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

2023's top tunes and top apps, ChatGPT turns one, and our Christmas gift guides Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 1, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome You know how we like to close out the year? With lists. The beginning of December marks the start of a fusillade of year-in-review stories that kicked off mid-week with Spotify, Apple, and YouTube delivering lists of music that you loved, sort of mood boards for your year in music across the services. Apple and Google then stepped up with lists of the top apps for all their major platforms (we even spoke to some developers to find out what winning is like – and what they’re planning for the Apple Vision Pro). Of course, it’s not all about lists at this time of year. We’re still buying gifts, because the Christmas and holiday season is basically upon us. The deals we loved during Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over but, guess what – there are still some bargains out there. Plus, we all need solid gift-buying guidance, and TechRadar is all about that. Speaking of which, I have some shopping to do. So, while I do that, you go ahead and check out the best of this week’s coverage. Lance Ulanoff, US Editor-in-Chief [] The week in streaming [] [5 things Spotify's fascinating 2023 listening stats tell us]( Spotify Wrapped 2023 is out now (Spotify) [5 things Spotify's fascinating 2023 listening stats tell us]( It's Spotify Wrapped season, with several music streaming services dropping their annual recaps this week. We're intrigued by the overall stats that Spotify has published too, which reveal some interesting details about how we listened to music in 2023. [Read the full story]( [] - [Here's how to find your Spotify Wrapped 2023 stats]( [] - [YouTube Music just rolled out its take on Spotify Wrapped as well]( [] - [Forget Spotify Wrapped – this unsung app beats it]( [] The week in Apple [] [Apple has picked its favorite apps and games of 2023]( Check out Apple's apps of the year (Apple) [Apple has picked its favorite apps and games of 2023]( There's no higher accolade for an iPhone or iPad app than to be picked as one of the best of the year by Apple, and 14 apps and games have earned that distinction for 2023. Find out what's on the list – and which of these winners might arrive on the Vision Pro. [Read the full story]( [] - [Taika Waititi made a short film about Apple's Personal Voice feature]( [] - [New Apple Vision Pro video gives us a taste of its virtual worlds]( [] - [Activate this time-saving iPhone setting before your commute tomorrow]( 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 Google [] [The best Android apps of the year, according to Google]( Google has made its app selections for 2023 (Google) [The best Android apps of the year, according to Google]( Not to be outdone – and especially not by Apple – Google has announced its best Android apps of the year. If you're looking for inspiration for what to install on your Android phone or tablet next, there are some real gems in this list. [Read the full story]( [] - [Google Drive is getting some big changes – with an iPhone bonus]( [] - [Google Chrome could soon use AI to organize your browser tabs for you]( [] - [The new Google Messages update makes it look a bit like iMessage]( [] TechRadar gift guides [] We'll help you find the perfect festive tech gifts We'll help you find the perfect festive tech gifts (Future) The countdown to Christmas and the holidays is on, and whether you're in need of inspiration for that special present or looking to treat yourself, we've got gift guides to help you find great deals on a whole host of tech – check out the articles below. [] - [Christmas sales: early US deals from Amazon, Walmart, Target and more]( [] - [iPhone gift ideas: deals on handsets and accessories for US shoppers]( [] - [UK Boxing Day sales 2023: when they start and what to expect]( [] - [iPhone gift ideas: deals on handsets and accessories for UK shoppers]( [] The week in computing [] [ChatGPT turns one, and it hasn't put me out of work yet]( ChatGPT has come a long way in a year (Shutterstock) [ChatGPT turns one, and it hasn't put me out of work yet]( ChatGPT celebrates its first birthday this week, and in those 12 months we've gotten used to the idea of AI being able to write novels, simplify complex topics, produce digital artworks, and more; however, fears of it taking our jobs haven't materialized – yet. [Read the full story]( [] - [Windows might soon let you use Android phones as webcams]( [] - [These cool new Windows 11 features won't be for everyone]( [] - [Good luck getting Microsoft's 'ugly' Windows XP Christmas sweater]( [] The week in entertainment [] [Netflix and Apple are set to fight for crime show dominance]( Sofia Vergara in Netflix's Griselda (Netflix) [Netflix and Apple are set to fight for crime show dominance]( The streaming services are always trying to steal users from rival platforms, but in January 2024, Netflix and Apple TV Plus are going to go head-to-head in a way that's even more direct, with the launch of two much-anticipated crime show dramas. [Read the full story]( [] - [7 things the Fallout TV show first-look images don't tell you]( [] - [The Boys is getting another spin-off, and Andor's star might be involved]( [] - [The best new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [5 things we learned from the Tesla Cybertruck delivery event]( [] - [Final warning: Google is starting to delete old, unused Gmail accounts]( [] - [Amazon's 3rd-gen Echo Frames (3rd gen) finally get a release date]( [] - [Fresh Samsung Galaxy S24 leak reveals chipset and S Pen details]( [] - [JBL could soon launch Sonos-like multi-room speakers]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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