The arrival of any new Apple device is noteworthy, so it’s a little surprising that Apple rolled out its new MacBook Air M3 models with such little fanfare. Okay, so we’re not exactly in Vision Pro territory in terms of how groundbreaking they are – really, this is just a specs upgrade – but these are still among the very finest laptops you can buy, and so arguably deserving of a higher-profile launch.
Never fear, because we’re going to shout about the new devices, even if Apple isn’t. We’ve reviewed both the 13-inch and 15-inch models already, and we're happy to declare the former to be “easily the best laptop for most people” – high praise indeed from our Managing Editor of Computing, Matt Hanson.
Apple also found time to give iPhone users a treat, in the form of iOS 17.4 – which is a really big deal, particularly if you’re in the EU, where you can now access third-party iOS app stores. Elsewhere in phones, we’ve been musing on what a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra could look like, digesting some early rumors about the Galaxy S25, and marvelling over the flagship bargain that is the OnePlus 12. You can read about all of that below.
There’s also plenty for camera fans to dig into thanks to the launch of a new Leica, big news in the AI world from a competitor to ChatGPT, and lots, lots more. Enjoy!
We've been taking a detailed look at the new M3-powered 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs from Apple. Our full reviews of both are now live, and while the previous Air was almost perfect, we think Apple has managed to make these laptops even better.
The latest Samsung rumor doing the rounds is that a more expensive, better specced version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is on the way this year. If this 'Ultra' model brings with it top-tier cameras, it could be a breakthrough moment for foldable smartphones.
The Fujifilm X100VI could well be the best premium compact camera for most people in 2024, thanks to a host of useful upgrades and its distinct retro look, but you might find yourself struggling to get hold of one, as we're hearing that supply is running low.
So you've read our reviews of the new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs, and you want in... so where do you go? We can guide you to the best preorder prices for these laptops on the web, so you get your new laptop as soon as possible.
Generative AI's reach is extending into every corner of our digital lives, and we've been chatting with a Snoop Dogg-inspired AI persona in Instagram – one of dozens of personas added by Meta that are ready and waiting to hold a conversation with you.
Looking for something to watch this weekend? Timothée Chalamet's whimsical take on Willy Wonka is streaming on Max, while the Oscar-nominated Poor Things comes to Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK. And don't forget the Oscars themselves on Sunday!
