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

Apple's Vision Pro reimagines reality, plus Google rolls out Gemini app, and our Galaxy S24 review Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 9, 2024 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome I’m writing this from inside the Apple Vision Pro, which tells you a little bit about my week. It's been wall-to-wall spatial computing, and I've loved every minute of it. Apple’s first mixed-reality headset is, as you’ll learn from my review, unlike any wearable technology that’s come before it. This new category is a real thing – and you don’t have to take my word for it. As we note below, if you're in the US you can now head on over to your local Apple Store for your own hands-on experience – I visited mine in Manhattan, where I got a precious few seconds with Apple CEO Tim Cook. I’d also love to try out Google’s new Gemini – a rebrand of Bard but also a replacement for Google Assistant – but none of Google’s apps run on the Vision Pro. I could also watch this weekend’s Super Bowl in the Vision Pro, but Paramount Plus is only partially supported in the headset; anyway, I prefer a big screen (there are still good TV deals out there, and you'll find some below) and the company of friends when I watch the big game, which is hard to do with goggles on your face. It wasn’t all about the Vision Pro this week. We've published our comperhensive verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S24, a lovely small Android phone with excellent AI features, although it still pales in comparison to its bigger S24 Ultra sibling. I’m reading these and countless other TechRadar stories on the Safari app inside the Vision Pro because that’s where I live now. I’d suggest hitting me up on FaceTime, but I worry my Persona might scare you. Let’s enter the real tech verse, shall we? Lance Ulanoff, US Editor-in-Chief [] The week in virtual reality [] [The Apple Vision Pro, reviewed: we love it]( The Vision Pro is out, and we've reviewed it (Future) [The Apple Vision Pro, reviewed: we love it]( It's been a long time since Apple launched a major product in a new category, but based on the time we've spent testing the Vision Pro, the mixed-reality 'spatial computing' headset might just be impressive enough to justify its $3,499 price tag. [Read the full story]( [] - [Apple Vision Pro launches in retail stores, and you can get a demo]( [] - [5 big features that the Apple Vision Pro is strangely missing]( [] - [An Apple Vision Pro has been tested to destruction, with surprising results]( [] The week in AI [] [Bard becomes Gemini in Google's next big AI push]( Gemini has replaced Bard, and got its own Android app (Google) [Bard becomes Gemini in Google's next big AI push]( This feels like a major moment in Google's AI endeavors: its Bard bot will now be called Gemini (in line with its underlying model); there's a new standalone Gemini app for Android in the US; and Google is claiming the AI is significantly smarter than before. [Read the full story]( [] - [ChatGPT could become your very own smart personal assistant]( [] - [Copilot gets a big redesign and a new way to edit your AI-generated images]( [] - [Google's new generative AI aims to help get your creative juices flowing]( [] This week's top deals [] [There's still time to grab a Super Bowl TV deal]( You'll be spiking the football with these Super Bowl TV bargains (Future) [There's still time to grab a Super Bowl TV deal]( Super Bowl LVIII is on Sunday, and if you move fast you can still bag yourself a new, bigger, brighter, and smarter TV to watch the big game on – we've rounded up the best deals from Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart on 4K, OLED, and QLED displays. [Shop the deals]( [] - [Amazon UK launches massive sale – these are the 16 best deals we've seen]( [] - [Need a budget tablet? Don't miss these deals on the Samsung Galaxy Tab]( [] - [Save $200 on the Dell XPS 13 laptop direct from Dell]( [] The week in phones [] [Our Samsung Galaxy S24 review: a "pocket powerhouse"]( The Galaxy S24 from Samsung, new for 2024 (Future) [Our Samsung Galaxy S24 review: a "pocket powerhouse"]( If you're after the most comprehensive review of the Samsung Galaxy S24 flagship phone, we've got it right here. Find out what we liked about the newly launched handset, what we didn't, and what you need to consider before going out and buying it. [Read the full story]( [] - [It's official: the iPhone Pro Max is the world's most popular smartphone]( [] - [Apple says AI features are coming to your iPhone 'later this year']( [] - [Google Pixel Fold 2 could get a big performance bump for on-device AI]( [] The week in entertainment [] [New movies and shows to treat yourself to this weekend]( One Day is new on Netflix (Netflix) [New movies and shows to treat yourself to this weekend]( Wondering what to watch this weekend? Our latest batch of picks includes One Day on Netflix – a series adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling romance novel – and Halo and Tokyo Vice, which return for second seasons on Paramount Plus and Max, respectively. [Read the full story]( [] - [Disney Plus just lost over one million users in the race to catch Netflix]( [] - [FX's Shogun is a sweeping and brutal historical epic]( [] - [4 Apple TV Plus shows we really can't wait for in 2024]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [Hate replying to emails? Gmail is now making it much easier on Android]( [] - [Qualcomm exec says next-gen Windows is coming mid-2024]( [] - [WhatsApp will soon let you chat with other messaging apps]( [] - [Kodak's super-pricey, super-cool Super 8 revealed in full]( [] - [It looks like the Apple Watch's next big innovation has been delayed]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word [SHARE]( Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/techradar/?referrerId=mvfLmxwvzC   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:techradar@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.