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

The iPhone 15 event countdown is on, the best of IFA 2023, Google Pixel 8 revealed Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 8, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome There’s nothing quite like coming back from a long break and facing what can only be described as a looming maelstrom of activity. Sure, this week had its charms, including new GoPro devices that both disappointed and elated, a return for Polaroid, and some really spiffy mid-range GPUs from AMD, but there was really no escaping the ticking clock that is next week’s huge Apple Event. Perhaps I’m more preoccupied with it than some because it will be me next week (September 12), on the Cupertino Campus, sitting in the Steve Jobs Theater and learning exactly what Apple means by ‘Wonderlust’. Yes, most of it will be about the anticipated all-new iPhone 15 (will there be three or four new phones? No one is sure) but I’m also expecting to see a pair of new Apple Watches, updated AirPods, and maybe even more. There will always be the possibility of a huge surprise – the storied “one more thing”, but I actually don’t expect anything like that this year. Apple CEO Tim Cook will talk about the current shiny object, the upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset, but mostly as an update. There won’t be news there. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We have so many awesome stories this week across mobile, computing, software, streaming, and, of course, the big IFA show in Berlin. Enjoy – and take a deep breath with me as we prepare for next week. Lance Ulanoff, US Editor-in-Chief [] The week in iPhone [] [The case for and against upgrading to the iPhone 15]( The iPhone 14 Pro Max won't be Apple's top-of-the-line iPhone for much longer (Future) [The case for and against upgrading to the iPhone 15]( Apple has a special event scheduled for September 12, at which it's going to unveil the iPhone 15 handsets – but should you upgrade to one? We've outlined everything we're expecting from these phones, and explain why you might or might not want to buy in. [Read the full story]( [] - [5 things we want from the iPhone 15 Pro Action button]( [] - [The iPhone 15 lineup could include the best camera phones ever]( [] - [How Apple could make the iPhone 15's USB-C transition painless]( [] The week at IFA 2023 [] [These are the 13 coolest products from IFA 2023]( We've been on the ground at IFA in Berlin (IFA) [These are the 13 coolest products from IFA 2023]( The big IFA 2023 tech expo in Berlin is wrapping up, and we're wrapping up our coverage with 13 great consumer technology products that we've seen over the last few days – from a portable blender that actually makes sense to a waterproof TV that floats. [Read the full story]( [] - [These are the 10 coolest TVs we saw at IFA 2023]( [] - [The weird massage tech at IFA 2023 that's actually worth buying]( [] - [Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is a game-changer for home theater sound]( Featured Content Sponsored Content from SuperMicro [AI Storage Optimization with GPUDirect Storage and RDMA]( Hear from NVIDIA on how they are helping organizations build whole new worlds in which to operate. Through the introduction of the third pillar of computing — the Data Processing Unit — DPUs join CPUs and GPUs to create a futuristic blue sky environment in which applications are accelerated well beyond the capabilities of CPUs alone. [Watch the discussion.]( [] The week in Android phones [] [Google reveals the Pixel 8 and the Pixel Watch 2]( The gadgets Google is launching in October (Google) [Google reveals the Pixel 8 and the Pixel Watch 2]( Google has its own launch event, on October 4, and it just dropped a big teaser, sharing images of the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 through official channels. There's a lot we still don't know about these devices, but we do now know what they look like. [Read the full story]( [] - [Saved by the cameras: read our review of the new Sony Xperia 5 V]( [] - [OnePlus 12 leak suggests it'll walk back a controversial design choice]( [] - [Your Android phone just got a lot better at AI]( [] The week in TVs [] [This pricey media server is the ultimate movie player]( Upgrade your movie-watching experience with Kaleidescape (Kaleidescape) [This pricey media server is the ultimate movie player]( It's been Home Theater Week on TechRadar, and we're showcasing some of the best TVs and connected audio kit that you can buy - including Kaleidescape's entertainment systems, which offer stunning quality for your digital movies, if you can afford them. [Read the full story]( [] - [How to set up a Dolby Atmos home theater system]( [] - [10 movies to show off what your Dolby Atmos system can do]( [] - [7 of the most incredible home theater setups]( [] The Week in Entertainment [] [This Netflix movie looks like a medical Wolf of Wall Street]( Emily Blunt and Chris Evans in Pain Hustlers (Brian Douglas / Netflix) [This Netflix movie looks like a medical Wolf of Wall Street]( A new teaser trailer for Netflix's upcoming movie Pain Hustlers has landed, and it looks very much like Wolf of Wall Street but set in the medical and pharmaceutical world. With Chris Evans, Emily Blunt and Andy Garcia starring, it's also got lots of star wattage. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Boys spin-off show Gen V brings buckets of gore and R-rated puppets]( [] - [Netflix's One Piece series is good, but these 5 pirate shows are better]( [] - [The best new movies and shows to stream this weekend]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [The GoPro Hero 12 Black has landed, with some key upgrades]( [] - [The Apple Vision Pro could face a cheaper competitor from Meta]( [] - [The new Sonos Move 2 brings better sound and double the battery life]( [] - [I tried the Polaroid I-2 and I was transported to a simpler, happier time]( [] - [AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT review: worth the wait, but its price is iffy]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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