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.
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.
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.
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.
We'll help you find the perfect festive tech gifts
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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.
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.
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.
