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

iPhone 15 Pro Max review, Microsoft's Surface launch event, and a pile of new Amazon devices Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 22, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome You can have too much of a good thing, so the saying goes, but that's nonsense: after Apple's big event last week, the tech gods bestowed upon us three more massive launches, from Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel. We were at all of them – and we loved every second of them. Well, I say that, but I didn't actually attend any of them. Poor Lance Ulanoff, my US counterpart, spent the week tearing across the States, covering both Amazon and Microsoft for us. You'll find his hands-on verdicts on some of the newly announced products below. Of course seasoned Apple-watchers will know that the fun and games don't end after Tim Cook walks off stage, and this week we'e published our reviews of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Max and iOS 17, plus hands-on reviews of both new Apple Watches. I won't spoil the surprise here, but let's just say you're going to want to buy a Pro Max if you can afford it – and install iOS 17 on whatever phone you're rocking. Until next week, Marc McLaren, UK Editor-in-Chief [] The week in Apple [] [Here's the only iPhone 15 Pro Max review you need]( It's the iPhone 15 Pro Max (Future) [Here's the only iPhone 15 Pro Max review you need]( TechRadar's definitive verdict on the iPhone 15 Pro Max is in, as penned by our US Editor-in-Chief Lance Ulanoff. It's Apple's most powerful, most expensive flagship phone ever, and there are lots of reasons why it justifies its very high price. [Read the full story]( [] - [iOS 17 review: Bringing iPhone people closer together]( [] - [Apple Watch Series 9 hands-on review: tapping into a new era of gestures]( [] - [There's only one iPhone 15 series choice for true iPhone fans]( [] The week in Microsoft [] [Microsoft unveils new Surface devices and lots more AI]( The brand new Surface Laptop Studio 2 (Microsoft) [Microsoft unveils new Surface devices and lots more AI]( We're still trying to take in everything that Microsoft announced at its 2023 Surface event: there was a lot. Our rundown checks off all the news and products that got a mention, including more generative AI in Windows, and new Surface laptops. [Read the full story]( [] - [Copilot might be the biggest change Microsoft has ever made to Windows]( [] - [Everything we know so far about the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3]( [] - [NPUs explained: why does Microsoft care so much about these AI chips?]( Special Offer from 1440 Daily Digest Sponsored Content from 1440 Daily Digest [1440: Your Source for Unbiased News]( Frustrated by biased news? Leave behind the opinions and receive a daily digest of pure facts. Delve into politics, business, science, sports, culture, and more. Join the other 2.8 million Americans who read 1440 and [sign up today]( [] The Week in Amazon [] [13 things Amazon announced at its September 2023 event]( Amazon has had plenty to share this week (Amazon) [13 things Amazon announced at its September 2023 event]( We also had Amazon's September showcase on Wednesday, and there was a ton of new stuff announced, from smart specs to router upgrades – plus of course some new bits of Echo hardware. We've highlighted 13 of the best new products to know about. [Read the full story]( [] - [Amazon Alexa AI: 5 things you need to know about the voice assistant]( [] - [Amazon's super-cheap soundbar could be the new default buy]( [] - [Amazon's Echo Frames update might make you finally wear smart glasses]( [] The Week in Entertainment [] [The John Wick TV spin-off lacks a key ingredient]( Colin Woodell plays Winston Scott in The Continental (Katalin Vermes / Starz Entertainment) [The John Wick TV spin-off lacks a key ingredient]( If you're wondering if John Wick spin-off The Continental is worth queueing up on Prime Video or Peacock, let Senior Entertainment Reporter Tom Power be your guide. The main problem with the TV show is one that might have been predicted: no Keanu Reeves. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Continental director defends controversial Mel Gibson casting]( [] - [Netflix's next big movie is a crime thriller with 98% on Rotten Tomatoes]( [] - [7 new movies and TV shows you can stream this weekend]( [] The week in cameras [] [We go hands-on with the Nikon 7f]( The new Nikon 7f (Future) [We go hands-on with the Nikon 7f]( Here at TechRadar we pride ourselves on offering you the most detailed, knowledgeable and comprehensive reviews on the web, and the latest device that we've been able to get our hands on is this full-frame mirrorless camera from industry veteran Nikon. [Read the full story]( [] - [DJI Mini 4 Pro gets launch teaser – here's what we expect to see]( [] - [HoverAir X1 review: More fun than you can shake a selfie stick at]( [] - [Meet the adorable digital Fujifilm Instax Pal, a tiny golf-ball-sized camera]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [TechRadar Choice Awards 2023 voting is open: have your say]( [] - [The Galaxy S24 could be even more powerful than the iPhone 15 Pro Max]( [] - [I tried the LG B3 and it's the dark horse of OLED TVs in 2023]( [] - [Garmin has just resurrected a four-year-old smartwatch to take on Apple]( [] - [This iOS 17 feature makes your iPhone feel twice as fast]( [] - [Don't give up on Spotify HiFi – leak hints at pricing and hi-res audio features]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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