Week in Review: The top stories in phones, AI, cameras, and more

iPhone 16 questions answered, and every new iPhone reviewed. Plus: Google's amazing AI podcast tool
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September 20, 2024
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Welcome to the Week in Review
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The great thing about being a tech enthusiast is that Christmas comes several times a year, and today is one of those times. No, I’m not confused about what the date is – I’m talking about the arrival of new iPhones.
 
The iPhone 16 series is officially on sale from today, and this week our Editor-at-Large Lance Ulanoff and US Managing Editor Jacob Krol have been busily writing their full reviews of all four models. You’ll find links to all of them below, and – spoiler – they’re largely positive. Lance describes the iPhone 16 Pro Max, for instance, as “a beautiful, intelligent beast” while Jacob labels the iPhone 16, slightly less effusively, “a worthwhile upgrade”.
 
Like the look of the 16 but unsure which model to go for? We can help. Lance has also compiled a list of answers to the key questions would-be upgraders are asking him, and I’d suggest that it’s essential reading for anyone with an interest in Apple phones.
 
We’ve got plenty else on offer if you’re not that way inclined. Android 15 is on the way soon, and we’ve got a list of the best new features to look forward to there. We’ve also got a review of the new DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro and GoPro Hero 13 Black action cameras, plus a detailed look at how they compare, a round-up of the best new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend, and much, much more.
 
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The week in Apple
Four iPhone 16s reviewed – and your questions answered
The iPhone 16 Pro Max (Future)
The TechRadar team has been busy working on the most comprehensive and detailed iPhone 16 reviews you'll find on the web: for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. And if you're thinking of upgrading to either the Pro or the Pro Max, we've got answers to your questions about what these handsets offer.
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The Week in AI
Google's AI turns your notes into scarily good podcasts
NotebookLM has been given another upgrade (Apple / Google)
Google just upgraded its advanced NotebookLM research tool with some extra AI smarts, which are able to take all of your research papers and notes on a topic, and turn them into an authentic-sounding podcast – one that sounds scarily realistic.
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The week in Phones
Android 15 may have a launch date for Pixel phones
Android 15 should be heading to phones soon (Mojahid Mottakin / Shutterstock)
While iOS 18 rolls out around the world we're still waiting for Android 15 to arrive on phones – but we might not have to wait much longer. A new rumor, from a generally reliable source, suggests the update will start hitting Pixel phones from October 15.
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The week in cameras
GoPro Hero 13 Black vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Which is the best new action camera of 2024? (DJI / GoPro)
DJI launched its new Osmo Action 5 Pro action camera this week, and the big question is whether it offers enough to beat the GoPro Hero 13 Black, which launched a couple of weeks ago. We've put these two cameras head-to-head in all the key areas.
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The week in entertainment
The best new movies and shows to stream this weekend
There's lots to keep you entertained this weekend (Netflix / Disney Plus / Max)
It’s Marvel versus DC as Agatha All Along and The Penguin square off in the streaming arena this weekend. But, if you're not a comic book or superhero fan, there's plenty more on Netflix, Prime Video, and other streamers to keep you entertained.
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