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

Can ChatGPT save Siri? Plus: Can the iPad Pro replace your laptop? Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( May 31, 2024 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome There’s nothing like a good TechRadar feature to offer some much-needed inspiration. This week, I read Matt Hanson’s experiment in using the IPad Pro 13-inch (M4) as a laptop and, so I’ve decided to address you through the same device. It’s always nice to see how technology converges to a usable middle. Working on the iPad puts me in a WWDC frame of mind, as does all the rumor news about the upgrades we can expect to see to iOS, iPadOS, and Apple’s other platforms. Most of that news relates to AI, and Apple’s possible partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. Apple is keeping mum as always before a big event, but we’re certain that AI will be the overarching focus, with a possible Siri rejuvenation on the horizon. I’ll be at the event – and now I wonder if I should be preparing with some help from our Fitness writer Harry Bullmore, who’s been entertaining me all week with his various feats of strength and endurance (all with the help of tech, naturally). I’ll need his kind of stamina to cover all that news. AI is overwhelming everything right now, and now it appears that even the most exciting phone launches won’t be that exciting in the future, because the biggest changes will probably come in the form of generative AI tricks. With all this news, I wonder how I’ll find time to chill this summer and catch the blockbuster movies and returning streaming hits like The Bear – perhaps that’s how I should be killing time when I’m flying between tech events, rather than working (makes mental note). But enough about my fitness and scheduling issues – the best of the past week is below, and it’s just a taste of what’s to come in the next few weeks. Thanks for riding along with us, and enjoy the weekend. P.S. Don’t forget to check out [TechRadar on TikTok](! Lance Ulanoff, Editor-at-Large [] The Week in Apple [] [Siri desperately needs a ChatGPT-style upgrade]( Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils Siri (Getty Images) [Siri desperately needs a ChatGPT-style upgrade]( We're counting down the days to the big iOS 18 reveal at WWDC 2024, and among the upgrades we're expecting is an AI-infused Siri revamp – but can Apple's digital assistant catch up to the competition? And why is Apple partnering with OpenAI? [Read the full story]( [] - [9 new features to expect from the iOS 18 AI upgrade]( [] - [iOS 18 could finally make Siri useful again]( [] - [The iPhone 15 Pro could be the cut-off for the best of iOS 18]( [] The week in phones [] [We can't stop the AI smartphone revolution]( More and more AI has crept on to our phones (Future) [We can't stop the AI smartphone revolution]( Phone makers are going all-in on artificial intelligence tech, pushing other innovations back to stuff our handsets with as much AI as they can possibly fit in – and then some. Find out how AI will increasingly define new phones, and where it's headed next. [Read the full story]( [] - [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra looks set to launch at the next Unpacked]( [] - [The Galaxy S24 Ultra could be in line for its biggest update yet]( [] - [The Pixel 9 might be Google's least popular phone in years – here's why]( [] The week in Fitness [] [The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day for a year]( Healthy walking habits come with positive benefits (Future) [The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day for a year]( Our intrepid fitness and wearables writer Harry Bullmore has managed to log (at least) 10,000 steps every single day for the past year – and he's written about some of the unexpected benefits that come along with this accessible form of exercise. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Oura Ring is great, but it's not enough to replace an Apple Watch]( [] - [I tried Hugh Jackman's 7-minute workout that uses every single muscle]( [] - [Samsung confirms its next Galaxy Watch lineup will get AI features]( [] Today's best deals, picked by TechRadar's experts [] - [You can save at least $1,000 on the Samsung QN90C Neo QLED right now]( [] - [The 1TB Xbox Series S gets a massive discount in the US and UK]( [] - [PS5 DualSense controller hits lowest price since Black Friday in the UK]( [] The week in computing [] [Can you really replace your laptop with an iPad Pro?]( An iPad Pro in laptop mode (Future) [Can you really replace your laptop with an iPad Pro?]( Apple has a brand-new iPad Pro for sale, which means it's a good time to reassess whether or not these tablets can fully replace laptops for day-to-day computing – TechRadar's Matt Hanson swapped his laptop for Apple's premium slate to find out. [Read the full story]( [] - [Windows 11 update introduces a long-awaited File Explorer feature]( [] - [Microsoft unleashes DirectSR, and it's exciting news for gamers]( [] - [Hardly any of us are using AI tools like ChatGPT, and here's why]( [] The week in entertainment [] [The best new movies and shows to stream this weekend]( Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Eric (Netflix) [The best new movies and shows to stream this weekend]( Looking for something to watch this weekend? Our latest crop of recommendations features new Benedict Cumberbatch thriller Eric on Netflix, while horror movie fans can enjoy (or endure?) The First Omen on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK. [Read More]( [] - [Netflix's Knives Out 3 adds four new actors – and one is controversial]( [] - [The Bear season 3 official trailer teases more controlled chaos]( [] - [The Rings of Power season 2 includes a fan-favorite character]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [I've been skeptical about 8K, but Samsung is helping me to believe]( [] - [The pro tablet you're waiting for is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9]( [] - [YouTube is now becoming unwatchable for ad block users]( [] - [I tried the Sonos Roam 2, and the extra button makes all the difference]( [] - [Sony says the PS5 is the company's most profitable console generation ever]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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