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

iOS 17.2 is here, Samsung's MacBook challengers, and our Rebel Moon Part 1 review our Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 15, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome We’re so close to Christmas now that we can almost taste the roast turkey, but the tech world hasn’t quite signed off to wrap its gifts and hang up its stocking just yet. Far from it – there’s been plenty of big news this week, with Apple and Samsung both giving us pre-Christmas gifts of their own. In Apple’s case, that means iOS 17.2 – a fairly big update to its mobile operating system that brings plenty of new features to your iPhone. In Samsung’s, it’s the announcement of new Galaxy Book 4 laptops based around the also-new Intel Meteor Lake processors. Of course, holiday gifts are very much on our minds too, and we’ve got plenty of last-minute suggestions for you below, including one very special and time-limited offer from Samsung (them again). And, as our own gift to you, we present our shiny new [CES 2024 preview](, to whet your appetite for the first big tech show of the new year (assuming you still have an appetite after all that turkey). Enjoy! Marc McLaren, UK Editor-in-Chief [] The week in Apple [] [iOS 17.2 has landed with a brand-new Apple app]( iOS 17.2 brings some significant new features with it (Apple) [iOS 17.2 has landed – with a brand-new Apple app]( The latest iOS 17.2 update is rolling out to iPhones across the world, and there's lots that's new to explore – including an innovative video format, and a new Apple app called Journal, designed to help you reflect on and think through each day. [Read the full story]( [] - [Seeing your own spatial video on Vision Pro is an immersive trip]( [] - [Apple just launched a clever way to protect your iPhone from thieves]( [] - [Samsung just provided another enticing clue about the foldable iPhone]( [] The week in phones [] [Galaxy S24 leaks point to more AI and a smaller model]( The Galaxy S23 series (Samsung) [Galaxy S24 leaks point to more AI and a smaller model]( We're probably only a month away from the launch of the Galaxy S24, and the leaks are starting to pour in. We've heard about another AI-powered feature the phones might have, as well as a smaller Ultra model – though that probably won't appear this time. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Google Pixel 9 could get a new AI-powered assistant]( [] - [What the Galaxy S24 should (and shouldn't) steal from the iPhone 15]( [] - [Beeper Mini is back after Apple shutdown, but without a main feature]( 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]( [] TechRadar deals and gift guides [] [The massive Samsung holiday sale is now live]( We've got all the Samsung deals you need to know about (Future) [The massive Samsung holiday sale is now live]( TechRadar is the only site you need to visit to cover all your holiday shopping needs, as our busy team will be working overtime to direct you straight to the best deals on the web – including the huge, week-long holiday sale that Samsung just launched in the US. [Read the full story]( [] - [24 smart home gifts to check off your Christmas list]( [] - [Not a mistake: Samsung's handy smart-home gadget is really just $1]( [] - [Shop the 15 best white elephant gifts from Amazon under $30]( [] The week in computing [] [Samsung's Galaxy Book 4 series takes on the MacBooks]( Say hello to the new Galaxy Book 4 range (Samsung) [Samsung's Galaxy Book 4 series takes on the MacBooks]( Boasting Intel's new Meteor Lake Core Ultra chipsets, improved displays, and more AI power than ever before, Samsung's Galaxy Book 4 series of Windows 11 laptops has arrived to give the Apple MacBooks some serious competition in 2024. [Read the full story]( [] - [Microsoft introduces Copilot AI to Windows 10]( [] - [Wi-Fi 7 is nearly here to turbocharge your wireless speeds]( [] - [This Lenovo ThinkPad laptop actually has airplane parts inside it]( [] The week in entertainment [] [Rebel Moon Part 1 is Zack Snyder's most ambitious movie]( Sofia Boutella stars as the main protagonist (Netflix) [Rebel Moon Part 1 is Zack Snyder's most ambitious movie]( The arrival of a new Zack Snyder movie is always an event one way or another, and his Rebel Moon Part 1 is about to drop on Netflix on December 21 – so get up to speed in advance with our take on what you can expect from the film. [Read the full story]( [] - [Dune Part 2's final trailer teases an epic adventure]( [] - [Marvel's Black Panther Disney Plus spin-off is rumored to launch in 2024]( [] - [7 new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including Barbie]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [Google Maps update adds some important privacy changes]( [] - [Tesla issues recall for almost two million cars due to faulty self-driving tech]( [] - [Google's most popular 2023 searches, plus the songs we hummed the most]( [] - [Google is working on an AI assistant to answer 'impossible' questions]( [] - [I switched from a 65-inch TV to a 4K projector – and the results surprised me]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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