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

Google unveils Pixel 8, plus Prime Day 2, and Samsung launches the Galaxy S23 FE Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( October 6, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome No matter how you feel about AI, we can all agree that its influence is now inescapable. Most of the myriad tech events that I’ve attended over the last month have included at least a few minutes devoted to host brands's latest artificial intelligence-infused products and tools. Google, however, may have gone the furthest with its new collection of AI-enhanced Phones: the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Announced alongside the Pixel Watch 2, these are smartphones with more access to onboard (and offboard) AI than any that have come before them. Naturally, we have lots of early thoughts about the new handsets, and even some very trippy AI-enhanced experiences to share. Tech’s other big players haven’t exactly been quiet this week. Apple might be gearing up to deliver more new products across a couple of categories, Samsung is rolling out its much-loved FE series of handsets, and Amazon… well, it’s about to do what it does best, and bring us another pair of Prime Days – or Big Deal Days, as it’s calling next week’s sales event. There’s more to life at TechRadar than hardware and gadgets of course, and I noticed that we’ve got some nice coverage of the return of one of my favorite Marvel shows: Loki. Thank goodness it’s not a sophomore bomb. All in all, it’s been another wild week in a busy product launch season. Read on to catch up… Lance Ulanoff, US Editor-in-Chief [] The week in Google [] [Hands-on with the new Google Pixel 8 Pro]( We've had our hands on the Pixel 8 Pro (Future) [Hands-on with the new Google Pixel 8 Pro]( Google unveiled its 2023 flagship phones – and a smartwatch – at an event this week, and we've already grabbed some hands-on time with the new handsets. Read our early impressions of the Pixel 8 Pro, which arrives with a new processor and integrated AI. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Pixel 8 Pro's Best Take feature will fix your group photos, and I love it]( [] - [Google Assistant gets Bard's AI smarts, and it could help run your life]( [] - [Five of the best new and improved features of the Pixel Watch 2]( [] The week in Samsung [] [Samsung unveils S23 FE and more affordable Galaxy tech]( The newly unveiled Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Future) [Samsung unveils S23 FE and more affordable Galaxy tech]( Samsung is going all-in with its affordable, mid-range FE series: we've got full details on the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE phone, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablet, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE wireless earbuds, including specs and prices. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 is here – so where are Google's AirTags?]( [] - [Samsung Galaxy S24 tipped to boast yet another key iPhone 15 Pro feature]( [] - [First Galaxy S24 Ultra and Plus image leaks paint a familiar picture]( [] The week in deals [] The Black Friday deals season starts here! The Black Friday deals season starts here! It's time to start bagging deals on your favorite tech (Future) Deals season kicks off next week, with Amazon's Big Deal Days (a sort of Prime Day 2) running from October 10-11, and launching the countdown to Black Friday. But you don't need to wait until then to bag a bargain. There are already scores of deals live at Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers, so check out the links below for some of our favorite offers. [] - [These are the best early Prime Day deals in the US]( [] - [Check out the best early Prime Day deals in the UK]( [] - [Best Buy just launched a massive sale ahead of Black Friday]( [] - [Amazon slashes prices on TVs in the US – here are the top deals]( [] - [The 19 best UK Prime Day deals that have caught our eye]( [] The week in Apple [] [Apple might be about to launch a new Mac]( Might we see another iMac soon? (insta_photos / Shutterstock) [Apple might be about to launch a new Mac]( Apple launched the iPhone 15 series last month, but it may not be finished in terms of hardware devices for 2023: there's talk from inside sources that another Mac is about to be unveiled, though it's not clear which desktop or laptop model it's going to be. [Read the full story]( [] - [New models of every iPad could all land soon, including multiple iPad Airs]( [] - [Stop pining for Apple Search – even Microsoft knows Google's unstoppable]( [] - [Using the iPhone Action button to take photos is a game-changer]( [] The Week in Entertainment [] [Loki season 2 is a spellbindingly clever sequel]( The trickster god has returned to our screens (Marvel Studios) [Loki season 2 is a spellbindingly clever sequel]( Loki season 2 has landed, and many people are hoping it can course-correct Marvel's Disney Plus offerings. Based on the four episodes we've seen, we can tell you that it has the storytelling, character growth, and creative big swings to be a huge success. [Read the full story]( [] - [The ending of Star Wars: Ahsoka ending explained, plus season 2 rumors]( [] - [The Wheel of Time cast reveal how much of season 3 has been filmed]( [] - [The 7 best movies and TV shows you should stream this weekend]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [Edging closer to perfection: read our GoPro Hero 12 Black review]( [] - [Spotify Supremium leaks reveal features and logo for its incoming HiFi tier]( [] - [The OnePlus Open foldable may have just made its first public appearance]( [] - [Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED review: one of the best cheap 4K TVs]( [] - [The Leica Sofort 2 may be the ultimate Instax instant camera]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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