netflix ditches its cheapest ad-free plan in the US and UK]( You now have one less Netflix plan to choose from (Vantage_DS / Shutterstock) [Netflix ditches its cheapest ad-free plan in the US and UK]( New Netflix subcribers no longer have the option to sign up for its $9.99 / £6.99 Basic plan, though those already on the plan are unaffected for now. The Standard ad-free option costs $15.49 / £10.99, with the cheapest ad-supported tier at $6.99 / £4.99. [Read More]( [] - [Read next: YouTube is testing three big UI upgrades]( [] Phones [] [Samsung says its next foldables will be thinner and lighter]( The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (Future) [Samsung says its next foldables will be thinner and lighter]( While not exactly revealing the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Z Flip 5, a Samsung exec has gone on the record as saying the upcoming foldables are "slimmer and lighter" than ever before – we're expecting to see the phones at Samsung's July 26 Unpacked event. [Read More]( [] - [Read next: Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 accessories leak ahead of Unpacked]( [] Computing [] [We go hands-on with the macOS 14 Sonoma beta]( macOS 14 Sonoma is on the way (Apple) [We go hands-on with the macOS 14 Sonoma beta]( A new version of Apple's macOS is on the way, with a public beta now available for anyone to try out: we've taken advantage and installed the early preview of the software, so that we can talk you through some of the best features that are on the way. [Read More]( [] - [Read next: Intel's next-gen processors look great, so far]( Free eBooks and Resources Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our sponsors - [How Technology Can help You Get a Good Night's Sleep]( - [Digital Minimalism: Tricks to Simplify Your Digital Life]( - [Ten Traits Of Successful People]( - [8-Step Guide: How to Overcome Laziness and Start taking Action]( - [11 Tips for Fast-Track Climbing the Corporate Ladder]( [] Phones [] [iPhone 16 Pro Max tipped to get a major camera boost]( The rear cameras on the iPhone 14 Pro Max (Future) [iPhone 16 Pro Max tipped to get a major camera boost]( Apple is also expected to launch new smartphones before the end of 2023, but it's the 2024 iPhone 16 Pro Max that's the subject of a new rumor: apparently it's going to be the biggest iPhone yet, allowing room for a super-telephoto periscope camera. [Read More]( [] - [Read next: The OnePlus 12 battery might be the largest yet]( [] Artificial Intelligence [] [Two key new features are coming to Bing AI]( Bing AI in use (Future) [Two key new features are coming to Bing AI]( If you're using the Bing AI chatbot, you'll be pleased to know that two very useful features from Microsoft are heading your way. The bot is set to get a dark mode, and you'll be able to supply it with an image and have whatever's in the picture identified for you. [Read More]( [] - [Read next: Meta is open-sourcing its large language AI model]( [] More from TechRadar [] - [The DJI Air 3 drone gets likely launch date]( [] - [Gmail really wants to make sure you're browsing the web safely]( [] - [7 Netflix and Max movies to get you ready for Barbie]( [] - [Neckband earbuds aren't dead yet – and definitely not at this price]( [] - [Nvidia launches the 16GB RTX 4060 Ti GPU]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word [SHARE]( Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/techradar/?referrerId=mvfLmxwvzC   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:techradar@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.