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

Live from IFA 2023, iPhone 15 launch date confirmed, a shift in TV tech, and more Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 1, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome I’ve had TechRadar’s corner of Future’s London office pretty much to myself for the past couple of days, as several of the team have decamped to Berlin for the IFA 2023 consumer tech extravaganza. The show covers pretty much every category of device and gadget, with a particular focus on TVs, audio, and smart home tech and appliances, and the team will be bringing you all the big announcements, along with hands-on first impressions of every new device they can get their, well, hands on. From Berlin to Cupertino, California, and Apple confirmed this week that its next big launch event, at which we’re expecting to see the iPhone 15 series, the Apple Watch 9 and more, is happening on September 12. The rumor mill has, not surprisingly, gone into overdrive as the big day nears – will Apple really saddle users of the base-model iPhone 15 with a meager 60Hz display refresh rate? It’s a busy old time, to the point where I’m wondering when I’m going to find the time to watch season 2 of Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time – don’t miss Tom Power’s verdict on the first three episodes below. Enjoy the newsletter! Marc McLaren, UK Editor-in-Chief [] The week at IFA 2023 [] [IFA 2023 live: all the big news from Berlin]( There's lots happening at IFA 2023 (Future) [IFA 2023 live: all the big news from Berlin]( IFA is always one of the biggest tech showcases of the year, and the TechRadar team is in Berlin to bring you all the breaking news and big announcements. Expect plenty of new, cutting-edge consumer devices across TVs, audio, smart home and more. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Lenovo Legion Go could be the Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck killer]( [] - [The Sony Xperia 5 V has just been unveiled]( [] - [The Ninja Blast's sippy cup lid has finally sold me on portable blenders]( [] - [Sylvox's waterproof TV floats in water]( [] The week in iPhone [] [Apple reveals the iPhone 15 launch date]( The event invite might offer some clues (Apple) [Apple reveals the iPhone 15 launch date]( After months of rumors, we now know that Apple's next event will be on September 12. We're expecting the iPhone 15 handsets, the Apple Watch 9, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and maybe more – and the event invite could be hiding a few clues as to what we can expect. [Read the full story]( [] - [Apple fans are divided over this iPhone 15 feature]( [] - [iPhone 15 Pro Max tipped to outsell other iPhone 15 models]( [] - [With Check In on iOS 17, my iPhone sends the "got home safe" text]( 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]( [] The week in Android phones [] [We've now got a launch date for the Google Pixel 8]( The Pixel 7 Pro is about to be replaced (Google) [We've now got a launch date for the Google Pixel 8]( Not long after Apple, Google announced a special launch event too, most likely for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones (and we may well see the Pixel Watch 2 as well). Wednesday, October 4 is the big day, so you've got about a month to save up. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could come with a super bright screen]( [] - [Google reportedly working with Garmin on satellite texting for Android 14]( [] - [The Samsung Galaxy S24 might be powered by a special edition chipset]( [] The week in TVs [] [OLED is dead long live QD-OLED!]( The Samsung S95C QD-OLED (Future) [OLED is dead – long live QD-OLED!]( We've been waiting a long time for OLED televisions to really break through in terms of competitive prices and brightness levels – and now it seems as though the newer QD-OLED technology may be about to leapfrog over it to dominate the market. [Read the full story]( [] - [Hisense's next flagship TV is about reflections, not brightness]( [] - [I just tried the future of wireless Dolby Atmos surround sound]( [] - [Samsung's 85-inch outdoor 4K TV is its largest yet]( [] The Week in Entertainment [] [The Wheel of Time season 2 delivers fantasy thrills]( Season 2 hits Prime Video on September 1 (Jan Thijs / Amazon Studios) [The Wheel of Time season 2 delivers fantasy thrills]( TechRadar's senior entertainment reporter Tom Power has seen the first three episodes of season 2 of The Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime Video – you can now read his thoughts on how the season starts off, and it seems there's plenty of action in store. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Lincoln Lawyer is such a big hit that Netflix is renewing it]( [] - [Netflix's new mind-bending TV show is going to be your next obsession]( [] - [The best new movies and shows to stream this weekend]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [Read our in-depth review of the new Sony A7C II]( [] - [OLED iPad Pros tipped for 2024 with M3 chips and a new Magic Keyboard]( [] - [The next AirPods may come with a USB-C charging case]( [] - [We've also reviewed the mid-range marvel that is the Fujifilm X-S20]( [] - [The Google Doodle is 25 years old, and here are the best ones ever]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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